Morgan Harrington Murder: Harringtons Debut Morgan Rocks
Charlottesville, VA- Continuing the crusade to memorialize their daughter Morgan and keep the public focused on the dangerous killer(s) still at large, Dan and Gil Harrington will be meeting with media today at 1PM.
The meeting agenda will include the Harrington’s ongoing concerns for womens safety on and off campus, and their fears associated with the fact that there has not been an arrest in their daughters murder to date.
The Harringtons are also expected to announce MORGAN ROCKS.
In response to a hand-painted river rock, lovingly and generously created and delivered to the Copely bridge by blinkoncrime.com contributor Skyler, containing the phrase “Rock On”; The Harringtons have decided to widen the trend.
MORGAN ROCKS
We are starting a “gathering of rocks” at Morgan’s memorial on
Morgan’s Bridge at Copeley Road on the North Grounds of the University of Virginia. When you come to Charlottesville and to the bridge bring a rock and a prayer to add to the collection. Leave both at the bridge!
Morgan, Gil, Alex and I continue to need your support and prayers as we wait for Morgan’s murder(s) to be brought to justice. Your support in raising society’s awareness of the need to change the culture of acceptance of violence against women and in so doing change the laws that allow these crimes to go unpunished.
Skyler’s slate rock was the first. A beautiful painted slate rock with an image of Anchorage Farm, Tibetan prayer flags and an angel rising to the heavens. Morgan, Rock ON!!!
Dan Harrington
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TO: localcvillegirl: Please rest assured that you are indeed not alone in your fears. I don’t fear for my personal safety, but I am absolutely fearful for young, female University students and other young women in CV.
College students–of all populations–are notoriously unaware of the need to be attendant to their own, personal safety. They somehow feel invincible, as though nothing bad could ever possibly happen to them…at least not during their otherwise carefree college years. In many (but not all) cases, life has not yet taught them the lesson of judicious caution.
And this is precisely why college and university communities are “target rich” for a BG.
I have preached–yes, admittedly “preached”–this for years to young women here in CV. [And no, I am not yet done preaching...]
I was the exact same way when I was an undergrad student. [I am quite literally appalled in retrospect.] I do not judge these women, any more than I judge Morgan. Judgement is reserved for the BG.
Until Morgan’s murderer is brought to justice, I will fear for our students…our young women in this community…for young women who will visit here.
I believe that fear and concern is well-placed.
TO: counselor4u: I again applaud your grassroots efforts to effect change by initiating the FB page. It is people just like you…and skyler…and fish…and so many others here that will indeed make a difference. One person, one day, at at time.
We shall overcome…overcome hate and violence against women.
(cont’d to Sudafed) … might I add newly 18, just a couple weeks past his b’day, when the crime was reported …
Gotta wonder if he had a juvenile record, given that.
JulieMooley..you ROCK. Thank you so much for doing that and I was so happy to read the words to the song “Take it Easy”. Glory Be! JUSTICE for dear Morgan Harrington.
thanks suz,i cant wrap my brain around the motivation for a brutal attack,other than a physical struggle,if she kicked the guy outside the arena,bet she kicked the perp,if she had the chance ,those heavy combat style boots.otherwise,left shoulder,huh?,does that necessarily mean he swings from the left?
Hey Blink and all! Happy first day of spring!
Kathy thank you so much for the update. I’m so happy you took an interest and were able to go. I hope much good comes out of it and I just know it will! Blessings to you and Dr. and Mrs. Harrington.
Julie thank you for the beautiful pictures you posted. I really like your Rock on picture strands. That is very unique and amazingly beautiful. I’m so glad you were able to go and thank you again for honoring Morgan’s memory and the Harrington family. Also, the pursuit of justice for Morgan! A hug for you!
I believe many police departments view juggaboos as “a gang”.
I’ve listened to some of ICP’s lyrics. Such talent.
