Body of Missing Idaho Child Robert Manwill Found in Canal
Boise, ID– The body of 8 year old missing Boise child Robert Manwill has been positively identified as confirmed by sources on the scene speaking to blinkoncrime on the condition of anonymity.
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Yesterday afternoon, authorities pulled the body of a small boy matching Robert’s description from the New York canal in rural Ada County, Boise.
Robert was reported missing by his Mother Melissa Jenkins, after 9:30PM on July 24th.. However, sources inside the investigation believe that timeline to be considerably off.
In the past 3 days, the Boise Police asissted by the FBI and Team Adam, appeared to be narrowing their focus as they cordoned off portions of a landfill, began excavating the backayard of Evan Wallis, and were seen removing large pieces of carpet and other evidence from the apartment of Robert’s Mother and her boyfriend, Daniel Ehrlick, Jr.
Mr. Wallis alleges his truck, a Chevy Suburban, which may be tied to Robert’s disappearance, was stolen from his home on July 22nd and recovered by him upon his return Monday July 27th from a weekend away.
Ms. Jenkins is currently on probation for fracturing the skull of her infant daughter.
Please check back to blinkoncrime.com for updates to this developing story.
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I watched this report yesterday, very sad. This is why I never let k outside ever alone. Looks like they have the killer in sight tho so that’s good.
I am furious yet again over this. This woman fractured the skull of her infant and got like a month of work release and a $75.oo fine. I dare one person to say to me how they never saw this coming. I will say my compliments on the exemplary reaction of the Boise Police and the FBI. That is what a collaborative missing person/child case should look like, if there ever has to be another one. I’m sick.
Rest Robert, my prayers are with you my little friend.
B
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Blink, who is Evan Wallis and why were police excavating his backyard?
What was an 8 year old doing outside alone at 9:30 PM? Oh boy, this is awful. That poor boy. No telling how wretched his life was.
May Robert rest in peace.
Blink – Another little soul who cried out to be found….finally heard but again, too late. I doubled-up with tears. It is just unthinkable and I could go on and on as to who didn’t see this coming!!!!
For those of you who might not have read this article, I have posted a quote from it and the link below. I have also attached a small “Who’s Who” if you’re interested:
QUOTE FROM ARTICLE: “Jenkins is on parole after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of injury to a child in relation to an October 2008 incident that left her infant with a fractured skull.
Ehrlick Jr. has been convicted of burglary, battery and possession of drug paraphernalia, and is banned by the courts from being alone with Robert’s half sister.” (Blink: Is this referring to little Robert’s half sister that Ehrlick, Jr. was banned from being alone with?)
http://www.idahostatesman.com/102/story/852598.html?storylink=omni_popular
ROBERT MANWILL’S FAMILY AND THEIR FRIENDS:
Robert Manwill: The 8-year-old boy who has been missing since July 24. Melissa Scott Jenkins: Robert’s mother.
Charles Manwill: Robert’s father, who has been divorced from Jenkins since October 2002.
Daniel Ehrlick Jr.: Jenkins’ boyfriend.
Daniel Ehrlick Sr.: The father of Ehrlick Jr. He said his son accused him of taking Robert.
David Ehrlick: Ehrlick Jr.’s younger brother.
Evan Wallis: David Ehrlick’s friend whose backyard was being searched Friday night.
Trisha Burrill: Robert’s aunt and a family spokeswoman.
May God watch over you little one…you are safe now
Let me just tell you how hard this hit me- Last night I watched
Martian Boy
with my little guy, and he said to me “Mommy- I know you say their are bad people out there that do bad things to kids, but this kids own parents did that to him, what makes Mommies and Daddies not want their own kids and be mean to them..”
SO
While I have obviously been diligent about the obvious S.O. dangers and the like with my children to a fault, not so much in the genre of parent abuse/homicide as I would have considered it mature for him. If you have not seen the film, it is touching and brilliant and broke my heart, and today, Robert is the never-to-be Martian Boy I wish someone had saved. It just blows, what a beautiful child.
Another innocent lost allegedly at the hands of a parent or step-parent.
My God keep Robert safely in his arm.
Wow, I couldn’t imagine growing up and not feeling some what safe, it sounds like this little boy and the other babies/children went through hell~!
RIP Robert, god will love you.
