I just watched my tape of the Tracy Thurman movie and was reminded of just how horrifying the "attack" scene was. OMG I had tears in my eyes. I was like, some one tackle that guy!!

As a mom too I felt VERY bad for the little guy who played CJ. It was so intense and a child of that age can't "act" being frightened. He was truly scared. I know they were trying to portray just how awful it was for Tracy but I don't think it was right to traumatize that child they way they did. I'm sure he's fine at his age now but at the time it was very real to him. Anyone else agree with me? :crying:

I can see where you're coming from. *Maybe* the little boy was a little older than the character he portrayed and he *could* understand (I've heard they do that a lot). I hope so....

i know i started to cry too. i could not beleave the cops did nothing to help. that was a sad movie. i thought she was going to die. i was all dont die. but any ways. i started to cry.

I'm sure the real CJ will always be traumatized for what happened to his
mother. I'm sure CJ is even more traumatized after the real Buck got out
of jail for good behavior and killed
the real Tracey Thurman. I just hope
CJ wasn't around when it happened.

She died? i am going to cry some more:crying:

Originally posted by Nancy McKeon fan!
She died? i am going to cry some more:crying:

Buck Thurman killed Tracey Thurman sometime during the 90's. He's back
in jail and this time for good.

whoa whoa whoa where the hell did you get that info?!?!?!?

Okay, this is what I know and what I've
been told. Lastnight after my husband and
I watched "The Tracey Thurman Story", my
husband told me this: "The one thing that
they don't tell you is that Buck killed
Tracey". At first I couldn't believe it
but he also told me that: "In the 90's
Buck was released for good behavior and
went after Tracey, he looked for her for
months, when he finally found her, he
killed her". Now, a few minutes ago, I
asked my husband where he got this info
from, apparently back in the 90's, my
husband was talking with a teacher and
a news reporter, that's where he got the
info from. From my experience, "most"
news reporters and teachers don't lie. I
hope this helps!

Whoa- I didn't realize that. There isn't much talk about Buck killing Tracey after he's been released. Why the f--- didn't they execute that man?

They didn't execute Buck, but he will be
jail for the rest of his life. I mean, he
was charged for attempted murder and he
was supposed to be in jail for 5 "or" 10 years, but because of good behavior, he got out. Then, when he got out, he finally got his revenge. Then he was put
back in jail and he was sentenced for life.

Gosh I'd love to know where this reporter and teacher are from and where they got this info. I just read an editorial online in the Hartford Courant from Connecticut about domestic violence. They mentioned the Tracy Thurman trial in regards to three cases of abuse and two women who died on New Years. They talked about Tracy's case in brief and the settlement she got but nothing about Buck being released and killing her.

I'm confused now as to what I read above and what I read here. I hope it is just a bad rumor and Tracy is ok. You'd think we would have heard about it on the news or something. It was a big story.

Ummm...I'm not sure about that information, I saw a fairly recent article with a picture of Tracey Thurman and she was speaking at some college or something...I don't think he killed her...lemme go back and find that article...

Originally posted by Eva
Gosh I'd love to know where this reporter and teacher are from and where they got this info. I just read an editorial online in the Hartford Courant from Connecticut about domestic violence. They mentioned the Tracy Thurman trial in regards to three cases of abuse and two women who died on New Years. They talked about Tracy's case in brief and the settlement she got but nothing about Buck being released and killing her.

I'm confused now as to what I read above and what I read here. I hope it is just a bad rumor and Tracy is ok. You'd think we would have heard about it on the news or something. It was a big story.

I'm not being mean, but if this is true,
the Hartford Courant wouldn't know if
Tracey Thurman was killed if she left the
state. Would you want to stay in the same state knowing what all happened to you? I'm not saying it did, but it could have
been on the news during the early 90's.
If the info I gave is incorrect, I'm sorry. I was told this info. Due to lack
of evidence I have, I wouldn't blame you all for not believing me, I'm just relaying the info I found out.

I can see where you're coming from. Well, maybe we'll just never know.