I’ve decided to express my creative side too, and I wrote a song. I’d like to share:
It’s dedicated to Bad Guy. Here goes:
You’re a tough guy
You got power
you mark your prey
then you devour
you think you’re smart
you troll the scene
your heart is cold
your soul is mean
you feel so good
you must destroy
it pumps you up
poor little boy
you had it bad
so they must pay
well every dog
does have his day
And yours, poor soul
is yet to come
the clock ticks loud
oh man, you’re dumb
you aren’t so smart
you aren’t so tough
the town of cville
has had enough
their sight’s on you
you’re marked as prey
you’ll be destroyed now
oh any day
All sing along now
—-you’re gonna get indicted,
squeeze those cheeks, squeeze those cheeks
you’re gonna get indicted
squeeze those cheeks, squeeze those cheeks
PS. don’t drop the soap
well ,if their facing each other,it would be his right, her left,very odd,though,i just think she managed to get away for a minute and he caught her. ok ,interesting ,am reading interviews for The Runaways,and cherie currie says they left the rape scene out the beginning of the movie,which she is fine with ,but she says the rape was her motivation ,she cuts her hair into the unflattering bowie half-hawk and put on the corset and joined the tough gang girl genre on purpose as a rebellion statement against being raped(by her twin sisters boyfriend).
Thank you JulieMooley!
Juliemooly, wow! Outstanding! YOU rock! That is beautiful and special. Skyler, can you believe what you have inspired? Awesome!
Fish, please thank your quirky and kooky daughter for doing my kooky and quirky rock!! I’m honored and tickled.
And Fish, you are so right about Christine Sheddy’s kids (Haylie, Isaac, and Ezekiel)—they definitely have a tough road ahead, but it sure helps that it’s been determined that their mom was murdered rather than abandoning them the way the authorities kept insisting, although that’s a very tough reality in itself. Woof.
oops. juggaloos. Or something like that.
Quite a few of them had made the news lately.
And we though Disco was a dirty word.
Juliemooly – just looked at your fab photos from copely rd. bridge.
Great job at capturing the memorial. Thank you so much!
http://s1030.photobucket.com/albums/y361/juliemooly_2010_2/Morgan%20Rocks%20Copeley%20Road%20Bridge/
fish says:
March 20, 2010 at 12:02 pm
“To make a donation simply go to 3View Search Services http://www.3vss.org/support.htm and click on the drop down window that says Christine Sheddy Memorial Fund.”
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Thank You (Sunshine)Fish for this link.
Please (SS)Fish or Juliemooley; can you include a Special rock for Morgan from – Paula in WI?
Thank You!!!!!!!
JulieMooley, I left a message on your Morgan Copley bridge Memorial pictures. Thank You for sharing them.
juliemooly says:
“March 20, 2010 at 11:09 am
WT posted this on his FB page yesterday. I wonder why yesterday?”
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11785571&id=505480153&fbid=10150132653785154
Don’t know why yesterday but in general, I guess it’s to “prove” that he was there with a ticket putting him in Sec. 311. Why he doesn’t show that part of the ticket, I do not know. The ticket shows row (J?) and seat number, but not section number. But I think we know that WT likes to play games.
I still think that WT had something to do with Morgan being outside of that arena. Notice that he mentions seeing Morgan at the Beer stand.
So… let’s see if we have this straight… The only two witnesses who seem to be believed, by LE, as to the last movements of Morgan are WT, seemingly hinting that Morgan was buying beer underage, and the young woman, MV, who claims to have seen her hitch-hiking. Both things paint Morgan in a negative light to LE.
Add Gil’s experience (as related to Jane Velez-Mitchell) that she was told by some authority that Morgan was “dressed provocatively” and it looks an awful lot like poor Morgan was perceived in a very negative light by at least one of those whose duty it was to find her.