Was Robert’s father aware of the arrest/conviction of his ex for fracturing her child’s skull? God bless his Daddy for his loss of a second child at the hands of another criminal. I wouldn’t be able to go on. I hate to say it again but…don’t let your children out without an adult supervising at anytime!!!!! You can’t be too careful anymore. My son and I talk about these things (cases) and he actually said “thank you for taking such good care of me”. He’s 12 and the sweetest, kindest, well mannered, overprotected Mama and Daddy’s boy you’ll ever meet. I could never let him bike down the road, or walk off w/friends w/o one of us. I’ve been chided by other posters before (not here) for this and they told me my child would rebel against me and hate me for this and you know what I have to say? At least my child will be alive barring any unforseen disaster (man or natural). I’ve gushed enough now but I just can’t imagine the gut wrenching pain these parents are going through and I pray and cry for them all. Please people wake up! Stop being so self absorbed and remember YOU brought life to your children, take care of ‘em!!!! Sermon over, crawling back to corner now…
wow -can anyone tell me why a court of law didnt DEMAND supervised visits only with her living son as soon as the infant death was known! look at her track record. Sorry the courts of law let this boy down & They should be held also accountable for his murder! why why why wasnt she forced to have supervised visitation ?
Another fallen child. Will this never end. So very, very sad.
Rest in peace, dear Robert.
my bad – I meant as soon as it was discovered that the infant had a fractured scull- not death
“Ms. Jenkins is currently on probation for fracturing the skull of her infant daughter.’
WHAT THE HE** IS WRONG WITH THIS SENTENCE…What has our society come to, allowing an animal who would do this to her own child, just imagine what she would do to one of our children given the chance. Which is exatcly what was given to her, a second go at another child.
God help the babies who suffer at the hands of sick people
Blink,could you say why you think Robert could have been in Wallis’ backyard, and why was the suburban not towed, or was it?
Because I am familiar with the handler and k9 that hit there, and on his Suburban, he is one if the best scent-specific dogs out there: Mattie. Also, they used GPR first and then excavated after the dog hit.
B
Blink, I am confused. Was this the second child of Melissa Scott Jenkins killed? I thought she was on probation for injury to a child, her infant daughter, a fractured skull. Did she have another child, besides these two, who is dead?
She has three children, none of which are deceased.
B
Ah Blink..another sad story that was so avoidable if the female judge had done the right thing after Robert’s Mom cracked the skull of his infant step brother. But no..the female judge thought that $75 bucks would cover the issue as well as removing the infant from the home. The Mom’s other female toddler had already been removed prior.
What about Robert?
When did children become so disposable? When did they become less then human? And where have all these parents that are living ghouls get the nerve and bravado to kill them and then lie and feel no remorse?
I think we will find that Robert was moved but I think they were giving clues through their lies all along. I think they were trying to set up the BF’s father..who acted as Grandpa to Robert.. for telling the court during the trial of the cracked baby’s head, that he felt she should not have contact with Robert .
If Robert was moved, it had to be prior to them calling the police..which means this happened within a day or so before they “took” the brother’s friend Suv.
But at this point that doesn’t even matter to me anymore. They will be caught and do their time. But it won’t bring Robert back. Nor will it stop the next person from doing this to some child that bothers them or is in the way. These seem to be people who have no concept of loving something other then themselves, no boundarys, no rules, no laws…
What matters to me is..how do we stop this epidemic and attitude about disposable children. This has got to be addressed as a nation as to how we perceive our children..they are our gift, our most precious commodity, our future..and the future is looking very grim.
Just my thoughts.. I am truly disguntled and dismayed by the turn of events in the aspect of baby and child killings in the past decade.
My Dear, Dear, DD,
It is particularly because of the extreme dedication you show to your family; Which I have witnessed first hand, that I am saddened to see you on here today. I dont know what to say, I got nothing. This baby was a beautiful little boy, slaughtered by people he loved and trusted. I have no words right now and frighteningly, just anger.
I hope to regroup in the next few. Love to You-
B
This wallis guy, they will be confirming his story that he was away between 6/22 and 6/27 so why would he lie about it. I see that little roberts mom and boyfriend will be charged soon. Another michelle smith right, I saw her press conferences begging for roberts safe return. I have not seen martian boy and have no clue how to ever explain to k how chit like this happens. No clue.
