Rally for Crime Prevention~February 2011 News Cast

The attached link is to [our] first rally on Barlowe Street in Prince George's County, MD in February 2011.

Justin's friends and I made the decision to speak out and speak up by rallying against the rash of unprecedented murders in PG County during January and February 2011 [and wo.uld include March]  murders occurring in this county.  The day we all stood for JUSTICE was just weeks after Justin's murder; it would take another 6 weeks for his murderer to be captured.  

There are too many [surreal] occurrences in the investigation into Justin's murder that I liken this nightmarish journey to rivaling any possible nightmare I have or will ever experience in my lifetime.  How do I know this statement to be truth?  This nightmare is occurring and I am awake!

I remain Justin momma




Justin's murder.  
http://archive.org/details/WTTG_20110205_230000_Fox_5_News_at_6#start/276/end/306

Why is There So Much Anger in America?

Repost from ~ Tuesday, July 5, 2011

People get a hold of yourselves!!

Life is short and [seriously] in the scheme of things delving out strong emotions on a daily basis (anger, hatred, jealousy, pettiness, etc.) is not even worth anyone's valuable (SHORT) stay on this amazing planet. 

 

I cannot wrap my mind around wasting so much time concerned about insignificant issues; no I do not watch to see what my neighbors are up too, no I do not watch reality shows, no I do not care how actresses dress, no I do not care about what happens in other folks bedrooms!  I honestly cannot abide 'gossip'; what's the point?  If something someone else is doing is so freaking annoying in your world 'man up' or 'woman up' ( whatever the case may be) and tell them to their faces.  

 

Not brave enough?  Then stop talking about them and spend this wasted time watching a beautiful sunset.  Walk through a beautiful garden.  Hold your child and tell them a story.  Get to actually know the folks you're talking about.  Or look in the mirror and see what sets you apart making you can feel positive about YOU!  

 

Kindness can be contagious and can make a huge difference in someones life...Happiness can be attained through the simplest of memories and moments.  Life truly is never as [bad] as you think;

I promise tomorrow will be better and if not wait for the day after!!  SMILE! Best Wishes!

 

  

Wake Up Society~A momma in pain & inner termoil

My days pass as if in 'fast forward'; it is day, then it is night, and inevitably I find myself in a mental quandary, "Where did my day go?"  I loose days, too; this week I have tried [and tried] to access where Thursday went?  These lapses in time [these missing days] began when my son, Justin, was murdered.

The multitude of emotions, mental angst, and physical conflicts endured by parents of murdered children is not discussed openly because societal pressures for us to remain silent weighs heavily upon many.  Society demands we [deal with 'it'] and move on; even the mere thought of ignoring or pretending 'IT' did not occur is entirely improbable and impossible for me to adhere. 

I refuse to be silent, I refuse not to talk about Justin, I refuse not to show the emotional vortex I endure daily all because a CAREER CRIMINAL [wearing an ankle monitor] cold bloodily murdered my beautiful and intelligent son for NOTHING.  The murderer got [nothing] from my son on this horrid day except his LIFE.

Society [most people] is uncomfortable when I openly show my emotions for my son; I cry a lot and I do not care who is there nor where I am when my emotions over take me.  I love my child and I miss him more than words can ever express.  Why wouldn't I show my emotion I am Justin's momma and Justin is my son, my constant, my friend, my joy, my gift from GOD; my purpose is to honor my son every day for the remainder of my life.  I have always openly shown my emotions and I truly refuse to change because society is uncomfortable.  Possibly showing more emotion would teach younger generations LIFE IS IMPORTANT and is not to be TAKEN by any human action.

