tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64894491063111759182024-03-05T05:43:12.342-06:00Don't Even Get Me Started"The dead cannot cry out for justice;
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it is a duty of the living to do so for them."
~LM BujoldShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.comBlogger303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-67923011079033920652012-08-08T08:36:00.002-05:002012-08-13T14:53:06.491-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This just in......</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.kathryncasey.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Casey</a> will be doing a book signing for<i> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_5_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=deadly+little+secrets+by+kathryn+casey&sprefix=deadly+little%2Caps%2C340" target="_blank">Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress and a Heartless Texas Murder</a></i> on Wednesday, August 22, at <b>7:30 PM</b> at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Waco.<br />
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Meet Kathryn, get your book signed and come visit!<br />
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See you there.<br />
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<a href="http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2708?subtype=detailMap#content" target="_blank">Directions and Store Info</a><br />
<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-12983503161581075912012-08-06T13:11:00.001-05:002012-08-06T13:12:28.411-05:00Deadly Little Secrets<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
The book by best-selling, true-crime author <a href="http://www.kathryncasey.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Casey</a>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Little-Secrets-Minister-Heartless/dp/0062018558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344275656&sr=8-1&keywords=deadly+little+secrets" target="_blank">Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress and a Heartless Texas Murder</a></div>
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I pre-ordered it and had it on my Kindle ready to read when
I woke up August 31<sup>st</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dove
right in and could not put it down until I was completely finished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Kathryn sure had her work cut out for her and man, did she rise to the occasion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was meticulous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fully researched. Very thorough. I appreciate
very much how she held Hewitt PD accountable for their egregious errors and detailed
just how much they wanted this case to simply disappear un-investigated, one
might guess in order to cover up those errors forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew former Hewitt Police Chief Barton was
more than non-helpful, but this book gets into the nitty-gritty of how
absolutely profane he was in his treatment of the Dulins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was a surprise to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Truly appalling. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also did not know the true depth of the
private/political issues former DA Segrest had with one of the Dulin’s civil
attorneys, Bill Johnston.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shameful
behavior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do certainly appreciate
Justice of the Peace Billy Martin’s inquest into Kari’s death and for changing
the death certificate from “Suicide” to “Undetermined.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That made a HUGE difference in things moving
forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I just don’t know that I’ll
ever get past the fact that he ruled a healthy, vibrant 31-year old wife and
mother’s shocking death a suicide over the phone without any inkling of a
desire to see the scene and circumstances for himself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can imagine how differently things could
have been had he done so.</div>
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Enough of the dregs of this saga, let’s show our
appreciation and applaud the heros in this Justice for Kari journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you Ret. Texas Ranger, Matt Cawthon!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for truly listening to the Dulins
early on and your discernment of the evidence coming to light and being a
champion for truth and for Kari.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank
you<a href="http://www.johnstonjohnston.com/JJ_Bill_Profile.html" target="_blank"> Bill Johnston</a> and Darren Obenoskey for your years of dedication, hard work
and genius legal work!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you private
investigators John Bennett and Mike McNamara for everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your dogged determination and relentless
investigative pursuits found the evidence and witnesses that showed exactly who
Matt Baker really was and the things he had done to cover his crimes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you to the District Attorney’s
Investigator, Abdon Rodriguez, for being a “human lie detector” and for staying
strong with Vanessa Bulls and getting her confessions and testimony before the
Grand Jury and at Matt’s murder trial.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank
you Assistant District Attorneys Crawford Long and Susan Shafer for….well….everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for listening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for investigating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for staying the course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for the times it seemed to take so
long because you were wanting to be doubly sure of everything and how to time
things. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for the times you
moved quickly when things were sure-shot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thank you for your heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank
you for presenting the massive amount of evidence is such a way as to secure
Matt’s murder conviction from the jurors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ultimately, thank you to the citizens of McLennan County that comprised
the jury in Matt’s murder trial.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank
you for your patience, your astute attention and integrity throughout the trial
and even afterwards. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I so appreciate
that through all above mentioned people, Matt’s deeds were uncovered and he was
shown for the evil murderer he is.</div>
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Now, moving on the custody investigation and trial.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many,
many more thanks and kudos to the team that secured the girls’ ultimate safety
and best interests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you to
attorneys Darren Obenoskey from Waco and <a href="http://www.maguirefirm.com/about.html" target="_blank">Pat Maguire</a> from Kerrville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You guys were an amazing team….each bringing your
specific focus and legal talents to the courtroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A world of thanks to Kerrville private
investigator, Gina Frenzel, for her dedication to finding the truth behind the
scenes in the Baker household….past and present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The results of her investigations showed in
great detail and without a doubt that the girls needed to be with the Dulins
and not kept in their current arrangement with Matt’s parents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you, also, to the citizens of Kerr
County that sat on the jury for the custody case in Kerrville and took in all
the facts and made the absolute right decision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Know that the girls are doing amazingly well….beyond all
expectations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Know you did the right
thing, no doubt.</div>
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Huge thanks going out to all the many, many supporters of
Justice for Kari.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your prayers, your
involvement, your presence (both in body and in spirit) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>made all the difference for everyone involved!</div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">I did talk to Linda after we
both read the book. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She told me she read
it….and wept. However, she says that they will not live in that place and time.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While Kari will always be with them,
they are focused on raising her daughters; it’s what Kari would want! They do
not wish the girls to read this book at this time in their lives….wanting them
to focus on growing up in the present and in living their lives to the fullest.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When they are adults and the
professionals believe they are ready, Jim and Linda will have copies for them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She feels that Kathryn did a wonderful job of