I googled amazon.com and found martian child (2007) starring john cusak (I love him) joan cusak and oliver platt. I will definately be watching this film, read the plot synopsis and can already see where it will take me with this little foster boy who sleeps in a box, fears sunlight and wears a belt of flashlights to keep from floating away and claims to be from mars.
OMG, Martian Child, yes, excuse me, I gave the wrong title. I dont know how old “K” is, so be prepared for the conversations it invokes. Blinkette Jr and I were in the car today and I told him I would not open the sunroof lest he float away- we laughed for 5 minutes. I quietly wished Robert had the same laugh, or at least was with us enjoying love. God Bless this Child
B
I’m horrified. Being the mother of two small boys, I feel like I’m constantly standing guard to keep my children safe. I would a-never let my child go out by himself and b-report my child missing long before 9:30pm. I am tired of hearing the excuse of “I was out looking for him” that’s why it took so long. Who doesn’t have a cell phone these days? It’s our job as parents to protect our children when we can. This poor little boy’s life was lost due to poor judgement. Parents watch your children. They are counting on you. Robert you are in my prayers, we love you.
Evening Blink,
I share your grief and heartbreak over the death of this beautiful child. He so deserved a loving home,one that was healthy and drug free, filled with love and laughter. Only God knows what this adorable child witnessed, and endured in his brief life. Why wasn’t Child Protective Service to make sure Robert had a responsiable adult with him when he was with his mother? (And the abusive boyfriend.)
Blink, I’m sure you are acquainted with Mark Klass (almost sure I have heard you mention it)….anyway, were you surprised when he said on NG tonight that he didn’t think the mother was involved? I sure was. He said because of the way she was crying, and seemed to be in shock etc… I have deep admiration for Mr. Klass, and feel
he knows from experience what he is saying. What do you think? The scary thing is that if the family is not involved, a child killer is on the lose in that area. They are saying that a huge number of peds r in that area! (horrible thought) They SHOULD be locked up. Those bast–ds don’ change…ever.
LE seems very, very determined to discover who did this. I hope they catch them quickly, before another little child is murdered.
Hug your precious Blinkie Boy…and not wanted to sound like a “Mother Hen”, bet talking to your Daddy would be good for you at this time.
Stay strong, and stay safe.
_______________________________________________________________________ P.S. I heard on JVM that they might have more clues on the Tracy Ocasio case! That’s good news. (you were probably there!!)
I am an advocate of Mark’s- but I did not see his appearance.
B
Fairwitness, Robert’s father was married before and he had a child with her and she stabbed the child in the chest resulting in his death and only served 10 years prison and 5 years probation I believe. I may have the exact years wrong but it doesn’t really matter because she is free now. Sickening!
Melissab- just want to clarify your not referring to Melissa Jenkins.
B
Re #19, thank you Blink. I couldn’t remember the sp of his first wife’s name last night. Robert Manwill was married to Silke Manwill who stabbed their child. She’s “a waste, a huge waste” IMO!
Blink wrote: “…. This woman fractured the skull of her infant and got like a month of work release and a $75.oo fine. I dare one person to say to me how they never saw this coming…..”
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Suppose the days when the kids automatically went to momma in a custody battle in order they would be better nurtured are no more. Seems the women are getting as much or more violent towards their own children now! What have we become??????
Was Robert living with his father, Charles? Why was Robert in the home of his mother, if he had been removed? This is another druggie family, then?
Anyone who advocates legalization of drugs; this is what happens to the innocent at the mercy of addicts.
He was living with the mother, his father comes over to give him money to pay his bills. These people.
B
I am so saddened by another child’s tragic end. This poor little boy Robert. If this does turn out to be homicide, I just can’t understand how adults, and possibly parents, can do this to a child. It also sickens me to think how this child may be feeling or thinking when the end is near. Did this child suffer? Did this child cry out for help? Was he in pain? I can’t help but wonder about all these children’s last minutes and the abuse they may have suffered in their short lives. I can’t help but wonder even though it is unbearable to think about. There are so many couples out there that cannot have children and pray every day to be granted that precious gift. And yet there are parents out there that treat these precious gifts like trash and do with them what they will. I want to thank all those in LE that deal with these tragedies every day and tell them that the public thanks them and supports them for all the hard work they do.
Blink I hope this is ok to post on your blog. My heart is also broken for this little angle.