JulieMooly — what wonderful wonderful pictures — and I love your idea of the letters over rocks — Morgan would absolutely love it, as do I — thank you for sharing the pictures w/ us all who can’t be there —
The memorial has changed so much since just February — I love how it is evolving —
And yes, Suz, I am just thrilled how “Morgan Rocks” is being embraced — I can’t wait to see how it evolves — and then I’m hoping we can hurl a bunch of ‘em at the BG — sorry, but it’s how I feel : )
Julia — LOL !! — me, too — one of my favorite memories of my child, it was NY’s Eve and we had gotten the DVD “Signs” and hadn’t watched it yet — it was freezing cold that year, and he was still small — I had a large couch, and we were snuggled up on the sofa, w/ a fire and watching Signs — I swear we’d pause it and throw the covers over our heads at the scarey parts — but one of my favorites scenes was where they were sitting there w/ tin foil beenies on their heads !
The radio speaks to me, too — it seems when I’m going thru really difficult times in my life, the song: ooh, ooh, girl, things are gonna get easier — will come on the radio — it gives me a warm hug !
I love the Eagles, and take it easy is great advice !!
juliemooly, i do see where it says they were posted yesterday (i was actually looking at them yesterday—wish i had noticed what it said then) but i swear I’d seen those before. Odd.
THANK YOU Juliemooly, and FISHIE, and Sky, and BLINK and ALL–(Observer, how bout Governor if President is out!!??)
May we continue to SPEAK for those who cannot.
Fish asked: “Also, one more. Did the gate on Red Hill Road look newer?
RedHilllocal: Do you know? Was it taken and replaced with a new or gently-used model?”
I thought the pics of the gate showed a newer gate, but I was just too busy to post about it at the time. I rode by and looked at the gates during the snow, mostly to confirm the location of each. I assumed before I got there that they would be closed, and they were. Pictures of the gate were posted on here approx. 2 weeks after I rode by and yes, that gate looks newer. The one I saw looked much older, bent and rusted. I don’t remember exactly when the pics were posted here, but I had actually emailed Blink some info about the gate on Feb. 14. Here’s my actual comment to Blink and a link to a pic of the gate:
“This is the gate that’s there but just several years old, bent up some and rusted:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/fencing/gates/panel-gate-10-ft–3603221 ”
In the pictures posted by TDBone on the findmorgan site, his post was March 2. So during that two week period, yes, I do think the gate was replaced. Here are the pics from TDBone.
http://www.findmorgan.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2577
Are you thinking they may have taken it for evidence?
Juliemooly, *love* the Morgan Rocks banner!
Kathy, wow, you are such an inspiration. Your experience illustrates the good things that can come out of people reaching out and connecting with each other. Information is power.
The Harringtons also are guiding the way in this, continuing to speak out and engage and connect with the community. It’s so heartening to see people on the comments boards of the various papers connecting with each other and sharing information. How much of the information we have has come from these comment boards? The internet has provided such a powerful new way for people to come together and have a voice! Blink is leading the way with this site, showing just how valuable this voice can be. It gives me hope for a new era where us everyday folks can come together and have a voice in the direction things take.
Everyone on this site has inspired me and given me new hope and I thank you all so much.
juliemooly, meant to say great pics, too. thanks!
phyl, cool lyrics you wrote! i love ‘em.
Suz,
I so hate to insult you, but….your posts remind me so much of the way I think…lol….especially about the part of you googling bodies left in fields…
Also, I too am questioning whether Farmer Bass was home that weekend. I’ve seen conflicting news reports on that.
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Chad,
If I wasn’t so scatterbrained lately, I’d reply to a lot more posts. I have to do it immediately or I forget. Someone suggested opening up a word document and typing comments in that while reading through. There are so many great posters that I wanted to reply to and didn’t.
This is a midlife career change for me. My bladder couldn’t handle surveillance any longer (men definitely do have the advantage there). And I’m getting too old to run around the city after people a lot younger than me. My husband didn’t appreciate the hours either, so the door is closed on that chapter. I have seen how substance abuse is destroying lives. It’s like that movie “invasion of the body snatchers”. It’s a tough population to deal with, but it’s very rewarding when you see how happy a child is to have their Mommy or Daddy back clean and sober. Or to see a young man (or woman) who has so much potential learn new coping skills and thrive, because the ones he or she learned as a child were destroying him. I have a lot to learn, but I have a great teacher/supervisor.