providing a gripping story that unfolds the truth in an honest but sensitive
manner. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She and Jim believe that this
may eventually be a book that will help their granddaughters fully understand
what happened to their mother, who their father is, and how the darkness of his
own growing up years may have helped make him into the man he became (without
excusing what he did). In the end, the Dulins want Kensi and Grace to know they
don’t have to choose between families. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They want their granddaughters to know they
SHOULD love their dad and the Baker family. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, healthy love is not blind love or
filled with lies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth may be
exactly what sets these precious girls free….when the time is right.</span></div>
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* Listen to your gut and your instincts!</div>
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* Hold law enforcement accountable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not be bullied by badges when you know
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<i><b>If after reading the book you have any questions or want to
start any discussions, please feel free to comment below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll see if Kathryn can stop by from time to
time, too.</b></i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-52337817527246181202012-01-25T11:36:00.002-06:002012-01-25T12:21:10.346-06:00Message from Linda<b>Linda sent me this precious email this morning and asked me to post it on the blog. I know so many of the prayer warriors they've been blessed with over these many years want to know how she, Jim, Kensi and Grace are doing with their new, busy, blessed lives. So here you go:</b><br />
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Shannon,<br />
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Thank you for being Kari’s voice during this journey (almost 6 years!). I remember so clearly reading your blog for the first time. I didn’t know you---I didn’t understand why someone who wasn’t connected to my family seemed to be so absolutely convinced that the story of Kari’s death was a flat lie---THEN I READ:<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">"Remind me to tell you about the time........We were both worried about Bro's TAKS test stuff. We both knew he could do it....but were worried about his motivation to get through it as he should. Did I mention that she loved my boy? We worked together and worked together getting him ready. Literally. Worked. Together.<br />
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One day after the reading TAKS results had just gotten in and letters had been written to the parents but not mailed yet.....she was sooooooo excited to share with me that she knew Bro had not only passed, but passed WELL.......I was in the lunchroom with other parents that went in to pick up their kidlets and make eye contact with their teachers and try to keep up with the pulse of things. I saw Bro's class come out of the hallway. THEN.....I saw Mrs. Baker see me. She had a piece of paper in her hand. We made eye contact and she "lit up." Then............she skipped across the lunchroom to me. She didn't walk. She didn't glide. She didn't stand there with other teachers and just wave to me. She. Skipped. With that giant "Kari Baker" smile. She loved my boy and she loved and taught him so well he rocked that freakin' TAKS test. She was beaming. I was beaming watching her beam over my son. Now....right now...I'm a cross between beaming at the memory, crying that she's not here, and anger.....and now a bit of relief."</blockquote><br />
And I knew immediately. You knew my child. You knew who Kari was. You knew her heart….her spirit….her essence….how deeply she loved…..and you knew the truth. You didn’t know the details/the specifics (none of us did at this time). BUT YOU KNEW KARI. I wept….tears of joy. I could see my precious child skipping towards you. And this was the beginning of our friendship and our journey together. I am so grateful.<br />
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Thank you for being such an integral part of our quest for justice----no, so much more---Thank you for helping us bring Kensi and Grace home. This was our ultimate goal. We had to bring our granddaughters, Kari’s daughters, back to the place/family/people where they would receive the love and HEALING they needed. We are a family….with all it entails. : ) Jim and I praise and thank God daily. He has shown us such grace and love---He carried us, put so many incredible people in our lives, and allowed events to transpire that I believe were miraculous.<br />
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We still have so much to do. Jim and I are raising our two precious granddaughters. We steeled ourselves for a rough transition…. but it didn’t happen. Yep, another blessing. The girls have been getting the help they need. They have made wonderful friends, are involved in school, church, service/volunteering, and much more. We are future oriented. Jim and I promised God and each other that we would be vessels for love and healing. We do not make negative comments about Matt or any of the Bakers. No matter who they are or what they have done, the girls love them. We hope that someday they can love their father and accept the truth about what he did to their mother …but they will need to get the facts in the right environment and in the right time. Ultimately, that is all out of our hands. We focus on loving and sharing our lives. Wow! I still can’t get over this incredible blessing~<br />
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Shannon, you have become my sister/friend for life. “Thank you” sounds so inadequate. You are such an incredible gift. The next leg of our journey is going to be so exciting. Through your blog, I made new friends who have become dear to me….so many others reached out and supported us. It is overwhelming to think about all of the kindness people showed. I hope they know how much they meant to us, especially in those uncertain times. They held us up!<br />
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I love you, Shannon!<br />
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Linda (most often called “grammy” in these times )<br />
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<b>Love you, too, Sister Friend. What an incredibly strong, Christian example you have been to me.....and so many others. Kensi and Grace are so very blessed to have you and Jim to continue to raise them in such Christian love and faithfulness.</b>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-66615073098468295922011-07-03T12:31:00.004-05:002011-07-15T05:59:24.484-05:00The time is near.....Alright, everyone. The next two weeks will bring the culmination of what we all have been praying for this last year and a half........giant steps towards healing for Kensi and Grace. For the Dulins, this has never been about winning or "getting the girls." It has always been about having their granddaughters live in a healthy environment where they are safe to love all of their family, including their father. It is about truth, love and healing.<br />
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Tuesday, July 5th will start off with jury selection. I'm guessing that will take most of that day, maybe even run into Wednesday morning some. Not sure. So the actual trial should start July 6th, Wednesday, sometime and run through the beginning to middle of next week. I will be there the entire time but I will not be able to put anything on the blog during the trial. I will share what I can after the trial is over and I am back home. However, I do believe that the <a href="http://wacotrib.com/">WacoTrib.com</a> will have some coverage. If any of you see/read/hear news reports and want to share them here, just leave a link in the comments on this post for others to check out.<br />
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Most of all.........please continue (and increase) your prayers for the Dulin family and Kensi and Grace. Pray for the Judge and jury. Pray for the attorneys and witnesses. Pray God's will be done. Amen.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-62848032389076636902011-06-09T13:21:00.008-05:002011-06-09T17:26:51.120-05:00Appeal: DENIED!!<a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/breakingnews/10th-Court-of-Appeals-rejects-Baker-appeal-of-murder-conviction.html"><strong>10th Court of Appeals rejects Matt Baker appeal</strong></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">WacoTrib.com</span><br />
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<blockquote>"Waco's 10th Court of Appeals Thursday rejected former minister Matt Baker's appeal of his murder conviction for killing his wife, Kari, at their Hewitt home in 2006 and staging the scene to look like suicide." <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/breakingnews/10th-Court-of-Appeals-rejects-Baker-appeal-of-murder-conviction.html">(read more)</a></span></blockquote><br />
<a href="http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Appeals_Court_Affirms_Murder_Conviction_Of_Ex-Waco_Pastor_Matt_Baker_123573269.html"><strong>Appeals Court Affirms Murder Conviction Of Ex-Waco Pastor Matt Baker</strong></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">KWTX.com - Channel 10</span><br />