I have written a letter to the judge that let his “mother” off the hook for hurting her baby, and gave her 2 years supervised probation for cracking his skull. I wanted to post it here in case anyone else wanted to write her a letter. I just wanted to let her know.. it is NOT ok for parents to abuse/torture/kill their children. AND by giving these monsters less jail time than freakin Bernie Madoff we are sending them a message that its ok to do it again and again and again!!
Ive had enough!!! I think we all have.
Judge Cathleen MacGregor Irby
Magistrate Judge
Ada County Courthouse
200 W. Front Street, Rm. 4148
Boise, ID 83702
Thanks and keep up the good work.. your blog is wonderful.
Each one of these horrific stories would be unbelievable, except that they are true. How could a judge possibly allow a child to spend time in any way with a woman who FRACTURED THE SKULL of a baby? Is there no way to come back on the judge who held the safety of a child as less important than a parent’s “right” to possess the child she gave birth to? Children are not owned by their birth parents. Sometimes parental rights should be dissolved. Could you possibly give us the name of the judge who ordered Robert’s father to turn him over to his mom for the summer? It is not as if the birth mom had not already proved what she was capable of doing.
so sad, another young one lost, i will never understand! just curious your opinion blink, they seem to be handling this well and promptly, do you think it will be similar to the Nevaeh case, as in people not sure if a child killer is out on the lose or if it is parent related??? havent heard much in her case, seems they all have come to a wadding point….
No, I think arrests are imminent pending forensics and evidence processing.
B
Good morning everyone ,
Blink, check the link ,there are bones found in Tracy Ocasio search
http://www.wftv.com/news/20287453/detail.html
sorry, I was ahead of myself..not human bones , suppose
Dear Blink,
In truth, I felt very uneasy about a hopeful outcome for Robert Manwill, and it grieves me to think that he suffered such a tragic fate. I don’t understand how so often children remain unprotected, when unfortunately all signs are pointing toward a need for increased vigilance within their environment.
I need to go home and hug my children. Blink or anyone else, I know you do not spoon feed, but I am confused as hell. Your comment Melissa Jenkins has three children none of which are deceased? Isn’t Robert her son? I understand that Silke Manwill is his step-mother.
My apologies, that is my bad, I was referring to the baby not dying from the fracture.
To be honest, I was so beside myself yesterday when I was reporting on Robert’s death I went to a place in my head for a while, so Im gonna need a pass for y’all on that
B
Our precious 15yr old daughter is returning home from a month stay with a beautiful family in Japan.
She not only has 2 parents who are grateful she is in our lives but 4 much older brothers now graduated from college and 3 on to their masters 1 going into vet med.
She has been well treated by her brothers who would never consider offering her a cigarette alcohol or anything that could set her on a bad course.Yes I’m proud of them all not just because they chose to continue their education.I’m most grateful for the care and concern and respect they have shown each other, us and especially their sister. I see so many of these great posters here and Blink feel the same love for their families.
I hate pedophiles and child murderers and keep up with these cases via Blink and friends. I’ve been to close to a heinous child crime before and it won’t leave me.
But when it comes to family killing their own I ask…why ..why is it so hard for these people to love their children..WHY. If these people who kill their children find it impossible to care to parent why not go to a church or reputable org. and find a home for them.
I’m adopted and know how blessed I am .I realize it’s early yet as to who did this,but obviously there is violence against children in and around little Robert. So sick of it all.
Off my soap box now.Wishing blessings to you all and yours,RG
I was the victim of horrible child abuse, physically and mentally, not sexually. My dad was a church-going, hard working alcoholic with the perfect little wife and 4 cute kids. He was also bipolar. I spent many years of my childhood wondering why NOBODY DID ANYTHING!!! In a small town of 350 people surely someone saw when he stood my brothers up in front of our house and shot them in the back with a bb gun. Couldn’t someone hear the screams at night? His best friends knew, because they would come and take us at 3 in the morning when he and my mom had been out drinking and all hell was breaking loose. The psychiatrists knew when my mom pulled a gun on him and blew out the window behind her and she got committed. The deputies knew who came to our house and saw the red faces and the welts on our fair red-headed skin. My grandma obviously knew because she would come out of the house screaming at my dad to stop.
