I thought I would try to post something while both boys are busy for a few minutes. :) I feel as if I am slacking on my blog (and truthfully I am) however it is EXTREMELY hard to write with two kids and my current MS issues but I digress. :)
Below I am going to post links to current crimes and my opinions on them. I would love feedback from you all! :)
GA mother says teen killed her toddler
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/03/23/georgia-mom-says-teen-told-her-do-want-me-to-kill-your-baby-before-son-fatally/?test=latestnews
From what has been released from the police it appears that something very important is missing and that is eye witness accounts. I understand the mother has identified the young man as the shooter however his family is stating that he was at home eating breakfast with witnesses to confirm his whereabouts. Another aspect that I find intriguing is that typically children are NOT subjects of violence of this magnitude (they are usually shot accidentally but not directly). The mother states the young man repeatedly asked the mother if she wanted her toddler dead or shot. Again, I am NOT saying the mother is lying however it is something to consider that the youth was looking for money however he found she had none which she repeatedly told him since she had a kid (key to the investigation? why would a young mother have a substantial amount of money on her?) yet he proceeded to move from an armed robbery to murder? I believe there is something more to this story such as maybe the parties involved knew each other prior to this occurrence. In past situations where children have been harmed or killed the subject killed them because of money owed by the parents due to drugs or other criminal activity. This is just my opinion on this story.
Prayers for the child's family and the young man.
Quantico Marine deaths
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/03/24/marines-release-names-gunman-2-victims-in-quantico-shooting/?test=latestnews
This was a very sad week for the Marine Corps (IMO) because of the accidental deaths in NV and this shooting in VA. From the information released (minimal) I believe that the deaths were a result of a love triangle. This is a very sad story and I pray all involved will find peace.
Possible Sex Trafficking case--CO teen
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/03/23/authorities-consider-possible-sex-trafficking-in-case-missing-colorado-teen/
I wrote about this a few weeks ago in regards to the lure of modeling jobs for young women and now it appears it is FINALLY being taken seriously in the unsolved cases of a few missing young women. This is a very serious and real crime that is occurring all over our country. Young women in today's society believe that whatever they put on the Internet will be safe (pictures, videos, etc) as well as trusting what others put on the Internet in regards to their information. It is a very scary and real aspect that parents everywhere should take note of and watch their children no matter their age because these modeling agencies (there are legitimate ones however the fake ones are making more headlines recently) are taking advantage of our youth. There are ways to precent this from happening such as monitoring your child's Internet and phone activity, speaking with your kids about the dangers of meeting someone in person they do not know or even they do know with out you being with them, accepting offers from people they meet online, etc. My best advice for parents of young women and men is to be open, honest, and listen to your kids just like you should when discussing drugs, alcohol, and sex. A good website for reference is The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. This site has a bevy of information that will help you to have conversations with your kids and what to do if something were to occur.
http://www.missingkids.com/home
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Missing Young Women-Models
The below referenced article is another reason why you must always practice good, sound judgement and PLEASE be wary of people contacting you via any social media. A good rule of thumb to go by is not to accept, talk, share, etc with anyone you do not know. PERIOD! There are monsters among us yet it appears people feel that due to the seemingly secure feeling of the Internet they can post, tag, talk, etc to anyone without harm.
Unfortunately past knowledge and experience tells me that these women are probably either in the sex trade industry now or deceased. We have all seen far to many instances of young women being lured with the promise of a modeling career only to find themselves hooked on drugs, raped, and/or forced into the sex trade industry by pimps. If you know any young women trying to find their way into modeling please research with them reputable modeling companies, go with them to modeling shoots, check out the modeling company through the Better Business Bureau, Google search the photographer, etc. There are ways to protect yourself and others.
I pray these young women are found safe.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Crime in Bartow County
Okay I know I am supposed to post about my sister's murder first however this has been weighing on my mind recently and after glancing at the local news paper (online) I have to post a musing that I stated a few years ago on Facebook (FB).
