This is Vickie Bowen, I am still here. I kept my promise to my sister Jo Ann, Aliayah's deceased grandmother. I was there every day of the trial and sentencing hearings. It was hard, but by the grace of God, Aliayah got the justice she deserved and hopefully her hero sisters will have some closure knowing LL will never hurt them ever again. They are my heros. I thank God everyday that they are in a loving, nurturing home and are thriving after all they have been through. I am especially happy that 6 of the siblings are together, including 1 that RL fathered with another woman. The other 3 siblings have been adopted into good families and seem to be doing great. Trenton is with his paternal grand parents. Neco has been adopted to a family in WV and the last one, a girl that LL birthed in Florida, I am not sure where she is, but I pray she is loved and cherished as all children are supposed to be. I do know that the family that has the 6 siblings tried to get the last daughter but failed for some reason concerning Florida law I believe. Thank you all for caring so much about a little sad eyed girl that is now in heaven where she is getting more love than any of us can imagine. I would love to say Aliayah's body has been properly put to rest, and that would mean a lot to me, but I am content in knowing that in heaven, our earthly bodies are not important. I know her soul will forever be loved and happy with Jesus. I will continue to try to find Aliayah's remains and will update if and when we find her. May God bless each and every one of you.
