Gail Palmgren: She Needs to Be Found!

As a handful of states experienced Hurricane Irene, another storm was brewing on the Facebook pages of "Bring Gail Home Now" with words of lightning spilling over to the Websleuths.com forum.

Gail Palmgren has been missing from Signal Mountain, TN, since April 30, 2011. As in all of the missing mothers cases, Gail Palmgren is no exception, she would never, ever leave her children, but that is what some would have the world believe. The actions and words of a spouse or significant other speak volumes in cases of intimate partner missing persons cases.

First, it was said Gail was"not stable" according to the Palmgren family. They falsely claim Gail was on medication for mental health issues and she "was" (that is the word used) as crazy as a close relative who suffered from severe mental health issues. My favorite phrase, used in almost every one of these cases by individuals with first hand knowledge, "she took off on her own." The picture painted of Gail prefaced each time with "did you know." Never once, was it said in the conversation, "we are concerned." Never once was it said, "she needs to be found."

The individual with knowledge in most intimate partner missing persons cases seldom participates in searches for their missing "loved one."

If they have pass codes into the missing person's social networking pages they do things like remove photos and take the name of themselves off the pages. 

On their own personal pages they remove that they were married to this individual.

They almost never indicate the loved one is missing or they are looking for this person.

So, Gail Palmgren has been erased from many pages, including the individual who should be concerned the most, at the very least for the mother of his children. I fully expect an answer as to why, but it won't float a boat. Gail Palmgren was never listed or mentioned on any page related to this individual, nor his immediate family, from day one. This shows us an example of the importance of actions and pattern of conduct, in my opinion, before, during and after in cases of intimate partner missing persons.

On the social pages, instead of doing what they can to spread the word and look for Gail, there are conversations and attacks towards those trying to help. The focus of discussion has been from goats to property, who was a friend and who was not, to personal attacks of a few close to Gail for doing whatever necessary to bring her home. Bringing Gail home is the goal and focus of the page, no different from any other missing persons site, asking for support, help and information from the general public.

So I would like to remind "Mr. Diarrhea of the Mouth," in case it slipped your mind, Gail Nowacki Palmgren is missing and there is no place in the discussions about her that is more important than that statement, until she is found.

The case of Gail Palmgren still needs to be registered with a qualified agency who handles (without charge to the families) organized searches to look for loved ones. This case needs trained advocates who can work as liasions for the family and for law enforcement, doing whatever necessary to find Gail. To date, no family member has yet to register the case.

Peter Hyatt's Statement Analysis: http://seamusoriley.blogspot.com/search?q=gail+palmgren  Statement Analysis is the scientific study of words seeking to discern truth from deception

Gail has been missing from her Signal Mountain TN home since April 30th. She was last seen driving her red Jeep Rubicon, 4 door, black soft top with AL tags 'EAZY ST'. Please if you spot the vehicle call the Signal Mountain Police 423-886-2123 or 911. 

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Susan Murphy Milano is a staff member of the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is a specialist with intimate partner violence prevention strategies and high risk cases and available for personal consultations through the Institute. She is also part of the team at Management Resources Limited of New York.

Susan is the author of "Time's Up: A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships,"Moving out, Moving on, and Defending Out Lives. Susan is the 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 on Crime Wire.

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Crime Wire Investigates : Missing Mother Jacque Waller 9:00 PM EST

Tuesday, July 19, 9pm ET

Listen LIVE: Crime Wire Investigates

Jacque Waller, a mother of 5 year old triplets,,has been missing under suspicious circumstances since June 1, 2011 from Jackson, MO. Several unusual developments have occurred within this time to cast doubt on her estranged spouse’s explanations. Jacque and her husband were separated, she appeared at a court hearing, then agreed to meet with him at the marital home. Jacque vanished.

Joining us to discuss the case is Monica Caison of CUE Center for Missing Persons and family members of Jacque Waller. Representatives from CUE conducted a massive search for Jacque Waller over the weekend of July 16-17. At this time, nothing was turned up to give clues to her whereabouts.

For more information: CUE Center for Missing Persons: Jacque Waller

Join Co-Hosts Denny Griffin and Susan Murphy Milano for an in-depth discussion surrounding the possibilities in this case, as well as how the public can assist in the effort to find Jacque Waller.

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Egan Atkins: Wanted for the Murder of Nicole Williams

Anyone who sees the man pictured above is asked to immediately call 813-247-8200.

(A warrant has been issued for Egan Atkins, age 34 in the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife in Gibsonton, Florida )

Most of us who hear or read news stories about domestic or as I say "intimate partner violence" tend to think and believe in terms of a “single incident” or, a “one time only” act of violence. But that is a myth. A tragic example is that of Nicole Williams Kings, 36, of Gibsonton, Florida. She and her husband were going through a divorce. Yesterday, in the middle of the night, her estranged husband broke in the home, went into the kitchen and grabbed a butcher knife. Then he went upstairs and stabbed her to death as she slept. Her 3 teenage children were in the home, she died from multiple stab wounds.

