Dr. Phil Show Hosts Missing Portland Child Kyron Horman’s Step Mom Terri Horman Over Two Episodes
I have been covering this case since Kyron Horman disappeared from Skyline School in June, 2010. Like most missing persons cases I have covered in the past, I am of the strong opinion that best efforts at the truth are the only way to propel investigations that, similarly to Kyron’s, have gone cold for one reason or another. This approach has worked in resolving some of my previous cases. I am proud of that. I remain steadfast to the integrity involved in those and future cases.
Over the past 10 months (or so) I have been developing an updated series on Kyron’s case to include my multiple interviews with Kyron’s step-mom, Terri Horman. Needless to say as she was the subject of at least three simultaneous cases before an Oregon court and remains a person of interest by the agency investigating her sons disappearance, this has been an arduous and sometimes delicate journey. Ms. Horman’s experiences during the ongoing investigation of the disappearance of Kyron Horman are critically important to propelling his case and with great hope- finding the truth about what happened to this cherubic and innocent child. There are dozens of sources, collateral interviews, forensic experts and legal analysts that also contribute to my series and have done so because of their belief that my motivation is to bring to light information and opinions in such a way that would almost “require” a focused review of Kyron’s case and the likely shaking of that proverbial tree everyone talks about.
Set to publish about 6-ish weeks ago I was asked to postpone the first installment of the series, which I did. I subsequently learned Ms. Horman was participating in the Dr. Phil program after she completed taping. Dr. Phils producers were well aware that Ms. Horman had interviewed with me extensively, and anticipated my series would be publishing information that was not known to the public previously in the days prior to her scheduled episode. When Ms. Horman conveyed to me that she feels obligated to speak out about “her son” in any national medium that will have her, I most certainly respected that. I still do.
While Dr. Phil seems like a gregarious fellow for sure, I have zero interest in being associated with his program, nor do I believe his shows content is designed to do any furtherance of investigation or truth. There is much concern (although I have no affiliation to the show whatsoever) that the timing of the publication of my series on the Kyron Horman matter might be interpreted differently or inadvertently contribute to the programs content or audience reactions. Not what I signed on for. A missing 7 year old boy six years running is not a framework for entertaining a target audience. He is not fodder for online social media bully campaigns- yet it occurs.
I will be publishing my series on Kyron’s case at a later date, in it’s entirety with no editing adjustments as a result of any of the appearances on Dr. Phil. I appreciate your patience and your understanding. Feel free to discuss the show below.
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OT @TRuth. Thank you, just what I sought. I was ready to see if amazon could ship 2 barn owls as the co. does everything else, but decided on the lessor intervention of two pry lid buckets from the paint shop, which a handyman has taken home to drill holes. Thus I returned the 27.50 professional trap. The issue with buckets is a rat dying where dogs could eat etc. I have decided to ignore that. ATG will be proud we are as citizens petitioning our govt for a program, as they do more services, and codes, than County. and on a macro level will insist Council go after County regs change. They’ve spent hundreds of thousands on lawyers to lobby for pet projects, why not rat regs? ATG, I did catch my own bare foot in rat glue trap; I’m done with those.
‘Twas Templeton on the glue trap
I am glad you are managing but sorry about the experience. You are one serious trooper Rose.
For you:
I can’t believe trial may last 3 days. What could they possibly find to testify about in a mostly open and shut misdemeanor trial for 3 days?
FYI
Latest from Kyle about TH’s trial June 27, 2017
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Kyle Iboshi (KGW-TV)
24 mins ·
The stepmother of Kyron Horman, a missing Portland boy, stands trial in California for an unrelated crime. Terri Horman, also known as Terri Moulton, is facing a grand theft firearm charge- a misdemeanor.
Horman sat in the courtroom for day one of her trial in Yuba County, north of Sacramento. It’s not clear if she will testify on her own behalf.
A judge denied KGW’s request for a camera in the courtroom. The trial is expected to last two or three days.
