Sandra Cantu Murder: Huckaby Pleads Guilty To Serve Life
Tracy, CA– This morning, Melissa Huckaby, facing the death penalty in the sexual assault and murder of 8 year old Sandra Cantu, has plead guilty to one of those charges in exchange for a life sentence.
Huckaby is due back in court for formal sentencing on June 14.
Check back to blinkoncrime for further developments.
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Blink, I am sure you will be posting more on Melissa Huckaby next week. After her sentencing on June 14, 2010.
I have a question though. That I don’t know if you can answer. Possibly more will information will be released after the sentencing. Question ..or comment. With all the “unknowns” surrounding MH and the Lawless family, Church, Tracey 60 etc..
I can’t help but think there are others involved in the disappearance and death of little Sandra. It seems too easy that MH was arrested, charged and has put in the plea of guilty. Meaning no trial. Something still unsettling about all of it. I do respect Sandra Cantu’s family for not wanting the media to turn everything into a circus (files sealed / gag order). My gut feels that MH is part of the people or group that killed Sandra. I think that she would be very willing to take the fall for everyone and go to prison for life. To protect the Lawless family or whoever was/is involved. I have always felt that MH was the one who kidnapped/drugged Sandra and took her to the last place she would have been alive. That others were involved with her rape and murder that MH was not alone. jmo.
I wonder how long she MH will survive in general population. If they choose to put her in general population. She seems to be a very weak individual and would become a sponge to all and everyone around her in lockup. Not that I care. Not that I offer any sympathy to MH. I wonder though who is sitting back and laughing ( within the Lawless/others) thinking MH is the patsy we knew she would be..that they got away with Murder. She deserves to be locked up. I think though there are others that should be joining her. jmo. Thank You Blink for keeping Sandra alive. Justice For Sandra RIP Little One.
I do not believe she acted alone. I will never believe she acted alone. I do not believe this is the end.
B
http://www.kcra.com/news/23891387/detail.html
Melissa has been sentenced to life. Who else would enable this b*tch to kill a beautiful precious angel like Sandra?
When will this end?
I live directly across the street from the court house in stockton where melissa was today for sentencing.
I looked out my windows and seen all the cameras and stations covering the courthouse parking lot!!
I see she has a new do. If I hadnt had to go to a babies funeral today I would have crossed he street.
my neice went into labor monday and delivered a still born son! she than had to be hospitalized after leaving the hospital empty handed! only to return that night with congestive heart failure! water in her lungs and heart. Praise god! she came through and is recovering with gods merciful grace. yesterday right before the baby viewing my other sisters husband had a heart attack and had to be rushed by ambulance to the hospital. this happened as they were getting in the car to attend the viewing. !! All is well except for the beautiful ling boy that died. he was named noah his last name is sung
noah sung is in heaven singing with the baby angels.
yay! I can be silent NO MORE
I would just like to say that lifting the gag order will only cause Sandras family and young siblings to face even more pain when the documents are released to the public. I am really disappointed with the judges ruling on this. Do we really need to hear the grisly details of what this innocent babe endured at the hands of Melissa Huckaby?
RIP Sandra, God bless her family
Twinkletoes,
That’s the McNeil Island Prison in Puget Sound Washington that I was referring to on another post. I thought this would be the perfect answer to keeping all of these perverts locked away amongst one another of the same ilk and forget any keys, just keep them forever.
BUT: I’m sorry to say they are closing down that facility because of short funds and they’ll probably send all of these pervs back into our unsuspecting neighborhoods to continue their plight on our youth.
Kind of reminds me of when then Governor Reagan closed down most of the mental health asylums because they were too costly to continue, so they sent out the inhabitants back to the streets. Some were directed to jail the others mostly became homeless living on sidewalks and under overpasses. This people weren’t in asylums because they were healthy, productive individuals, but the State didn’t want to further foot the bill for their needs.
Personally, I’d like to see them re-open Alcatraz and similar islands to specifically house these rotten SO’s. Keep them in one place, away from children and they don’t even have to register !
