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

[Indy Gal]

Thats what gets me is the mom. Okay saying she was abused is it possible she really knew what happened and didnt say anything due to fear of him? Man I just wished I could 100 percent believe it was him. I mean I have been wrong but usually catch onto peoples fake cries and such, but he really seemed sincere he didnt do it.

 

[believe09]

Thats what gets me is the mom. Okay saying she was abused is it possible she really knew what happened and didnt say anything due to fear of him? Man I just wished I could 100 percent believe it was him. I mean I have been wrong but usually catch onto peoples fake cries and such, but he really seemed sincere he didnt do it.

I could be wrong as well-but I think he doesn't know he did it-or won't allow himself to know. Any chance he is acting out digital rape because this is an experience of his from infancy/childhood? He is one sick, angry boy-man even if he hadn't been charged with this crime. Look at the rap sheet on this guy! And the fact that his bio mother and aunt are throwing him to the wolves speaks volumes...they aren't even trying to protect him and are simply talking and talking and talking to the press about their loathing of him. This is not a heartwarming story and absolutely no one wins no matter what happens to Chris Richardson...

 

[MaddyDecaf]

The grandparents were in the car on the way to the hospital when this "alleged" beat the mother - who was holding the baby with blood coming from the mouth, nose and rectum? WTF? The world has gone insane.

This is how I've been feeling -- the world has gone insane. I am somewhat sorry I've recently signed onto forums such as these. I believe that learning of all these horrific, heinous acts/crimes has begun to depress me in a very short period of time.

While I understand that humans are animals with rage and reactionary behavior at times, it seems that crimes are becoming more gruesome. Is it just me? Is it the media reporting these days that we were shielded from in the past? Is it really getting worse or has it always been this way AND this often?!?!

 

[paddy01]

This is how I've been feeling -- the world has gone insane. I am somewhat sorry I've recently signed onto forums such as these. I believe that learning of all these horrific, heinous acts/crimes has begun to depress me in a very short period of time.

While I understand that humans are animals with rage and reactionary behavior at times, it seems that crimes are becoming more gruesome. Is it just me? Is it the media reporting these days that we were shielded from in the past? Is it really getting worse or has it always been this way AND this often?!?!

Hi MaddyDecaf, I too have asked these same questions. IMO, I think crimes such as these have been going on for along time. When I was growing up in the 50's 60's, people just didn't talk about it. There were very few news articles regarding child murders in Los Angeles, CA. I can think of only two that made headlines. I thank God for the media, it's made people aware of these crimes against children.

 

[MaddyDecaf]

Hi MaddyDecaf, I too have asked these same questions. IMO, I think crimes such as these have been going on for along time. When I was growing up in the 50's 60's, people just didn't talk about it. There were very few news articles regarding child murders in Los Angeles, CA. I can think of only two that made headlines. I thank God for the media, it's made people aware of these crimes against children.

Hi Paddy (it's Maddy!)
I, too, grew up in the 50s/60s and agree. We were definitely shielded by media constraints.

I have mixed emotion about it. The good news is that these days, you have to be living under a rock not to be trained to "instinctively" know to be consistently aware of your surroundings and the capability of people who can (and very well MAY) do you harm. The bad news? I kinda preferred being blissfully ignorant ... maybe .. I think ... kinda/sorta. What about you?

 

[Indy Gal]

I was sooooooooo naive until I started reading and posting here. Now I am a paranoid freak...LOL

ETA nice to meet you Maddy, welcome to WS!

 

[MaddyDecaf]

I was sooooooooo naive until I started reading and posting here. Now I am a paranoid freak...LOL

ETA nice to meet you Maddy, welcome to WS!

Hiiiii and thanks for the welcome! :blushing:
Also - thanks for the affirmation about my new-found paranoia. Me no likey!

 

[Indy Gal]

Just wait until you get close to a certain case, nevermind dont want to scare you away...LOL

It is sad but it does seem as if stuff like this happens everyday anymore.

 

[paddy01]

Hi Paddy (it's Maddy!)
I, too, grew up in the 50s/60s and agree. We were definitely shielded by media constraints.

I have mixed emotion about it. The good news is that these days, you have to be living under a rock not to be trained to "instinctively" know to be consistently aware of your surroundings and the capability of people who can (and very well MAY) do you harm. The bad news? I kinda preferred being blissfully ignorant ... maybe .. I think ... kinda/sorta. What about you?

Hi Maddy,
I've become a paranoid freak like my friend Indy Gal. I called the police on the parents of 9 year old boy who recently moved in next door to me. What I thought was abuse, turned out to be a case of flu. I was not aware the little boy is slightly retarded, so when he began vomiting he started screaming like someone was killing him. Parents didn't appreciate my being concerned, they don't even look at me! But I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I thought a child was being abused. No, I'd never go back to the day when all this was just kept quiet.

 

[Filly]

I was sooooooooo naive until I started reading and posting here. Now I am a paranoid freak...LOL

ETA nice to meet you Maddy, welcome to WS!

HAHA, no you are not. You are informed. It'd be easier, Indy just to turn a blind eye to all of these horrific things that happen in this world, but it is reality. Sad, but true. Don't let anyone tell you that you are paranoid, babes. Hi Maddy from me as well.

