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justins5256 · 11-09-2005, 03:01 PM

The story of C.W. Roddy, a grandmother living in a suburb of Palo Alto(sp?) California. Her neighborhood was overrun with street gangs and drug dealers who blatantly peddeled their poisons in front of Roddy's home. She singlehandedly took a stand, and reported much of their activity to the local police. On one occasion, she even placed a dealer under citizen's arrest after he threatned her life. On January 1st, 1990, shots were fired at Roddy's home. She was badly injured, but survived. Roddy and her neighbors described her attackers as local drug dealers and gang members. The shooters subsequently dropped out of sight. Their efforts did not hinder Roddy's protests, however. The segment ended on a postive note with Roddy discussing how parents felt safe bringing their children to the local park.

Kane · 11-09-2005, 04:05 PM

Yes, I remember that segment. In fact, my memory of it resurfaced recently, and I considered mentioning it at this board. At first, however, I couldn't recall the woman's name. Besides, I haven't seen that segment since its telecast on NBC; it was never rerun on Lifetime.

Opal · 11-09-2005, 08:00 PM

Does anyone have this on video??

I wonder why Lifetime doesn't air it. hmmmmm

justins5256 · 11-09-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Opal

Does anyone have this on video??

Well, I have it on video. I wouldn't have known of it otherwise.

Opal · 11-10-2005, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justins5256

Well, I have it on video. I wouldn't have known of it otherwise.

Well, you could have rememered it from the original airing. Sorry...

11-09-2005, 03:01 PM	#1
justins5256 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 3,866	Does anyone remember this story that Lifetime has not reaired? The story of C.W. Roddy, a grandmother living in a suburb of Palo Alto(sp?) California. Her neighborhood was overrun with street gangs and drug dealers who blatantly peddeled their poisons in front of Roddy's home. She singlehandedly took a stand, and reported much of their activity to the local police. On one occasion, she even placed a dealer under citizen's arrest after he threatned her life. On January 1st, 1990, shots were fired at Roddy's home. She was badly injured, but survived. Roddy and her neighbors described her attackers as local drug dealers and gang members. The shooters subsequently dropped out of sight. Their efforts did not hinder Roddy's protests, however. The segment ended on a postive note with Roddy discussing how parents felt safe bringing their children to the local park.

11-09-2005, 04:05 PM	#2
Kane Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 3,367	Yes, I remember that segment. In fact, my memory of it resurfaced recently, and I considered mentioning it at this board. At first, however, I couldn't recall the woman's name. Besides, I haven't seen that segment since its telecast on NBC; it was never rerun on Lifetime.

11-09-2005, 08:00 PM	#3
Opal Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 13, 2004 Posts: 365	Does anyone have this on video?? I wonder why Lifetime doesn't air it. hmmmmm