I noticed the gag order ruling was keeping warrants sealed for those other than Huckaby, due to ongoing investigations. So just maybe they will catch some more of these creeps. Someone, if not Huckaby, molested that beautiful child before she was murdered. So who’s she covering for ? That is the poorest excuse of a church I have ever seen or heard of. Something smells rotten and it’s not in Denmark !
I hope they get to the bottom of all this and prosecute any and all involved.
Blink-
I have not followed this case, but I did read some news coverage about her sentencing. Is the gag order lifted? If so, does it provide any details into what really happened to Sandra?
All I know is that 8 minutes after Sandra is seen skipping along, Melissa is seen exiting the area headed in the direction of the church. She was found with bruises and a bloody rolling pin was found in the church. I can draw my own conclusions about what this sick sick sick person has done to poor Sandra. What I haven’t seen reported is how she was killed. Can anyone here that has followed the case answer that? Also, Sandra was given a sedative. Anyone know what kind? Thanks in advance!
I would like to conclude with Rest In Peace Sandra, however I have to wonder if she is resting peacefully. If others are indeed involved, I hope that comes to light! Why would Melissa take the fall if she was not the only one involved?
Homicidal Asphyxiation C.O.D
I just want to say I’m really happy MH confessed, accepted a plea deal and this can be put behind us. This whole ordeal has caused her family and our community much grief. I’ve lived here for over 9 years and I have a child Sandra’s age. I can’t tell you how weird our town was after little Sandra went missing and then was found. It’s just recently started to feel somewhat normal again. We will never forget what happend and we will forever remember Sandra and her family and keep them in our prayers. Do I think there is more to this? Probably. I cringe at the thought of what else might be coming and what it will again plunge our community into.
DMB – I noticed someone already answered your question about cause of death (homicidal asphyxiation) But I wanted to answer your question about the drugs found in her toxicology report. They found Xanax in her system and the rag that was around her neck had been soaked in isopropyl alcohol.
SilentOne – I have been waiting for what seems like forever to hear what you have to say and I will be checking back in to the site to hear it!
Silent one- Me too. Please say something that will make us understand a little more.
It’s sad really Melissa was a cry for help and everyone failed her. There was so many warning signs and all were ignored. She has forever effected so many lives. I thought she was fading from my kids memories but it turns out my daughter started a new school and the teachers name is Melissa and bam just like that my daughter is talking about her again.
Thank you lolly and TracyMom! So so very sad!
TracyMom – I’m happy to hear that your community is starting to heal. Such an awful tragedy!
I wish we had more of an update!
Silent no more – I’m so sorry for what your daughter went through at the hands of MH. Sickening. I hope someday those memories will fade and thankfully your daughter was brought home. She was indeed a woman who was obviously troubled and those in her life put their blinders on. Really sad. Not for MH herself but her child and the children and adult she hurt.
DMB – thank you! It’s been a long sad year for all who live here. In the beginning, we were all fearful that there was an abduction in town. I remember going out to dinner with my husband and 8 year old son (this was shortly before they found Sandra). There was a little girl sitting at the table with us (we were at Musashis – like Benihana) and they were talking and the little girl was very sweet and so talkative. She was telling us her last name, where she lived. I just remember thinking “no don’t tell people that!!!!” It was just weirdly uncomfortable. It was fine after awhile when the parents joined the conversation. The whole situation left us with an odd feeling. It’s been a slow process but things are finally feeling normal and I’m happy for that.
Mel – The only update I can give you is what I’ve been reading in the grand jury transcripts. There is over 1900 pages of testimony and I’ve ready a little over 400 pages so far. I’ve gotten through the coroners testimony about the autopsy and his findings. All I can say is I don’t know how MH can say she didn’t suffer. From what I read – there isn’t a possibility she didn’t suffer. Really sad stuff. I’m sure Blink has this document and hopefully she can post it.
There is no update because even though the case against MELISSA HUCKABY is finished this particular case involving Sandra Cantu is by no means complete. There are still investigations going on….
There better be.