Prosecutors called a deputy police officer and Horman’s former roommate to the witness stand.
In August 2015, Donald Goines reported Horman had stolen a handgun from a safe in his Marysville, California home. When contacted by police, officers say Horman had the stolen gun in her possession.
Horman has long been the focus of investigators looking into the disappearance of her stepson. Kyron Horman was last seen on June 4, 2010 at Skyline School in Northwest Portland. He has never been found.
Terri Horman has never been charged in the case and has denied any involvement in the boy’s disappearance.
https://www.facebook.com/KyleIboshiKGWTV/?fref=nf
malicious prosecution is a well known time honored tort.
after this is over, she should ask Adams’ opinion depending
on how it goes
here’s a neat trick. if alive, Kyron might get computer access at times. girl took pic from her window. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/woman-helped-save-missing-n-teen-photo-article-1.3283049
forget my last post, made B4 your reply as to tort
I corrected my reply, thank you Rose, to include I was referring to the prosecutions use of this matter to further its agenda as BS. I do believe that is happening here. I just believe that to finding ‘intent’ in a case like this would be scarce. The MCSO and MCDA on the other hand…
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Blimey if that gun roommate wasn’t male too.
I reccommend an iron girdle or whatever virgins wore in the middle ages.
or find a nunnery residency and meditate for a year or two
OT I’m gonna append that pic to our citizens’ govt’ petition
LOL
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@cd. I day (prob 3-4 hrs in all each day) for prosecution; 1 for defense;
1 for closing, jury charge, deliberations.
gunowner graduated from that little town’s high school.
probably the judge and everybody knows him.
Ex wife is a career cop and former president of WSSO, current board member. I wonder how that will be viewed.
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I kind of wish the judge would have let the cameras in the court room, even thou I understand why he did not. It want to hear the facts for myself, not a rehash by an Oregon reporter.
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/terri-horman-stands-trial-in-california-for-gun-charge/452597022
No Yuba news outlets even covered it so far-
Non-fake news occurring yesterday:
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/01/26/cousins-get-life-for-shotgun-slayings-of-2-yuba-county-girls/
Is it me, or is the fact that it took 43 years to VERY SIMPLY have the DA test DNA evidence of a very cold case to ultimately get a conviction for a dual rape and homicide of 5 years (minimum). SO- comparatively, what does that say about the priority of that office now prosecuting a dropped 2 year old misdy with a court trial of 3 days?
Seriously.
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I am proud of you Rose in the many ways that you share your knowledge and contribute to keeping things interesting on this site.
Most people don’t know this, but many paint stores including some of the big box home improvement stores keep new empty one gallon paint cans that are for purchase by their customers. All one has to do is ask in the paint department or store.
Since you don’t live in the country, you cannot depend on the range of predators like I have to control pests like mice and rats. I have a resident fox, opossum, roadrunners, and red tailed hawk that all help to control the pests. It is food for them.
OT http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/06/call_for_school_board_members.html#incart_river_mobile_home
I think I understand now why Anthony filed a civil rights case in Federal Court for an equitable education for minorities. imo He’s after the remedy of an appointed Court monitor with Court ordered reforms. And if PPS does not comply for a few years, the Court can take over pps’ management for awhile.
On KGW FB, TH has already been presumed guilty and the recommended sentence is the same as for a murderer. Perhaps we should do away with our entire judicial system and do trial by Facebook.
Ikr.
Don’t forget the public postings of violence and threats to her safety on a news outlet FB page. Unreal.
OR…. the years old footage they used on the broadcast without mentioning same so viewers got to hear that cameras were excluded from the courtroom but view footage of her in a courtroom, taking the stand no less. The integrity in journalism is in a very sad state. (yes, I win the captain obvs award again)
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fwiw
http://www.shouselaw.com/grandtheft-firearm.html
Let’s not join the bandwagon & blame all journalists for one low life
and his editor (if kgw has a news editor).