By the time I was 13 I decided I was going to have to kill him. Each of us had guns in our closet (since I was 7) and I used to lie awake at night and go through it in my head about how bad it would have to get before I would have to take that step and I had decided that the next time he got a gun I was going to have to kill him. I was 16 when he got really violent again and I ran across the yard and tackled him when he went to hit my mom. He was so surprised he didn’t hit me, and I told him I’d kill him if he ever lifted a hand to anyone again. That was the end. He left.
then I was left with a drunken mother who didn’t take care of us and I had to go to work just to put food on the table for my brothers and sister.
So…….I understand these people in a really sick way. and I get involved. Don’t you hit your kids in front of me. I will report you. I’ve reported my own sister. Don’t be a drunken, drugged out bum and not take care of your kids, cause I will report you.
You have to get involved. Tell your kids to get involved. Teach others to get involved and not just look the other way. There were plenty of people that knew about Robert, Neveah, Samantha….. and they did nothing. This is the message we have to get out there.
O my dear. How sorry I am for you. How proud I am because that must have been brutal to post. Please accept my web-hug; and for the record I do not hug strangers. Report away, you will save kids because of it; what a wonderful payback to your chromosome carriers posing as parents.
B
My Dear NotaLemming: Sometimes it is that ALL we learn is how NOT to live, what NOT to do, from those we’re supposed to learn everything from. Congratulations for surviving your incredibly challenging childhood. You must be a wonderful human being. How noble you are to have taken away the righteousness you were denied in your early years. The world is a far better place for the likes of you in it.
you are right.. we all have to watch out for these little ones- It does take a village to raise a child…we should all be involved & shout out when something is wrong— including calling out a judge who feels a 75.00 FINE was ok for an infant skull fracture! The judge should be demoted for this end result. The slack regards for physical injury to a newborn just disgusts me. The judge treated this case like the woman just forgot to change a diaper or something!
[...] no accident. Manwill had been reported missing since July 24, 2009. Sadly, Robert Manwill’s body was found in a canal about 14 miles away from his home om Monday afternoon, August 3rd. Police have stated that the [...]
[...] UPDATE VII: Body of Missing Robert Manwill Found in Canal ID’d [...]
Notalemming: It was heartbreaking to read about your brutal upbringing,and I pray that your life is filled with much deserved happiness and peace today. If only answers could be found to help little children raised such as yourself. No seems to have the answers,unfortunately. So many of the abusers “rule by instilling intense fear” in their victims. They are cowardly bullies that would probably run if a strong, tough grownup came after them!
Personally, I think every child in America should be taught to : tell someone in authority, call 911, run to a neighbor’s house and ask for help etc…they should also be taught that even “some parents” do bad things to their children, and it is ok to “tell the teacher, etc…”
In assembly, they should have guest speakers (like yourself) to talk to the children and answer questions, give imformation, phone# to call if they are being abused. The government should put alot more money into CPS and other agencies to help abused children. WE NEED STIFFER AND LONGER PENALTIES for the abusers!! MAKE them take angry control, parenting classes etc…
My goodness, I am so PROUD of you! God will use you in wonderful ways I am sure. I pray that each and everyday of your life is filled with peace, love, and happiness. You truly deserve the very best that life offers.
Blink, I received a letter from the Fla. Governor’s office today in response to the letter I wrote about the Tracey Ocasio case. Over all, it was a very nice letter. I was advised that I would have to make “a written request” and it also listed several places that I could get in touch with. All in all it was probably pointless to write, except now he knows that people from other states are also concerned about Tracy’s disapearance. I saw the Kesse and Ocasio families on television tonight. They received more info. from a man that saw Tracy’s car parked on the wrong side of the street. Hopefully, he will be able to give even more info. and help LE find these beautiful young girls. I’m sure you KNOW all of this…why I’m telling you I really don’t know! One of those days! (my birthday)
Happy Birthday and Thank you for writing.
B
Thank you Blink and FairWitness. It is the survivors who have the most to teach and that’s why I’m here on this site. I know there are many more people with stories here.
I first came here Blink because of what you were writing about Samantha and I stayed because of what you write about Caley and all the other little ones. I am trying to get into law school (in my late 40′s) to become a guardian ad litum and I am lerning so much from this site about looking at things from all sides, even the side of those I don’t agree with. I think the different assessments really help prepare the mind to see alternate possibilities. I don’t post often because there is so much info already, but when I finally graduate I will definitely mention this site as one of my inspirations. Now let’s change the world.
notalemming, you have no idea the karmic nerve you just struck. You will when I make some announcements later this year. The GAL issue is huge for me. Good luck and dont give up.
