MI MI - Nevaeh Richardson, 9 days, Lincoln Park, 23 Nov 2007

[southcitymom]

After watching my Dad's painful fight with diabetes and kidney failure I asked my Mom the same question. Why would God let such a good man suffer so and die so slowly when there are so many sickos in the world. My Mom's answer was simple, she said "Because He doesn't want them".

I'm so sorry about your Dad's struggle, Lurker. :blowkiss: We are going through something similar with my step MIL who has ovarian cancer and will probably not make it through 2008. Also, another dear friend of mine is on his way out due to HIV and Hep C.

 

[southcitymom]

the face of evil

I'd really like to know how they know it was his finger before I consider that headline.

 

[believe09]

I would like to know the results of the lie detector test.

 

[southcitymom]

I would like to know the results of the lie detector test.

Was there one? - I don't recall reading that. I'd love to know what they were. It just seems like a lot of immature, impaired people were in and out of that house. I'm sure the cops have their reasons for arresting the father - I guess I just still have some questions and would love to know what evidence they have.

 

[believe09]

Was there one? - I don't recall reading that. I'd love to know what they were. It just seems like a lot of immature, impaired people were in and out of that house. I'm sure the cops have their reasons for arresting the father - I guess I just still have some questions and would love to know what evidence they have.

When he was being arraigned he was sobbing offering to take a lie detector test, which was then apparently administered. The police will not release the results.

 

[southcitymom]

When he was being arraigned he was sobbing offering to take a lie detector test, which was then apparently administered. The police will not release the results.

Interesting....he really did seem sincerely freaked out and acting like he was being wrongfully accused at that hearing. I'm sure it could have been an act, but it definitely made me want to know even more what evidence the police have.

 

[believe09]

Interesting....he really did seem sincerely freaked out and acting like he was being wrongfully accused at that hearing. I'm sure it could have been an act, but it definitely made me want to know even more what evidence the police have.

I agree-but man I can remember cases where the suspect has fought for years demanding DNA only to have it come back that he is the perp...

 

[southcitymom]

I agree-but man I can remember cases where the suspect has fought for years demanding DNA only to have it come back that he is the perp...

I hear you!

 

[Reannan]

So, where does the curling iron fit in? I think the fact that LE went back to the crime scene looking for this item is very telling, and very significant. I don't believe any man would assault anyone with "just" a curling iron. (sorry for the thoughts that may evoke). Something else is amiss with this case, and it isn't typical, and it isn't pretty.

 

[philamena]

After watching my Dad's painful fight with diabetes and kidney failure I asked my Mom the same question. Why would God let such a good man suffer so and die so slowly when there are so many sickos in the world. My Mom's answer was simple, she said "Because He doesn't want them".

Sounds like your mother was a wise woman, Lurker.

 

[Mygirlsadie]

LIttle Rowen's stepdad acted the same way...

Interesting....he really did seem sincerely freaked out and acting like he was being wrongfully accused at that hearing. I'm sure it could have been an act, but it definitely made me want to know even more what evidence the police have.

 

[JinxieJada]

I'm trying to find the link, but one article stated that they focused on dad ONLY because of his criminal history/background. Will keep searching!

 

[wildTrose]

How many of you mothers, would not wake if and when your child was placed on your chest? especially a newborn....I would wake every time mine made a sigh...
with however many people in the house, someone should have heard something, that type of injury, the baby would have been screaming with pain....new mothers, could you sleep thru your baby crying?
We are not hearing the whole story here...

 

[JinxieJada]

How many of you mothers, would not wake if and when your child was placed on your chest? especially a newborn....I would wake every time mine made a sigh...
with however many people in the house, someone should have heard something, that type of injury, the baby would have been screaming with pain....new mothers, could you sleep thru your baby crying?
We are not hearing the whole story here...

I agree 150% with what you said! Hell, my youngest is 2 and i STILL wake up at the slightest sound ANY of my children make...Please do NOT think I'm excusing what happened to this child..I just think the blame goes a hell of alot further than just the person that actually did this.

 

[websurfer]

:twocents:

This person is the ultimate evil.
evil people who do such things do not deserve gentle care.
They have done a horrible crime and should not be coddled any more than the savage treatment they inflict on innocent others

 

[Filly]

How many of you mothers, would not wake if and when your child was placed on your chest? especially a newborn....I would wake every time mine made a sigh...
with however many people in the house, someone should have heard something, that type of injury, the baby would have been screaming with pain....new mothers, could you sleep thru your baby crying?
We are not hearing the whole story here...

That's why I don't get the grandmom didn't know what was going on under her own roof? I've woken up when I heard strangers kids crying. I hear the baby next door crying I wake up. Then again that's just me. Who knows?

 

[believe09]

That's why I don't get the grandmom didn't know what was going on under her own roof? I've woken up when I heard strangers kids crying. I hear the baby next door crying I wake up. Then again that's just me. Who knows?

Agreed, but I wonder what shape Neveah's lungs were in since she was so premature and with the blood coming from her nose/mouth I also wonder if there was a hand across her face. She had bruising on her head and face as well, I think. Mom was drunk or high I bet...again I am not defending her, I am just playing devil's advocate. Now I am also one of those Mom's who hear their children when they turn over, and I always had a co-sleeper with my newborns because I followed attachment parenting.

 

[paddy01]

:twocents:

This person is the ultimate evil.
evil people who do such things do not deserve gentle care.
They have done a horrible crime and should not be coddled any more than the savage treatment they inflict on innocent others

You took the words right out of my mouth! I would like the person responsible for this despicable crime against this innocent baby given the death penalty, nothing less.

 

[southcitymom]

:twocents:

This person is the ultimate evil.
evil people who do such things do not deserve gentle care.
They have done a horrible crime and should not be coddled any more than the savage treatment they inflict on innocent others

What do you mean? - that the person who did this to this infant should be treated in the same manner? Wouldn't that make all of us just as savage as the people who do these things?

 

[southcitymom]

Agreed, but I wonder what shape Neveah's lungs were in since she was so premature and with the blood coming from her nose/mouth I also wonder if there was a hand across her face. She had bruising on her head and face as well, I think. Mom was drunk or high I bet...again I am not defending her, I am just playing devil's advocate. Now I am also one of those Mom's who hear their children when they turn over, and I always had a co-sleeper with my newborns because I followed attachment parenting.

I too believe that others in the house at the time this was happening were probably loaded. Also, newborns can cry a lot - the others in the house may well have just ignored any baby cries - waiting for the parents to handle it. Also - good thought about her premie lungs and her face being covered.

I think it's safe to say that most of the adults in that house were not making that child their first priority.