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<blockquote>"WACO (June 9, 2011)—Waco’s 10th Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of former Waco pastor Matt Baker, who was sentenced to 65 years in prison in 2010 for the 2006 murder of his wife Kari Lynn, whom prosecutors said he drugged, handcuffed to a bed under the guise of amorous play, and then suffocated with a pillow." <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Appeals_Court_Affirms_Murder_Conviction_Of_Ex-Waco_Pastor_Matt_Baker_123573269.html">(read more)</a></span></blockquote><br />
<a href="http://www.kxxv.com/story/14878266/convicted-killer-loses-appeal-in-2006-murder?redirected=true"><strong>Convicted killer loses appeal in 2006 murder</strong></a><strong> </strong><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">KXXV.com - Channel 25</span> <br />
<blockquote>"WACO - Convicted killer Matt Baker has lost an appeal in the murder of his wife in 2006. Wednesday, the 10th Court of Appeals in Waco confirmed the former minister's conviction." <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kxxv.com/story/14878266/convicted-killer-loses-appeal-in-2006-murder?redirected=true">(read more)</a></span></blockquote><br />
You can read the entire 10th Court of Appeals' Memorandum Opinion<a href="http://www.10thcoa.courts.state.tx.us/opinions/htmlopinion.asp?OpinionId=10661"> here</a>. Good reading.<br />
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<strong>NOW are his 10 minutes up?</strong>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-3459161618387176922011-05-21T08:33:00.002-05:002011-05-21T08:43:17.344-05:00Go forth and BID!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">Help the Dulins bring their granddaughters back home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let love and healing be the final act in this terrible tragedy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love Trumps Evil!</div><br />
Alrighty, the time has come.......... The <a href="http://www.dulinfans.com/dulinfans-auction.html"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Dulin Fans Online Auction</span></strong></a> is open and ready for YOU to go forth and find the goodies and services that are waiting on YOU!! There is a wide range of items/services to choose from. Got $5.00 to spend? We got stuff for $5.00. Got $100.00 to spend? We got things for $100.00. Got money burning a hole in your pocket? We can help with that, too! And remember, every penny raised in this online auction will go to help Jim and Linda Dulin bring their granddaughters home and work on healing for everyone.<br />
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THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!<br />
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The home page for the online auction: <a href="http://www.dulinfans.com/dulinfans-auction.html">Dulin Fans Online Auction</a><br />
If you want to see all the items in one list: <a href="http://www.dulinfans.com/contact-us/instant-support/auction-page.html">Auction List</a><br />
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You've got 48 hours! Well, 47 1/2 hours. Better get to bidding..........<br />
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<a href="http://www.kcentv.com/story/14672916/friends-of-jim-and-linda-dulin-raising-money-for-custody-battle">Friends of Jim and Linda Dulin raising money for custody battle</a><br />
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<blockquote>Linda Reichenbach and Shannon Gamble are staying busy. Businesses and people around the world have donated a hodge podge of items to them for an online auction they're organizing. </blockquote><br />
<blockquote>"We have small items, $5 in value, $3 in value all the way up to a Rolex watch which was donated for $1,500," Linda says.</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>One of Shannon's favorites is a red, white and blue baseball cap. "This was from West Lake Monogram in Hewitt. And they created these hats custom made, we have six that will be auctioned off separately that say 'I helped Kari's kids.'"</blockquote>I haven't seen the 6:00 PM news yet and am waiting for the 10:00 PM news story. I tried to brag on all the wonderful local businesses that donated things and I hope that those comments make the 10:00 story.<br />
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Thank you all, businesses and private donors. It's continuously so amazing, yet not unfathomable in "God terms," how many people are working, praying, giving and helping more of "Love Trumps Evil."Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-48992685670540790142011-05-17T07:29:00.001-05:002011-05-17T07:45:50.643-05:006 Monogrammed hats from West Lake Monogram<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8DksPNAWBst4xoVqPh3gIWs6AE5Lm3scWrGJRM_XJ-hU-iCilPhOB4QQ7ViBHVc7ffaptxsx3cS2fWYOKGgOr-2PYq-7NymwiXm4xA7iqy-GMaKzJ41Xgmj60GIIrnVupTClDwkJ2L8/s1600/DSCF0970A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8DksPNAWBst4xoVqPh3gIWs6AE5Lm3scWrGJRM_XJ-hU-iCilPhOB4QQ7ViBHVc7ffaptxsx3cS2fWYOKGgOr-2PYq-7NymwiXm4xA7iqy-GMaKzJ41Xgmj60GIIrnVupTClDwkJ2L8/s200/DSCF0970A.jpg" width="191" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Are these awesome or what!?!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.westmono.blogspot.com/">West Lake Monogram</a> in Woodway, TX is donating 6 of these hats specially made for the <a href="http://www.dulinfans.com/">Dulin Fans Online Auction</a> coming up THIS weekend. These are fantastic! Get your bidding fingers ready!! He is also donating a new Game Guard BCB-240 cooler bag and will embroider a name on it. Very cool!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks, Dennis!!! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
Check out all the fabulous donations at <a href="http://www.dulinfans.com/">www.dulinfans.com</a>!! Click on the DulinFans Auction link at the top of the Home page to see pictures and descriptions of the donations so far. <br />
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It's not too late to donate! Email dulinfans@gmail.com with your donations. THANKS!</div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-23449176894376063242011-05-06T14:39:00.000-05:002011-05-06T14:39:14.955-05:00New Donations!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcPFD8ZcqGYrnMunll9TDHWQOxVkLf4S5mOTsuTOdBzJhhbMbBeTJz6wrb1ZKr6563v18ge6Zr1rlfmlBqMxmNozVV6yh3TqYRmhpKeyJvGQtHgA2kgTpcqnocb-E5rnHt5WfEuv6I_w/s1600/arrow+right+smaller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcPFD8ZcqGYrnMunll9TDHWQOxVkLf4S5mOTsuTOdBzJhhbMbBeTJz6wrb1ZKr6563v18ge6Zr1rlfmlBqMxmNozVV6yh3TqYRmhpKeyJvGQtHgA2kgTpcqnocb-E5rnHt5WfEuv6I_w/s1600/arrow+right+smaller.jpg" /></a></div><br />
CHECK OUT THE <a href="http://dontevengetstarted.blogspot.com/2011/04/donations-rolling-in.html">NEW DONATIONS</a>!!! <br />
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Thanks everyone! Keep 'em coming! Time is getting close. Website should be live SOON!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-4618440924144045512011-05-01T09:30:00.001-05:002011-05-01T09:33:17.903-05:00Today's Waco Tribune Herald article.....<div style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/121039924.html">Online auction planned to raise funds for custody battle of Baker children</a></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tommy Witherspoon</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tribune-Herald staff writer</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Wish I could place the whole article here because it's very good. And I must add (for those of you that don't get the physical paper) that this story is placed as the top headline story on the Local & Texas section. Excellent positioning! This is going to bring much more attention to our online auction and help get the word out to all of Central Texas (and beyond) in a BIG WAY! Here's a couple of snippets:</div><blockquote><div style="font-family: inherit;">Since Kari Baker’s death, family and friends have united behind the Dulins and are doing so again with an online auction to raise funds for legal expenses and, they hope, to fund the girls’ therapy if the Dulins prevail in the custody trial.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div>Linda Reichenbach and Shannon Gamble, friends of the Dulins, are organizing the online auction and are soliciting donations through Twitter, Facebook, emails, going door-to-door and on Gamble’s Internet blog, “Don’t Even Get Me Started,” a tribute to Kari Baker’s memory that she has kept for several years.<br />
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Reichenbach, a computer instructor at McLennan Community College, and her students will create a website on which the auction will be conducted and the auction items displayed. <a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/121039924.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(read more)</span></a></blockquote><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">And when Tommy asked why I keep doing what I can for continued justice in this case:</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><blockquote><b>‘Just not done yet’</b><br />
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Gamble met Kari Baker when her son, Brody, was in Baker’s third-grade class.<br />
