I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS STORY IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH MEDIA COVERAGE [Archive]

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 08:51 AM

I just heard about this yesterday afternoon & could not believe my ears. I just could not imagine anyone leaving a two year old alone at home for one day let alone 3 weeks.

After she was treated for malnutrition that poor baby ate 4 pieces of chicken, 1 cheese burger, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese & 2 pints of milk.

I think there's more to this story than what's being told. You can't tell me that no one knew that this baby was there alone she had to crying hysterically. :(

Brenda

10-02-2003, 08:54 AM

I literally cried at my desk at work. So freakin sad...

Jamie 3:26

10-02-2003, 08:55 AM

Honey this story has been everywhere.

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 08:57 AM

I know this story has already been posted but I was up all night last night looking for more information but I didn't hear anymore about it.

I heard about the deaths on I-90, the Garbage strike, the cubs, gay rights, leak from the White House, etc but nothing about this poor little girl :(

DISKOQUEEN99

10-02-2003, 08:57 AM

Because it happens all the time. Maybe not like this, and not always a child that young, but the parents don't always get caught. They've been running the story for a couple of days, but what else is there to say about it? Kids are left home to fend for themselves by their parents all the time. This is nothing new. They can't cover every story, just as they can't cover every story about someone getting killed in the 'hood. Another kid to add to the DCFS roster. It's just not rare news.

Rainless

10-02-2003, 09:02 AM

I'm real curious why the father waited two/three weeks to even attempt to knock on her door...why is it that he called the jail first???? I'm sorry I'm glad he actually took the initiative to go look at the house but where was that determination to find his baby girl the first phone call to the mother????

mhd

10-02-2003, 09:04 AM

they showed pictures of the little girl and her father this morning, a real cutie. the mama did not intend this i'm sure, but getting locked up cut her off, some reports said the kid was left with neighbors

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by DISKOQUEEN99:
This is nothing new. They can't cover every story, just as they can't cover every story about someone getting killed in the 'hood. Another kid to add to the DCFS roster. It's just not rare news. I'm sorry but this is rare, I've never heard of a 2 year old being left at home alone for THREE WEEKS. I think it deserves more media coverage.

mhd

10-02-2003, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by Rainless:
I'm real curious why the father waited two/three weeks to even attempt to knock on her door...why is it that he called the jail first???? I'm sorry I'm glad he actually took the initiative to go look at the house but where was that determination to find his baby girl the first phone call to the mother???? he did not know the mother was locked up, once he found something was amiss, he acted, had he not acted, well... there are a lot of details we don't know about

MYOR

10-02-2003, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by mhd:
they showed pictures of the little girl and her father this morning, a real cutie. the mama did not intend this i'm sure, but getting locked up cut her off, some reports said the kid was left with neighbors She could have informed somebody!!!!

mhd

10-02-2003, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by MYOR:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mhd:
they showed pictures of the little girl and her father this morning, a real cutie. the mama did not intend this i'm sure, but getting locked up cut her off, some reports said the kid was left with neighbors She could have informed somebody!!!! [/QUOTE]who? have you ever been locked up? if she left her kid it was probably to make some money to buy drugs, or to buy drugs. no one listens to you in that situation, the father could not get anyone to listen to him at the jail, he went straight to the crib

MYOR

10-02-2003, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by mhd:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by MYOR:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mhd:
they showed pictures of the little girl and her father this morning, a real cutie. the mama did not intend this i'm sure, but getting locked up cut her off, some reports said the kid was left with neighbors She could have informed somebody!!!! [/QUOTE]who? have you ever been locked up? if she left her kid it was probably to make some money to buy drugs, or to buy drugs. no one listens to you in that situation, the father could not get anyone to listen to him at the jail, he went straight to the crib [/QUOTE]Ok don't you get at least one call?

Rainless

10-02-2003, 09:14 AM

Definitely, Speak Up!! My daughter is 2 yrs old and is left alone!!

