GUILTY TX - Riley 'Baby Grace' Sawyers, 2, brutally murdered, Spring, 24 July 2007

[JanetElaine]

Reannan, your post made me cry.... but it's a very good post. Especially the last part. Rest in peace, Riley Ann Sawyers.....

 

[Lisahas2cats]

I can't even try to believe in God anymore

 

[miimaa]

Beautiful post, NewMom2003.

I also don't understand why Kimberly did not give custody of Riley to her ex-boyfriend and his family. They adored her and would have taken such great care of her. Poor little Riley. The only thing that makes me feel even remotely better is picturing her in Jesus' loving arms. At least we know she is there and has His perfect protection and love for eternity.

Because the mother probably loved Riley to some extent.... hence not wanting to give her up. BUT she wanted the man more. So whatever the man did she would rationalize or whatever she did in her mind to make it okay. There are many women that want a man in their live so badly they will overlook, ignore or "expect him to get better" and certain things to "not happen again" that they will put up will all kinds of crazy and abusive behavior to keep that MAN. That plus child support! Normal women cannot understand the mindset of these desperate women but I have seen it again and again.

 

[miimaa]

The reason she didn't give the child up to the father, is because some women are so stupid and bitter at their exes, they would rather see the child hurt then give the child up. Look at the Kelsey Briggs case-another sad example.

I think these kinds of women do love their children but they want the man more. When you put a man before your kids something bad is going to happen. Personally I know a woman that is doing exactly that. We can talk no sense into her. Even though several of us have called social services there is nothing that can be done until the child is actually injured by the man. It is crazy but legally nothing can be done no matter what the child says, no matter what condition they come for visitation in, nothing. Social services will not intervene until the child is actually injured and states that the boyfriend did it. Even though these loser women know the guy is bad they keep him. They are so insecure and afraid of never having anyone they will keep these a$$holes around. Thinking about what is best for the child never occurs to them.

 

[believe09]

Riley had three skull fractures-not the simple "fractured skull" that was previously reported. I knew in my heart that the detectives were holding back more physical evidence than was published-I bet we find out that they documented more injuries when they found her and kept it quiet. I am beyond outraged-the egg donor and her new husband two fully formed adults beat to death a 2 year old and then most likely OD'd her on pain meds to get her to stop moaning after she was injured-I can just see this all in my minds eye...I just want to wail. Senseless, selfish, soulless people who denied the world this bright spirit. What a waste. I am certain that they put her in a refrigerated storage unit-isn't that mostly what is out there because of the intense heat?

 

[JanetElaine]

I can't even try to believe in God anymore

God didn't do this to Riley, Lisa.... two people with their own free will did this. {{{{Lisa}}}} :blowkiss:

 

[believe09]

God didn't do this to Riley, Lisa.... two people with their own free will did this. {{{{Lisa}}}} :blowkiss:

Well said.

 

[Reannan]

I can't even try to believe in God anymore

Oh, (((Lisahas2cats)))! I wish I could reach out and give you a huge real-life hug. I KNOW how you feel. I have been there. Oddly enough, it was over a child who I had to watch die of cancer. I HATED God. Hardest thing I have ever done. I will not hijack this thread with a religion discussion, but I do have to make this statement. I was furious that God would "let" something horrible happen. How dare He! I prayed and told Him so. I received an answer. The world in which we live is a sin-filled world. All prayers are not answered the way we would wish. In fact, God is not a cosmic vending machine in which you place your prayer, and out pops exactly what you ordered. If everything happened exactly as we want it to......well.....then we would already be in Heaven! Cases like this, make it abundantly clear that we are NOT in Heaven. There is evil in the world. How can anyone believe in evil, and not believe in good....or vice versa? Those of us who are left alive in the battle between good and evil, have a choice to make (free will). We have a choice to "believe" even in the face of horror like this. That is what faith is all about - and it is a dagger straight into the heart of evil. I believe now, and I will always believe. It takes effort - and practice. I believe an angel is playing with Riley and they are blowing bubbles together. She is guaranteed an eternity of joy, and she is a soldier in the battle that will receive a medal of honor. I choose to stand by her. To turn your back, and disbelieve is to choose the side of evil. I will never make that choice.

 

[Texana]

If I didn't believe in God I couldn't take news like this about a child.

Riley was one of the shadow children but she is in the light now, I truly believe.

 

[imthemom]

I am just so saddened and sickened by this.

I guess the mother cut a deal and gave her story first. She couldn't save her little girl but she's going to saver herself.

:furious:

What a horrifying scenario and I don't know what is worse, when something like this happens to a child who has never known love, or it happens to a child like Riley who had people in her life who loved and cherished her...

I have to take a break, too.

I feared this was the truth from the first I heard of Riley. This poor baby, I was hoping somehow it was an accident and they got scared but I know how most of these cases come out and this one is no different. Poor baby Riley. It is horrible enough when mothers let thier BFs beat on their kids but to participate herself is just sickening.

