Horror writers have no need to make up monsters, because they walk among us...

A very dear online friend has reminded me that I have made no new posts in quite some time. The fact is, I have grown rather apathetic and jaded - too bored with the whole thing of late to bother posting. But, I have been moved.

The case of Jessie Lunsford happened awhile ago, but it is should be known to every citizen of the United States. She was abducted from her home, raped and buried alive still clutching the stuffed purple dolphin she loved so much.

Here is the story, a search of her name will provide many others:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/03/20/lunsford.case/index.html

Remember this face above, his confession, and his record:

Born September 19, 1958
5 feet 4 inches, 125 pounds
Blue eyes, gray hair

Criminal history:
Outstanding warrant for violation of probation charge stemming from a 2004 arrest for possession of marijuana under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Arrested multiple times on various charges, including burglary, carrying a concealed weapon, disorderly intoxication, driving under the influence, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, fraud, insufficient funds and larceny.
Arrested in 1991 on charges of a sex offense, fondling a child under the age of 16.
Registered sexual offender in Citrus County.
Has absconded more than once.
Driver's license suspended for 99 years.

Please give whatever support you can to the Jessica Marie Lunsford Foundation:

http://www.jessicamarielunsford.com/

Evil truly walks among us.

Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Couey

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Lunsford

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/02/10/Citrus/Jessie_s_story__an_or.shtml