Sadly, this is a case of continuing pattern of behavior which can include repeated harassment, stalking or surveillance of their victim, threats and intimidation, bodily harm, sexual assault, child abduction or the constant threat of it, that can escalate, as it did here, to murder.

According to news reports he was distraught over the ending of the marriage. It is no excuse to kill anyone. The horror of what these children witnessed will be with them for the remainder of their lives.

Once you are threatened, hit, stalked, questioned in a controlling way, a second chance to save your life, is no longer an option.

“If you are reading this and find yourself in a similar situation, know that there are measures you must take before announcing the end of your relationship. These safety precautions can be found in the book, "Time's Up: A Guide on How to Leave an Abusive and Stalking Relationship" by Susan Murphy Milano. Don't take things into your own hands without expert guidance.” (Mothers Are Vanishing)

I cannot stress enough, if you are in a relationship that has a history of violence, simply mustering up the courage to confront the person and say it is over, without the proper tools, can cost you your life!

One of the major reasons women stay in abusive relationships is fear. They are afraid of what will happen to them and their children if they leave. Sadly, their fears are often justified; statistics show that a woman is at the greatest risk for injury when she announces her plans or leaves an abusive relationship.

The book "Time's Up A Guide on How To Survive and Abusive and Stalking Relationship" is the prescription, if you will, that every person must obtain before they announce they are leaving. Below is an example from Chapter 4, one of many unique tools provided in the book. It is available onAmazon.com, or you can purchase via e-book or on a cd. If you have questions, the email address is: timesupforjustice@gmail.com

Before you decide that you have had enough and are ending the relationship create for yourself the "Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit" and video (shown below). Follow the steps in the Time's up Book, it just may save your life!

Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit by Susan Murphy Milano from the Book "Time's Up" from Courage Network on Vimeo.

Susan Murphy Milano is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is an expert on intimate partner violence and homicide crimes. For more information visit http://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/

Susan is the author of "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships," available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, "Time's Up!" on Here Women Talk http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr Laurie Roth. Susan is a survivor- the daughter of a police officer family intimate partner homicide by her father who murdered her mother before committing suicide.

Debbie Heriford: Silent Hero is Missing

Debbie Heriford has been missing since March 31, 2011 from Colorado Springs, Co. The 51 year-old was also in the midst of a divorce after 32 years of marriage. Earlier last month police changed her case from a missing person case and has now classified her disappearance as a homicide.

When I see these cases, the hair on the back of my neck goes stands up straight. The courage it takes for any woman to leave someone who is threatening, both verbally and physically, is, in my book, a hero. Debbie Heriford joins the silent heroes who finally say "enough!" as they attempt to move forward with their lives. But to a controlling partner, unwilling to share ten cents accumulated during the marriage, their lives are cut short for standing their ground. 

The moment a child, at any age, realizes something terrible has happened, their world is forever changed. Unless you are raised in these types of homes it is often difficult to articulate to those in the community how your own father could allegedly be responsible for the taking of a life that gave you life. So many years after my own mother's murder at the hands of my father, I still silently question why he just could not allow her to move forward with her life. Every one of these victims of intimate partner violence have strong family, religious and community roots. And they live for their children and grandkids.

According to court documents, several weeks after their mother vanished, Debbie's daughters have filed a restraining order against their father.  Sarah Heriford filed the restraining order against her father, Harold Heriford, saying she fears for her safety. She also claims he has been trying to get his hands on items from the house.

The other daughter filed a similar restraining order. She says her dad threatened her in a text message saying, "If you don't give me what I want we are going to have issues."

This case has not received very much media attention. Investigators are, however, working this case. Just last week they impounded the vehicle of the husband's girlfriend. Harold Heriford retired from the Peterson Air Force Base as the chief of Military Police back in 1996. He and Debbie separated in July of 2010, he filed for divorce in October, and in February of 2011 a judge ordered that he make payments in the amount of $2,500 a month to her pending the finalization in May.

The base should be searched with a fine tooth comb. An individual always hides, buries and kills in places in which they are familiar, and, in many of these tragedies, believe no one will look. There is a lot of new construction on the base and hopefully investigators are using trained search dogs. 

The family should also consider registering the case with the CUE Center for Missing Persons to assist they and law enforcement with finding her. The Website is www.ncmissingpersons.org and the number to call is 910-343-1131.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Colorado Springs Police at 719-444-7000.

Susan Murphy Milano is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is an expert on intimate partner violence and homicide crimes. For more information visit http://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/ She is also in partnership with Pamela Chapman and iAscend Programs. http://pamelachapmanl.biz

Susan is the author of "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships," available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, "Time's Up!" on Here Women Talk http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr Laurie Roth. Susan is a survivor- the daughter of a police officer family intimate partner homicide by her father who murdered her mother before committing suicide.
Susan can be reached at by email at murphymilano@gmail.com