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“We are putting this together because it is just not done yet,” Gamble said. “We have part one done, which is justice with Matt being convicted and bringing back Kari’s memory in a better way. Part two is saving her girls. I don’t feel like they are in a safe place. She would have kept fighting until her girls were safe and if I can help do that, I am going to do that, too.” <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/121039924.html"> (read more)</a></span></blockquote><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-11695763590281916412011-04-30T12:51:00.000-05:002011-04-30T12:51:48.233-05:00Waco Tribune HeraldBe sure and check out the <a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/">Waco Tribune Herald</a> tomorrow (Sunday, May 1) for Tommy Witherspoon's article about the <a href="http://dontevengetstarted.blogspot.com/2011/04/donations-rolling-in.html">Dulin Fans Online Auction</a>! I know most of you can't view it online, though. But I'll let you know all about it. ;)Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-88692062633245245162011-04-25T19:04:00.004-05:002011-04-25T19:07:39.169-05:00"Twist of Faith" - Investigation Discovery<a href="http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/true-crime/#icpgn=idnavshtc">True Crime with Aphrodite Jones</a> (on the Investigation Discovery channel) is airing their show on our case this Thursday, April 28.<b> </b>If you are on DirecTV, it's Channel 285. DishNetwork is Channel 192. If you are in Central Texas: Time Warner is Channel 134 and Grande is Channel 161. To verify what channel it is in your area and with your service provider, you can click<a href="http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/true-crime/#icpgn=idnavshtc"> here</a> and then scroll down a little bit on the right side and you can put your info in their Channel Finder widget.<br />
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<b><a href="http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/true-crime/cases/matt-baker.html">Case Profile: Matthew Baker</a></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">By Chris Opfer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Edited by Kevin P. Allen</span><br />
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<blockquote>Matthew Baker is a former preacher and father of three who was convicted of killing his wife so he could be with his mistress. The Baptist minister drugged and suffocated Kari Baker and attempted to make her death look like a suicide. The scheme almost worked.</blockquote><br />
ID VIDEO: <a href="http://investigation.discovery.com/videos/true-crime-with-aphrodite-jones-who-was-kari-baker.html">Who Was Kari Baker?</a><br />
Aphrodite Jones meets with convicted murderer and former Pastor, Matthew Baker. His interview sparks the question about his victim, "Who Was the real Kari Baker?"<br />
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ID VIDEO: <a href="http://investigation.discovery.com/videos/true-crime-with-aphrodite-jones-kari-bakers-last-days.html">Kari Baker's Last Days</a><br />
Aphrodite Jones learns more about Kari Baker's last days before she was murdered by her husband, Pastor Matthew Baker.<br />
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Come back here after the show and we can discuss.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-27986083987486011402011-04-19T19:00:00.001-05:002011-04-19T19:01:46.357-05:00Article about the online auction on ABPNews.com<a href="http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/6323/53/">Online auction to raise legal fees for custody battle </a><br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Dulins, who have visitation rights with their granddaughters once a month, filed suit seeking custody of the girls. More than a year later, with legal bills mounting, a group of friends stepped forward to organize a fund raiser through a “Justice for Kari” website and Twitter. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Donations of used items, services and cash are rolling in for an online auction scheduled May 21-22. Bidding will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, and continue until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 22. Donations will be accepted until May 15, but organizers said making them sooner rather than later will help with cataloguing. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><a href="http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/6323/53/">(read more)</a></strong></span></blockquote><br />
Thanks, Bob for noticing this on the blog and letting the world know via ABPNews.com!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-70643853750350326082011-04-17T09:41:00.058-05:002011-05-19T07:27:02.368-05:00Donations rolling in.....Thanks so much everyone!! Just wanted to let you guys know about some of the wonderful donations that have come in for the May 21 & 22 Online Auction.<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;">*NEW* </span></b></span>Awesome youth bluegrass band, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thirdrailbluegrass#%21/thirdrailbluegrass?sk=wall">Third Rail</a>, has donated musical entertainment for a party, event, or BBQ<br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;">*NEW* </span></b><a href="http://espn.go.com/espnradio/">ESPN Radio</a> - donated 2 tickets to the Rangers vs Houston Astros game on June 21 in Arlington </span><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">*NEW* </span></b><a href="http://www.westmono.blogspot.com/">West Lake Monogram</a> (Dennis Webb) - Will embroider 6 "Texas" (red/white/blue) caps with "I helped Kari's kids" on the front AND a new Game Guard BCB-240 cooler bag and will embroider a name on it.<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">*NEW* </span>PAT GREEN FANS, ARE YOU SITTING DOWN?!</b> Pat is donating a guitar and will add personalized autograph to the highest bidder! Waco celebs are 2nd to none!!<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </span></b><a href="http://sporthooks.com/">Sporthooks.com</a> - created a rack that reads "Love Triumphs Evil"<br />
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<b>~ </b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/6b2298yGbe6UvM2kN8tcDFtrlfQ/www.pamperedchef.biz/darpc">The Pampered Chef : Darla Cannon</a> - a barbeque turner (spatula)<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span></span></b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/6b229K43qKDJhmDMVTURUGysnHQ/www.homemadegourmet.com/melodee">Homemade Gourmet : Melodee and Gordon Austin</a> - Classic Favorites Collection - homestyle spaghetti sauce mix, garlic basil seasoning, jalapeno bacon cheddar dip mix, & sunday roast seasoning.<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </span></b><a href="http://www.myrosatis.com/home/">Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza</a> - Gift card<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </span></b>KGKK Photography (Owner Dana Carver) - Waco area photo shoot at highest bidder's choice location<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span></span></b>Chariots of Fire Limousine Service - 2 hours of limo time<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </span></b>Roger Olson donated a signed copy of his book<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Questions-All-Your-Answers-Religion/dp/0310287588/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305320326&sr=8-1"> "Questions to all your Answers: The Journey from Folk Religion to Examined Faith"</a></span></span><br />
<b>~ </b>$100 gas gift card<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </b></span><a href="http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/">Cameron Park Zo</a>o - Zoo passes!<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </b></span><a href="http://www.outdoorconnection.com/">Outdoor Connection, Inc.</a> (Global company based out of Hewitt, TX) - a plethora of awesome gear items - Binoor camera strap, 2 GO bags (green, black), 2 canvas bags (gray, green), pink bag and camo Bummer seat. These are heavy-duty, outdoor items. Most of them are guaranteed forever. QUALITY stuff!<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </b></span>Mandee (owner of new shop in town) Sweet-n-Sassy Designs - A cupcake/cake decorating party for 10 <span style="color: red;"><b> </b></span><br />
<b>~ </b>The Grape - $25 gift card <br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Tish Smith with <a href="http://tsmith.uppercaseliving.net/Home.m">uppercase living</a> - donated a beautiful "beautiful" decorative plate <---Love this!</span><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="color: black;">~ </span></b></span><a href="http://www.neatasapin.net/index.html">Neat as a Pin! Organizing Expert</a>s - Jennifer Snyder (owner/organizer) has donated 4 hours of her time<br />
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<b>~ </b>La Bella Candle Company of Boerne, Texas: 3" Hand-poured candle in jar with lid initialed "L" and "B" with two wicks, scent of gardenias<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b><a href="http://www.crookedcreekcandle.com/store/Default.asp">Crooked Creek Candles</a> (owner Anna Rowell) in Lorena, TX - awesome gift basket</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"></span><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>My sweet friend, and New York best selling author, <a href="http://www.wendycorsistaub.com/">Wendy Corsi Staub</a> is donating a couple signed books! </span><br />
<span class="status-content"><span class="entry-content"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Pom at Bangkok Royal has donated a dinner for two at his downtown restaurant</span></span></span><br />
<span class="status-content"><span class="entry-content"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b><a href="http://www.gourmetgallerywaco.com/">Gourmet Gallery</a> - Cooking Class</span></span></span><br />
