They were murdered!
I have known 3 who were murdered.41 total reviews
Comment from eliz100
You really poured your heart out in this one. My heart goes out to you for the sore spots in yours. Your story is well-written. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
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You really poured your heart out in this one. My heart goes out to you for the sore spots in yours. Your story is well-written. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your review and kindness. I appreciate it.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from leather
You seem to be a magnet for murders--please tread carefully.
This was an interesting read that had a special impact because you included an actual photograph of Deacon and your sister.
A larger-sized print might make your entry easier to read.
Best wishes, and stay safe.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
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You seem to be a magnet for murders--please tread carefully.
This was an interesting read that had a special impact because you included an actual photograph of Deacon and your sister.
A larger-sized print might make your entry easier to read.
Best wishes, and stay safe.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your review and comments. I appreciate your reading and advice.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Wendy G
How sad! What aterrible thing for each of these three to have been murdered, and all through such dreadful circumstances. Your story is very well written, meaningful, sad and poignant.
Wendy
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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How sad! What aterrible thing for each of these three to have been murdered, and all through such dreadful circumstances. Your story is very well written, meaningful, sad and poignant.
Wendy
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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Thank you Wendy, I appreciate your review and kind words.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
This is an excellent piece of creative non-fiction writing. It deals with three very interesting but sad cases, clearly but also very sympathetically. The photo also tells its own story.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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This is an excellent piece of creative non-fiction writing. It deals with three very interesting but sad cases, clearly but also very sympathetically. The photo also tells its own story.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you Sarah, I appreciate your awarding six stars and very kind comments.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Anne Johnston
What sad memories you have had to carry through your life. It is hard to believe that these crimes were never solved. But I am sure there are a lot more like that. Your story is very well-written.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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What sad memories you have had to carry through your life. It is hard to believe that these crimes were never solved. But I am sure there are a lot more like that. Your story is very well-written.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you Anne, I appreciate your review and thank you for your kind words.
Best wishes,
Mary
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You are welcome, Mary
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Wow Mary, to me it seems amazing that you've known three people that have come to violent deaths. Cathy's story is a sad one that is played out far too many times in far too many homes. Very good read, enjoyed it. Cheers
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Wow Mary, to me it seems amazing that you've known three people that have come to violent deaths. Cathy's story is a sad one that is played out far too many times in far too many homes. Very good read, enjoyed it. Cheers
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you Pearl. I do find it strange that I have known 3 people murdered on separate occasions. I appreciate you taking the time to read their story.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Douglas Goff
Wow, what city was that? Sounds like Chicago. I'm glad your sister survived that whole mess.
Great writing. I saw no errors.
Thank you for sharing this interesting piece of humor. I threw out a prayer for the deceased, and you are helping them to be remembered. Nice!
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Wow, what city was that? Sounds like Chicago. I'm glad your sister survived that whole mess.
Great writing. I saw no errors.
Thank you for sharing this interesting piece of humor. I threw out a prayer for the deceased, and you are helping them to be remembered. Nice!
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you Douglas for your very kind words. Actually, it was Cambridge/Somerville Massachusetts. Way back then there was mob fighting for control of the street. The exception was the office manager who lived in the suburbs.
Mary
Comment from w.j.debi
It is so good of you to remember these people. As you point out, we move on with our own lives and often forget these tragedies.
You do a good job creating empathy for these deaths, especially Cathy's. It's sad she's somewhere still alone.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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It is so good of you to remember these people. As you point out, we move on with our own lives and often forget these tragedies.
You do a good job creating empathy for these deaths, especially Cathy's. It's sad she's somewhere still alone.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your review and very kind words. I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this with us. It's sad those lives were taken. I can understand your feeling. Especially with Cathy, abuse is hard.
You tell anybody I will kill your kids!" (I doubt this person would speak this way, but would use 'I'll')
And then there was the office manager.
What made matters worse was the Office Manager; (Keep Office Manager the same each time you use it.)
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you for sharing this with us. It's sad those lives were taken. I can understand your feeling. Especially with Cathy, abuse is hard.
You tell anybody I will kill your kids!" (I doubt this person would speak this way, but would use 'I'll')
And then there was the office manager.
What made matters worse was the Office Manager; (Keep Office Manager the same each time you use it.)
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Good point Barbara, I will change it to "I'll" When it was told to me, It the speaker said, "I will," but that was because she was telling me. I used the first person, so I should have used. "I"ll".
Thank you for the review and help.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from BethShelby
It is interesting that you've personally known three people who were murdered. I can't think of anyone I've personally known in my long life who were murdered. I've known a couple who committed suicide. Except for Cathy, it seems the murderer wasn't known. It this case, even he didn't pay directly for his crime. I got a chuckle out of your Mom making rose clean her mouth with soap. I remberber being threatened with the soap when I repeated some words I'd heard my dad use.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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It is interesting that you've personally known three people who were murdered. I can't think of anyone I've personally known in my long life who were murdered. I've known a couple who committed suicide. Except for Cathy, it seems the murderer wasn't known. It this case, even he didn't pay directly for his crime. I got a chuckle out of your Mom making rose clean her mouth with soap. I remberber being threatened with the soap when I repeated some words I'd heard my dad use.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your review. I appreciate it. I am glad you enjoyed Rose's mouth washing. Knowing how opinionated and outspoken she is, I suspect she deserved it!
Mary
