So Sad, Jessica Ridgeway

I haven't read the news story or been following the case, but I hope it remains in everyone's mind for the next time somebody asks the question, 'Can my 9 year old walk to the bus stop alone?' or any hybrid of that question since everyone seems to think their town is sooo safe and it couldn't happen 'here'!

Is it terrible, that I'm more furious then sad? Why does this keep happening? It boggles my mind. I know "statistically" this kind of crime is so rare. That's little comfort to families who lose their little ones. A 10 year old should be able to walk 3 blocks, for goodness sakes.

I hope they find the bastard alive, and he gets shoved into general population.

this is the next town over from my best friend. It could have been her grand children...that's where they live...

I swear people like this - the one who kidnapped, raped and murdered her? they need to drop dead. The world would be a better place without these sick people.

Truly sad. My thoughts and prayers go to her family. May her memory be eternal!

It is heartbreaking, especially some of the details I read.

I've never lived in fear and refuse to teach my daughter to live in fear but I have taught her awareness of her surroundings, etc.

Before my daughter was born, there was an abduction here in Plano (one of the greatest, safest places on earth). The little girl was at the soccer field with her family watching her brother play soccer. She got permission from mom to play on the swigset in eyesight of her mom and was abducted, found dead a couple days later about 2 miles from my house.

There are some sick people out there... I am very aware of my surroundings when I am heading to and from my car, anyone I keep "running" into, etc.

My heart hurts for this family and especially the mom who supposedly slept through the calls from the school to notify her that Jessica was not at school. That alone would tear me up inside. My daughter is 17 and I do not sleep until I know she is where she is supposed to be safely and that is no guarantee either.

Sad.

ETA... My edit was after 5 flowers Ms Jennifer H

WHOA.... Jennifer H. In NO way what I said was a judgement. Shame on you for flaming me for something YOU misread. Read again... There was no judgement... My heart went out to the mom who slept the through the call. GEEZ.... Go take a chill pill

This story breaks my heart. I look at these young children and all I see are my young children. My heart hurts for Jessica's family. Such things should not happen in our society, but they do. I was subbing 3rd grade for a friend a few weeks ago and it just so happened a guest author was speaking that day. Julia Cook is a former elementary counselor and has written 38 some books on a variety of topics to help children be informed to make safe, wise choices. One book is called Smarter than the Scoopers. It is full of awesome tips for kids to easily identify a potential scooper and keep them safe.
I have kids that are very social. I don't want them to fear strangers and this book shows them how to protect themselves without inhibiting their friendly nature. As parents it is imperative that we give our children the tools they need to defend themselves from these monsters that unfortunately exist in our world.
May God look upon Jessica Ridgeway's family and provide them peace and comfort during this dark time.
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I haven't heard what happened to the two in IA, but I do know that there have been a bunch of attempts here in the tristate area. There has been a white van involved in each of the attempts. My husband is a police officer hear and it has really concerned him. We have three daughters and a son. You can tell when something upsets him because he watches over them like a hawk.

I hate this!
I think we all need more video cameras that are motion detectors. It's that time.
I know I could sure use some around my property, it really can help with solving crime.
Some camera some where MAY have picked up Jessica's abduction and would be a good lead to the murderer.

This happened a few miles away. I am not sure we'll ever be the same.

It's so awful. I feel so bad for her family. What is wrong with some people in this world?

Idk if its ok with in the rules but I love when ppl post missing kids on Pinterest. It really gets the image of the kids. Even if they are states away from me I can still pray and pass it on.