I am going to read that book you suggested. Thank you.
opinion counts. good catch. Very interesting that there was a “juggalo gathering” concert the night before.
Did you hear about the Carol Daniels murder in Oklahoma? Sick case. I think there was a similiar gathering before her murder too.
Blink, I’m not figure pointing….just trying to see a pattern. The Farmville, VA murder really freaked me out.
No, we agree it is a serious issue. In fact, I have seen some of those associations in the per view of this case .
B
Speaking of Take it Easy, I recently found a pic of myself on ebay—a photo taken at the No Nukes rally in DC in 1979 (we went to see Jackson Browne) when I was wearing my brother’s gas mask and radiation suit, and carrying a “Hell, No, We Won’t Glow” sign my sister made for me. Someone had snapped a photo and made a postcard from it. A different pic of me was also in a Time Magazine story, which they titled after my poster. I just bought that issue, too, lol.
Do you all remember back on someones FB page, maybe MB’s, the question that was asked of WT, “where did you go?” in regard to the concert and someone else chimed in as well? I think it is curious about the sudden ticket posting as well, I could see it right after, but lets face it that was 5 months ago. I wonder what his alibi for the ending of the concert was? I didn’t know about this site back in the begining, so maybe he offered something up, but I hope he was looked at thoroughly. Susan: I am not following you about the L/R shoulder thing, can you explain? TIA.
I live about 3 1/2 hours from Charlottesville. I have picked out a rock. It is a hand size black slate. The black slate reminds me of the chalkboard she should have had as a teacher. I think I will design it with that in mind. J4M
Eloise, so sorry about the news of your sister. I hope that all will go well for her. She will be in my prayers.
bluewillow -
Yes, you picked up the rock I was throwing down. I can fantasize about a public stoning. And even in dreamland I wouldn’t throw Skylar’s masterpiece. That one’s a keeper.
Phyl, I love your song! Will it have a rap type beat to it? I was kind of rapping it when I read it. I’m not sure it’s explicit enough for our all girls metal band. It would make a good cheer for our cheerleading team, though. What do you think girls?
I loved reading the Pink Floyd lyrics above. I can’t remember who posted them, but thanks. I love the Eagles, too! Take It Easy…
There’s been a lot of great posts to catch up on. But, I think I’m finally caught up. Now, it’s time to go back and see if I missed anything.
Rock on shining Morgan. May justice come soon.
Where’s J2k????
juliemooly, that picture was posted on WT’s facebook before yesterday. I remember us talking about it here months ago, about the same time he came here and answered some of our questions. I don’t know if he took it down inbetween and just reposted it yesterday (I haven’t been watching facebook pages), but it was definitely there before. Still odd that it would be reposted yesterday, though.
Quoting from The Spingola Files http://www.badgerwordsmith.com/spingolafiles/2010/03/19/broken-bones-broken-hearts/ “investigators working the Morgan Harrington investigation are likely on the lookout for potential witnesses offered rides by a probable white male suspect.”
One would hope they are doing this – have they reached out to the public with this question? Do the women in the community realize that the police are looking for this information?
Awhile ago, someone posted a link to the document, Serial Murder — Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives for Investigators. http://www.fbi.gov/publications/serial_murder.htm I would like to share a few quotes from that article:
“It becomes essential for law enforcement personnel involved in a serial murder investigation to design and implement an effective media plan. The plan should provide timely information on a regular basis, without compromising the investigative endeavors.”
“Inaccurate information distributed by the media regarding a serial murder investigation should be identified and addressed by law enforcement as soon as possible.”