Most respectfully Rose my opinion is not political- I quite literally began blogging because it is my belief true investigative journalism, which in my view has a responsibility to reveal truth as it endeavors, is rare.
o/t: He was right and the outlet themselves confirmed it- that is not in dispute, but it does not make it my motivation.
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what is WSSO? iirc Kristen M’s brother was Pres of the Statewide Deputy Sheriff”s Union at one point.
Maybe he knew the complaintant’s ex. If they had kids who visit him, she had every interest in the security of his gun. perhaps told him to make the report to cover his ass for not transferring title. Oh thepeople who stick their fingers in the abduction’s pie.
That’s a pretty warm pie you got there, lol.
Washington School Safety Organization. Jury will not be hearing any of it.
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O/T
@ATG
Thank goodness we don’t have armadillos! Ground squirrels and rattle snakes are bad enough.
@rose
I used to worry about my dogs getting hold of a poisoned mouse/rat too, but after living here over 25 years, it’s never been an issue. I used to have a mix who was part terrier and she would also catch squirrels and occasional rat now and then. There is a reason Rat Terriers are called rat terriers. Hope your efforts (and your neighbors’) get your issues resolved.
Good morning, Blink! There is also a sad case here where the father has been arrested for the murder of his 6 year old son but they have NOT yet found the body!
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2017/06/medford_boy_found_in_trunk_severe_heat_related_illness_critical_condition.html
This child was located in the trunk- I am not sure what you are referring to?
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My comment was based on not seeing any other news organizations covering the “TH trial” and those of us interested would only have one reporter to rely on, I wasn’t politicizing. The only reason this case is of any interest (as it should be) is TH’s relationship to Kyron, otherwise a gun theft case would be of little notice to anyone.
“it is my belief true investigative journalism, which in my view has a responsibility to reveal truth as it endeavors, is rare.” that is true in many media outlets. In historical centers for journalism though ie, Nashville, St Louis, Atlanta, LA, NY, DC, Chicago, the UK, Paris, there are many many fine investigative print journalists. Unfortunately, lessor privately owned businesses publishing digital click bait hacks seem to saturate the market. I was affected I guess by Huckabee’s rant yesterday against most press. thinking back to Lady Bird owning a lot of TV stations, I don’t know that owners who dominate a market with political povs is new.
imo a wash school safety board pres in LE knew all about the Horman abduction from media and has a strong pov in some respect. How the heck did TH get involved with that quasi step situation? self destructive imo.
mercy me, 17 yrs as a public school resource officer in tukwika. wonder
if she ever contacted King Cty Hormans. Wonder if
she figures in to TH moving in with her ex in marysville.
wonder if she’s a soldier.
It’s definitely a small world. Is this Goines ex?
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How does TMH meet these dudes anyway? Internet?
T.Ruth I edited your post if you don’t mind because a portion of it was incorrect (I know, you were posing the question appropriately but..) Yes currently with Tukwila PD last name is actually now Harrison.
I have not asked her how she met Goines or Cristobal
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apologies if it seemed I criticized ur opinion personally Blink. not the intent.
my perspective is kyle iboshi is not reporting new or even fake news. Imo he is intentionally for whatever reason
not merely failing to “investigate” this story or omitting key facts and background, he is rather affirmatively chosing not merely to do so but to inflame the public with media images and false stories. I don’t think mere click bait is enough to explain his behavior. I fantasize the mother of his 3 children demanding he behave like a true Soldier. if not that, what, to paraphrase Tony.
Understood, thank you Rose.
I agree of late on Iboshi- he is coming off as a stalker of Terri Horman- no other outlets are even touching this and you would think an editor or 2 would get the memo.