<b>~ </b>Reed's Flowers donated a plant<br />
<b>~ </b>Sironia has just provided us with a great package of gifts<br />
<span class="status-content"><span class="entry-content"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Author-signed books: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Reading-Life-Pat-Conroy/dp/0385533578/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303253656&sr=8-1">My Reading Life</a> by Pat Conroy & <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Year-Magical-Thinking-Joan-Didion/dp/1400078431/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303253572&sr=8-1">The Year of Magical Thinking</a> by Joan Didion</span></span></span><br />
<span class="status-content"><span class="entry-content"><b>~ </b>Tiffany Bolton has provided a night at the <a href="http://www.czechinnofwest.com/">Czech Inn</a>, dinner in West and a bottle of wine</span></span><br />
<b>~ </b>Kelly Young (<a href="http://www.deconstructed-design.com/">http://www.deconstructed-design.com/</a> in Austin) has given us a one of a kind piece<br />
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<b>~ </b>Creighton Bennett & Associates - 10 knockout roses and 1, 15 gallon crape myrtle (nearly $400 retail!)<br />
<b>~ </b><a href="http://wacocollageboutique.com/">Collage Boutique</a> - whimsical tshirt <br />
<b>~ </b>The Beauty Shop (Basy Barrera - Kari's hairdresser) - Cut and color <br />
<b>~ </b><a href="http://www.centraltexasharley.com/">Harley Davidson Round Rock</a> - Vintage ladies short-sleeve, button up HD shirt <br />
<b>~ </b><a href="http://wesleychapeltriteam.com/index.php?p=home">Wesley Chapel Tri Team & Personal Training (Florida) </a>- 4 sessions of personal training <br />
<b>~ </b><a href="http://infinitypilatesandyoga.com/index.htm">Infinity Pilates & Yoga</a> - 1 month pass good for 10 group classes <br />
<b>~ </b><a href="http://maneeventwaco.us/">The Mane Event</a> - Beauty Services <br />
<b>~ </b><a href="http://cjharper-rmt.com/contact.htm">Power of Massage (C.J. Harper, R.M.T.)</a> - massage <br />
<b>~ </b>Linda R. - 1 hour, in-house dog training <br />
<b>~ </b>Jaqueline Abney (Master Dog Groomer) - Dog grooming certificates <br />
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<i>* If you are are business that has made a donation and I don't have your logo, please email it to me at </i><a href="mailto:JusticeForKari@gmail.com"><i>JusticeForKari@gmail.com</i></a><br />
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Private donations so far include:<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;">*NEW* </span></b></span>French Horn ($200 value)<br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;">*NEW* </span></b></span><a href="http://search.replacements.com/texis/search/main.html?query=Royal+Doulton+Stanwyck&pr=Meta_20110502&mode=&dropXSL=html&order=ClientCount-d&submit.x=44&submit.y=23">Royal Doulton Stanwyck</a> fine china (Service for 12 -minus what the movers broke with some serving pieces), new set of stainless silverware, water and tea goblets<br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;">*NEW* </span></b></span>"Rockabye" Doll - beautiful, life-like, life size doll (Retails $198.00) <br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;">Tall white wicker shelf</span><br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;">Portable sewing machine</span><br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;">Collection of Indian dolls circa 60s</span><br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;">Bubble gum machine</span><br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;">Some 33 & 45 records. Yes, that's right. VINYLS!!!!</span><br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;">Box of games (2 Taboo - brand new, Trivial Pursuit, Outburst)</span><br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;"> Sony compact hi-fi stereo system</span><br />
<b>~ </b><span style="color: black;">An incredible music box snow globe depicting a nativity scene</span><br />
<b>~ </b>Stay overnight in a guesthouse on Medina Mountain and treated to breakfast before starting your day in our part of the Texas Hill Country<br />
<b>~ </b>BAYLOR FANS: Gallon Pak 16 oz. Dr. Pepper commemorating 1974 SCC Baylor Bears. Bottles are full unopened & mint condition! Amazing donation!!<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span></span></b>Stunning 14 kt yellow gold 1.2" earrings shaped like a bird cage with heart danglets<br />
<b>~ </b>Linda R's (Grandmother's traditional recipe) famous homemade French chocolate mousse for 12<br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">~ </span> </span></b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Russell-Word-Painter-1887-1926/dp/0810937646/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1305320692&sr=1-3-fkmr0">Charles M. Russell, Word Painter: Letters 1887-1926</a> - Illustrated with sketches or small paintings.</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Loads of jewelry from one donor</span></span><br />
<b>~ </b>A gently used sectional sleeper sofa was donated<br />
<b>~ </b>New "Home Trends" Regulator clock<br />
<b>~ </b>New "Impressions" ceiling fan, bought new, never taken out of box. 52" four blades, bright brass finish<b><span style="color: red;">* </span>~ </b>Set of three brightly painted Mexican suns bought in Cuernavaca<br />
<b>~ </b>Ceramic cross bought in Cuernavaca. Painted orchid with pinkish flowers and orange and black Monarch butterfly in the center.<br />
<b>~ </b>Jeeves and Wooster 4-DVD set in case. 23 episodes of the hit A&E series starring Hugh Laurie (of House) and Stephen Fry (of Gosford Park) <br />
<b>~ </b>Eclectic collection of 7 fun hats for girls<br />
<b>~ </b>Toppers Roll Ups to pack and compactly carry toiletries <br />
<b>~ </b>Small brocade kittens make-up bag. Olive green vinyl and canvas piping and trim. Inside snap and elastic pocket, mirror on top of lid.<br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Several</span></span> formal/semi formal dresses<br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Donation from Sharon Reed, friend and fellow church member of the Dulins has offered 2 sets of lessons:</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Basics of Crochet</b><br />
Learn the basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Minimum of 3 hours, to be taught in several lessons at your house in Waco. Includes 1 skein of yarn and 1 hook.<br />
<b>Beyond Double Crochet</b><br />
Want to learn how to make a Granny Square? Want help deciphering a pattern? Maximum of 3 hours, total, to be taught in several sessions at your house in Waco.</span></span><span style="color: red;"><b> </b></span><br />
<b>~ </b>Someone in France has just donated a very good bottle of <a href="http://www.chateau-canon.com/">Chateau Canon</a><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Lots of worn-once clothing and shoes</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>A CD/DVD carrying case</span></span><br />
<b>~ </b>21kt gold & diamond necklace, a gold ring, some costume pearl earrings. Thanks AH! <br />
<b>~ </b>Anonymous donor: several pieces of antique furniture, a tea service and an antique Singer sewing machine with all original parts and working<br />
<b>~ </b>A CPA has offered to prepare an individual tax return for the the 2010 (if not already filed) or 2011 tax year.<br />
<b>~ </b>Bicycle rack, some notecards and a couple of baseball "wobble heads"<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>A vase and piece of artwork</span></span><span style="color: red;"><b> </b></span><br />
<b>~ </b>Incredible antiques donated: Rolltop desk circa 1900, tea server, original working Singer sewing machine and table<span style="color: black;">, </span>1 John Boat with 2 chairs in perfect operating condition and no breaks, chips, cracks, etc<span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: red;"></span><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>2 very unique sterling silver rings </span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>A beautiful pair of gold and diamond earrings!</span> <br />
<b>~ </b>Someone donated a day of fishing and barbecue on their 3 stocked ponds in Waco<br />
<b>~ </b>A life-size Santa Claus poster<br />
<b>~ </b>5 gorgeous framed Renoir prints; not posters. They feel like a painting. Also a tapestry & a Johnny Cash poster.<span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>J</span><span style="color: black;">ennifer spoiled us with some home artifacts, antique shoe molds, a collection of penguins, some 'Radioheads' t-shirts but most of all...an amazingly stunning antique lace dress as well as some handmade media collage cards from her label <a href="http://www.jblackdesigns.etsy.com/">http://www.jblackdesigns.etsy.com/</a> </span><br />
<span style="color: red;"></span><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>We have a series of art, crafts, & creativity books; thanks Brenda</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"></span><span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>A</span><span style="color: black;">utographed copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Days-Infamy-Newt-Gingrich/dp/0312363516/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1303651319&sr=8-3">"Pearl Harbor: A novel of December 8th"</a> by Newt Gingrich & William R. Forstchen signed by Newt, first ed. 2007</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Signed copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Virtues-Aging-Library-Contemporary-Thought/dp/0345425928/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1303651398&sr=1-1">The Virtues of Aging </a>by Jimmy Carter</span><br />
