Metro Pulse and the July 14th Walk
My Mom and I spoke with Metro Pulse editor Leslie Wylie about last week's walk and the frustration of trying to persuade Randy Nichols and Tim Hutchison to allow the TBI to lend a hand with Johnia's case.
Metro Pulse article here
The sheriff's office response to the story was that they "are working hard on the case, but we can’t please everyone all the time. Regardless of any criticism, we will continue to investigate this case vigorously.”
Here's my take - allow the TBI to come in, have a look, possibly offer a fresh perspective on the case. This is not about "pleasing people". What it is about, though, is solving a murder that is 19 months old. It's about serving the people.
It's about serving justice.
The sheriff doesn't want to do America's Most Wanted. Why? It will "muddy the waters" with too many out of state calls that will have to be investigated.
The sheriff didn't return calls to either 48 Hours or the CBS Early Show. Why? I don't know. For the same reason that he didn't want America's Most Wanted is my guess.
Now Randy Nichols doesn't want to ask the TBI to come in, have a look at the case. Why? I'm clueless on this one, but I'm sure there will be lots of pontificators out there who will offer their opinions on the matter. I'm not here to do that.
What I am about is doing everything I can to help solve the mystery of who killed my sister. Like I said before, it's about justice.
That's all my family wants. Justice! We don't want to be involved politically, but we certainly are involved emotionally.
My sister Johnia lived a beautiful life and died a horribly painful and scary death.
I, for one, don't care about being pleased. Moments of "pleasure" are a rare occurrence for me and my family.
What we do care about is Johnia. And seeing that she gets justice.
- Johnia's brother Kelly
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To everyone who came out last Friday, I'd like to say a heartfelt thank you. Our family is so very grateful for the support of friends, family, and strangers alike who would offer a couple of their hours to help strengthen our voice.
Metro Pulse article here
The sheriff's office response to the story was that they "are working hard on the case, but we can’t please everyone all the time. Regardless of any criticism, we will continue to investigate this case vigorously.”
Here's my take - allow the TBI to come in, have a look, possibly offer a fresh perspective on the case. This is not about "pleasing people". What it is about, though, is solving a murder that is 19 months old. It's about serving the people.
It's about serving justice.
The sheriff doesn't want to do America's Most Wanted. Why? It will "muddy the waters" with too many out of state calls that will have to be investigated.
The sheriff didn't return calls to either 48 Hours or the CBS Early Show. Why? I don't know. For the same reason that he didn't want America's Most Wanted is my guess.
Now Randy Nichols doesn't want to ask the TBI to come in, have a look at the case. Why? I'm clueless on this one, but I'm sure there will be lots of pontificators out there who will offer their opinions on the matter. I'm not here to do that.
What I am about is doing everything I can to help solve the mystery of who killed my sister. Like I said before, it's about justice.
That's all my family wants. Justice! We don't want to be involved politically, but we certainly are involved emotionally.
My sister Johnia lived a beautiful life and died a horribly painful and scary death.
I, for one, don't care about being pleased. Moments of "pleasure" are a rare occurrence for me and my family.
What we do care about is Johnia. And seeing that she gets justice.
- Johnia's brother Kelly
***
To everyone who came out last Friday, I'd like to say a heartfelt thank you. Our family is so very grateful for the support of friends, family, and strangers alike who would offer a couple of their hours to help strengthen our voice.
posted by Kelly @ 8:26 PM
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