B
Well it does not seem like this case is still being investigated. They act like she acted alone, and like the case is closed.
B
Now that the silence is over can you post more on here as to what happened to Sandra.
And also your ideas about others involved.
I agree – there better be. And I don’t just mean the Lawless/Huckaby families either. I’ve been reading the Coroners testimony and he states that Sandra was likely sexually abused in the past. Based on what I read and having medical knowledge (I’m a nurse), these weren’t recent injuries. I can post the details if anyone wants to read what he says but won’t do it unless someone wants them. They are fairly graphic in nature and some don’t want to see or hear this. I wondered why initially when they were trying to keep the Grand Jury documents sealed as well. Now I guess I have my answer. VERY sad. I just can’t (or is it don’t) want to think there is more coming but can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to come!!!
Tracy mom where can I find these documents. I never heard that they thought they were old injuries. I thought the said they were from the rolling pin at the church. No on is safe anymore. This is crazy.
Hi Mel – I don’t believe the prior abuse was ever made public, which only makes sense because the family fought hard against several media outlets to have the Grand Jury Transcripts sealed.
Tracy- I cannot post that. It boggles my effing mind how the “prior” possibilities are not investigated. She was a baby.
B
B
Are you saying it is not being investigated. So does that mean the case if over. I know you believe there is more involved. Right?
Blink,
I understand. I almost didn’t post the link or the info because it literally had me sitting here with my hand over my gaping mouth, my heart breaking. But I know you moderate the messages so I left it to you. I had a feeling you might not. I just don’t get how the things I read about prior abuse weren’t investigated. I have a child only a few months older than Sandra and I can’t tell you how frightening this whole situation has been for our family. You do good work and I admire you. Keep it up and thanks!!!
P.S Blink…………..
sadly, I don’t think Sandra had a chance from the start. She was a baby and after reading the transcripts (you can imagine it was NEVER what I thought I would read). I haven’t even gone back to read more for fear of what else I might find out. I really just wanted to see if there were answers and what evidence they had against her. I’m not sure we’ll ever know.
Good Day Blink.
I went there. I went to the 1990 pages court documents for Sandra’s case. I read up, so far, into the 900′s. Sigh, so much to attempt to understand. One, obvious, I felt is that Melissa Huckaby, is delusional and a social misfit. With the testimony of others saying her emotions were never at one time in check. She was either seen as ” high spirited, not always positive” and or ” overtly stimulated by inserting herself into other peoples lives – as toxic trouble”. She though throughout all of this appears to be the one Creating Havoc ..then sitting back and watching it all unfold. * But no one ever went to her, to ask her what happened ” As she expected”. She then would make herself a spectacle, trying to gain attention by dropping clues …to all and anyone who would listen. ( Even the Police). I don’t feel for her to be caught, but for her to see first hand what she had created ” Mayhem”. I did not read in the court documents ( or yet find) what had been said in the past of MH. IIR, She/MH was obsessed with a case/news story of a Daughter/Father team who kidnapped,raped and murdered a female child.. ( that it was found on her computer searches/I think the case was outside of the USA/cannot find a link for you)
Then to read that MH used a cocktail of rubbing alcohol and anti-anxiety drugs on Sandra – I found this below – Rubbing Alcohol used by Prisoners ( I wonder if MH ever tried using this on herself, prior to moving to Tracy Ca). (( I hope MH doesn’t forget Rubbing Alcohol in her future)) Yes, there is intent with that.
http://www.insideprison.com/suicide-methods-in-prison.asp snipped: below
Rubbing alcohol (methylated alcohol) has also been used in the past, bought from messengers and other inmate cleaners. A fatal methyl alcohol overdose is usually preceded by intense periods of vomiting, blurred vision, muscle spasms, and acute pain. Permanent blindness, often after a period of a week or two, results.
** It made me think of Casey and her chloroform. Was MH following the case of Casey Anthony?
After reading through the court documents of Sandra’s autopsy ( I have no words) For what is being said in the media ” Sandra did Not suffer” .. I find it to be quite the opposite. What she did to Sandra was violent. malicious and horrific. Sandra did indeed suffer.