<b>~ </b>Julie O. gave a small painting of a horse by the famous Houston artist Cisco Tucker Kolkmeier <a class="twitter-timeline-link" data-display-url="koelschgallery.com/ctk/photos/ctk…" data-expanded-url="http://www.koelschgallery.com/ctk/photos/ctk327.htm/" href="http://t.co/c9WTT4X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://www.koelschgallery.com/ctk/photos/ctk327.htm/">http://t.co/c9WTT4X</a> A true collectible! <br />
<span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>A vintage wedding gown and veil (circa 1979) Size 8 in excellent condition</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>A GE 25" TV with remote</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Suit jackets for men</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b>~ </b>Wine Cooler (not the beverage......a <a href="http://twitpic.com/4naio5">wine bottle cooler</a>)</span><br />
<b>~ </b>Case of wine<br />
<b>~ </b>Sportsbag, a pencil set and an exquisite silver bracelet engraved with Psalm 91:11 <br />
<b>~ </b>4 passes to US House of Representatives Gallery in DC <br />
<b>~ </b>Homemade jewelry <br />
<b>~ </b>Purses <br />
<b>~ </b>Picnic double bottle carrier for wine w/ fancy corkscrew <br />
<b>~ </b>Collectors' item: 20 year old Rolex watch with papers <br />
<b>~ </b>Painting <br />
<b>~ </b>Barge party! <br />
<b>~ </b>Candles <br />
<b>~ </b>Rustic child’s desk (way cute) <br />
<b>~ </b>Rustic wooden 10-gallon aquarium stand <br />
<b>~ </b>A set of china, some dishes, a huge antique wall hanging <br />
<b>~ </b>Ten, 10oz. candles fragrance of choice were donated by a local candle maker <br />
<b>~ </b>A LOT of excellent quality costume jewelry including Dior & Lalique <br />
<b>~ </b>A dear friend of Kari's has given multiple family/individual photo sessions on location in the Dallas area or Waco. <br />
<b>~ </b>Portofino's gift certificate <br />
<b>~ </b>Computer training <br />
<b>~ </b>Dinner parties <br />
<b>~ </b>Basket of books<br />
<b>~ </b>Pet items<br />
<b>~ </b>Water filter<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Not sure if the donated books are hardcover or paperback...but it will be made clear on the auction website. ;)</span></i><br />
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Will be adding to this last as they come in! If you own a business or know someone that owns a business, consider donating something to the auction! Ask around. If you can provide a service......consider donating some time! If you have things laying around the house that you're done with and they are still in good condition......consider donating! <br />
Be creative! <br />
Big or small......all is welcome! Email me at JusticeForKari@gmail or Linda R. at DulinFans@gmail.com.<br />
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THANKS, EVERYONE!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-43158251075424032602011-04-13T21:37:00.003-05:002011-04-13T22:06:16.088-05:00Alright Dulin Fans.....The same great heart that produced the Justice for Kari stickers has struck again with another wonderful, fruitful way to help the Dulins in their quest to soon raise Kensi and Grace to be the whole, healed, precious daughters of Kari. i received the following email yesterday and want to share it with everyone: <br><br><em>Dear Friends of Jim and Linda Dulin, I know I don’t have to remind you that Jim and Linda lost their precious daughter, Kari, in April 2006. Not only is this the most horrible nightmare a parent can experience, but they soon realized that the events surrounding her death were very suspicious. Because they could not enlist the help of the Hewitt Police, the Dulins and family members began their own investigation. Eventually, Jim and Linda hired private investigators, an attorney and filed a civil “wrongful death” lawsuit. <br><br>In March of 2009, the District Attorney’s office became officially involved and indicted Matt Baker, the Dulin’s former son-in-law, for murder. He was convicted and sentenced to 65 years in prison in January of 2010. While there is long sigh of relief in seeing that a murderer has been held accountable for his crime, Jim and Linda are still in the middle of their fight for justice. <br><br>You see, for the Dulins this was about saving their granddaughters. In Texas, a parent does not lose parental rights for murdering his spouse----the mother of his children. Matt Baker gave guardianship of his children to his parents, people who claim their son’s innocence to this day and tell their granddaughters that their father is innocent and will be coming back to Kerrville. The Dulins want to bring their granddaughters home to Waco to heal. They want them to get the professional help they need---to grieve---to feel safe to love all of their family----to just be children. Instead, their contact with their granddaughters is limited to one weekend a month, visitation they had to fight for in court. <br><br>I’m sure you can imagine not only the emotional costs of this ordeal, but also the financial burdens. Linda and Jim will not state how much they have spent, but friends know that it is a great deal. However, the Dulins say they are blessed that they have been able to find what they need to move forward. Nonetheless, as the legal battle for custody continues, the financial burdens mount for Jim and Linda. And we ….their friends…..want to help. We would love it if you would, too. <br><br>We are going to have an online auction May 21-22. In order to have items to sell, we would appreciate YOUR DONATIONS. Let us help you take items off your hands that are still in good shape for others! You can also provide a service, like a dinner in your home, or a training in your field, an hour of your time. And, of course, we’ll accept money! SPREAD the word through email, tweets, and Facebook to encourage others to donate. Let’s help Linda and Jim provide the resources to fight for their granddaughters and bring them home! <br><br><strong>To provide goods, services or moneys, or for more information, please contact Linda Reichenbach at [Email JusticeForKari@gmail.com for Linda R.'s info] no later than May 15; the sooner the better so we can get them catalogued and ready to place online to prepare for bidding.</strong> <br><br>Then of course, we would love for you to go bid on other items on the day of the auction. The sale will begin at 8 am on the 21st of May and end at 5 pm the 22nd. We urge you to pass this message along. Let people know about this. We will mail items to people who don’t live in the Waco/McLennan county area. </em><em><strong>You don’t have to leave your house; just bid right from your computer. How fun is this!!! </strong><br><br>Everyone has expressed sympathy and questioned how they can help; this is how. Share this information with as many people as possible. Thank you for caring. <br><br>The Dulin Fan Club <br><br></em>There has already been a great start with some generous donations of services and goods for the auction already pledged. This is going to be such a wonderful success. Any amount of monies or goods/services donated is a step towards that success. Any local businesses that care to donate to the auction and would let me, I'd like to give back with a little free "THANK YOU" advertising on this blog. You can email me your link (text or graphic) to your website or if you don't have a website, just your graphic would be great. I'd like everyone to know and celebrate together with those who have gathered to help the Dulins in their quest to bring the girls home to the loving and healthy family they so deserve. Please email me with any questions and to get in touch with Linda R. on how/where/when to donate. <br><br>And don't forget the other end of this: May 21 & 22 - Join us and bid, bid, bid on the online auction! Don't have even get out of your jammies or leave the house. Come and bid on your favorite items and services! Tell everyone you know! I'll provide a link to the auction website as soon as it's ready. <br><br>You can follow Linda R.'s Twitter Updates at: <a href="https://twitter.com/dulinfans">https://twitter.com/dulinfans</a> <strong></strong>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-44207803884553740782011-04-07T18:05:00.004-05:002011-04-07T18:22:34.273-05:005 years<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoUm4FXolejt9tWmnK0lzR1v5PTlki6vTyISFDnn3rcfpimwPgwFMm7FADMItAKpXoAOuWlCeSfKF_oA2qm2btsPoeFRGScYF4HMm_zo1DlAns1sQWfX2nIFJ8EUcNS6YNepoAzR42Ik/s1600/Headstone+Flowers.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592982063317051506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoUm4FXolejt9tWmnK0lzR1v5PTlki6vTyISFDnn3rcfpimwPgwFMm7FADMItAKpXoAOuWlCeSfKF_oA2qm2btsPoeFRGScYF4HMm_zo1DlAns1sQWfX2nIFJ8EUcNS6YNepoAzR42Ik/s400/Headstone+Flowers.jpg" /></a> It's been 5 years since the Dulin's lost their one and only daughter and sister. 5 years since her family lost their precious, vivacious granddaughter, cousin, aunt and niece. 