I just got a reply from the Hartford Courant which states she is alive and well. Even gave her new last name (interesting). They also said Buck is reportedly living in Western Mass.

They also mentioned she seems to be the victim of an urban legend. Apparently there are many rumors going around about Buck finally killing her.

I'm glad there is a happy ending to this!

hey sue z q, could u try to post that picture of her??? I'd really like to see what she looks like.

Originally posted by Eva
I just got a reply from the Hartford Courant which states she is alive and well. Even gave her new last name (interesting). They also said Buck is reportedly living in Western Mass.

They also mentioned she seems to be the victim of an urban legend. Apparently there are many rumors going around about Buck finally killing her.

I'm glad there is a happy ending to this!
i am happy to hear she is ok too. i was just wondering who you wrote to. can you please post the web site? thank you

The first time I saw that movie I just sat there and cried thinking how can someone be so mean like Buck was.

Hey Susan could you give me the link where you found the recent pic of Tracy Thurman?? Send it to me in private message :)

yeah, everytime I watch that movie I cry. And it's really weird b/c my dad's name is Buck. LOL.



If n e 1 has a pic of the real Tracy Thurman could u post it or e-mail it to me at pandabear678@aol.com

I went back and tried to find that article with her pic, but I didn't find it. I'll look again tonight on some other search engines...as I remember it, she didn't look half as bad as I thought she would...she had clear light skin, short, curly reddish blonde hair, no visible cuts or damage or anything, I was surpised.....grrr, hopefully I can find that article tonight...

And I'm glad she's not dead, I didn't think she was, maybe there is some justice in the world...LOL, although I'll say one thing, I won't be getting involved with any men living in Mass...LOL j/k ;)

Originally posted by Eva
They also said Buck is reportedly living in Western Mass.




Are you serious??? Is this definitely true??? Oh, CRUD!!! AUGGHHH!!! The crazy, insane guy is living here???? Holy smokes! Does anyone know where? Well, I'm gonna go lock all of my doors and windows now...

To: Nancy McKeon Fan!

I wrote to the Hartford Courant via www.ctnow.com

They responded in less than 12 hours.

Eva

OMG he lives in Western Mass? *runs to Elizabeths house* OMG OMG OMG Elizabeth I'm scared!!! We have a physco guy living in our region!! AHHHHHHHH

Originally posted by Eva

I'm glad there is a happy ending to this!

At first, I believed that rumor...but it didn't take me long to figure that it was just a rumor. So I posted the question on another message board and indeed other people are also saying that it's NOT true, he didn't kill her. I also heard that he attacked another girlfriend later (makes me wonder who on earth would be so stupid to go out with that man after what he did to Tracey). In any case, I did think that they should have executed that man.

Originally posted by Eva
To: Nancy McKeon Fan!

I wrote to the Hartford Courant via www.ctnow.com

They responded in less than 12 hours.

Eva
thanks.:D

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
OMG he lives in Western Mass? *runs to Elizabeths house* OMG OMG OMG Elizabeth I'm scared!!! We have a physco guy living in our region!! AHHHHHHHH

Ahhhh! I'm scared too! I looked in the phone book, and the only Thurman listed is a P. Thurman...but maybe that's a misprint and they mean to put B....ahhhh! Ok, so can anyone confirm that the real Buck Thurman lives in Western Mass.? Little help, here, please! Where did someone hear this? Is it a reliable, recent source? Jeez, I'm freaked out. :eek: :confused:

I got the info about where buck "reportedly" lives from the Hartford Courant. But please, don't freak out if you think he lives in your town. I really don't think he's going to go on a rampage. His anger stems towards his wife/girlfriends. Who knows, he may have gotten anger management help by now and is living a peaceful life. I didn't mean to frighten anyone so please everyone calm down.........

