Whatever the cause, or list of causes, I think that if Darlie could own up to her actions and society can learn from her experience then we CAN help other young women who find themselves in the same position that Darlie was in before the murders so their children CAN BE SAFE in their own homes.There is no purpose served by executing Darlie Routier. However, if we can learn from Darlie exactly what happened then maybe, just maybe, something good can come of this case if other women can be helped, and other children can be saved, before it's too late.
An Essay on the Dangers of Discussing this True Crime Case on Social Media - Since the case of Christopher Watts first hit the news headlines, the attacks against those of us discussing the case on social media have been relentless. It seems there is one narrative that is allowed - that Christopher Watts is the devil himself and his wife is and always was an angel. Never before in the history of true crime discussions on social media have we been attacked for simply discussing the details of the case, including offering our opinions on what may have occurred the night that two innocent little girls were murdered by one of their parents in what should have been the safety of their own home. Why are they attacking us for discussing the case? And why aren't Facebook and YouTube doing anything at all to protect their members from being harassed and bullied and attacked? Is it because Facebook and YouTube care more about "members" and "subs" and making money than they do about the safety of their members?
Recent Studies indicate there are 15.5 million children, in the United States alone, who are living in partner violent homes. 15.5 million children holding their little hands over their ears, clenching their eyes tightly shut, waiting, listening, and barely remembering to breathe. Yes, 15.5 million children living in fear, unable to ask for help, perhaps even too afraid to cry. Victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault are hurt on all levels of their lives, with some injuries being easy to recognize in hues of blue and purple, hidden yet known. Other injuries are not so obvious, yet there nonetheless, drilling holes in the heart daily as victims yearn for a real dad, for a sense of safety, and for the pain of his actions to be erased, though it can never be. The chance for the abuser to be a dad is long gone, taken away the first time he beat his wife, the first time he beat his child, and is never again to be known or realized, yet always hoped for. Victims are told by society to "just leave" while it goes unnoticed that victims of domestic violence, including wife battering, child abuse and neglect, and sexual assault, are emotionally frozen in fear. The batterer/abuser has conditioned his victims to believe that if they dare break the vow of silence, if they dare ask for help, if they dare leave the abuser, they will surely be punished. Whether by Bible or fist, the abuser convinces his prey that he is all knowing, and all powerful.In contrast, if ever the abuser is finally held accountable for his actions, he strategically convinces his victims that he 'wouldn't hurt a fly', that it has 'all been a big misunderstanding', he 'thought we were happy' and is 'still shocked to have been served with divorce papers". These words serve as music to soothe the victims' souls, if only for a moment, and the abusive masquerade of denial begins once more. "If only" becomes the excuse, with each child carrying blame on his small shoulders, or learning to blame little sister, the baby for crying, or Mom for not being brave enough to protect them from the madness, from the madman known as 'dad'. In my case, long after the divorce, holding his wallet in the air the abuser threatened, "you mess with this and I will hurt those kids again." He then proceeded to ask the court for unsupervised visits, which were granted to begin immediately for four hours per week. Tragically, during each of the few visits which took place, my children were again physically abused by their 'father'. At the final visitation, as my younger son struggled to breathe, suffering from an acute asthma attack, the abuser and his new girlfriend yanked the phone from my children's hands, and the phone line from the wall, before putting the children in the car and delivering them to the end of the driveway before speeding away.This is my story, one of struggle, pain, sadness, and fear. This is my story of courage, strength, and joy. Most importantly, this is my story of love, brought forth for my children, and for the other survivors of abuse, as well as the 15.5 million children who are still trapped in domestic violence, so that we, as survivors of abuse, can begin to relinquish the shame, the blame, and the isolation, which abusers have conditioned us to own.
ONE CHILD'S VOICELittle Millie's voice was heard when she spoke directly into the microphone in open court during the murder trial for her sister's killers.And then, when Millie was finished telling the jurors how she and Laila were mistreated while in foster care at the killers' home, she stood tall and pointed right at them for the jurors to see who it was she was talking about.ONE CHILD'S VOICE Miss Mensa's Opinion Essay on the Case of Joseph and Jennifer Rosenbaum is written to recognize the impact of the statements made by the three heroes in little Laila's life.
Sabrina Limon is the woman who was convicted of murdering her husband, Robert Limon, the father of her children, the man she loved. Sabrina didn't pull the trigger. She didn't have to. Instead, she had her boy-toy lover, Jonathan Hearn, pull the trigger for her. At her trial, Limon tried to present herself as a na ve, uneducated, vulnerable woman who was under the spell of a much younger, brighter, highly intelligent man. Limon claimed she had no clue that her boyfriend was responsible for Robert Limon's death. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Sabrina Limon is a liar. In fact, within hours of her husband's murder Sabrina started lying to the police investigators. And she continued to lie right up to and all the way through her trial.Thankfully for the victim's family the jurors saw right through her lies and convicted her of murder. The judge sentenced Limon to "25 years to life". Her boyfriend, Jonathan Hearn, took a plea deal which promised a 25-year prison term if he would plead guilty to manslaughter and testify at Limon's trial. And testify he did.
