Showing posts with label An Unsolved Murder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label An Unsolved Murder. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Garvin County Oklahoma Meets Murphy's Justice in the Unsolved Murder of Sheila Deviney

In Gavin County, Oklahoma, a new sheriff by the name of Larry Rhodes was elected with promises to change the good old boys style justice.  In the fall of 2010, the Turner, Deviney and Horton families, (also known as the Garvin County Three) and myself were assured the cases would each be re-opened and investigated if and when Mr. Rhodes got elected.   

I wanted to give the now Sheriff Rhodes time to get settled into his new office, elected in case it slipped his mind, by the people.  He fought a good race and won because citizens in the community believed in his voice and action for change.  Last week I learned that Sheriff Rhodes has no intention of re-opening and investigating the Sheila Deviney unsolved homicide case.

Below is a new episode of Murphy's Justice with Cold case Director Sheryl McCollum and former prosecutor, now defense attorney Holley Hughes featuring the Sheila Deviney case.



Please take a moment if you would and go to YOU TUBE and comment on the show it will go a long way for these unsolved cases.

Efforts will resume to have this case re-opened with or without the cooperation of Garvin County officials who continue to operate in an 1850's wild west cowboy mentality.

Sheila Deviney was murdered and the person(s) responsible are living in the community, getting away with murder all because intimate partner homicide isn't viewed as a serious crime!


Shiela Deviney (right), 30, died on January 6, 2004, when hemobile home, located about one mile east and one mile south of Maysville, Oklahoma, burned to the ground. She was murdered. It should be no surprise that Sheila had been married to an abusive, controlling man. They had a court date over past-due child support scheduled the next day. According to eye witnesses, her ex-husband was at the home, although by law not allowed on the premises. He and another friend destroyed evidence and took items from the home.



Murphy's Justice is an American television series featuring cases of intimate partner violence, stalking homicide and those who suddenly vanish without a trace. An investigation television program with top experts in their field from around the country.  It is devoted to missing mothers, unsolved and suspicious deaths, mothers and women leaving their abusive relationships along with solutions for those involved in domestic violence relationships.  Show host Susan Murphy-Milano connects the dots bringing a voice to those silenced behind closed doors in this country. 


Document The Abuse for anyone involved in an abusive relationship,
 
it contains vital information on how the "EAA"can support each case of abuse from the perspective of the first responder's and advocates, to an appearance in court.  It explains the legal benefits to the abuse victim, whether they are able to testify or not, how their words are forever documented and hold up in court, much like a Living Will.  It is a voice that would have brought justice for Sheila Deviney and other silenced by those who once professed to love them.

Susan Murphy Milano is a staff member of the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education as a educator and specialist with intimate partner violence prevention strategies directing prevention for high risk situations and cases.

 A national trainer to law enforcement, training officers, prosecutors, judges, legislators, social service providers, healthcare professionals, victim advocates and the faith based community and author.. In partnership with Management Resources Ltd. of New York addressing prevention and solutions within the community to the workplace. Host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show,"Time'sUp!" . She is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated "The Roth Show" with Dr Laurie Roth and a co-host onCrime Wire. Online contributions: Forbes : Crime, She Writes providing commentary about the hottest topics on crime, justice, and law from a woman’s perspective, as well as Time's Up! a blog which searches for solutions (SOS) for victims of crime.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Morgan Harrington Murder: A Grisly Anniversary

                                                      
The beautiful, shiny, loving Morgan Dana Harrington was a true original. She brought much joy and fun to family and friends for 20 years. Her light and potential were extinguished when she was abducted from a Metallica concert 10/17/09 in Charlottesville Virginia.

Morgan’s skeletonized body was found at Anchorage Farm, Albemarle County on 1/26/10. The person(s) responsible remain at large, presumably still in the Charlottesville area. Her murder remains unsolved.

The family asks that any information that might help in the investigation of this case be directed to: Virginia State Police tip line (434) 352-3467.

It is important to her family that Morgan’s killer(s) did not erase her from the world and that she continues to create a positive legacy. To honor that the family is moving forward with several educational projects that Morgan, an education major at VT, was personally involved with and you can view them below.


From a Mother to Her Loving Daughter the poem written for the memorial service is titled "Gristly Anniversary" as the family returns today to the bridge where Morgan's remains were found.


"Gristly Anniversary"

When they brought your body back to me
There were just bones to see.
Didn’t look like my baby – Morgan D.
No golden hair, no sparkly eyes
Broken ribs – ugly surprise.
Disposable girl they all said
Skirts too short
Lips’re too red
Askin for it they all said
But what you asked for, screamed for, was mercy and release
Know you got no mercy, pray you found some peace
It’s so hard to do
This life with no you
Saw your friend at a local place
Saw the message on her face
That she’s moved on and we should too
But baby I’m not over the death of you
Gotta shake it off, pity’s no use
We’ve a job to do, still a killer on the loose
It’s another anniversary – not the kind you celebrate
But the kind you sorta hate
Even Hallmark passes here, I’ve looked hard
There’s no “Happy we found your daughter’s body” card
Morgan, I recon a reconing is due
Morgan, he’ll pay for killing you
And have to atone
For every scream – every moan
For each and every fractured bone

241
Mom
1/26/2012





The construction of the Morgan Dana Harrington Educational Wing, OMNI Village, Ndola, Zambia, Africa
OMNI, Orphan Medical Network International, donations may be mailed to:
OMNI
6930 Empire Lane
Roanoke, Va. 24018
Or on line at www.omnimissions.com
OMNI is a 501(c)3 charitable organization

The Morgan Dana Harrington Memorial Scholarship, Virginia Tech-Carilion Medical School
VTC Scholarship donations may be mailed to: 
Virginia Tech
Morgan Dana Harrington Memorial Scholarship
University Development
Blacksburg, Va. 24061
Or on line at Morgan Dana Harrington Scholarship


The Harrington family is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Morgan Harrington's murder.In addition, the band Metallica is offering an additional $50,000 to the reward bringing it to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Morgan's murder.
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