“Law enforcement should be creative in considering non-traditional methods of disseminating information to the public. This is particularly important if the media is editing information disseminated by law enforcement. One suggestion is to create an investigation web page that is updated regularly and provides the public with unedited versions of press releases, regular updates on the status of the investigation, and other information designed to appropriately inform the public.”
“Law enforcement is strongly encouraged to continue its release of information to the public during an investigation, in order to alert the community to a public safety issue or to solicit assistance in the identification and/or capture of an offender.”
It seems like the more LE tries to keep every kernel of information close to the vest, the more public speculation has been fueled and the less confidence people have. And, is this putting young women at risk?
c
Lol. That’s what I get for working with 2 programs, aah!
Thanks for telling me.
B
Hey Josie, Thanks girlfriend! Now I just have to work on the music sheet notes( 3 years of piano lessons with Miss Gertrude (aka pruneface) didn’t go to waste. I could jazz up the lyrics, but I got in trouble with blink once before referring to a circle dance and I promised to be on my best behavior.
Bye for now. Husband is dragging me away to go out to dinner. Imagine that.
Rock on for Morgan.
Eloise – so very sorry to hear of your sister’s diagnosis, and I’ll be praying for her for health and strength. There is a lot of recent research being reported on the need for vitamin D for our immune systems to be strong, and to successfully attack cancer cells. Google vitamin D or visit vitaminDcouncil.org for more excellent information.
Re: Phyl’s question: Yes, where is our esteemed J2K??? We miss you, J-2-the-K, and hope all’s well with you. Please check in, if possible. [Where also is Cooper and Redhilllocal? I know Enquirer checks in occasionally.]
I hope everything’s ok with our earlier BOC cohorts…
RE: Copeley: I’m so grateful for all the pictures posted of Morgan’s memorial on Copeley, esp. the “Rock On” flags from the BOC family. I get to see it often as I drive/walk by (we’re all in active “walking season” now w/ all this beautiful spring weather) and know how meaningful it is to me to witness all the touching remembrances of/to Morgan. It’s wonderful now that the BOC family can share this view, as well.
Phyl — you Rock — literally !!!
love your song !!!
I’ve been away on vacation the past week. Upon my return home I heard rumors regarding a pending arrest of a male from Roanoke that initially fled to North Carolina after Morgan’s dissappearance but that has recently returned home. I can’t link a source as this was a personal communication from my aunt to my father. Anyone else hear anything of this nature? I can’t seem to find any other details so there is a strong possibility that it’s untrue.
The other day I was talking to a friend of mine who works occasionally on crews that helps do load in’s/load out’s for events at JPJA. He said for load in, for a 8pm event, the crew is released around 2-3pm and then they don’t come back until after the even it over. He said he usually grabs something to eat and then either wanders around campus or goes hang out at the downtown outdoor mall area until time to come back.
I obviously have no idea who the four boys in black are, but it does make me wonder if they could’ve been part of this crew that was just hanging around waiting for the event to end before they had to go back to work. And for the record, my buddy said he didn’t work the Metallica concert. This came up because he had just worked the John Mayer concert last week. He also said that there were several guys on the crew from Cville and a group from Richmond that usually ride together in a van.
I am so glad you guys like the Morgan Rocks banner for the bridge memorial. It means an awful lot to me.
Phyl your poem is haunting. I hope the BG(s) feel haunted. They should.
I feel as though all our efforts must be combining to change awareness about violence against young women, and maybe even to help solve this horrendous crime against Morgan.
Judi says: March 19, 2010 at 10:43 pm
And, he works for University transit, according to his facebook, driving a bus. He’s 23.
Music, UVA, biking, AND drives a transit bus – you don’t think???????
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He also is a fan of “The illville Crew” and performed at the Crozet Music Festival.
And, in the latest edition of “its a small Cville afterall”, he’s a FB penpal with DW’s favorite Irish guitar player.
Even though WT has admitted “bumping” into Ms Harrington the night she was murdered, was interviewed on tv and set up his FB page related to this, he still claims LE have not spoken to him.