Alternate Theory Miss Mensa's Opinion on 34 True Crime Cases from Arias to Zimmerman is an opinion essay written to explore specific issues in each case related to social norms and bias related to family relationships and abuse. Do you believe that Jodi Arias received a fair trial? Do you think that Mary Winkler's sentence was adequate considering the crime? Why did it take so long for both Sabrina Limon and Denise Williams to get arrested for murdering their husbands? Do you really believe that Avery is innocent? Do you really believe that O.J. is guilty? Was Christopher Watts telling the truth when he said he did not murder his children? Where is Stacey Peterson? Why wasn't Kathleen Savio's death immediately classified as a homicide?Was Zimmerman's assailant really "unarmed"? Is it possible that Joanna Madonna was defending herself when she killed Jose'? Do Ezra's friends from the coffee shop seriously consider themselves to be philosophers? Was Sydney really Tammy's victim? Where is Heather Elvis? Where is Michele Harris? Is Kyron Horman's stepmom actually responsible for his disappearance? Why is Betty Broderick still in prison? Is it possible that Amy Mullis actually did fall on the corn rake? What about that owl theory in the Michael Peterson case? Was Scott Peterson convicted of murder because he was cheating on Laci? Is there gender bias in the true crime case discussion groups on social media? Is there gender bias specific to true crime cases in the headline MSM news? What about when it comes to sentencing? Are women treated differently than men? Is society even aware of the Battered Male Syndrome? Are women who kill typically survivors of childhood sexual abuse?This essay will be short on details and long on opinion specific to isolated issues of each case. This is an opinion essay - key word OPINION. Feel free to agree or disagree but hopefully we can all agree on our right to have our own opinions on true crime cases that are in the news. Join the discussion at "Discuss True Crime with Miss Mensa" on Facebook or join us at "Missmensa" on Bitchute.com - where all opinions on the true crime cases we are discussing are welcome.
She pulled out the presents and placed them under the tree. She brought out the sweet potatoes and melted marshmallows on top so they could enjoy Andrew's favorite "fancy" food for their little Christmas celebration. And while she was pulling the sweet potatoes out of the oven, she noticed that Andrew was locking both the front and back doors.Andrew, what are you doing honey?Andrew explained to his mommy that he wanted to be sure that "he" couldn't get in.He's at work today, honey. He won't be here until after bedtime. She worried how drunk he would be when he did show up after work. She knew that when he worked with that group of guys that it was the norm for them to drink on their home from the job site. She decided that she would put Andrew to bed early after their celebration and then feign sleeping when her husband walked in the door. Just in case he was drunk. And just in case he was in a bad mood.She fixed plates for both her and Andrew, and they ate, and they danced, and they sang, and they laughed together just like they used to do before her husband had moved in. And then they sat down in front of their pretty Christmas tree and Andrew opened his presents from Mommy.She did her best to save Christmas for Andrew, even if it was a few days late.
When she heard her mommy calling her daddy some more mean names, Sophia felt tears welling up in her eyes again. But she knew it wasn't safe to cry in front of her mommy, not while mommy was yelling anyway, so she secretly told her tears to stop. Stay right there, stay right there in my eyes.Don't fall onto my face or mommy will hurt me.Again. This short story is a work of fiction. Any similarity to any real-life criminal case or story is by coincidence only.
On June 6, 1996, Darlie Routier dialed 911 and reported that an intruder had just stabbed her and two of her children, Devon and Damon, who were sleeping on the floor of the main floor family room within just a few feet of their mother. According to Darlie, while she was sleeping, an intruder fatally stabbed her children then proceeded to slash her throat and stab her on the arm. And she slept through it all. Well, that's her story anyway. And for more than twenty-two years straight she's been sticking to it.
Arjen Greydanus was a man before his time. And every new lawyer would do well to study this case in order to learn what empathy and compassion truly look like in the legal profession.Francine Hughes was allowed to present the evidence of the abuses she suffered before she killed her abuser. She was allowed to present the evidence because her lawyer fought like hell for her right to speak of the atrocities she had endured. She was allowed to present the evidence because the court was also compassionate to the defendant and ensured that she received a fair trial.
I love you for hopes and faith in our future together. You wrote that?I did write that.On Valentine's day 2014?That was the date.Six months before your husband was murdered by the person you wrote this note to?
The victim impact statements were heartbreaking. First Heather Elvis's mom spoke of how Tammy Caison Moorer not only took her daughter's life but she also took her life and her family members' lives too the day she kidnapped her daughter.Then Heather's sister stepped up to the microphone and spoke of her heartache over losing her sister. She asked the judge to please sentence the defendant with the strictest sentence possible.And he did.