Things that I cannot understand.
1. Motive – What was the Motive? They just put out a news story in People Magazine today that motive is all based upon ” Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome”
Link: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20397416,00.html – I call BS!
No,no,no its too convenient…I am not sure you can label Evil ..
What happened to Sandra was planned. Was very well planned. Calculated. It all happened in less than 24 hours. The thing that really rips my guts out ..that MH invited into her home, Sandra’s Sister to babysit Mady. That Sandra was more than likely already at the church dead. Another Sick Twisted act done by MH ” Did she get into her Car and snicker at the thought, Omg If you only knew” ( where is the time frame between all of this- Sandra missing and MH inviting Sandra’s Sister for a Sleepover – which broils my brain – I would not want my kids out of my sight that night – too late now.)
2. Where was Connie Lawless during all of this? She told LE that she sent Sandra away from her home. So that establishes Connie was home. When Sandra was out and about looking for a friend to play with. When Sandra was reported missing. Where was Lane Lawless while ” Sandra’s Sister age 11″ was left with MH Daughter on the night of March 27th? Sandra’s Sister states that it was only Mady and Connie at dinner that night. That Mady and Connie prayed for Sandra. That Sandra’s sister watched them pray. That she did not pray along. Was Sandra’s Sister’s Hinky meter running? MH had left with 3,4 suitcases to take them to the church. Showing emphasis of suitcases to Sandra’s sister. With an elaborate excuse of I have to take ” decorations to the church” ..Sandra’s Sister offering to help, for MH to say No, they are too heavy for you. Sandra’s Sister stating she did not recall a Eddie Bauer type of suitcase within the ones MH had. She states that MH did not come home to her knowledge. The she was up at midnight and no sign of MH. That MH was not there in the morning for breakfast. That MH had said she was suffering from stomach pains. I wonder if Sandra kicked the living shxit out of MH – trying to get away from her. I hope she did.
3. Sandra’s injuries. She was said to have puncture wounds to her left side of her skull.( possibly done with a fork or kitchen utensil) Damage to her left side/skull. Had severe internal bruising to her back/spine. That her mouth had bruising (inside her lower lip) that would be possible from compression to her face – from an act to attempt suffocation. I won’t emphasis, but clearly had severe damage to her perianal region of her body.( caused by a foreign object, a metal rolling pin) Pure Brutality.
All in testimony from the Doctor who performed the autopsy – Sandra was alive during all of this. I cannot wrap my brain around how MH escaped the DP. With all the bruising on Sandra’s back side an her being sexually assaulted ( That Sandra Was Alive) how could both injuries be created by One person I ask? They did not find that Sandra was restrained, no marks on her wrists/ankles ( as I recall). Stated that cause of death was Asphyxia caused by an Adult.
She did not die as a result of her injuries to her back and or head.
With all of MH’s planning – Who could conjure up this type of inexplicable torture? Was she just running on rage and did what ever came to mind? Or did she actually plan this out, and did exactly what she had in mind? Did she receive instruction from anyone? Was anyone else at the church with her? With MH’s sick twisted mind and wanting recognition so desperately from her family .. and her family being so “slimy” with their previous innuendo’s of Sandra being sexually assaulted prior to her body being found..The text messages sent to Connie by MH. Prior to Sandra being confirmed that she was inside the found suitcase.
She obviously used the other little girl and her ex as guinea pigs ..to see the effects of her drugging them. I do not find this to be Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. Drugging innocent people (One adult/One child) to me is not MBPS. It is someone/MH that is testing her waters leading up to her ” chosen victim” Sandra Cantu.
Why Sandra? What made MH do these things? I don’t know. I hope we continue this discussion. I do not believe this case is closed, by any means.
Thank You Blink.
I have noticed another poster with the name Ks on Blinks site – so I am now to be Kks. Thank you Blink, and yes that is my post of Sandra above. God Bless Sandra.
Kks.
my post awaiting moderation – went poof – this maybe a duplicate – hoping it is posted
Once not twice
Good Day Blink.