Also, another good question would be was she at the house when she was arrested?? Why didn't they search the house for any children?? Also, if she was out when she was arrested, then the child was already alone!!! I'm sorry but there needs to be more coverage on this!

mhd

10-02-2003, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by MYOR:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mhd:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by MYOR:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mhd:
they showed pictures of the little girl and her father this morning, a real cutie. the mama did not intend this i'm sure, but getting locked up cut her off, some reports said the kid was left with neighbors She could have informed somebody!!!! [/QUOTE]who? have you ever been locked up? if she left her kid it was probably to make some money to buy drugs, or to buy drugs. no one listens to you in that situation, the father could not get anyone to listen to him at the jail, he went straight to the crib [/QUOTE]Ok don't you get at least one call? [/QUOTE]yeah, on tv, but her story is she left the kid with neighbors, so in her mind the kid is safe, depending on the charge, she gets out in a couple of days and back on the street. or she is strung out, not in her right mind, oblivious to everything but that pipe, some mothers in that condition will sell the kid or pimp the kid in exchange for drugs or money for drugs

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by mhd:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rainless:
I'm real curious why the father waited two/three weeks to even attempt to knock on her door...why is it that he called the jail first???? I'm sorry I'm glad he actually took the initiative to go look at the house but where was that determination to find his baby girl the first phone call to the mother???? he did not know the mother was locked up, once he found something was amiss, he acted, had he not acted, well... there are a lot of details we don't know about [/QUOTE]Exactly, there are a lot of details we don't know about.
I saw the little girl yesterday, & looked pretty healthy physically but I'm not sure about her mental status.

Reports say that when the father found his daughter she held him so tight he couldn't pry her off him. He also found three piles of feces on the floor & urine stains on the bed.

DISKOQUEEN99

10-02-2003, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by Rainless:
I'm real curious why the father waited two/three weeks to even attempt to knock on her door...From what I heard on the news, he had been trying to contact her, how he ended up calling the jail, I don't know. but apparently, he talked to her while she was in custody, he asked her where the child was and she said the girl was with neighbors. He went knocking on the doors of several neighbors who didn't know where the child was. That's when he got the manager to let him in.

Yeah, there aren't too many 2yr olds being left like this for 3 weeks, but think about the parents that went on vacation and left the two kids for a couple of weeks or so.I think they'd even gone out of the country. I think the girls were like 6 & 3 or 9 &3. People do this stuff and just are slick with it. She had an opportunity to tell them that child was alone and she chose not to. She was willing to not get into any more trouble by divulging that she'd left her child alone, assuming the risk that the child would've died from starvation; then she'd have been looking at murder charges.

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mhd

10-02-2003, 09:20 AM

it could be that the neighbors did care for the kid for part of that time

Barrie Moodswing

10-02-2003, 09:22 AM

Stuff like this really breaks my heart, I heard this on the news in the UK, very sad indeed.

MYOR

10-02-2003, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by mhd:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by MYOR:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mhd:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by MYOR:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mhd:
they showed pictures of the little girl and her father this morning, a real cutie. the mama did not intend this i'm sure, but getting locked up cut her off, some reports said the kid was left with neighbors She could have informed somebody!!!! [/QUOTE]who? have you ever been locked up? if she left her kid it was probably to make some money to buy drugs, or to buy drugs. no one listens to you in that situation, the father could not get anyone to listen to him at the jail, he went straight to the crib [/QUOTE]Ok don't you get at least one call? [/QUOTE]yeah, on tv, but her story is she left the kid with neighbors, so in her mind the kid is safe, depending on the charge, she gets out in a couple of days and back on the street. or she is strung out, not in her right mind, oblivious to everything but that pipe, some mothers in that condition will sell the kid or pimp the kid in exchange for drugs or money for drugs [/QUOTE]Like I said on the other thread some people were never meant to be a parents...

MYOR

10-02-2003, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by mhd:
it could be that the neighbors did care for the kid for part of that time This is even more disturbing.. What kind of animals will actually let a 2year old in an apt by herself... AR15firing.gif

imported_BILL HARDY

10-02-2003, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
I just heard about this yesterday afternoon & could not believe my ears. I just could not imagine anyone leaving a two year old alone at home for one day let alone 3 weeks.

After she was treated for malnutrition that poor baby ate 4 pieces of chicken, 1 cheese burger, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese & 2 pints of milk.