 

[emmcee]

Oh, (((Lisahas2cats)))! I wish I could reach out and give you a huge real-life hug. I KNOW how you feel. I have been there. Oddly enough, it was over a child who I had to watch die of cancer. I HATED God. Hardest thing I have ever done. I will not hijack this thread with a religion discussion, but I do have to make this statement. I was furious that God would "let" something horrible happen. How dare He! I prayed and told Him so. I received an answer. The world in which we live is a sin-filled world. All prayers are not answered the way we would wish. In fact, God is not a cosmic vending machine in which you place your prayer, and out pops exactly what you ordered. If everything happened exactly as we want it to......well.....then we would already be in Heaven! Cases like this, make it abundantly clear that we are NOT in Heaven. There is evil in the world. How can anyone believe in evil, and not believe in good....or vice versa? Those of us who are left alive in the battle between good and evil, have a choice to make (free will). We have a choice to "believe" even in the face of horror like this. That is what faith is all about - and it is a dagger straight into the heart of evil. I believe now, and I will always believe. It takes effort - and practice. I believe an angel is playing with Riley and they are blowing bubbles together. She is guaranteed an eternity of joy, and she is a soldier in the battle that will receive a medal of honor. I choose to stand by her. To turn your back, and disbelieve is to choose the side of evil. I will never make that choice.

Reannan - I have logged in for the first time in many many months just to tell you how much I appreciate these words. You have a gift for expressing exactly what I have felt and known, but have been unable to say. I needed to have this thought clarified, not just for the present discussion, but for another personal situation. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

emmcee :blowkiss:

 

[concernedperson]

Oh, (((Lisahas2cats)))! I wish I could reach out and give you a huge real-life hug. I KNOW how you feel. I have been there. Oddly enough, it was over a child who I had to watch die of cancer. I HATED God. Hardest thing I have ever done. I will not hijack this thread with a religion discussion, but I do have to make this statement. I was furious that God would "let" something horrible happen. How dare He! I prayed and told Him so. I received an answer. The world in which we live is a sin-filled world. All prayers are not answered the way we would wish. In fact, God is not a cosmic vending machine in which you place your prayer, and out pops exactly what you ordered. If everything happened exactly as we want it to......well.....then we would already be in Heaven! Cases like this, make it abundantly clear that we are NOT in Heaven. There is evil in the world. How can anyone believe in evil, and not believe in good....or vice versa? Those of us who are left alive in the battle between good and evil, have a choice to make (free will). We have a choice to "believe" even in the face of horror like this. That is what faith is all about - and it is a dagger straight into the heart of evil. I believe now, and I will always believe. It takes effort - and practice. I believe an angel is playing with Riley and they are blowing bubbles together. She is guaranteed an eternity of joy, and she is a soldier in the battle that will receive a medal of honor. I choose to stand by her. To turn your back, and disbelieve is to choose the side of evil. I will never make that choice.

I will say I am doing this too with my own child. A child that has battled for many years and a child that always believes in God. A mom that always believes in her child and her God. Sometimes it is very rough and tough. It takes prayer and not prayer for answers but prayers for peace and resolve to deal. No free chips. I could never bargain like a Wall Street dealer as that is presumptious. I, too, believe that no child is meant to suffer and that our Lord has taken care that they never will again. But, I do say, that ever person who hurts a child be made to suffer for the crime. The child did suffer on earth and that would be horrifying anf unjustified.

 

[MCDRAW]

I'm wondering if the Grandmother ever saw any signs of abuse when they lived with her. Riley had the sweetest little face. This case is so sad!

 

[christine2448]

Hard to really understand how many lives are touched. Many don't understand 'us', advocates, sleuthers, investigators, loved ones of missing..how these cases touch so may of us and STAY with us.

Tuttoilmondo said investigators became emotionally involved in determining the little girl's identity.

"Any way you look at it, we carry a piece of her with us and will always carry a little piece of her with us," he said. "She's still our little girl."

ETA and makes some of us colder than we realize, I didn't even say, please forgive me......rest in peace little Riley.. rest in peace.

 

[mum33004]

Rest in Peace Little Riley.

 

[Texana]

I'm wondering if the Grandmother ever saw any signs of abuse when they lived with her. Riley had the sweetest little face. This case is so sad!

I bet not, after all, Grandma was there to intervene and help with child care for the mother. Whatever the mother did show, it was probably just immature teenage mother stuff--not necessarily abusive behavior.

Different story when mother moved out, had to care for Riley 24/7, and stepfather had an abusive attitude about Riley--perhaps unrealistic expectations?

For example, many children are abused violently when they have toileting accidents. I can see this easily being something that would enrage the stepfather and mother. Poor little Riley is adjusting to a new home and new parent and when she acts normally for her age, she's abused.

Horrible.

She did have the sweetest little face. God bless her.

 

[PaperDoll]

I HATE threads like this I rarely come into these threads because it really bothers me that someone would do such a thing like these people did to this adorable sweet little girl.. I had to come on because I saw the news on the front of my homepage and I was curious. I wish I hadn't read it... The picture of the mother looks EVIL... her eyes... evil.. plain and simple.. I didn't even bother looking or reading the rest of the news.. On a happy note, this little girl is with our Lord now and in the best place she could ever be... maybe it was best her little life was cut short.. death to the mom and stepdad..

 

[philamena]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21977817/?GT1=10547

Baby Grace Tortured and Beaten to Death.:furious::silenced:

why why why?

 

[christine2448]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21977817/?GT1=10547

Baby Grace Tortured and Beaten to Death.

Just can't comprehend.

 

[philamena]

Hey Christine!
Another case to break our hearts.