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Going back to yesteryear,(
http://blinkoncrime.com/2013/09/11/blink-on-crime-kyron-horman-investigation-exclusive-dede-spicher-interview-yields-allegations-of-illegal-steroid-use-terri-horman-took-to-police/comment-page-40/)
Rose once touched on this case, where Javier Trejo-Richarte gave some sort of affidavit regarding this case brought against Washington County Sheriffs back in 2004, out there today there is more info on what this was all about. Someone with the know how can possibly even get to the actual affidavit at the second link. (It sounds as though JTR was both at the scene of this accident and at the east precinct.)
https://casetext.com/case/siwiec-v-thompson
https://www.plainsite.org/dockets/4saor1m5/oregon-district-court/siwiec-v-anderson-et-al/
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It’s probably nothing anyway, but this man’s body turning up where it did and when it did, and without any reporting thereafter, still makes me wonder if he was somehow connected to Kyron’s case.
I gather Don goine’s discussions at any time relating to kyron with his Ex, a 17 year PD school resource officer in suburban Seattle who was at the time politically involved as pres elect, then pres, of wsso will not come in on defense? that would open the door to the whole kyron abduction oregon the door for the (imo mis reat) DA.
Journalism majors were mostly students who could not make it in another harder program when I was in school. There are a few however who are good journalists. Maybe ten percent. The rest belong in the realm of fiction writers.
One of my boys has a degree in journalism that he used only when he was in the military as an editor for the Stars and Stripes. His grandmother was a proof reader for newspapers and commercial publishing companies. She would take her red pencil to his work and send it to him for correction or improvement.
If
“warm pie” suggests “close to home” let me echo ATG saying there is no better, brighter group of posters than on this thread, nor a better analyst/moderator, such that I am here and nowhere else. And, I believe Kyron’s abduction is solveable,
I was suggesting however the
“people who stick their fingers in” to be those acting in person –chalk and stalkers at the Moulton home or Skyline School; and those tying crap onto walls or benches at the Edge or Skyline; moving 2 disabled kids whilst virtually homeless into the Horman home to have intercourse with him whilst being billed online by others as New Mother, but actually assuming that social role at the school; a School Resource Officer in King County or her ex perhaps luring and entrapping Terri (you know more than we do); a TV talking face (on kgw) taking every opportunity to paint Terri as a harridan or guilty as hell; print “reporters” like Maxine and Slovic who take no time or interest in investigation and critique of same. I do not mean Soldier’s mislead “posters”. I mean principal actors. Frink. Krafve. Ramirez. Heidi. All of whom had an “angle” on this investigation, and the ability to impact it for Kyron’s good, but did not.
wondering why Soldier was spazzing out, I guessed there was a resolution not to her liking. Sure enough: http://www.kgw.com/mb/news/local/terri-horman-stands-trial-in-california-for-gun-charge/452597022
God bless competent lawyers. Tho a local jury (not bench trial) coukd’ve gone any which way imo. offensive that kgw contacted nurors personally.
now, Terri Horman. stay away from men and guns. get thee to a nunnery. or yr parents’.
there is no reaaon u cant find work as a licensed teacher in portland if u update yr license.
pps cant turn u down. see paul anthony r kim sordyl. not by email but face 2 face. and fix that RO.
Without question you are 100% on Adam Richards competency- and I think the Judge should get a nod on this one as well.
That site is like flypaper for the unstable-
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However, I think it needs to be said here- it was ludicrous and a fat waste or tax payers money to “big top” a misdemeanor.
it has just come to me that terri likely has
such guilt feelings to desiree ie her scooping up kaine
whilst desiree was dslivering, plus kyron’s loss)
that she has not adequately defended herself.
get over it. you are worthy of what u worked for.
Go renew yrlicense & teach.
Word
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Looks like Terri was found not guilty in the Yuba California trial and she did not need to testify.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The stepmother of Kyron Horman, a missing Portland boy, was found not guilty of a gun theft charge in Yuba County, California.
Horman was accused of stealing a handgun from her former roommate. The trial was unrelated to Kyron’s disappearance.
Terri Horman, also known by her maiden name Terri Moulton, was facing a grand theft firearm charge, which is a misdemeanor.