I went there. I went to the 1990 pages court documents for Sandra’s case. I read up, so far, into the 900′s. Sigh, so much to attempt to understand. One, obvious, I felt is that Melissa Huckaby, is delusional and a social misfit. With the testimony of others saying her emotions were never at one time in check. She was either seen as ” high spirited, not always positive” and or ” overtly stimulated by inserting herself into other peoples lives – as toxic trouble”. She though throughout all of this appears to be the one Creating Havoc ..then sitting back and watching it all unfold. * But no one ever went to her, to ask her what happened ” As she expected”. She then would make herself a spectacle, trying to gain attention by dropping clues …to all and anyone who would listen. ( Even the Police). I don’t feel for her to be caught, but for her to see first hand what she had created ” Mayhem”. I did not read in the court documents ( or yet find) what had been said in the past of MH. IIR, She/MH was obsessed with a case/news story of a Daughter/Father team who kidnapped,raped and murdered a female child.. ( that it was found on her computer searches/I think the case was outside of the USA/cannot find a link for you)
Then to read that MH used a cocktail of rubbing alcohol and anti-anxiety drugs on Sandra – I found this below – Rubbing Alcohol used by Prisoners ( I wonder if MH ever tried using this on herself, prior to moving to Tracy Ca). (( I hope MH doesn’t forget Rubbing Alcohol in her future)) Yes, there is intent with that.
http://www.insideprison.com/suicide-methods-in-prison.asp snipped: below
Rubbing alcohol (methylated alcohol) has also been used in the past, bought from messengers and other inmate cleaners. A fatal methyl alcohol overdose is usually preceded by intense periods of vomiting, blurred vision, muscle spasms, and acute pain. Permanent blindness, often after a period of a week or two, results.
** It made me think of Casey and her chloroform. Was MH following the case of Casey Anthony?
After reading through the court documents of Sandra’s autopsy ( I have no words) For what is being said in the media ” Sandra did Not suffer” .. I find it to be quite the opposite. What she did to Sandra was violent. malicious and horrific. Sandra did indeed suffer.
Things that I cannot understand.
1. Motive – What was the Motive? They just put out a news story in People Magazine today that motive is all based upon ” Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome”
Link: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20397416,00.html – I call BS!
No,no,no its too convenient…I am not sure you can label Evil ..
What happened to Sandra was planned. Was very well planned. Calculated. It all happened in less than 24 hours. The thing that really rips my guts out ..that MH invited into her home, Sandra’s Sister to babysit Mady. That Sandra was more than likely already at the church dead. Another Sick Twisted act done by MH ” Did she get into her Car and snicker at the thought, Omg If you only knew” ( where is the time frame between all of this- Sandra missing and MH inviting Sandra’s Sister for a Sleepover – which broils my brain – I would not want my kids out of my sight that night – too late now.)
2. Where was Connie Lawless during all of this? She told LE that she sent Sandra away from her home. So that establishes Connie was home. When Sandra was out and about looking for a friend to play with. When Sandra was reported missing. Where was Lane Lawless while ” Sandra’s Sister age 11″ was left with MH Daughter on the night of March 27th? Sandra’s Sister states that it was only Mady and Connie at dinner that night. That Mady and Connie prayed for Sandra. That Sandra’s sister watched them pray. That she did not pray along. Was Sandra’s Sister’s Hinky meter running? MH had left with 3,4 suitcases to take them to the church. Showing emphasis of suitcases to Sandra’s sister. With an elaborate excuse of I have to take ” decorations to the church” ..Sandra’s Sister offering to help, for MH to say No, they are too heavy for you. Sandra’s Sister stating she did not recall a Eddie Bauer type of suitcase within the ones MH had. She states that MH did not come home to her knowledge. The she was up at midnight and no sign of MH. That MH was not there in the morning for breakfast. That MH had said she was suffering from stomach pains. I wonder if Sandra kicked the living shxit out of MH – trying to get away from her. I hope she did.
