# My sister has been murdered **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 13, 2012, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731 "2012-02-13T19:01:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/222 "2012-02-16T03:36:39Z")
My advise as a lawyer (not legal advise) disconnect from the investigation as much as possible save for what is necessary by law or for updates. It’s going to be a such a rollercoaster ride which will compound the problems you are already facing. My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/223 "2012-02-16T04:27:00Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > I am this close to starting a pit thread that three days later her last name is still being misspelled by half of the news organizations reporting on the case. Of course there is absolutely nothing I can do for you, save read your posts. Would you post a link to one of those news stories? I don’t wish to offend or case you pain, but I would like to know more. My apologies if that request is offensive. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/224 "2012-02-16T04:46:17Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Would you post a link to one of those news stories? I don’t wish to offend or case you pain, but I would like to know more. > My apologies if that request is offensive. Your request is certainly not offensive, but at this point I am not willing to link to a story. It would not only out me (which I don’t care about), but all my family. Maybe later, and if so, probably after an arrest, and probably in the Pit. Quite frankly, there is no more information than what I’ve posted in this thread. It’s not a Nancy Grace type murder. It’s the murder of a 52-year-old drug addict who kept bad company, and was my sister. Should my story be doubted, I’m willing to send links of the stories and my sister’s obituary to a mod or admin. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/225 "2012-02-16T04:48:37Z")
Very sorry to hear it, **Frank**. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/226 "2012-02-16T05:29:24Z")
I understand if you do not wish to post links, **Frank** , and I certainly do not doubt your story. I’ll admit that I’m curious, but I will look forward to your Pit thread in due time. In the meantime, you and your family continue to be in my thoughts. Be well and take care. ---
**Author:** ![Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/try2b_comprehensive/32/65_2.png) [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/227 "2012-02-16T05:30:49Z")
Please relay my sincere condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Enola\_Gay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3ab097/32.png) [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/228 "2012-02-16T06:12:28Z")
God, I am so sorry. Murder is the ultimate injustice and I can’t imagine how pained and angry you must feel. My thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/229 "2012-02-16T09:09:08Z")
Frank, please accept my condolences for you and your family. I hope there is some kind of progress in her case that may provide some closure. I really liked your description of you, your sisters in 3-part harmony singing. This is a fantastic memory to share. And I loved the baseball story too. Please rant, share, anything to help. – Peter ---
**Author:** ![BwanaBob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bwanabob/32/2985_2.png) [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/230 "2012-02-16T14:16:13Z")
Just saw this, and I am so sorry for the loss of your dear sister. I wish you and your family strength and ultimately, peace. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/231 "2012-02-16T14:53:15Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > Your request is certainly not offensive, but at this point I am not willing to link to a story. It would not only out me (which I don’t care about), but all my family. I understand. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/232 "2012-02-16T18:17:40Z")
What a horrible thing to go through. I wish you and your family strength and comfort. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/233 "2012-02-16T23:51:54Z")
My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/234 "2012-02-17T00:47:25Z")
Oh Frank I am so sorry for your family’s loss and all the pain you’re all enduring now. ---
**Author:** ![wedgehed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8edcca/32.png) [@wedgehed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wedgehed)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/235 "2012-02-17T01:38:12Z")
I’m sorry for your loss Frank. I was in charge of putting together a memorial slide show when my older brother died last year. He had been in declining health for 10 years & unable to do most of the things he had probably envisioned doing in his retirement. I guess it’s safe to say that my brother was not a very happy person in his final years. Working on his memorial was a strong reminder that my brother was much more than a sad end. He was a sleeping infant, a laughing child, an adventurous boy, a handsome young soldier, & a playful dad. You have beautiful memories of your sister. I know you won’t forget them. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/236 "2012-02-17T21:05:48Z")
I too am very sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/237 "2012-02-18T10:26:12Z")
I’m so, so sorry **Frank**. Thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![Acid\_Lamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/238 "2012-02-18T12:36:46Z")
My condolences on your loss. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/239 "2012-02-18T13:16:59Z")
So very sorry, Frank. Strength and peace to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![saje](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saje/32/3631_2.png) [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/240 "2012-02-18T14:48:19Z")
My god Frank, I am so sorry. I’m a nonentity here, but I send you and your my condolences and sympathy anyway. What a terrible thing… ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sister-has-been-murdered/612731/241 "2012-02-18T15:39:49Z")
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