People [whom have never lost a child or loved one to VIOLENCE] tell me to "move on".  How in the hell do they even think they [have a clue] about what I am experiencing?  Thank GOD they do not!  Move on; to what may I ask?  The other parents who walk the same road as I do know and feel the same emotions; although, I have always been known "to say out loud" what others are only willing to think!  I have never kept my mouth closed when I see [injustice] why would I start now?  Injustice invaded my son's life, my life, my family's life, my son's dearest friend's lives and I will fight every day to see that justice is not pushed aside for a judicial agenda.  This is not paranoia speaking, this is reality speaking, I had no idea my son's because of my son's murder I would find myself embroiled in the fight of my life; I had no knowledge of how corrupt America's judicial system has become.  America's judicial system is a business, a money maker, a governmental Ponzi Scheme [the likes of which make Madoff's Ponzi Scheme look elementary].  Every time a criminal is arrested the government gives the chosen judicial group funds to defend 'said' criminal; the scheme comes in when the judicial system continuously releases these [same] violent people back into society and the cycle continues to escalate.  The criminal who murdered Justin has been involved in crime as a career for five years, arrested constantly yet never serving any time other than two nights in jail.  The only time he saw behind bars are these two nights; twenty days later my son is dead and the murderer goes about his criminal lifestyle as if nothing happened until his arrest seventy eight [78] days later.  This career criminal even went to court THIRTEEN DAYS after MURDERING JUSTIN [on January 24, 2011] for his Felony II Handgun Charge still wearing an ankle monitor requesting a plea deal and acting as if he is a 'pillar of the community'.  The murderer is deemed "High Intensity" [but is released on a Felony II Handgun Charge]?  THIS TYPE OF INJUSTICE OCCURS EVERYDAY IN AMERICA.  Why do you think it is called "THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM"?  VICTIMS HAVE NO RIGHTS in America's Criminal judicial system.  There is nothing for the VICTIM; Nada, zip, zilch, zero, nil all simply because they are VICTIMS not CRIMINALS!

This travesty of injustice MUST STOP!  Good, innocent and law abiding American Citizen's MUST be protected from the increase in violent criminals who walk among us every day doing as they please as if they are entitled.

I must say what I have experienced since the murder of Justin has been more than just insane; no one cared about Justin; including the prosecution.  Their [joint] concern was for the criminal to receive justice.  This 23 year old career criminal has never showed remorse, never apologized and never appeared the least bit concerned that he took Justin's wondrous life.  The criminal is an evil young man; sadly there are people born into evil and this young man is one of those. 

The murder's defense team told many LIES about this career criminal's life and background; we will never know the truth.  Oh you were not aware a defense attorney can LEGALLY LIE to get his client off?  WAKE UP SOCIETY!  YES, a defense team may 'lie like a dog' to have their clients; murderers, pedophiles, thieves, rapists, stalkers, RELEASED back into society to continue to harm and ultimately murder all that is good and kind in our world.  The career criminal, who murdered Justin, committed perjury five times, that I am aware of, yet nothing was done?  I brought forth documents attesting this career criminal committed PERJURY to the prosecution and NO ONE BLINKED AN EYE, NO ONE CARED??  Remember IT is the CRIMINAL JUDICIAL SYSTEM!

If, in fact, I shared the entire story of what happened to my son in Prince George's County, MD when Justin was brutally and callously murdered by this career criminal many would not believe me; hell I still do not believe what was happening!  What I do know is my son was sadistically murdered, when Justin forfeited his life for two friends who were present when the CAREER CRIMINAL entered Justin's home in broad daylight on January 11, 2011 in a [so called] attempt to rob COLLEGE STUDENTS!  Which led the Prince George's County Press Release Room to fabricate a story that would rival any [cop show] criminal motives currently televised.  Suddenly my son, my Justin was thrust into the eye of the media as if HE, Justin, were the criminal; this police media tactic was when I had enough.  Hell, a representative of the PGPD Kevin Davis, stood in Justin's front yard in a News Conference and said [quote un quote], "He got what he deserved because of his lifestyle choices."  When Davis mouthed this unconscionable statement I was not even aware my Justin was DEAD.  Then again this is what Prince George's County, MD does; they are well known for accusing the VICTIM for their own MURDER.  This police method of attempting to not investigate crimes is happening all over America; the stories and numbers of these incidents against VICTIMS and SURVIVORS is staggeringly unbelievable and horrifying.

Keep in mind due to the economic downfall in America there are budget cuts every where including and not limited to police departments; many of the officers in PGPD do not agree with the way criminals are handled and are less than thrilled with the current 'catch & release' judicial system.