3. Sandra’s injuries. She was said to have puncture wounds to her left side of her skull.( possibly done with a fork or kitchen utensil) Damage to her left side/skull. Had severe internal bruising to her back/spine. That her mouth had bruising (inside her lower lip) that would be possible from compression to her face – from an act to attempt suffocation. I won’t emphasis, but clearly had severe damage to her perianal region of her body.( caused by a foreign object, a metal rolling pin) Pure Brutality.
All in testimony from the Doctor who performed the autopsy – Sandra was alive during all of this. I cannot wrap my brain around how MH escaped the DP. With all the bruising on Sandra’s back side an her being sexually assaulted ( That Sandra Was Alive) how could both injuries be created by One person I ask? They did not find that Sandra was restrained, no marks on her wrists/ankles ( as I recall). Stated that cause of death was Asphyxia caused by an Adult.
She did not die as a result of her injuries to her back and or head.
With all of MH’s planning – Who could conjure up this type of inexplicable torture? Was she just running on rage and did what ever came to mind? Or did she actually plan this out, and did exactly what she had in mind? Did she receive instruction from anyone? Was anyone else at the church with her? With MH’s sick twisted mind and wanting recognition so desperately from her family .. and her family being so “slimy” with their previous innuendo’s of Sandra being sexually assaulted prior to her body being found..The text messages sent to Connie by MH. Prior to Sandra being confirmed that she was inside the found suitcase.
She obviously used the other little girl and her ex as guinea pigs ..to see the effects of her drugging them. I do not find this to be Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. Drugging innocent people (One adult/One child) to me is not MBPS. It is someone/MH that is testing her waters leading up to her ” chosen victim” Sandra Cantu.
Why Sandra? What made MH do these things? I don’t know. I hope we continue this discussion. I do not believe this case is closed, by any means.
Thank You Blink.
I thought the autopsy report was still sealed?
Mel, I believe the photos are still sealed. Blink, will sit me straight :>)
That’s correct Sister, as they should always be.
B
Im sorry I am not talking about photo’s. I am referring to where kks got her information. I did not know we could read the autopsy reporters information. I must be mistaken.
Ok I found it in the transcripts. Sorry for the confusion.
B-
Any update on this? Will the autopsy report never be released? I feel like we know nothing about what happened. Would appreciate if you have any insight to offer. In know you said if it the report wasn’t released you were personally going to work on it but I haven’t heard any update on BOC since before the judge last spoke and before sentencing. Just wondering what’s going on both with the case and on BOC site.
Thanks!
Loco,
Read the transcripts, you will know EXACTLY what happened and you won’t need and definitely not want to see the autopsy pictures. The testimony of the coroner is enough….bordering on too much.
Lolly,
I actually have no desire to see any postmortem photos. Thanks so much for the info. on the transcripts. I’ll try to read over them later. I don’t know why this haunts me so badly but I feel like I need closure and somehow knowing what happened seems like it will bring my mind some quiet. The case is so odd-so obscure that I think it haunts me because I want to keep my own kids safe from monsters and this one I just don’t ‘get’. I feel like if I can understand what happened I’ll better be able to identify the Huckaby’s in the world and protect my kids from them-at least a little more than I would be able to if I knew nothing about this insane woman.
Would you mind telling me how to find the transcripts? For some reason I’m having a hard time finding them. I’m not too familiar with the site though.
And, Thank you SO much. You don’t know how much this helps me. I appreciate your helping out a fellow human being and offering kindness.
Loco
Loco,
Just go to google and type in “Huckaby court transcripts” the links are at multiple news sites.
Loco,
Have you found the transcripts yet? I have them if you need them. Sadly though after reading them I am no closer to understanding why she did this. No motive. No insight. I just found it to be incredibly sad. I live in Tracy and have for nearly 10 years and honestly no one here ever saw something like this happening. It’s inexplicable. You can never keep your children safe from someone like MH because for the most part they simply blend in. Keep them close and always with you. Take care!
Blink,
do you still believe there was more to this then just MH?