If the events of that evening prior to Ms Harrington leaving the arena are insignificant then we can only assume they know the murderer and that he didnt come from inside the arena.
After all this time we still know nothing about what was said to the BB players, not one word.
Why?
I had saved the link to the site I had found regarding 1920 Red Hill Rd. I dont know if this might be what you are looking for? This was back when we were talking about this property. ? Jan?
http://www.mycharlottesvilleagent.com/media.aspx?mls=471212
From Pomona71. I’ve had a terrible feeling about Gil Harrington’s
statement of March 19 in which she says about the BG “break her bones
before he murdered her. I cannot get the image of Morgan’s shattered
bones ….” From looking at the bones, Gil could tell Morgan’s bones
were broken before she died, not when nor after she died. Bones begin
to heal almost immediately and if Gil could feel the edges she would
know of the beginning of the healing process. So Morgan lived for a
while after the brutal beating. To all the people that have called
him and his possible accomplice, Monster, I say you are right. He
must be stopped. LE must be so careful so that he doesn’t slip through
any cracks.
Phyl, lol, sorry to hear you think like me, but glad i’m not alone…! (actually, i like the way we think….plus it’s the only way i know how!)
liam,or anyone is more likely the bb players,and M.V.(hh witness),have not been approached for comment,or they have turned down requests.if the bb have been cleared, i’m surprised some comment ,(even out of concern on their part), has not been elicited.
Suz, you are a wild woman — I SWEAR I remember that Time article and that picture and that suit and that poster — because I was working on a case having to do w/ nuclear power at the time, and the attys discussing that article and the picture — wow — small world !! — of course, I can remember that, but I swear I don’t remember what I did yesterday — ha
>>suz says:
March 20, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Speaking of Take it Easy, I recently found a pic of myself on ebay—a photo taken at the No Nukes rally in DC in 1979 (we went to see Jackson Browne) when I was wearing my brother’s gas mask and radiation suit, and carrying a “Hell, No, We Won’t Glow” sign my sister made for me. Someone had snapped a photo and made a postcard from it. A different pic of me was also in a Time Magazine story, which they titled after my poster. I just bought that issue, too, lol
Wow, Danielle — I don’t want you to name names, and I can’t ask because I can never remember names — but is this the same boy who is a musician and was possibly linked to Morgan in the past, or maybe a bf of one of Morgan’s friends ?
>>Danielle says:
March 20, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I’ve been away on vacation the past week. Upon my return home I heard rumors regarding a pending arrest of a male from Roanoke that initially fled to North Carolina after Morgan’s dissappearance but that has recently returned home. I can’t link a source as this was a personal communication from my aunt to my father. Anyone else hear anything of this nature? I can’t seem to find any other details so there is a strong possibility that it’s untrue.
Judi, it seems I never answer your posts — I don’t mean to discriminate, I just forget — you’ve made many many posts in the past and continuing which I think have great info — and the poem you posted for Morgan a while back really touched me —
Kathy — often when we hear stories about people stepping outside of their comfort zone — like you signing up for the CUE conference — we think, what’s the big deal; it’s just a conference — but if it’s outside of that person’s personal realm of comfort — it IS a big deal — I’m so proud of you for taking that step and look where it lead —
Last summer I had to deal with the IRS — for months — and THEY owed ME money !! someone had applied my 1998 tax info to my 1989 tax record (thus showing an overpayment) and money owing for 1998 — I still have scars — I think I need therapy — that was waaaayyy outside of my comfort zone, and THEY owed ME money — I would have just died of heart failure had the situation been reversed — so I do understand — since my fire accident, I’ve been poked and prodded so much and after this last time around, I’ve just put my foot down and said no more — but they’ll think of some reason they “have” to do more tests –ugh
So I’m really proud of you !!!
Eloise, my computer is acting up lately — it disconnects — I’m just reading your post — prayers to your sister — Cancer CAN and IS being beaten every single day.
Our prayers go w/ her. And you.
Sky