 

[MaddyDecaf]

HAHA, no you are not. You are informed. It'd be easier, Indy just to turn a blind eye to all of these horrific things that happen in this world, but it is reality. Sad, but true. Don't let anyone tell you that you are paranoid, babes. Hi Maddy from me as well.

Hiiiiiiiii Filly! Thank you, too, for the welcome and 'paranoia' affirmation. It's good to know that I'm in good company!
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me/you/us. Woo-frackin-hoo.

xoxoxo,
Maddy, the
.......................................... :chicken:

 

[southcitymom]

Just wait until you get close to a certain case, nevermind dont want to scare you away...LOL

It is sad but it does seem as if stuff like this happens everyday anymore.

I actually think stuff like this has always happened, but now in our global 24/7 news society, we are more aware of it. I personally believe the world is safer today - particularly for children - than it was in the past.

 

[Retired in NH]

Is there any more on this case?? I know its to eary for a trial. This breaks my heart. I have a 4 month old grandbaby and just the thought makes me very very sad.

 

[RiverRat]

Is there any more on this case?? I know its to eary for a trial. This breaks my heart. I have a 4 month old grandbaby and just the thought makes me very very sad.

Welcome to WBS - not for the faint of heart. Day in and Day Out. And just when you think you've heard it all, tomorrow's news is posted.

 

[paddy01]

Welcome to WBS - not for the faint of heart. Day in and Day Out. And just when you think you've heard it all, tomorrow's news is posted.

You took the words right out of my mouth!

 

[Beffie]

Judge tosses out charges against father of murdered baby
http://www.thenewsherald.com/stories/012708/loc_20080127002.shtml

LINCOLN PARK — Whoever killed 8-day-old Nevaeh Anne Richardson likely will never be brought to justice.

That was the chilling conclusion reached by a Wayne County prosecutor Friday after a judge ruled that there wasn't enough evidence to charge the infant's father with the crime.

"An innocent baby is killed ... and we may never have the killer in custody," said Lora Weingarden, the assistant Wayne County prosecutor who handled the case.

Without mincing words, 25th District Judge David Bajorek blasted police for the way they investigated and presented their case against Christopher Ryan Richardson, 21, of Lincoln Park.

The judge said he "would never have signed the complaint and warrant" charging Richardson with the crime had detectives been more forthcoming about the evidence they had when they initially presented the case to him.

Bajorek said the evidence presented during Friday's preliminary examination was "much different" from what detectives told him when they convinced him to sign the warrant in November charging Richardson with felony murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree child abuse.

The judge said prosecutors had no physical evidence linking Richardson to the crime, and added that several other people had access to the child during the same time period.

While the result of a polygraph test can't legally be admitted as evidence, the interview portion of a polygraph test can be.

Bajorek said that during a polygraph test administered to Richardson, Taylor police Sgt. Michael Anthony spent six hours telling Richardson lies in "an attempt to induce him to make an incriminating statement."

For instance, the judge said, Anthony told Richardson that police had DNA evidence linking him to the crime when they didn't.

Despite those claims, the judge said, Richardson remained steadfast during the six-hour test that he had nothing to do with his daughter's death.

At the end of the test, Bajorek said, Richardson said it's possible his fingernail might have scraped against the baby's anus while he was changing a diaper.

That's the part prosecutors were hoping might link him to the crime as Nevaeh died Nov. 24 from "anal intrusion."

According to police, Richardson and the baby's mother, Cynthia Goscicki, took Nevaeh to Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital on Nov. 23 after discovering blood coming from the baby's mouth and nose.Employees there noticed additional trauma to the infant's rectum and called police before transferring Nevaeh to Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. The baby died the next day. An autopsy ruled her death a homicide.

An autopsy concluded that the infant died from massive internal bleeding and sepsis, a blood disorder. Before she died, the infant also suffered bruising to her head and ears, as well as injuries to her genital area. Her right eye also was bloodied.

Lincoln Park Police Chief Thomas Karnes said he believes his detectives did everything possible with the limited amount of evidence they had.

Unlike the prosecutor who said she doubts anyone else will ever be charged in this case, the chief said he isn't giving up.


More at link.

 

[southcitymom]

Wow, Beffie - thanks for this update. I do wish we knew what happened to this child and how it happened. I am glad the charges were thrown out if the evidence was not compelling. I wonder if we will hear more about this in the days, weeks, moths, years to come.

As this case developed, the evidence did not seem forthcoming that could link the father's finger to the infant's bum.

My continued prayers for the family.

 

[dimples37398]

Yeah I was really wondering when they said he took a lie detector test but they didn't release the results. I wonder if it said that he was telling the truth? According to that article the judge really seemed to question the fathers guilt.

I really don't know what to think about this case.

Anyone know the site to look up arrest records in that area....maybe the other people in the home that day?

 

[southcitymom]

Yeah I was really wondering when they said he took a lie detector test but they didn't release the results. I wonder if it said that he was telling the truth? According to that article the judge really seemed to question the fathers guilt.

I really don't know what to think about this case.

Anyone know the site to look up arrest records in that area....maybe the other people in the home that day?

I would assume the police have access and have done this. It was released that the Dad had some domestic violence stuff in his history.

 

[Filly]

Just WOW. Thank you, Beffie.