Originally posted by FolFanatic151


Ahhhh! I'm scared too! I looked in the phone book, and the only Thurman listed is a P. Thurman...but maybe that's a misprint and they mean to put B....ahhhh! Ok, so can anyone confirm that the real Buck Thurman lives in Western Mass.? Little help, here, please! Where did someone hear this? Is it a reliable, recent source? Jeez, I'm freaked out. :eek: :confused:


His name is Charles....lol

Originally posted by Eva
I got the info about where buck "reportedly" lives from the Hartford Courant. But please, don't freak out if you think he lives in your town. I really don't think he's going to go on a rampage. His anger stems towards his wife/girlfriends. Who knows, he may have gotten anger management help by now and is living a peaceful life. I didn't mean to frighten anyone so please everyone calm down.........

:D Ok, I'm calm... Heh. I'll just be sure to stay away from any guys named Buck Thurman... Hey, NancyRulz24, I didn't know his name was Charles. Thanks. I'll be wary of guys named Charles Thurman too. Ok, so I'm not TOO worried. :D Heh, let's hope Bucky got some help...

As long as he has never stepped foot on Springfield or EL, MA soil...we are safe, Elizabeth

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
As long as he has never stepped foot on Springfield or EL, MA soil...we are safe, Elizabeth

Yes, we should be safe. Ahem. And if he should happen to come here, I can wear my Jo helmet for protection and poke him with my fish pen. We're all set!

Originally posted by FolFanatic151
Yes, we should be safe. Ahem. And if he should happen to come here, I can wear my Jo helmet for protection and poke him with my fish pen. We're all set!

:rotflmao: You have a fish pen?? Why do I find that so funny? Probably because of how bored we are in our IM lol

Originally posted by FolFanatic151


Ahhhh! I'm scared too! I looked in the phone book, and the only Thurman listed is a P. Thurman...but maybe that's a misprint and they mean to put B....ahhhh! Ok, so can anyone confirm that the real Buck Thurman lives in Western Mass.? Little help, here, please! Where did someone hear this? Is it a reliable, recent source? Jeez, I'm freaked out. :eek: :confused:
just incase you wanted to know Buck is either his middle name or a nickname. i know this because i read an news artical and his name started with a C. so there would he would not be under and buck. just thought you like to know.

Originally posted by Nancy McKeon fan!

just incase you wanted to know Buck is either his middle name or a nickname. i know this because i read an news artical and his name started with a C. so there would he would not be under and buck. just thought you like to know.

Yes, thank you. :)

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever


:rotflmao: You have a fish pen?? Why do I find that so funny? Probably because of how bored we are in our IM lol

Of course I have a fish pen! Who doesn't? LOL I love my fish pen. :)

Originally posted by FolFanatic151
Of course I have a fish pen! Who doesn't? LOL I love my fish pen. :)

LOL I must see this.

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever


LOL I must see this.

Yes, you must. :D

I don't remember which one of you said you wanted to know what Tracey looked like. I was watching this really old tape and 20/20 came on and it had a story about Tracey Thurman. It showed what she looked like and it showed what Buck looked like also. They did an interview with Tracey.

look on peoplepages.com for charles thurman if its the same one he is in easthampton mass

what was the point of bumping that up its from 01-02

OK, here goes. I don't post here anymore, I just lurk. But the facts surrounding this case are often not correct and incomplete and it bothers me. I am 37 now and was 14 at the time of the attack. This was HUGE news for CT. I lived in CT, a little north of Torrington at the time. The movie on TV was incomplete. There were many other things that occured. There were many details left out. How do I know this? There is an area of Waterbury that is unmarked in every way. You would never guess the real function of that street. Everything is unmarked. There is a battered woman's shelter, a place for rape victims and a place for abuse victims. There is also a halfway house there. Tracey's son spent time in it. It looks like a natural city street, but most of it is not. In fact, the shelter itself is hidden behind another building. There are doorbells everywhere to ensure everyone's safety. Anyway, I met Tracey a long time ago. We received counseling at the same place, although of course I was much younger. I want to say this. People get this vision in their head of Tracey as this helpless victim. Tracey IS strong and she did try very hard to stand up for herself and her son. I will tell you something else. Nancy McKeon became very important to our state as well. Nothing of what she did was reported in newspapers and I think she wanted it like that. NM and TT became quite close and did many things to shape up our Connecticut police force. You really have to live very close in proximity to Torrington to fully understand the things that went on. I live slightly south of Torrington now. TT is a strong and courageous woman and I admire her. And I will never think of NM as just an actress ever again. She became actively involved in our state. This case involved FAR MORE than what was revealed in the newspapers (The Hartford Courant, Waterbury Reblican, New Haven Registrar...etc). It doesn't matter exactly what he did. It doesn't matter the reasons why I know her , it just matters to me that people get their facts straight.