The defense did not call a single witness, including Horman, during the two-day trial.
Prosecutors called a deputy police officer and Horman’s former roommate to the witness stand.
“I spoke with a few jurors afterward and they were unsure if she intended to permanently keep the gun,” explained prosecutor Ashley Tuft in an email to KGW.
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/terri-horman-stands-trial-in-california-for-gun-charge/452597022
Balderdash.
A jury out for 15 minutes, taking one vote which was unanimous for acquittal is not about being “unsure” of anything. They did not buy what she was selling. The end.
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http://www.kgw.com/news/local/terri-horman-stands-trial-in-california-for-gun-charge/452597022
Not guilty without having to call a single defense witness. What a bunch of crap. So Blink, are you going to FOIA the cost of this one, because I’m thinking it will go against Iboshi’s agenda to do so.
I have to wonder just what the heck is going on with Kyron’s new image, because yet again another media possibility to show the new one and….nope same ol’ same ol’.
(Weird things like that make me think he really is still alive somewhere and someone doesn’t want us looking for him.)
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erose says:
June 28, 2017 at 11:35 am @erose. I didn’t think you yourself were politicizing, and I agree a camera would’ve benefitted and not hurt. More Courtrooms shoukd have them as a matter of course. And no one imo can rely on kyle for any story’s “reporting.” He’s just no longer credible. But, we know kyle would not have live-streamed if Judge permitted a camera because he didnt live-tweet, which he would have if he cared about the trial itself. no, he wanted a camera for a distorted clip using a sight bite. I was reacting to just having heard a screed against alljournalists directed at many fine journalists in person in an historically exalted briefing room. I think Blink’s key word is investigative.
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@ATG yr story reminds me of a childhood playmate classmate. Brighter than I, a Dallas News scholarship in journalism to Vanderbilt lifted him from our shared poverty to a famed sportswriter career. And of Helga Henry who edited not only husband Carl FH’ works, but she once told me other theologians like Frank Gabelin.as well and doubtless made these men what they were in print.
Not erose but wanted to address my thoughts on the camera in the courtroom issue. I am a huge proponent of transparency as y’all know- I have not seen the order re KGW media request so it may have only been a request to film during the hearing. I doubt very much KGW was willing to set up a pool camera for the hearing and more than likely did not include any assurances about editing after the fact. I am AGAINST allowing cameras in court for media outlet use that are not live streamed and/or allow access to an unedited version should the outlet use snippets.
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I think a big clap goes to Judge’s jury instructions. I was wrong about him; he must have
been very professional.
my hope is Terri does not get a big head nor let down her guard due to this verdict.
She needs to continue to say how high when Houze says jump.
I hope she refrains from all texting and social media with anyone but family members.
She has shown consistent traits over time that get her in severe trouble–like moving in with men.
All of us do, but most of us learn lessons and change our behavior.
I sincerely hope the same, but I am confident she does not participate in any social media and assumes her communications outside of those of the protected or privileged variety continue to be monitored by MCSO vis a vie some open ended subpoena or investigative subpoena from the gj. I will quote her at a later date, but as a general statement- I can say Terri’s reaction was consistent with someone who knows this focused persecution of her does nothing to serve the search for her son-
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it looks like the Deschutes Cty Sheriff and investigators are a good team for DA Underhill and Cty Exec Kafoury to ask the State AG to transfer the investigationto due to mcso’s conflicts of interest. Of course Mult Cty woukd still have to fund it. http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2017/06/fbi_agents_indictment_resulted.html
Good morning, Blink!
It looks like I sent the wrong information! I believe this man will be sent back to Los Angeles area today.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/27/california-father-accused-killing-son-to-appear-in-court.html
amidst all the other threats on this FB site, today’s language is the very definition of using social media to conspire to stalk across State lines: snip-”Who lives in California where this bitch lives? CONTACT ME, let’s work together.)
