A Child Called It

   

  On one of my book hunts at a local used book store I bought a book titled: 'A Child Called It'. Two years later, after throwing it aside numerous times due to the gruesomeness of the subject: child abuse, I finally read the book.  A couple of friends who know the two subjects that interest me most (Children and True Crimes) mentioned that I should read the book, and I decided I was going to just dive in and give it a chance. 
   Six hours later  I've finished the book and can't get my mind off of it. I wonder what ever happened to the mother of David Pelzer, the abused victim who tells of the abuse he endured during his life with this heartless- ugly- evil woman. This woman starved her child for days at a time. She and her husband enjoyed dinner joined by his four other siblings, while he's forced to sit outside the door and listen, clean up dinner and sleep in the garage with an empty stomach. David was considered  “The Boy”, and never a member of the family; ignored by his siblings and though his father felt bad, he chose to tolerate the abuse. I could not put this book down, I felt compelled to find out every dirty detail of this boys journey. Being a victim of child abuse myself, one thing that stuck out to me was how he felt the need to protect his mother. I know the feeling all too well. I never wanted to be taken from my abusive mother in fear of being alone, that someone would hurt her, and most importantly I wanted the love a mother is supposed to bestow on her offspring, a love that should come natural. I thank god I had my siblings who would have never let the stuff that occurred to David, occur to me. That's one of the biggest differences, I had someone on my side, this guy, he had ABSOLUTELY noone. He was helpless, he had to beg, borrow and steal to eat. He was put through several near death experiences and he had not a soul; 4 siblings, but again, it was him against the world. A world he wanted to change.
    I have ordered his next book in the Trilogy, and I cannot WAIT to find out what happened next. I do know that this man served in our U.S. Military for 10 plus years and is now a motivational speaker!! He took his life experiences and soared! This was an incredible book, cleverly written. Kudos to David Pelzer for sharing his story, AND overcoming his past!!  


  If you're interested in learning more about the author, David Pelzer go to David Pelzer's official site.
                         
  Last but CERTAINLY not least. Report these monsters out there who are abusing OUR future. Abuse is a scary thing to endure, especially from someone you love and trust. You always see the best in the person even in the midst of all the abuse. Help them find hope. HERE is more information...or HERE is a non profit agency   which raises awareness and helps educate their local community, I happen to know the founder who is very passionate about the cause!!

Good True Crime Read!

 I'm typically an Ann Rule fan when it comes to true crimes, but I've been venturing out lately and I must say, I'm pleased with my pickings!! It's always great to find a new author who writes amazing pieces only to discover they have written several other books just waiting to be read! Kathryn Casey is one of my newest discoveries; she's an amazing author. I've read three of her books thus far and have been VERY pleased with her work!

A Warrant To Kill by Kathryn Casey is a MUST read, it gave me nightmares, which doesn't happen often, and true crime is all I read! In this book, Kathryn tells a story of a bully cop who uses his badge for evil and in the end, he takes the life of Susan White. It's eerie to think of the control an officer of the law has over civilians, its even more eerie when it's used in a manipulative, harmful manner making one feel almost helpless.This victim cried out to several and no one listened. It's very intriguing the loopholes in the system that kept allowing a screw up like McGowen chance after chance at getting job after job as an officer with a badge. I don't want to give the ending away but it's shocking to say the least.








                                                                     










XoXo ~Lisa Marie

Casey Anthony Case CLOSED!

 Yesterday Casey Anthony was acquitted of the charges of  killing her daughter Caylee Anthony, back in 2008.

Juror # 1 is a white woman in her 60’s, values life and is for the death penalty.

Juror # 2 an African American male in his mid 30’s opposed to the death penalty with very little prior knowledge of the case.

Juror #3 is a white female who lives with her mother, and aspiring to be an RN.

Juror# 4 African American female approximately 40 years old doesn’t watch the news and has no opinion on the death penalty.

Juror# 5 is a white female mid 60’s, 11^th grade education and history of drug and alcohol abuse in her family.

Juror # 6 is a 32-year-old college graduate who’s traveled a lot in his career.

Juror # 7 is a white female age 41 with 3 years of college with a major in sociology and a mother who is a lawyer.

 Juror # 8 is a white female in her 50’s, a former manager for Verizon with a moderate opinion of the death penalty.

Juror #9 is a white man, age 53 single, and leans more towards pro death penalty.

Juror #10 is a white man age 57, also works for Verizon with very little prior knowledge of the case.

Juror # 11 is a white male, mid 30’s, a teacher and said it would be hard for him to vote for death, he considers himself to be a fair man.

Juror # 12 is a white female in her 30’s who is strongly in favor of the death penalty; she worked at a daycare and thinks that first-degree murder of a child should end in the death penalty.

As you can see, the jurors came from all walks of life, different ages, different backgrounds, and different careers; in fact, 6 of the 12 jurors have children of their own!! I thought I would put forth a little background of each juror to pacify those criticizing the jury for their decision.

The fact is, jurors had Casey’s fate in the palm of their hands, they were not exposed to anything except the facts presented to them in the court of law. There was no Nancy Grace, no outside media interference at all, just cold hard facts and evidence all circumstantial. How can anyone doubt these people, when you are on the outside looking in? Sure the trial was televised, but we also had Nancy Grace screaming kill her in the background, read books and gossiped about it for months not to mention buried our emotions in this case.  The jurors are to look at evidence presented to them in the court of law, not their emotions for a verdict. Perhaps they should have chosen a lesser sentence at first, maybe extreme child abuse since she did wait over a month to report her daughter missing, or went on evidence they did have before jumping in and running for the death penalty without physical proof, but the jurors can’t choose her charges, just give a verdict. ANYTHING could have happened with all the lies being told, I’ve heard several different scenarios that make complete sense. What if someone else was involved or she just knew about it? Some of the circumstantial evidence simply doesn’t add up, and fact is guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to charge someone in order for JUSTICE to be served. 

                                           

             For the record, I am angered that she got off so easily. I think this young lady did it or had something to do with her child’s murder, that even if she didn’t do it she should be in prison for a VERY long time, and counseling for her actions. She went out and PARTIED after her child was found. :/  I personally think Casey’s father George Anthony was involved.  First off, he tried committing suicide, then, Caylee’s body was found beneath a heavy white board, which, as the defense pointed out, would have taken a full-grown man to lift, almost impossible for a 110 lb. Woman. On top of that, original pictures of the crime scene did not reveal the white board. It turned up after Casey Anthony was already in jail. Who knows with all of the lies?  I’m sorry for speculating, but that’s all anyone on the outside can do!!!

It kills me to see children tossed out like a piece of trash, instead of treated like the precious treasures they are; especially when other women and I cannot conceive. Caylee could have found the cure for cancer, could have become president; the possibilities are absolutely endless!!

Rest in Peace miss Caylee Anthony, may you fly with the angels and know that in the end, justice WILL be served.