The crime that is occurring in Bartow county is not unlike the crime wave that is sweeping this great nation. The reason this is occurring is in large part due to the broken windows theory. This theory states that if "broken windows" appear and are not repaired crime will flourish. This theory can be metaphorical or actual. Due to the current state of the economy buildings and areas are being vacated with no one moving into the area or a failure of those left behind to taking the necessary steps at a modicum of upkeep such as cutting grass, weeding sidewalks, replacing broken fixtures, removing trash, etc. This is commonly seen in large cities such as Atlanta when housing projects fall into disrepair and are soon after condemned due to a lack of care. Think about it do you want to venture to Tech wood apartments (if it is still called that) in downtown Atlanta? The reason areas such as this are feared is because they are dilapidated, run down, and crime ridden. The hub of Bartow county is Cartersville. Cartersville is quickly becoming more dangerous to live in than Atlanta so evidenced by a few of my friends that live in Atlanta yet are more scared to visit Cartersville than where they live in Atlanta even in broad day light. Being scared of an area can come from many factors however the largest one is typically due to the appearance that the area is dangerous due to higher crime rates. Police may patrol these areas more however this is not always the most effective way to solve this issue. In order for the crime rates to decrease law enforcement in the area must do a few things to fix the problem.
There are many factors that must be considered when working on plans to fix the problem especially in Bartow. Drugs are a huge problem in Bartow. Another crime that is rising quickly is property crimes. My parents were robbed in February of 2012 and I am certain those that robbed them stole to use the money for drugs. There is a large number of immigrants in the area (I am NOT saying they are the cause for the uptick in crime!) which has swollen the already growing population of the county which results in the increase in the need for law enforcement from car accidents to thefts to drug use. Drugs are also a huge problem in this area due to rapidly available resources and the economic down turn of the area due to the closing of manufacturing plants, more people vying for jobs, and less jobs available.
First all agencies in the local area from local city police to the state run agencies need to recognize and acknowledge the theories that are causing the crime increase. Second they need to agree to work together as much as possible which includes sharing resources and information. Third a working plan that can be changed and modified as needed should be put in place. Fourth implementation should occur. The local agencies may be working together however after a similar posting to the one above that I made on FB there was a series of news paper postings by a local reporter that stated in essence what I had said was occurring and needed to occur to fix the problem.
The end of the crime wave will not happen over night however the flow of crime in the area can be stagnated and reversed with proper measures taken.
I would love your thoughts, comments, and suggestions! :)
(Please forgive my disjointedness of this post however I have a teething 9 month old and almost 6 yo that demand my attention every 5 seconds. LOL)
The crime that is occurring in Bartow county is not unlike the crime wave that is sweeping this great nation. The reason this is occurring is in large part due to the broken windows theory. This theory states that if "broken windows" appear and are not repaired crime will flourish. This theory can be metaphorical or actual. Due to the current state of the economy buildings and areas are being vacated with no one moving into the area or a failure of those left behind to taking the necessary steps at a modicum of upkeep such as cutting grass, weeding sidewalks, replacing broken fixtures, removing trash, etc. This is commonly seen in large cities such as Atlanta when housing projects fall into disrepair and are soon after condemned due to a lack of care. Think about it do you want to venture to Tech wood apartments (if it is still called that) in downtown Atlanta? The reason areas such as this are feared is because they are dilapidated, run down, and crime ridden. The hub of Bartow county is Cartersville. Cartersville is quickly becoming more dangerous to live in than Atlanta so evidenced by a few of my friends that live in Atlanta yet are more scared to visit Cartersville than where they live in Atlanta even in broad day light. Being scared of an area can come from many factors however the largest one is typically due to the appearance that the area is dangerous due to higher crime rates. Police may patrol these areas more however this is not always the most effective way to solve this issue. In order for the crime rates to decrease law enforcement in the area must do a few things to fix the problem.
There are many factors that must be considered when working on plans to fix the problem especially in Bartow. Drugs are a huge problem in Bartow. Another crime that is rising quickly is property crimes. My parents were robbed in February of 2012 and I am certain those that robbed them stole to use the money for drugs. There is a large number of immigrants in the area (I am NOT saying they are the cause for the uptick in crime!) which has swollen the already growing population of the county which results in the increase in the need for law enforcement from car accidents to thefts to drug use. Drugs are also a huge problem in this area due to rapidly available resources and the economic down turn of the area due to the closing of manufacturing plants, more people vying for jobs, and less jobs available.
First all agencies in the local area from local city police to the state run agencies need to recognize and acknowledge the theories that are causing the crime increase. Second they need to agree to work together as much as possible which includes sharing resources and information. Third a working plan that can be changed and modified as needed should be put in place. Fourth implementation should occur. The local agencies may be working together however after a similar posting to the one above that I made on FB there was a series of news paper postings by a local reporter that stated in essence what I had said was occurring and needed to occur to fix the problem.
The end of the crime wave will not happen over night however the flow of crime in the area can be stagnated and reversed with proper measures taken.
I would love your thoughts, comments, and suggestions! :)
(Please forgive my disjointedness of this post however I have a teething 9 month old and almost 6 yo that demand my attention every 5 seconds. LOL)
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