Yes, it is, I edited your comment because I don’t want it posted here in total for obvious reasons, it is my understanding it is being dealt with appropriately through counsel. Pretty sick to incite violence by any person, imo.
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Thank you cd.
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the really nice thing about her CA attorney is not only is he beyond competent, he is in a full service law firm. Houze was a one man criminal defense firm, not set up to deal with crossStates social media stalking and death or physical assault threats. ditto for Bunch. but Adams’ firm can be full service. Imo I’d first get a Federal Court criminal conviction in Califormia (where facebook and Terri are headquartered) and then proceed after that to the tort and might I suggest Facebook is a deep pocket prospective defendant to the suit which has enabled Stacey Green aka Soldier for years. After the Capitol Congressional shooter, Facebook is ready for the hot seat.
Soldier has created a continuous record for 7 years. The evidence will be abundant.
I second Blink’s comment about the jury in the gun case. They already had things figured out and knew that the charges were fictitious.
In fifteen minutes they had time to choose a foreman and take a single vote and get the notification back to the court.
Without a complete picture of the case and the players, it is difficult
to understand why the DA chose to force this case. All they did is expose poor judgement and spend money that could have gone to a real case that meant something.
Agreed. And all the while- no changes to the approach of the investigation of missing Kyron Horman. Shameful.
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Thank you Rose.
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@ATG: “DA chose to force this case. All they did is expose poor judgement ” 3 options: Someone woth money (campaign donor) or someone with ipolitical power either of whom could call in a DA favor, or his longtime valued ADA Ashley just wanted to (her hx shows she handles things like child abuse cases–maybe she’s a deluded World Soldier.
No on Tuft- she actually tried to turn the case over to her colleague and the Judge wasn’t having it.
Not sure if any of you have read the People article:
http://people.com/crime/stepmom-of-oregon-boy-missing-since-2010-found-not-guilty-on-unrelated-gun-charge/
Please note that Ardillas actually contacted Richards for a quote- as appropriate. Kyle Iboshi never bothered. How’s that for investigative journalism?
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One needs to remember, it takes clear instructions on the law from the judge, and the finest of attorneys capable of excellent crosses of police officer and former lover or whatever, just focuskng on the elements of the case, and a judge who excludes irrelevant or inflammatory evidence. I felt in the custody matter Terri shoukd’ve gone to trial but she had very much big time the wrong lawyer Bunch and the wrong judge Kantor for that. God knows who sent her to the right lawyer in CA.
“Agreed. And all the while- no changes to the approach of the investigation of missing Kyron Horman. Shameful.
B” Which is now the Baby of Sheriff Reese. Why Kafoury and Underhill don’t take the case from mcso by writing the State AG jointly is beyond me. Who has the money or political clout with them to keep this case buried. Now the PPS Board & Supt & lawyer have changed, can’t be at PPS’ request. Developer(s) who want to preserve reputation of city? (someone used the piable Nan Waller to assign the 2 cases to a Judge with a developer partnership and significant income)? or Intel honcho (1 resided in OR & commuted to CA hdqtrs)? or a moneybags like Nike or Columbua founders? or a media outlet owner? Influence of white collar impacting organized crime in Multnomah? DA can’t be this stupid all on his own tho imo the County Execs of today & yesterday could be.
These people. TY Rose.
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Thank you cd.
ot this info is 4 u erose as a resident. Washington resident Soldier Green will not have the slightest interest in this boy. He’s not a preadolescent, nor prepubertal on whose persona she can project rescue fantasies.
Asian Student Holding A Pen Fatally Shot By Cops Night Before Graduation http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tommy-le-police-killing-pen-graduation_us_59567959e4b0da2c73232689
I saw that, thank you Ode. I posed the question earlier to the editor and was waiting to hear back. I will post if/when I do.
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will you be publishing yr piece to include interview?
Someday Rose. Not being glib in any way- I am whatever the opposite of that is right now.
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