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Michigan Vs. Jamar Pinkney Sr. Case

I have recently begun following the Michigan Vs Jamar Pinkney Sr case recently via CNN. This case from the beginning has been an emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved including the viewers. In November of 2009, Jamar Pinkney Sr. shot and killed his 15-year old son execution style because he believed that he had raped his 3-year old half-sister after his son “confessed”. However, family members testified that he never claimed to actually raping the girl, but that he had humped her with undergarments on. The family, his mother, grandmother, aunt, Jamar Pinkney Sr, and his son Jamar Pinkey Jr. gathered together to talk about the situation that fatal day and in a rage, Jamar Pinkney Sr. took his son outside, made him kneel on his knees, and shot him in the face while he begged for his life.

As a mother, this case has hit me hard. I do not know any of these people personally, but the emotional testimonies have really touched my heart. The mother gives a heart-wrenching testimony as the defendant stares on emotionless. You have to wonder what exactly is going through his mind; Does he feel regret? Is there any emotion there at all? Is this man a monster? One cannot know for sure what is going through his mind, but what he did was a heinous crime worthy of severe punishment.

As the evidence begins to unfold, puzzle pieces to fall into place. A few things in this case bother me very much. The first is the fact that when the child was taken to the ER and examined, there was no evidence of sexual assault, which proves that any claim of rape is false. However, later when she was Re-examined, suddenly there was a laceration present in the vagina one day after the killing. The second is the surfacing of an insurance policy. I am unsure when the insurance policy came about, but the same morning, the defendant’s girlfriend called to report that her step-son was dead. This is very fishy to me. I know it is not her blood son, but as a mother, insurance would the LAST thing on my mind. I would be too emotionally distraught to make such a phone call. The third thing that bothers me is the testimony of the defendant’s girlfriend. In her testimony, she says “He came in the house and said ‘Baby I took care of that’.” This haunting statement leads one to believe that this may have been premeditated. The fourth and final piece of evidence that bothers me comes from the grandmother of Jamar Pinkney Jr. She is one of many who phoned police as the events unfolded. She told the court that after Jamar Pinkney Sr. shot his son, he briefly stood over his body looking down on his before calming walking to his car and driving away. What kind of father or monster does this? As this case proceeds, I will update my readers. You can read CNN’s blog on this case at http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/05/no-daddy-no-no-daddy-im-sorry-victims-mother-describes-sons-last-words/ and be sure to watch IN Session on CNN from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays. God Bless.

New Beginnings

Recently, I started a new job and moved into a new house. I am so very grateful for these new beginnings. However, the job is not the best, I vowed to walk away from fast food and never look back but I was offered a Shift Manager position and took it. Day to day my body aches due to the long hours and standing constantly. My ankles are getting worse. I've had this injury since high school, being involved in rigorous sports and getting in trouble took its toll on them. It seems I aggravate this injury ALL the time. Enough ranting readers, tell me about some of the things going on in your world!

Relationship VS Roommate with Benefits Part I

Well I decided to start the first blog post with something engaging.  This one is for the married couples or those in a live-in relationship.  We’ve all heard different stories concerning marriages, horror stories, fairy tales, farfetched sagas, and what-not.  We’ve also heard stories of why couples decide to “shack-up” during their relationship.  For example, wanting to be closer, convenience for seeing each other, saving money on rent, etc.  But, does this put a strain on the relationship?

The Married Couples

As far as married couples are concerned, they are traditionally considered to be living together unless separated.  Unfortunately, sometimes relationships fizzle after the sizzle and no matter how hard you try; it’s just not working out.  This is the phase I like to call “Roommates with Benefits.”  Two adults who had a common interest once before under the same roof, but now have little to no interest and are just sticking around for the convenience.  Some decide to sleep in separate bedrooms, while others hope something will spark by staying in the same room.  In my opinion those who decide to sleep in separate bedrooms have thrown in the towel and have come to the conclusion that there is absolutely no way that the two of you can work it out, but yet have nowhere else to go or think it would just rather avoid the subject of divorce or separation. Although there are some couples are who are legally separated who find it easier just to continue living arrangements, but what if you have children involved?  What do you tell them? 

However, there are couples who decide, “This just isn’t working anymore, but I feel there is a flicker of hope.” I call them the “Wishful Thinking Roommates with Benefits.”  They decide they are just not feeling it anymore, but yet decide “let’s stick it out, I know we can get that old wheel rolling.”  The question is, how and when do you know that the spark is no longer there?  What relationship factors or “symptoms” help you come to this conclusion?  All couples come to a down-point in the relationship, every couple argues.  By continuing to do your wifely or husbandly duties in a somewhat droll seeming marriage, is that going to put the spark back or would it require more?  There are a lot of couples who feel that altering their sex-lives, appearance, or personal values will make the two reconnect.  I, for one, believe this is a two-way street.  Why should one partner change while the other puts in no effort at all?  Why do couples stop “dating” after the marriage?  Continuing to date after marriage is important to me.  You will continue to grow closer and that bond will be even more unbreakable.  Some blame it on financial issues while others simply say “for what?”  As far as financial issues, everyone has them.  There are plenty of ways to continue dating after marriage, for examples, picnics, candlelight dinners after the children are sleep, family movie nights, just talking to each other (without yelling no matter how upset you get), neighborhood walks or walks in the park, etc.  It is a matter of trying. 

-Nicci Rae

“Love Yourself, before you try to love someone else.”