B
“He was living with the mother, his father comes over to give him money to pay his bills. These people.” B
Robert was supposed to be living safely in the home of his father, Charles, but was taken back to his mother for “visitation” and left in her care? Charles came by to give Robert money to pay his bills? What bills, exactly, does an 8 year old little boy have? His mother and her boyfriend were charging for the boy’s upkeep, were they?
This is another drug crazed situation, a circumstance no innocent child should be anywhere near. Good grief, but this is one sick country.
Excerpts from a news story in the wee morning hours today; posted over at Scared Monkeys, but thought it important enough to bring over here:
…”An affidavit that Charles Manwill filed at the time to get temporary custody of Robert states that Jenkins told him she “was being physically abused by her ex-boyfriend (the apparent father of the unborn child).”
…”He added that the hospital “has kept the admission of mother Melissa, and her room number, secret because mother Melissa is concerned that the ex-boyfriend may storm into the hospital and mother Melissa’s room and cause extreme trouble.”
…”Ehrlick Jr. also has been barred from being around Jenkins’ daughter, not from anything he did, but because the father, Raymond Ames, said he didn’t like him or want him around the toddler. The girl lived with Melissa Jenkins until Ames got custody last year.”
http://www.bradenton.com/news/breaking_news/story/1621456.html
Wow. The picture is becoming clearer that Ehrlick is a violent, drug-addled low life with a criminal history . . . I wonder if MJ (not Michael Jackson, LOL) did cover for bf in the injury of her other baby? If she is a ‘battered wife’ who is too afraid to try to leave her abuser? Surely makes one wonder, doesn’t it?
to 32….notalemming….we share quite the same story my friend. I do not know your age but, I can tell you at my age of 53, back in the “day” judges didn’t care what daddy did to their girls….They didn;t care about how much they drank and smacked their kids around. My mom died when I was 5..Father beat her as well. She had a bad heart and couldn’t take it anymore. I guess her not waking up was blessing for her. As an abused child myself,(in more ways then 1) I have come to believe, “WHAT DOSEN’T KILL YOU ONLY MAKES YOU STRONGER”…I do not drink….I have NEVER beat my kids and I am happy to say married for 34 years….The abused child has a choice..Kill or be killed…I will admit that at 16 I was not gonna take it anymore….I was sitting at the kitchen table doing homework. Oldman drunk outa his mind decided to start his nonsense yet again. As he went to punch me, I took the scissors and stabbed him in his hand that actually stuck into the kitchen table…..He couldn’t get it out it was so stuck….If it wasn’t for my neighbor running up the stairs and her (cop) hubby holding my arm back, he was gonna get more with those scissors. The whole neighborhood knew what my father was and did. But judges..Please…When I got to court, the judge actually told my father that there is NOTHING wrong with a man having a drink….needless to say I called the judge a Ahole and I got into jail for contempt…My father was never a “DAD” that takes someone special…I have traveled the RIGHT path…I learned…some say the hard way…But I learned….How to be a “MOM”….
This child never asked to be born. He didn’t ask to die either. That decison was left up to others. Please people, I beg you to REPORT any child abuse…..WE can make a difference….We can save a childs life…..May this child rest in peace. His mother didn;t do her job…she was suppose to protect him……Bless this child…..
And Blink my friend…..in reading your last few comments my dear….it seems all this child killing is really taking a toll on you……As hard as it all is to write about…beware…..even the smart super sluths like you might need a break…SCREAM if you have too….CRY when you want…..its ok…Take a baseball bat and take it out on a garbage can….But don’t let it make you bitter…Remember “WHAT DOES NOT KILL YOU, WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER” I have lived by that…I have taught my kids that…I have 2 really GREAT kids…..Take a deep breathe Blink ! Bless our children….may god keep them safe from their own parents….Bless Robert…..