I think there's more to this story than what's being told. You can't tell me that no one knew that this baby was there alone she had to crying hysterically. :( the father shoulda been arrested as well; this dude go say i was callin for two weeks; thats some bullshit it took two week to go see if your daughter was alright; question though; who the hell did she call with her only phone call she was suppose to get b/4 being booked

Brut by Faberge

10-02-2003, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DISKOQUEEN99:
This is nothing new. They can't cover every story, just as they can't cover every story about someone getting killed in the 'hood. Another kid to add to the DCFS roster. It's just not rare news. I'm sorry but this is rare, I've never heard of a 2 year old being left at home alone for THREE WEEKS. I think it deserves more media coverage. [/QUOTE]Yeah...ususally it's more than one child left alone...like maybe 3 or four of them. That's pitiful and evil in itself, but at least then the shorties can look out for each other! This is way worse than any child neglect story I've heard recently...

Big ups to that baby for taking care of herSELF! I hope she is moved to a good home where her incredible inner strength is nurtured.

mhd

10-02-2003, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by THX-1138:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DISKOQUEEN99:
This is nothing new. They can't cover every story, just as they can't cover every story about someone getting killed in the 'hood. Another kid to add to the DCFS roster. It's just not rare news. I'm sorry but this is rare, I've never heard of a 2 year old being left at home alone for THREE WEEKS. I think it deserves more media coverage. [/QUOTE]Yeah...ususally it's more than one child left alone...like maybe 3 or four of them. That's pitiful and evil in itself, but at least then the shorties can look out for each other! This is way worse than any child neglect story I've heard recently...

Big ups to that baby for taking care of herSELF! I hope she is moved to a good home where her incredible inner strength is nurtured. [/QUOTE]she is with her father

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 09:36 AM

This little girl was smart she survived off of ketchup, mustard, jelly, raw eggs & raw pasta.

After leaving hospital, as I said before, she ate 4 PIECES of chicken, 1 cheese burger, Mashed potatoes, Mac-n-Cheese, & 2 pints of milk.

I know the little girl was very hungry but she may have eaten like that for fear of not being able to eat anymore.

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by BILL HARDY:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
I just heard about this yesterday afternoon & could not believe my ears. I just could not imagine anyone leaving a two year old alone at home for one day let alone 3 weeks.

After she was treated for malnutrition that poor baby ate 4 pieces of chicken, 1 cheese burger, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese & 2 pints of milk.

I think there's more to this story than what's being told. You can't tell me that no one knew that this baby was there alone she had to crying hysterically. :( the father shoulda been arrested as well; this dude go say i was callin for two weeks; thats some bullshit it took two week to go see if your daughter was alright; question though; who the hell did she call with her only phone call she was suppose to get b/4 being booked [/QUOTE]Unfortunately some father's are not as concerned & loving as they should be when it comes down to there children. A lot of them are absentee.

As far as the phone call Bill, that's one of my questions too? Who did she call? Did they give her a chance to call? Did she even bother to ask if she could make a call?

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mhd

10-02-2003, 09:50 AM

you can't assume that she got a call, that they read her rights, that she was lawfully arrested or that she was guilty

MYOR

10-02-2003, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by mhd:
you can't assume that she got a call, that they read her rights, that she was lawfully arrested or that she was guilty I don't care what they do... Fvck if I have child and I get arrested you best believe I'll raise HELL to get them to listen to me... You'll have to kill me to shut me uup...!!!

imported_BILL HARDY

10-02-2003, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by BILL HARDY:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
I just heard about this yesterday afternoon & could not believe my ears. I just could not imagine anyone leaving a two year old alone at home for one day let alone 3 weeks.

After she was treated for malnutrition that poor baby ate 4 pieces of chicken, 1 cheese burger, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese & 2 pints of milk.

I think there's more to this story than what's being told. You can't tell me that no one knew that this baby was there alone she had to crying hysterically. :( the father shoulda been arrested as well; this dude go say i was callin for two weeks; thats some bullshit it took two week to go see if your daughter was alright; question though; who the hell did she call with her only phone call she was suppose to get b/4 being booked [/QUOTE]Unfortunately some father's are not as concerned & loving as they should be when it comes down to children.

