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themaninblack · 02-16-2015, 02:18 PM

I do not know if anyone has ever started a thread about this before, but in watching the Jenny Pratt case I would have to think in a way that she is the most tragic case profiled. What makes it even worse is the attitude of her ex-boyfriend.
But there are others that stick out as well, such as the murders of Jesslyn Rich and Teri Lee Lucas.
What are your thoughts on this?

neognosis · 02-16-2015, 05:21 PM

dpjd ofc

wiseguy182 · 02-16-2015, 06:01 PM

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dpjd ofc

Tremendous contribution to the forum as always.

wiseguy182 · 02-16-2015, 06:04 PM

Karl Malden. Poor guy was the butt of many jokes on Match Game because of his big nose.

Bad joke aside, I'd say Jessie Patterson. Being blind, deaf and mute and getting killed by your own brother was a pretty hard knock life.

WishfulDreamer · 02-16-2015, 07:37 PM

There are so many that could go in this category, but I would say:

1) The woman who lost her parents to drunk driving fugitive James White.
2) Susan Billig and Rose Hoffman. Despite some justice in the latter case, decades of searching did not even find their children.
3) Luis Diaz/Rolando Cruz. So much time spent in jail for despicable crimes they did not commit. No matter how much monetary compensation they might receive, it will never rectify the time lost.
4) Jessica Keen. She thought she had found a way to safety only to run into a fence post.
5) Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis. Ashley was sexually abused by both her biological father (whom she was trying to get to know) and her eventual killer. Miranda also had a past of abuse and died because the killer lured her by pretending Ashley was still alive and needed her help. Too tragic for words.

And many more.

TheCars1986 · 02-16-2015, 07:58 PM

Bill Day and the Stallings.

Yusuke · 02-16-2015, 10:47 PM

I don't think there's the "most" tragic figure, but rather a bunch of really tragic ones.

Nancy Marshall, and her family in general, comes to my mind.

dynoguy88 · 02-16-2015, 11:14 PM

There was intense tragedy surrounding Annette Burnside. She was doomed regardless if the divorce had become finalized or not. Countless trips to the police station were no help. The police told her they couldn't do anything until Jim struck. Had she got a restraining order against him, it would have served NO protection. What was she supposed to do? Throw the piece of paper at him?

She sealed her horrible fate the day she married that monster.

neognosis · 02-16-2015, 11:25 PM

resurrection mary, they electrocuted the bastard but her ghosts lives on

amandab1234 · 02-17-2015, 12:02 PM

There are quite a few that came to mind.

Bill Day- Seemed like a devoted father but his b- of a wife kidnapped his son who later died of cancer

Nayleen Kay Marshall’s Family- First Nayleen is kidnapped (& IMO murdered) then her mother is killed in Mexico

Cindy James- IMO, no one was torturing her. I know everyone has their own opinions on this case but I feel like she was having some mental issues and she eventually had a breakdown. Maybe the separation from her husband really took a toll on her?

Bruno and Bobo- Trusting seals who were murdered. IMO, anyone who tortures animals or kills them deserves the death penalty. Jail is too good for them. I cant even watch this segment.

88keys · 02-17-2015, 02:06 PM

Rob. I realize that Angela Hammond's disappearance is the real tragedy, but I feel very bad for Rob as well.

unidentified · 02-17-2015, 04:52 PM

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Cindy James- IMO, no one was torturing her. I know everyone has their own opinions on this case but I feel like she was having some mental issues and she eventually had a breakdown.

First one I thought of.

Also brought to mind - the Tami Lynn Leppert case in Florida, did similar/same issues contribute to her disappearance?

That guy who while driving home was held up by a robber at knifepoint who wanted his truck.

He got away from him, but when he reached his home he discovered that the robber had killed his mother.

MegtheEgg86 · 02-17-2015, 05:13 PM

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That guy who while driving home was held up by a robber at knifepoint who wanted his truck.

He got away from him, but when he reached his home he discovered that the robber had killed his mother.