5 years since Spring Valley lost one of their stellar, loving teachers and 5 years since many lost their dear, if not best, friend. The most heartbreaking loss is that 5 years ago tonight, Kensi and Grace had their mother ripped from their lives, hearts and memories. Well, very soon they will be in the safe and loving environment they need in order to heal and love and remember their amazing Mother. <br><br>I'm cut and pasting something from last year's post on this anniversary of Kari's death. I think this is forefront in everyone's minds today: <br><br>This is my prayer for the girls: <br><br>That you will be free to remember and love your Mother. <br><br>That you will be free to love your Mom’s family, especially your grandparents.....and know that it is only by loving that you can heal. <br><br>When the time and circumstances are right, you will learn the truth about how your Mom died.....you will be able to accept the truth.....and heal. <br><br>That you will be able to love your dad after recognizing and accepting the truth.....again, it is only through love that we can heal. <br><br>That you will grow into healthy and whole young women.....fully of joy and life, just like your mother. <br><br>That you will know now and always just how special you are and how incredibly loved you are.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-24541124419780989662011-04-03T15:18:00.007-05:002011-04-03T17:54:56.002-05:00Continuance<a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/crime/MattBaker/118962789.html">Suit alleges abuse by Matt Baker's parents</a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br>WacoTrib.com</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><br>Tommy Witherspoon</span> <br><br>In an article in the Waco Tribune Herald by Tommy Witherspoon last week, 2 bombs were dropped: <strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><br>1)</span></strong> <br /><blockquote>At least six former foster children who lived in the Baker home in Kerrville in the 1970s are listed as potential witnesses in the custody battle between Kari Baker’s parents, Jim and Linda Dulin, of Woodway, and Matt Baker’s parents, Oscar and Barbara Baker. Court documents filed by the Dulins in the custody case in Kerrville allege “the Bakers have abused children left in their care in the past.” <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/crime/MattBaker/118962789.html">(read more) </a></span></blockquote>Well, this CERTAINLY puts more urgency to having this entire matter examined thoroughly and without delay, doesn't it? Of course, at this time, these are just allegations by the former Baker foster children. But it does make you wonder and worry while we wait for the trial. Prayers going up. <strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><br><br>2)</span></strong> <br /><blockquote>Court records show the judge approved the Bakers’ motion to postpone the trial, at least in part, to give a San Antonio psychologist more time to complete her evaluations of both sets of grandparents and their granddaughters, Kensi, 15, and Grace, 10. <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/crime/MattBaker/118962789.html">(read more) </a></span></blockquote>Well, so much for urgency! Postpone. Put off. Duck. Hide. It can only go on for so long. This particular postponement by the Bakers was "at least in part" to give the San Antonio psychologist more time? Obviously since this was not the Dulin's request, but the Baker's request for a continuance with the Court, they are the ones with the hold up with the psychological evaluation. What is the problem?? It seems to me that all parties would WANT to get this heard in court for the benefit of Kensi and Grace. Why keep these children in limbo? This is the third continuance in this case. THE THIRD. I know Linda and Jim have been ready to go to trial for a long time. I’m just asking.....What’s up??? <br><br>While my heart wants this whole thing over with as quickly as possible with the girls safe and secure in thier Mother's family's arms.....if the Baker's want another continuance (with all that comes with it), BRING IT ON! <br>New court date: July 5, 2011Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-23719759019395139872011-03-31T06:20:00.002-05:002011-03-31T06:23:54.917-05:00Quick PostMuch going on and some things being made public after yesterday. Have to go to work now but will update tonight. I've had several emails from people across the nation that have been hearing news stories. If you have something to share, shoot me an email and I can include it tonight. Real quick: There has been a continuance on the custody trial until July 5. But you know what? That's OKAY. More than OKAY. Look at what blessings have rained down after each and every continuance thus far....in the criminal murder trial with Matt and with this custody trial as well. God is working. Boy, is He working.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-31278546611813479992011-03-25T19:18:00.004-05:002011-03-25T20:05:30.371-05:00House Bill 3546 "Kari's Law"Diligent. Steadfast. Resolute. Gutsy. Wise. Loving.<br /><br />While these words are often used to describe Kari's loving and dedicated family, today I am using these words to describe Tom and Jan Purdy. It is because of their deep love, amazing efforts and heartfelt tenacity over the last year, that <a href="http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HB03546I.pdf#navpanes=0">House Bill 3546 </a>has been introduced to the Texas House of Representatives' floor.<br /><br />You may not recognize the bill by the name of <a href="http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HB03546I.pdf#navpanes=0">House Bill 3546 </a>so let's call it by its original name......."Kari's Law." Our Texas House Representative, Charles "Doc" Anderson, of McLennan County has introduced <a href="http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HB03546I.pdf#navpanes=0">House Bill 3546 </a>to the floor.<br /><br />There was an editorial in the Waco Tribune Herald on Wednesday, March 23 titled <em>"EDITORIAL: Giving greater meaning to Kari Baker's life and death is now up to state legislators."</em> I can't link it because I don't have a paid subscription to view online. But a couple great points on there:<br /><blockquote><p>The Purdys based their uphill campaign on a 2010 story by then-Tribune-Herald staff writer Erin Quinn about how local justices of the peacehave sole discretion on whether to order autopsies, even if they lack credentials to know better. JPs get about six hours of training in determining the causes and circumstances in a death — hardly reassuring.</p><p>and</p><p>We remember seeing bumper stickers on cars and trucks at Matt Baker’s January 2010 trial: “Justice for Kari.” However, if the wisdom behind this bumper sticker isn’t embraced by Texans for the benefit of other victims and their families, we will have sold justice short. “If this need isn’t met, something like this could happen again,” Tom Purdy told us this week. “It is too easy to commit murder, make it look like suicide and get away with it.”<br /></p></blockquote><br />And from the blog <a href="http://wacolawyer.blogspot.com/2011/03/legislative-update-karis-law.html">Central Texas Personal Injury Trial Lawyers</a>, comes the following info:<br /><br /><blockquote>Texas law at that time stated that an “inquest meant an investigation into the cause and circumstances of the death…, and a determination, made with or without a formal court hearing, as to whether the death was caused by an unlawful act.” <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2072663034"></a>T<a href="http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.49.htm">exas Code of Crim. Pro §49.01</a>. Moreover, a justice of the peace could conduct the “inquest…at any other place determined to be reasonable by the justice.”<br /><br />In the Baker case, this meant that the presiding justice of the peace was able to investigate Kari Baker’s death and determine the cause via a late night phone call from the responding police officers without getting out of bed. Finally, a justice of the peace had the sole discretion of whether to order an autopsy. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2072663038">Texas Code of Crim.<br />Pro §49.10.</a><br /><br />With all of the other duties of a justice of the peace –performing marriages, issuing warrants, setting bail, conducting criminal and civil trials-it seems that determining death is one duty that should be void of discretion and ultimately up to a medical professional. Accordingly, this Bill and its author are worthy of support.<br /></blockquote><strong>AMEN!!!</strong><br /><br />So.......you're sitting there asking, "What can I do to help?" Glad you asked. If you live in Texas, you can call your representatives and voice your support. A simple, quick phone call saying, "My name is ______ _______ and I live in ______, TX. I want to voice my support of <a href="http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HB03546I.pdf#navpanes=0">House Bill 3546</a>." They note it AND IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!<br /><br />The Waco Tribune Herald editorial lists our representatives for us in McLennan County to call.<br />State Representative Charles "Doc" Anderson, R-Waco:<br />House District 56<br />Capitol Office: EXT E2.502<br />Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0135<br />Capitol Address: P.O. Box 2910Austin, TX 78768<br />District Address: 900 Austin Avenue, Suite 804Waco TX 76701<br />Phone: (254) 754-3892<br /><br />State Representative Marva Beck, R-Centerville:<br />House District 57<br />Capitol Office: EXT E1.310<br />Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0508<br />Capitol Address: P.O. Box 2910Austin, TX 78768<br />District Address: P.O. Box 2910Austin TX 78768<br /><br />Senator Brian Birdwell, R-Grandbury:<br />Senate District 22<br />Capitol Office: EXT E1.708<br />Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0122<br />Capitol Address: P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711<br />District Address: 900 Austin Ave, Suite 500Waco TX 76701<br />Phone: (254) 772-6225<br /><br />If you live in Texas, you can look up your representative's contact info at the <a href="http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/">Texas Legislature Online</a>. Look about half way down on the right, blue box and put your address in and it will give you the names and contact info of your representatives. If you can, take 5 minutes to make a couple quick calls. They need to know this is a very, very important bill to their constituents.