Yes Chi, I do believe your right. They are the hardest cases for me, I H A T E them. I cover them to give them a voice they never had in life, and hopefully to inspire action, off I go to take deep cleansing breathes. Thanks Friend
B
blink
Blink, your toleration level is low right now. Perhaps talking with a homicide detective about techniques to remain emotionally remote from the horror may help you do your job without it taking such a toll. You are entitled to enjoy your life, to be there for your family as a happy, healthy wife & mother. Don’t let the evil of others invade your private world.
Please know the work you’re doing makes an immeasurable contribution to society. My utmost respect and admiration to you, dear lady.
Thank you friend, I have, and I am working on it. I think I will let you all talk amongst yourselves today as I am working on a very important new case to share with you soon.
B
Chitown lady,
So do you think that’s why you gravitate towards this site? I know that if Neveah lived next door to me, I would’ve tried to do something.
The situation with poor Robert is probably something similar, obviously his parents were sorely lacking in the parenting department. I think sometimes people make a call to CPS and nothing happens.
I don’t call CPS. If a child is being abused that is a crime and I contact the Police. I find that the police can shake things up more and get to the truth better than CPS coming out 3 days after the fact while the whole family is in a honeymoon period.
For those of you who don’t know, abuse is cyclical and there is a buildup of tension, release of tension (abuse)followed by honeymoon period where abuser is on their best behavior and everyone knows they’re safe for a little while. Then tensions start building and before you know it here we go again.
Obviously there is a disconnect between the system and what was going on in that house. I don’t understand how crimes against children are treated so much more leniently than crimes against adults. It’s just so backward.
I am rambling now because this whole thing just pisses me off and anytime a child die at the hands of a loved one I look around to see who knew and did nothing?
Disclaimer*** yes I know we don’t know yet who perpetrated this crime, but likely a caregiver did it.
I’m asking myself the same question I do when another precious child dies?
Where were children’s services, family members, neighbours, teachers, friends when all this was taking place? I don’t doubt for 1 second there were signs. Why are people so afraid to report possible or obvious child abuse?
I’m so sorry this little boy lost his life. He’s the same age as my son…and when I look at Robert, I see him.
I rest judgement in the hands of the Lord.
#32 and #42…..STANDING OVATION! My heart goes out to y’all. I remember my parents explaining to me that back in their day, it was called ‘discipline’ not ‘abuse’. My grandfather came from the old country and abuse was considered a form of obtaining respect using power and violence. I thought we’ve made progress since then but apparently it seems too many think it’s none of their business how a parent or guardian raises their children. IT IS OUR BUSINESS WHEN A CHILD IS SUFFERING PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, VERBALLY AND PYSCHOLOGICALLY!!!!!
Martian Child. I have never heard of this but it sounds like a bonding experience with my children I do NOT want to pass up on.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Don’t. It is a Heavenly film. Gratefulness, Tolerance, Compassion and laughter will be your reward. Bring your tissues.
B
Blink, thank you for referring to me as friend, I am honored to called that by you.
I have just set our DVR to record Martian Child, thanks for the tip.
There is something inherently wrong with our justice system because law enforcement and our judiciary are biased against female and child victims of violent crime, especially at the hands of spouses or boyfriends. It’s as if violence committed against women and children is a lesser offense when the perpetrators are relatives or mates. That has to change. Anyone who violently abuses or murders another, regardless of familiarity, should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Enough phony baloney mitigating factors!
I have thought and thought about what to say right now. Being that my community is going through something very similar right now – this just hit SO close to home. Like some others, when I heard they had found a body, I just crumpled into tears…….all over again……..
I have an 8 year old little boy and a daughter and I just can’t imagine EVER, EVER hurting my child or ever being WITH someone that would hurt my children. Disgusting. I’m sad and heartbroken.
Rest in Peace Robert…….
Tracymom
Okay, so I must say a few more things because I’m just a bit outraged after reading some of the other posts and I want to express my support to the poster who said she never lets her son (children) out alone. I live in a COURT and I never, ever let my son play outside alone. My husband or myself are ALWAYS outside with him and we did this long before Sandra was taken and killed. I have been this way since my daughter was born and she is 17. I have been accused of being “over protective” so many times I couldn’t even begin to give you a count. My response?? Better OVER protective then UNDER! My son and daughter are safe and I know where they are!!
Second, $75 for fracturing the skull of your child???!!! My husband was fined almost 5 times that for going onto a bus lane off the freeway! RIDICULOUS! Her children should have been taken away from her and Robert should have been kept safe!!!!
TM