As time moves forward,  and I feel more comfortable, I will convey the entire story; my assessment~I feel as if I have been thrown into every episode of the "Twilight Zone" and Hitchcock movie ever written.  I did not know the America I live in until my son's murder and my encounter with OUR corrupt system.

I remain Justin's loving momma

Pictures from Christmas Day 2009; Justin and I always had fun, laughed, and enjoyed life.  Give us a can of silly string a life is GOOD!  I miss and love you honey with what remains of my heart.

"Since the dawn of creation, there has been both good and evil"

I would like to preference the following [written by Mr. Scott who lost his daughter in the Columbine shooting and his son lay under a table praying as he watched his two friends being murdered] with my own opinion pursuant to Mr. Scott's wonderful words.  If there are those offended by prayer that is NOT our problem; my advice is for anyone offended put your fingers in your ears and repeat lalalalalalala.  As they [the offended] seem to feel they have a right to demand prayer & God [go away] I HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEMAND PRAYER & THAT GOD IS REAL AND NEEDS TO STAY!  My son Justin was murdered; I did not blame God HE WAS NOT HOLDING THE GUN~ I did not blame the NRA THEY WERE NOT HOLDING THE GUN~The CAREER CRIMINAL HELD THE GUN and he is to BLAME.  I find it incredulous that people are offended by God and Prayer but are not offended that thousands of people are murdered daily; why aren't they against this and then possibly IT would go away it THEY complained enough!  Justin prays and believes in GOD; I pray and believe in GOD~I remain Justin's devoted momma

 

Columbine student's father 12 years later
by Maria Iglesias (Notes) on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 12:06pm
Guess our national leaders didn't expect this. On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful.

They were ill-prepared for what he was about to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, teacher, politician, sociologist, psychologist, and so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:

"Since the dawn of creation, there has been both good and evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.

The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.

In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore, I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder, I would be their strongest opponent.

I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here, in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers, themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.

Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air;
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!

"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs -- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.

As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in Americaand around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School , prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -- I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!" - Darrell Scott

Do what the media did not - - let the nation hear this man's speech. Please send this out to everyone you can. God Bless!

"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point"

I Want My Son BACK

“As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.

Today is the 11th; on some level [within me] I do not even need to see a calendar to know. Yes I know, there are 12 elevens in a year but I still have difficulty dealing with this monthly occurrence. My son, my Justin has been [gone] for two years, five months and nineteen hours and 30 minutes from the time of this post. This past weekend CJ [Green] was in Asheville and stopped by to visit Justin in his resting place; he is the first to do this. Sadly [due to the suddenness in loosing our Justin] I had no choice but to take him far from his brothers and sisters company. I truly wish [at the time] I had an alternative so more of Justin's Cuzes could visit; but alas, this was not possible.

Although, I am aware that no amount of prayers, wishes, begging or penance will bring Justin home I continue to ache for Justin's presence, his love, his hugs, his laughter, his kindness, gentle nature and friendship. [For those who do not understand the depth of my bereavement I owe no explanation.]

Decades ago I prayed to the Lord; during my life on this planet all I wished to know ~ [is true love and true happiness] and HE gifted me with Justin. Justin taught me true love, patience, joy, to put others before myself and with his presence the greatest happiness I have ever known in my lifetime [or will ever know again].

Justin and I will remain connected with an unseen [cord]; if you do not believe my words that is fine. However, I KNOW without a doubt that Justin watches over me attempting to protect me from the harsh reality of human actions.

I understand I will be in counseling for the remainder of my life as there is nothing, no [equation, example, answer, or rational] available for me to understand why Justin is no longer by my side.

I remain Justin's [loving, devoted and sad] momma throughout eternity.

 

 

Banned Again [this time by] a CORRUPT Victim's Advocacy

Since my son Justin was murdered January 11, 2011; I have been rudely awakened to the lack of empathy for JUSTICE pursuant to VICTIMS/SURVIVORS!

In America an advocacy group is payed from the same [coffers] as the government employees, the judicial system and the police.  Therefore their loyalties lay with [where the MONEY] comes from; the GOVERNMENT.

