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Wargod

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 02:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/08/01/teen.abduction/index.html

(Sorry, I could not for the life of me get this to link right.)

The girls were kidnapped early this morning, and were found about an hour ago. I was waitng for the news conference when the news came in that the girls had been found safe. The crowd was very emotional, and I will admit to letting out a whoop of joy and crying a bit.

This is a small town where it happened. The area where they were at is a well known hang out for the teenagers in the Valley, but it is hard to get to unless you know exactly where you are going. From the news I've been watching the suspect grew up in the area.

These two girls were kidnapped about 7 miles from my house, about 3 blocks from my sis' house. When I drove to get my neice this morning, I couldn't figure out what was going on with all the cops and helicopters in the area as I hadn't seen the news, and didn't have the radio on in the car.

The Amber alert system was put to the test (and I haven't been able to find any stories on that yet other than whats been on the news and in the press conferences, sorry.) this morning for the first time. It acts like the Emergency alert system, in that all radio and tv stations start to broadcast the details of the missing child, the suspect, and the vehicle being driven. Also it was flashed on caltrans signs and has been covered in great detail in the media.

I can't even relate right now how overjoyed I am by this news. Considering the abductions that have taken place the last few months and how awful those have turned out, it is absolutely amazing to me that these girls were found safe!

Max

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 02:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am SOOO glad to see this news!!! :)

Azriel

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 02:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
YES! I'm really happy they are back safe. :)

Kstme

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 03:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
War...that is FANTASTIC news!!!!

Jewels

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 03:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
VERY good news!

Kady

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 04:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It is always good to hear some good news. :)

Sia

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 08:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The CNN news article stated that both girls had been raped. Please pray for them and for their recovery, both physical and emotional/spiritual. I'm glad that the "suspect" was killed by police. Why waste the money on a trial? I applaud the arresting officer(s).

Wargod

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 09:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Aw, Sia, I hadn't seen that yet. He was wanted on a three million dollar warrant for rape. After being so joyful this afternoon that they were found safe, I am so sorry that this has happened to them. I am still very happy they were found safe, but very sad right now too for what has happened to these two young ladies.

http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/08/01/teen.abduction/index.html

Jules

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 09:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I know this is not the right thread to post this, but there is something going on in my family and I need some support and prayers. Tuesday morning around 8am my cousin called in sick to work, at his office- hes a doctor in Houston, and no one has seen him since. He wont answer his cell phone or his pager. We are so worried sick about him. Its just not like him to disappear like that. He has a new baby and a wife at home waiting on him and its just tearing the family to pieces to think of all the possibilites that could happen to him.
Please just keep us in your thoughts....

Sia

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 10:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
We'll certainly pray for your cousin and his family, Jules. This must be very difficult for everyone. (((((((((((Jules)))))))))))) Praying for good news.

Jules

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 11:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sia, I wrote you a message in your folder but Ill say it again here Thank you. Hopefully we will hear something good soon.

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 11:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jules, thinking of you and hope your cousin turns up safely.

Jules

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 11:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks Juju i hope so too

Jules

Friday, August 02, 2002 - 07:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok, I have bad news they found my cousin this morning at 5am apparently he overdosed, with so many things going on he just couldnt deal with the pressure I guess. So, Ill be going to Houston this weekend to help prepare for his funeral and find out more about why he did it. SO once again please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Spygirl

Friday, August 02, 2002 - 09:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Holy cow, Jules. That is the worst possible news. I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sia

Friday, August 02, 2002 - 10:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, Jules, how terrible. I'm so sorry. You're in my prayers.

Twiggyish

Friday, August 02, 2002 - 10:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
That's so sad. Sending my deepest condolences!!

Juju2bigdog

Friday, August 02, 2002 - 11:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
So sorry, Jules.

Jules

Friday, August 02, 2002 - 08:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks everyone the funeral is monday so please think about my family then

Jules

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 08:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I posted a update here but dont see it so Ill type it again. We buried my cousin Monday and I have found some closure and have finally accepted it. I know more now about why and how he did what he did. So, thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

Spygirl

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 09:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Welcome back, Jules...so sorry you're going through this..

Jules

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 10:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks Spygirl, Im getting through it, being with the other family members helped these past few days.

Spygirl

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 04:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Now you can be with these family members here ...hang in there and welcome home.