<br /><br />It looks like there's a way on the TLO site that you can track a bill. I'll find out how and post that here for you all so you can keep up to date on this bill on its way to becoming law!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-56513573251998671492011-03-02T06:34:00.002-06:002011-03-02T06:37:54.370-06:00Sweet EmailJust wanted to share another sweet and insightful email received through the blog.<br /><blockquote>TEAM.....Dulin!!!!! God bless you indeed....keep on keepin on Linda and all the other "angels"! Signs of the times show it's not too far off that "every tear be wiped away".....</blockquote>I thanked her for her email and asked if she knew the Dulins.<br /><blockquote><p>No, I don't know them personally, but feel almost as though I do...... I can just see they are very good and dear people. I watched the double 48 hrs. broadcast a couple times, and have been reading everything I can about it ever since. Kari was so beautiful, and I am just so sure she was just that way on the inside too! I have cried for Kari and for all those that love and miss her. My thoughts are often on this senseless and cruel tragedy. I give my continued prayers for the Dulins and those around them, and that the girls come to live with the Dulins, where the truth be instilled in them and they can heal. </p><p>Warmest regards,<br />J.L. from Pennsylvania<br /></p></blockquote>Kari, Linda and the girls have touched so many hearts. Prayers pouring in from everywhere for truth, love and healing for everyone. Well, the love is already here. Truth and healing are on their way.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-44664481599642272542011-02-11T06:53:00.002-06:002011-02-11T08:28:38.508-06:00Custody Trial Update<span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" lang="0" >I've had quite a few emails from concerned people about the custody trial so I thought I'd take a second and update.<br /><br />The custody trial has been moved back to April 5.<br /><br />Matt now has a court appointed attorney (taxpayers everywhere are delighted @@) and "he needs time to prepare."<br /><br />But all that said, it's alright! God is leading this journey to save the girls. This rescue mission is right on track. Just as God triumphed in the murder trial, so shall He triumph in this one.<br /><br />Keep up the prayers, everyone! They are soooooo working!!</span>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-59469931026802065312011-01-14T19:20:00.004-06:002011-01-14T19:38:46.209-06:002010 - Memorable Quotes from the Associated Baptist Press<p><a href="http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12035&Itemid=53">Worth repeating: 2010 -- the year in quotes</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Bob Allen<br />Associated Baptist Press<br />December 22, 2010</span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><blockquote><p>"(ABP) -- Here are some of the more memorable quotes that appeared in Associated Baptist Press stories and commentaries during 2010. " <a href="http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12035&Itemid=53"><span style="font-size:85%;">(Read More)</span></a></p></blockquote></span>The second most memorable quote of 2010 for the Associated Baptist Press?<br /><blockquote><p>"<strong>'Love trumps evil.'</strong> (Linda Dulin, telling her son-in-law Matt Baker, a former Baptist pastor convicted of killing her daughter in 2006, why she must forgive him.)" </p><p><br /></p></blockquote>Yes, Linda. Yes, it does. And it will continue to.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-33779279562870232092010-11-17T05:39:00.004-06:002010-11-17T05:53:27.715-06:00The convicted murderer's final strawAs I said yesterday, this is nothing to be concerned about. The only reason it's news at all is because it's a high profile case. It happens as a matter of course for the guilty to grasp their last proverbial straw.<br /><br /><a href="http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/The+Appeals+Process">The Appeals Process</a><br /><br /><blockquote>"The appellant's brief must specifically discuss the alleged errors that entitle the appellant to a reversal of the trial court's decision and discuss why each ruling was wrong, citing authority such as a case or statute that applies to the particular point at issue. The appellee may file a brief containing arguments against reversal, discussing why the trial court's ruling was correct. Only conclusions of law, not findings of fact, made by a lower court are reviewable. Appellate courts can decide only issues actually before them on appeal.<br /><br />The appellate court must decide whether the errors alleged to have been made by the trial court are harmless or prejudicial. If an error substantially injures the rights of the appellant, it is called a prejudicial error, or reversible error, and warrants the reversal of the final judgment or order. If the appeals court determines that the error is technical or minimally affects the rights of the parties or the outcome of the lawsuit, it is considered a Harmless Error and insufficient to require a reversal or modification of the decision of the trial court."</blockquote>The appeals court does not re-try the case. They simply look at the contentions the murderer has on what he thinks went wrong during his trial.<br /><br />He complains that Judge Strother was unfair. Whoa, big surprise. Liars and cheats (and murderers) don't like a sharp Judge. Too bad. You shouldn't be on the wrong side of the law.<br /><br />He complains his counsel was ineffective. We'll, we've beat that poor horse to death. Defense attorneys have actually fallen asleep during a trial........and not be deemed ineffective during an appeal. Nice try, Killer Boy.<br /><br />He complains that the alternate juror was in the deliberating room for a few minutes. Not against protocol. Are we going spend tens of thousands of tax dollars letting all the murderers appeal when this protocol has taken place? Even Matt's only lawyer admits it's not unusual. Poor guy. Stuck to Matt like this. And besides, that alternate juror DID NOT SPEAK, DID NOT GESTURE and was only in there a few minutes of the 7+ hours it took to deliberate. Did Matt forget that she was the one that had to leave before dark because she couldn't see to drive at night. This was in January. Gets dark pretty danged early in January. I forget the timeframe now but I believe it was less than an hour she silently sat in there. And THIS is your grand "OMG, See? I'm not guilty ploy???"<br /><br />Worry not, people of faith and justice. And rejoice. Matt's seemingly enternal "10 minutes" are getting closer to being over. This is one of the final steps. By 2011 the cameras and reporters will have nothing left to cover as far as Matt Baker is concerned. Hear the final "ticks of the clock"?Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-73847992236614041112010-11-16T20:02:00.001-06:002010-11-16T20:04:43.600-06:00Matt's appeal is nothing new....<a href="http://www.kxxv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13514642">Convicted Murderer Matt Baker Wants a New Trial</a><br /><br />This is nothing new. He's been working on this since the day after his conviction. The only reason it's news is because his lawyer finally turned it in. Had a late day today so I will post more tomorrow.<br /><br />You can rest. It's nothing.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489449106311175918.post-86352964977030856332010-10-31T09:59:00.004-05:002010-10-31T10:10:33.174-05:0048 Hours Web Extra - Justice for Kari<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7007573n&tag=contentBody;housing">Extra: Justice for Kari</a><br /><div><div style="overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"><span style="font-size:85%;">"When Kari Baker's death was ruled a suicide in April 2006, law enforcement thought the case was closed. And it might have been, if not for Kari's mother and a growing circle of family, friends, investigators, attorneys and others who were convinced Kari had been murdered by her husband, Baptist Preacher Matt Baker, and were determined to get justice no matter how long it would take.</span>"<br /><br /></div></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fBQWxJq6GINOMnoUO8PtohDyyURzlzvkA3kn4awFqseJ0p0qIGV8f4c0en_JwsqhQq3FlUegHiYbZt41MVv4vxopwUcoTsx7BmZpBlzUvhRLD2x5ucstDbK1Z-FfFvkL6XH-dhQkP0I/s1600/Group+Photo+.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fBQWxJq6GINOMnoUO8PtohDyyURzlzvkA3kn4awFqseJ0p0qIGV8f4c0en_JwsqhQq3FlUegHiYbZt41MVv4vxopwUcoTsx7BmZpBlzUvhRLD2x5ucstDbK1Z-FfFvkL6XH-dhQkP0I/s400/Group+Photo+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534226001871842786" border="0" /></a><br />Some of the smartest, most tenacious people I know are in this photo. It was an honor to fight for Justice for Kari with each and every one of them. We all continue to work and pray for the final chapter of this "story" to conclude with justice for Kari's girls. Please pray with us.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440140709404154725noreply@blogger.com6