This angers me. What a way for the Cantu family to wake up and see people saying there were no signs when in fact there were plenty of signs. They knew she was cutting and lying to doctors . . . no signs, hardly. They are in denial.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38054548#38054548
Seriously?
This happens and they still sit there like she was a pillar of society?
WHAT ABOUT THE PREVIOUS attempt, that the grandparents she was living with KNEW ABOUT?
Makes me ill.
B
Silent One,
I am understanding that you are indeed close to this case, as in knowing MH . I am also sensitive to the fact that you have children.
Am I correct in understanding there is no longer a gag order in effect?If so,It would help in understanding the dynamics of this family(MH) and the associations of MH and those employed by the church as well as a known sex offender within the mobile home park.
Also allegations of (not known as fact)the grandfather having previous church affiliations where there were child sex abuse to have allegedly occurred.
To me being an outsider(not in state) this case does not fit well without the involvement of others.There are elements here that go way beyond mere coincidence,way..way..beyond.
I am certainly grateful she is (MH) out of the general public,but I’m feeling very uncomfortable with those that were close that have huge question marks over their heads ..so to speak.
I would like to hear your take on this ,Thanks R
I feel somehow compelled to comment on this painful narrative now that a little time has passed. Perhaps my thoughts will be of some merit to someone. My thoughts are directed in part to the Cantu, Chavez and Vega families and any other close friends and relatives to young miss Cantu, perhaps they will pass through here again sometime.
Many of the Sandra’s family made a most heartfelt plea for blocking release of the grand jury information. Every human being worthy of the title can sympathize with their desire to bury the unspeakable details of evil done and instead focus on the beautiful child that has been taken from them.
In my opinion it is crucially important in our society that the public have access to that information neccessary to vet the investigative and legal process and to accurately assess the performance and activities of the court because it is that same public that ultimately bears the oversight of that legal system and grants it authority to operate in our interest.
While my opinion and that of the Cantu family and other victim advocates may seem at odds I truly believe that in the end an open record is best for all. Please allow me to explain.
I have taken time to read the transcripts in regards this matter because the crime against this child broke my camel’s back. Were I Cantu family I would not and could not read it – nor should they. It is their job to honor, remember, survive, heal. Leave it to others like me to make sure the law and the court did the right thing. Were I a Tracy resident I would be obligated to read it to be sure that the right things were done here and to criticize, acknowledge and commend as needed.
But please Cantu family do not think that any of this information has in any conceivable way marred the memory of your beautiful child. Quite the opposite. Humanity at large will remember a vibrant child with sparkling eyes and an innocent skip filled with the joy of living – and although we knew not your daughter, sister, niece we once were her and we shall not soon forget her.
Any indignity, any suffering, any fear or pain she endured, she endured somehow for all of us. Her innocence was not lost in her passing but immortalized, preserved for eternity. If there are special places in some afterlife for some of our souls those places shall be for those who carried extra burdens in this world and Sandra was one, not by her choice but by her fate.
If only a few would ever know the story of Sandra’s fate then only those few in the know could share the burden on humanity for what has happened here. Perhaps somehow by sharing the knowledge of her fate, some of us strangers can share that burden with her family and shoulder just a small fraction of that load with you.
No detail will ever lessen the light of this innocent child, instead the truth only honors her memory as one of us, gone to us all.
RIP Sandra Cantu, thank-you Tracy police and courts, and God Bless you Sandra’s family and friends.
She actet not alone… i’m sure. What about the killers in Freedom? I hope this case will not be closed forever. People in the U.S. stay on this case, don’t stop to questioning!!! In this case ist greatest error to believe what that “justice” seems like to hear and make us to believe. This answer is to easy. This case is so much more complactet i think, an i think MH actet NOT alone. But she had to go to prison for life also for the involved “human beings”????….Good night U.S. – Greetings form Europe.
well said joeamierica…God Bless the Cantu’s
They are doing a TV program about this on Friday on the ID channel @ 10:00pm California time..
Dan has been contacted regarding a book thats being written too.
My sunny Sandra, this child’s murder still breaks my heart.
B