Many of the current [so called] Victim Advocacy Groups throughout America are paid 'Baby Sitter".  Their primary job is to keep the Victims/Survivors [away] from the police, judicial system and the government.  Is anyone aware that because the advocacy groups are paid via grants they CANNOT solicit to aid VICTIMS OR SURVIVORS?  If the Advocacy group CANNOT openly call VICTIMS/SURVIVORS then they are NOT advocates.   An advocate is [supposed] to be a group of people who believes in their 'Mission' and will use all due diligence to protect and empower the Victim/Survivor'.  This is NOT happening in America.

Are you aware defense attorney's can blatantly LIE in the court room to get freedom for the criminal?  This is a true [fact] and should scare the hell out of anyone who loves America.

What is truly happening in America's judicial system; the criminals are the VICTIMS; and the VICTIMS are the criminals.   A criminal has RIGHTS [a VICTIM NONE] ergo there is NO JUSTICE.  It does not even matter what station of life from which you hail; criminals are the victims.  This attitude MUST stop; STOP NOW!  Our forefathers did not write the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to protect CRIMINALS.  These historic documents were written to protect the innocent and the current system has [twisted] our forefather's meaning [and words] all in the name of GREED.  The current so called judicial system is a BUSINESS and they do not care whom they hurt as long as the criminals rights are protected???

As Benjamin Franklin wrote;

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”

There will be no JUSTICE until WE THE PEOPLE stand up and DEMAND JUSTICE.  Even our forefathers realized this truth in the 1700's. 

We as American Citizens must demand our rights from the so called 'powers that be'; the 'powers that be' whom staged 'sit-ins', 'pickets', marches, and openly showed  their condemnation of the 'Establishment'.  Now we act like sheep and we may just find ourselves being lead to slaughter.

WHEN did WE, as American's, loose our [fire], [drive], [determination], [fighting for our rights]?  The current leaders did not put up with anything and challenged EVERYTHING; now [they] tell us [WE THE PEOPLE] to SHUT UP!  When they became the leaders and got MONEY HUNGRY.  These cretinous [money mongers] are making the powers that were in office in the 60's, 70's and 80's look like politicians who cared for the American Citizens and their RIGHTS!  

Enough is enough; DEMAND YOUR RIGHTS TO BE RESTORED...NOW!

 

Circa 1960~OUR LEADERS FIGHTING THE US GOVERNMENT FOR THEIR RIGHTS!

I am Justin's [I WON'T BACK DOWN] momma

A New Angel in Heaven

We will encounter too many moments in our lives when we are left without the ability to understand 'Why?'. Today I received a call from Justin's [brother] Jesse; he called to tell me his beautiful mother, Linda, passed peacefully in her sleep this morning. There is a new Angel in Heaven watching over us.

Linda a two time cancer survivor succumbed to this draining disease. Linda possessed pure love of her family, friends, Ocean City and life. Linda, always happy, smiling, optimistic with a spring in her step; she will remain an inspirational person in my heart and thoughts throughout the remainder of my life. Linda and Jesse lifted me up during the most difficult time of my life and were always present at every hearings seeking justice for Justin. I just saw Linda on April 8, 2013 in Annapolis pursuant to the Special Appeal Hearing; never take for granted the beautiful people who enter your life miraculously [like an angel] to offer strength when yours it all but gone.  I have always felt those whose lights shine so brightly upon this Earth are special and different from us all.  They come to inspire, to teach and to guide then are suddenly gone in the blink of an eye.  I just cannot seem to refer to those who have gone ahead of us in [past tense]; we all love you Linda and this will never change.  Thank you for the bright light you share, the sound advise and caring ear you give so generously to so many in their time of need.    

Linda leaves behind her husband Gene and her wonderful sons Jesse and Jordan; please keep Linda's family and friends in your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

 

Back row left to right: Jesse, LINDA, Gene, Jordan

Front row; Rochelle & [sorry I do not know?]

Below is a copy of the amazing Victim's Impact Statement Linda wrote and read during  my son Justin's, [murderer's] Sentencing Hearing April 2012.  Linda never missed any of the hearing and truly grasped [and more than poignantly expresses] HOW the rippling effects of violent crimes harm far more deeply than just the Victim of Violence families.