I'm sure the real CJ will always be traumatized for what happened to his
mother. I'm sure CJ is even more traumatized after the real Buck got out
of jail for good behavior and killed
the real Tracey Thurman. I just hope
CJ wasn't around when it happened.


actually, i'm from torrington and went to school with C.J.
the real tracy is very much alive and well...i just saw her this past week.
as for C.J. being traumatized...well he's not exactly a "model citizen"
buck was released from prison a few years ago and did not kill tracy.

Shes alive.

Her son was arrested a few years back for gun possesion hopefully hes out of trouble.

i just read on a website that tracy's son, cj, was sentenced to six and a half years in jail for violating his parole and assulting a woman in january 2005. how sad. that woman has had so much heartbreak and the cycle repeats

As long as he has never stepped foot on Springfield or EL, MA soil...we are safe, Elizabeth

Buck Thurman case — Connecticut
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Do these draconian " one-size-fits-all" laws work?
In 1983 Charles "Buck" Thurman was sentenced to 20 years in prison after his brutal attack on his wife Tracey Thurman led to a $1.9 million suit against the Torrington, Connecticut police. In the Torrington case, Thurman was found guilty of stabbing his wife 13 times, stomping on her head, and partially paralyzing her for life.

Thurman was released from prison in 1991 after serving only nine years of the twenty year sentence. In 1999 a woman Thurman was living with in Northampton, Massachusetts, and mother of their child, fled the state accusing him of repeatedly choking and sexually assaulting her.

No criminal charges were filed as she only asked for a restraining order to keep him away from her. The order was issued, she returned to Massachusetts and Thurman, who has a long history of ignoring court orders, violated this latest order.

Thurman pled guilty only to violating a restraining order. A judge placed Thurman on probation for a year. Additionally, he ordered Thurman to participate in any counseling ordered by the probation department and ordered him to comply with the restraining order against him.

This was the only action taken by the judge despite the fact that Charles "Buck" Thurman is a chronic violent abuser who has a history of beating women and ignoring court orders. Buck Thurman had a restraining order against him and he was on probation when he beat and stabbed Tracey Thurman and traumatized her for life.

A Cry for Help is on YouTube, in case you all didn't know.

I'm sure the real CJ will always be traumatized for what happened to his
mother. I'm sure CJ is even more traumatized after the real Buck got out
of jail for good behavior and killed
the real Tracey Thurman. I just hope
CJ wasn't around when it happened.

Sorry, but your source is mistaken. Tracey Thurman (now Mutusick) is still living in Torrington CT with her second husband. Young CJ, when he was 21 (aboutthe early 2000's) was sentenced to prison. He had been on probation, was living in a half way house, and had been in trouble for most of his teen/young adult life. He sentence was suspended and he went back to therapy/half way house unless he violates, then he will go to prison. His mom, Tracey Thurman Mutusick was present in the courtroom for all of his legal issues, each appearance. She refuses to have her photo taken as she still lives in fear of Buck, who threatened to fininsh the job when he got out. She has remarried, and chose to stay in Torrington CT because she felt safer there since the entire town knows her history and the cops are more likely to respond to her now. As for Buck, he was living in another CT town when he was released from prison. About 2 or 3 yrs ago, he was arrested again on DV against yet another woman he was living with at the time and has a 2 or 3 yr old with. This woman reported the abuse immediately and pressed charges. Last I heard, he was violated for parole and returned to prison.

Nancy McKeon deserved an Emmy for her portrayal of Tracey Thurman. The attack scene is so brutal and chilling...I can't even describe it. The police department of that town deserved to get sued for turning a blind eye repeatedly to Tracey. Hopefully, she is safe and happy in her life now. God bless her.