As far as the phone call Bill, that's one of my questions too? Who did she call? Did they give her a chance to call? [/QUOTE]i think the woman is gettin off easy they're only charging her with child neglect in addition to her current charges; you'll figure the baby has been left alone b/4 who tells their child i'll be right back after i do a crime; her peers are probably beatin her ass right now;

mhd

10-02-2003, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by MYOR:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mhd:
you can't assume that she got a call, that they read her rights, that she was lawfully arrested or that she was guilty I don't care what they do... Fvck if I have child and I get arrested you best believe I'll raise HELL to get them to listen to me... You'll have to kill me to shut me uup...!!! [/QUOTE]i hear you, but if you were in that mindset this would never happen.

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by BILL HARDY:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by BILL HARDY:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
I just heard about this yesterday afternoon & could not believe my ears. I just could not imagine anyone leaving a two year old alone at home for one day let alone 3 weeks.

After she was treated for malnutrition that poor baby ate 4 pieces of chicken, 1 cheese burger, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese & 2 pints of milk.

I think there's more to this story than what's being told. You can't tell me that no one knew that this baby was there alone she had to crying hysterically. :( the father shoulda been arrested as well; this dude go say i was callin for two weeks; thats some bullshit it took two week to go see if your daughter was alright; question though; who the hell did she call with her only phone call she was suppose to get b/4 being booked [/QUOTE]Unfortunately some father's are not as concerned & loving as they should be when it comes down to children.

As far as the phone call Bill, that's one of my questions too? Who did she call? Did they give her a chance to call? [/QUOTE]i think the woman is gettin off easy they're only charging her with child neglect in addition to her current charges; you'll figure the baby has been left alone b/4 who tells their child i'll be right back after i do a crime; her peers are probably beatin her ass right now; [/QUOTE]Maybe that's why the lilttle girl survived. Maybe it's been done before, but not as long. Maybe the little girl goes in the fridge & feeds herself because the mother is too busy.

Another report I heard was they found canned goods with the labels ripped off. They assumed she tore them off thinking that it would open the can.

[ October 02, 2003, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: Dee-Dee Sheridan ]

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 10:36 AM

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Cheddar

10-02-2003, 10:43 AM

Would we rather stories like this in the Headlines (anyone can do this and there is nothing you can do to stop it) OR stories which raise awareness about things you could @ least make some noise about?

martino

10-02-2003, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
This little girl was smart she survived off of ketchup, mustard, jelly, raw eggs & raw pasta.

After leaving hospital, as I said before, she ate 4 PIECES of chicken, 1 cheese burger, Mashed potatoes, Mac-n-Cheese, & 2 pints of milk.

I know the little girl was very hungry but she may have eaten like that for fear of not being able to eat anymore. letting a 2 year old eat a cheese burger is almost as criminal as leaving it alone for 3 weeks. :eek:

martino

10-02-2003, 10:51 AM

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[ October 02, 2003, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: martino ]

Physicalheat-The MusicMaster

10-02-2003, 11:09 AM

I guess what really got me was the way she swayed into the courtroom, Like "Yeah, its me , I did it, so what". From the shots I saw, she showed no remorse at all. IMO Her dumb-ass should be given in years the same amount of days she left her daughter alone.

Dee-Dee Sheridan

10-02-2003, 11:12 AM

This is a complete story and photos of the little girl

CLICK ON LINK BELOW

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/100203/met_13680378.shtml

[ October 02, 2003, 12:23 PM: Message edited by: Dee-Dee Sheridan ]

Physicalheat-The MusicMaster

10-02-2003, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
This is a complete story and photos of the little girl

CLICK ON LINK BELOW

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/100203/met_13680378.shtml Did they ever say WHY she left her alone?

MYOR

10-02-2003, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by physicalheat:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dee-Dee Sheridan:
This is a complete story and photos of the little girl

CLICK ON LINK BELOW

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/100203/met_13680378.shtml Did they ever say WHY she left her alone? [/QUOTE]Shouldn't matter why... NO MOTHER SHOULD LEAVE A 2YEAR OLD ALONE...