PLUS was accused of committing the murder himself.

UMFaninMD · 02-17-2015, 05:19 PM

There are so many to choose from but two standouts for me are Wendy Camp and Megan Curl.

unidentified · 02-17-2015, 05:27 PM

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PLUS was accused of committing the murder himself.

Yeah, that also. What was his name? I wanna watch the segment again.

02-16-2015, 02:18 PM	#1
themaninblack Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 572	Who Is the Most Tragic Figure of UM? I do not know if anyone has ever started a thread about this before, but in watching the Jenny Pratt case I would have to think in a way that she is the most tragic case profiled. What makes it even worse is the attitude of her ex-boyfriend. But there are others that stick out as well, such as the murders of Jesslyn Rich and Teri Lee Lucas. What are your thoughts on this?

02-16-2015, 05:21 PM	#2
neognosis Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 18, 2014 Location: kansas Posts: 430	dpjd ofc

02-16-2015, 06:04 PM	#4
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	Karl Malden. Poor guy was the butt of many jokes on Match Game because of his big nose. Bad joke aside, I'd say Jessie Patterson. Being blind, deaf and mute and getting killed by your own brother was a pretty hard knock life.

02-16-2015, 07:37 PM	#5
WishfulDreamer Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 01, 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 3,867	There are so many that could go in this category, but I would say: 1) The woman who lost her parents to drunk driving fugitive James White. 2) Susan Billig and Rose Hoffman. Despite some justice in the latter case, decades of searching did not even find their children. 3) Luis Diaz/Rolando Cruz. So much time spent in jail for despicable crimes they did not commit. No matter how much monetary compensation they might receive, it will never rectify the time lost. 4) Jessica Keen. She thought she had found a way to safety only to run into a fence post. 5) Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis. Ashley was sexually abused by both her biological father (whom she was trying to get to know) and her eventual killer. Miranda also had a past of abuse and died because the killer lured her by pretending Ashley was still alive and needed her help. Too tragic for words. And many more.

02-16-2015, 07:58 PM	#6
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,605	Bill Day and the Stallings.

02-16-2015, 10:47 PM	#7
Yusuke Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 04, 2010 Posts: 117	I don't think there's the "most" tragic figure, but rather a bunch of really tragic ones. Nancy Marshall, and her family in general, comes to my mind.

02-16-2015, 11:14 PM	#8
dynoguy88 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 3,672	There was intense tragedy surrounding Annette Burnside. She was doomed regardless if the divorce had become finalized or not. Countless trips to the police station were no help. The police told her they couldn't do anything until Jim struck. Had she got a restraining order against him, it would have served NO protection. What was she supposed to do? Throw the piece of paper at him? She sealed her horrible fate the day she married that monster.

02-16-2015, 11:25 PM	#9
neognosis Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 18, 2014 Location: kansas Posts: 430	resurrection mary, they electrocuted the bastard but her ghosts lives on

02-17-2015, 12:02 PM	#10
amandab1234 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 17, 2011 Posts: 573	There are quite a few that came to mind. Bill Day- Seemed like a devoted father but his b- of a wife kidnapped his son who later died of cancer Nayleen Kay Marshall’s Family- First Nayleen is kidnapped (& IMO murdered) then her mother is killed in Mexico Cindy James- IMO, no one was torturing her. I know everyone has their own opinions on this case but I feel like she was having some mental issues and she eventually had a breakdown. Maybe the separation from her husband really took a toll on her? Bruno and Bobo- Trusting seals who were murdered. IMO, anyone who tortures animals or kills them deserves the death penalty. Jail is too good for them. I cant even watch this segment.

02-17-2015, 02:06 PM	#11
88keys Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 24, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 326	Rob. I realize that Angela Hammond's disappearance is the real tragedy, but I feel very bad for Rob as well.

02-17-2015, 05:19 PM	#14
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	There are so many to choose from but two standouts for me are Wendy Camp and Megan Curl.