Nancy McKeon deserved an Emmy for her portrayal of Tracey Thurman. The attack scene is so brutal and chilling...I can't even describe it. The police department of that town deserved to get sued for turning a blind eye repeatedly to Tracey. Hopefully, she is safe and happy in her life now. God bless her.
Could not agree more. Ms McKeon is a great actress and doen't get the credit she deserves. In fact, some are unaware that she took this particular role in the hope that by making this situation a public movie, she may be able to stop Buck Thurman from an early release.
The attack scene was enormously emotional, and I can only imagine how Mrs. Motuzick (nee Thurman) must have felt having her life played out on screen. Sadly, the Thurmans' son CJ (who took his step fathers name) is now about 30 (or early 30's) and has spent more time behind bars than outside them. Seems his father really messed that boys' head up. I have no idea why but I have been facinated by this story since the 1st time I saw the film, and I periodically look up Tracey/Buck Thurman for updates. Sad, so very sad

Buck Thurman case — Connecticut
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Do these draconian " one-size-fits-all" laws work?
In 1983 Charles "Buck" Thurman was sentenced to 20 years in prison after his brutal attack on his wife Tracey Thurman led to a $1.9 million suit against the Torrington, Connecticut police. In the Torrington case, Thurman was found guilty of stabbing his wife 13 times, stomping on her head, and partially paralyzing her for life.

Thurman was released from prison in 1991 after serving only nine years of the twenty year sentence. In 1999 a woman Thurman was living with in Northampton, Massachusetts, and mother of their child, fled the state accusing him of repeatedly choking and sexually assaulting her.

No criminal charges were filed as she only asked for a restraining order to keep him away from her. The order was issued, she returned to Massachusetts and Thurman, who has a long history of ignoring court orders, violated this latest order.

Thurman pled guilty only to violating a restraining order. A judge placed Thurman on probation for a year. Additionally, he ordered Thurman to participate in any counseling ordered by the probation department and ordered him to comply with the restraining order against him.

This was the only action taken by the judge despite the fact that Charles "Buck" Thurman is a chronic violent abuser who has a history of beating women and ignoring court orders. Buck Thurman had a restraining order against him and he was on probation when he beat and stabbed Tracey Thurman and traumatized her for life.
I have searched in vain for photos of Buck. DOes anyone know where there may be one?
Buck Thurmans' slaps on the wrist are indicative of what changes society needed. There was a time when one could literally be on death row for beating, stabbing a stranger and yet if it was your own wife there was a slap and a reprimand. Cops, thank the Lord, have come a long way since then, so we actually should laud Tracey for her bravery and thank Buck for sening stupid enough to finally give the powers that be a real eyeopener when it comes to violence in the home!

Here are some screen capture of Nancy as Tracey:

This movies was on Lifetime sometime last weekend I think, sadly I missed it but it is one of my favorite Nancy movies

This movies was on Lifetime sometime last weekend I think, sadly I missed it but it is one of my favorite Nancy movies

It is up on YouTube!!!

Here are some screen capture of Nancy as Tracey:

Does anyone know where to find a copy of the movie that includes that last photo up there, with her hand on her face, crying? That scene is never on television, so I'm thinking it is cut out? I've also seen short clip of Tracey being spit in the face by Buck, as well, but that is never in the movie. Where can you see a version of the movie that includes these extra clips?

Go here to my livestream:
http://www.justin.tv/nancymckeonstream

Search through the videos. I have the copy you're looking for

Go here to my livestream:
http://www.justin.tv/nancymckeonstream

Search through the videos. I have the copy you're looking for

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! Where did you obtain this copy? As far as I can tell, they've never released this on DVD or anything, have they?

As far as I can tell, they've never released this on DVD or anything, have they?

As far as I know, no.

As far as I know, no.

Did you have some special way of getting it or something? lol

No, I just saw it on YouTube before they removed it.

Ugh, lame!! I would love to buy a copy of the movie with ALL of the scenes in it.