Topic : 10/25 Deadly Injustice

I just got through watching the show today.  It is so horrible what happened to this family and what is continuing to happen (the worry and fear).  As I watch I can relate somewhat to what they are going through.  The family tragedy was recent but mine was 20+ years ago.   

My mother comitted murder/suicide with my 16 year old sister in Dec. 31, 1981.  I was the one who found my sister.  My mother had gotten a handgun a couple of months before, she said for protection! 

My mother died instantly and my sister lived for about a week.  It was an awful time of my life.  But I lived through the first couple of years and now 20+ years later I can talk about it.  I suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.   

I am praying that they will be able to get through these first few months, the holidays are the worst!   

I just saw the story of Caitlin Wooten.  My prayers are with all the family and friends of Caitlin.  I am so proud of what you are doing and I can guarantee you Cailtlin is extremely proud of you.  I am a mother who two years ago my life changed forever.  My 17 year old daughter passed away in a car accident.  I know your pain is unbearable now,  take in all the love that is around you now to help you through this tradgedy.  Please know she is always with you, who else is sending you on this mission of changing the laws.  It seems impossible that Jerry was able to get out of jail.  If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.  My family started a non-profit organization to help low income families with children after the passing of our daughter.  I only ask that you try very hard not to live in fear, none of us know what the next moment will be.  We can only live each moment as it comes. 

I have some great recommendations for some books to read which helped me a great deal trying just to breathe and get up each day after my daughter passed away. 

                                                                       CAITLIN'S LAW 

Barbara 

Please investigate the possibility of emdr therapy. This has helped me in deal with trama issues in the past.  My heart goes out to this family.  This is true hell. 

What a horrible thing to happen. I dont really understand why he got out. Why was he even granted bail in the first place? My thoughts and prayers go to Caitlins family and friends. I know it hurts but remember the good things about her, eventually the pain will subside.  

Its sad when someone passaway that we are really with. I will be here for anyone for advise i know what you mean. It hurts to leave a family member, a friend, a realative, a friend in the community.  

I will keep everyone in that town my thoughts and prayers. 

i seen todays show  

i was wondering how many times this is going to be allowed to happen .. i'm a firm believer that the justice dept in this country is no good. if some uses a gun for anything ,,, you would think that would be RED FLAGS .... and that the person is mentally unstable ...the cops and the system deal with this all the time ..dont you think by now they would have learned , this person she be sent for some kind of evaluation ...before being let back on the street. most people i know , and in this country ..dont BEHAVE ..in this manner . i'm just a ordinary person , i dont have a degree in justice or police work ,,or a phsycoligist either , but i know the differece between SICK BEHAVIOUR,  and someone who needs help..this guy should have been remanded to a syco ward, when he kidnapped his G/f the first time ..not let out ..me i havent ran into many people in this life that uses guns , against people wills.. so i think the whole system is in denial ..and needs to be changed ....it's just not normal behavoir . GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES AND THE INOCENT THAT HAVE TO KEEP SUFFERING , CAUSE THE LAW DONT RESTORE ORDER . it has to start with the people who are on top ...  

I have sat and cried for the past hour watching the show -  I'm so sorry for this family and would like to extend my thoughts and prayers. 

The laws need to be changed - they are the same in Canada as they are in the States - we have a situation in our community where a man was charged with 2nd degree murder of his pregnant wife and was released a few weeks later on 10,000 bail - he wants to spend time with his 3 year old daughter - good grief!!!!!  Hasn't that child been thru enough. 

Yes it is innocent before proven guilty but Dr Phil is right - there should be some onus on the alleged perpetrator to prove he can be back in society before his trial - not just handed a get out of jail card.  The outrage in this community about the husband I mentioned is strong. 

What can we do???