Saturday, October 18, 2008

Michael....





Michael has been on my mind so much lately and it was recently been brought to my attention that I have never put Mike's story on this blog.

People have had plenty to say about my showing favoritism about Mike's case. I have tried very hard not to over-shadow any other case because of my love for Mike. But the fact is, I did love Mike. He was my family. And if Mike would not have died, and died the way he did, I would have never done any of this.
Mike's death has changed my life forever. I don't know how much more plain that I can be. Losing him is my motivation to keep going and I guess if anyone out there doesn't like that or at least understand that, then too bad.
That being said.....this is his story.

Mike was murdered on August 30, 2005. He was 37 years old. He was found around 9 am inside his car on Greenwood Road which was off the road less than 100 yards from his driveway. The car was in gear and the motor was running.He was pronounced dead at the scene. He died from "Blunt force trauma" (no other 3 words have ever hit me harder). He had hundreds of people at his funeral and was loved by so many people. He had friends from all walks of life. No one can understand why someone would ever do this to Mike. He was a friend to so many, a man's man, a hard worker, women loved him because he was a very kind soul that would go out of his way for anyone. His family loved him because he was one of us but more importantly, he was a HUGE PART OF US. He was the heart and soul, always joking around, poking fun at himself (and me) and he loved his Mom more than life its self.
He was not into drugs. I get so tired of hearing this statement from people.
Please let me repeat!!! HE WAS NOT INVOLVED WITH DRUGS!!!!!!
He worked everyday, enjoyed his friends, family and the property he owned that he called his "Little piece of heaven". He was a normal, obviously handsome man that didn't do anything to deserve what happened to him.
That's what makes me so angry!!
He should still be here!!!!
Anyone that knows anything, please contact the police & do the right thing.
This is such a bunch of crap to keep putting my family threw this.
Someone needs to be accountable and whoever you are, if you read this, your day is coming...I swear to you, I will NEVER give up until you are punished!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Belinda, I know you may not remember me, but I wrote to you about Lew Morris. Since I last wrote to you, we have been in contact every other night. We have been trying to get to know each other and are doing so on a regular basis. I have found out that I am his oldest daughter, and he and his current family have accepted me with open hearts. This is all thanks to you. You have changed our lives. You are truly an angel!!! Thank you very much for giving my father to me. Best wishes and God Bless You and all the work you do.
Theresa................

Anonymous said...

I HAVE TRIED TO GO TO YOUR MY SPACE, IT WILL NOT LET ME POST A COMMENT. IF YOU CAN SAVE AND MOVE IT FORM HERE I WILL BE MORE THEN HAPPY TO SAY SOMETHING. YOUR WORK IS A GOD SEND YOU TRY TO HELP AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE. AS A VICTTIM/SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MYSELF, EVEN HELPING ONE PERSON IS A STEP FORWARD. THROUGH A TRAGEDY, I FOUND MY FATHER, I FOUND HIM THANKS TO YOU. HE LOST 3 MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY AND HAS SINCE GAINED BACK HIS OLDEST DAUGHTER, 4 GRANDCHILDREN A GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER, AND ANOUTHER GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER ON THE WAY. I HOPE YOU CAN SAVE THIS AND POST IT TO YOUR WEBSITE. I WANT ALL OF YOUR SUPPORTERS TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS A WONDERFUL THING, TO NOT GIVE UP ON YOUR CAUSE. IF MY FATHER SHOWS UP NEXT YEAR FOR THE ANNIVERSARY, I WILL ALSO TRY TO SHOW UP, IF NOT, HE CAN CALL ME WHILE HE IS THERE AND I WILL SPEAK OVER THE PHONE. AGAIN, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS.

winnshtx said...
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winnshtx said...

Belinda
I have come to the conclusion that Mike's murder will never be solved! My hope has faded after three years - the more time that goes by the least likely that anyone will ever be convicted of Mike's murder. It is just like the other 23 murders in Columbiana County - ( UNSOLVED! ) OH WELL!!
23 MURDERERS in Columbiana County have done their evil deed and got on with their lives! It is a wonderful scenario for murderers who live there- kill don't worry about getting caught- unless of course you are stupid enough to confess.
TODAY I AM ANGRY- MY JOY IS DEAD!
DEATH IS FINAL- HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF IT WERE YOUR BELOVED SON OR DAUGHTER WHO WAS MURDERED? MURDERED MEANS YOU WILL NEVER SEE YOUR LOVED ONE AGAIN.NO MORE HUGS - NO MORE HI MOM - NO MORE LIFE! NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE UNTIL IT KNOCKS ON YOUR DOOR!
MY SON WAS A GOOD AND DECENT MAN!
HE DESERVES JUSTICE!
MIKE'S MOM

Anonymous said...

Belinda, This site and your fight for Michael and all the others is more important than you know. I know it is discouraging, but please keep going. Even if only one case is solved from this website in twenty years...that's one case.

Anonymous said...

I hate to say I have belief in our judicial system nor any of our police depts, well not all of them 99.9 % if so we wouldn't have so many unsolved cases around the world, and even when you do have a tight case and know who it was, who did it and they still get away with it, hmmm with nothing but a slap on the wrist. You tell me. I know someone who this happen to and he was only 18 how sad was that. And yes he died a gun shot to the head what do you think happen. yes I'm still angree. No not related but close friends to the family. And one of the family member laughed at it cause they knew he was going to get off.

It's only my thought how true it is but i heard he was in a fight at a bar that night and who ever it was is who i think is at blame. To the families I pray for real justice for you all my prayers are for you all Mother, Father, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Nephew, Niece, Cousin, and yes Friends which I know Michael had alot of. I pray that GOD will hear my prayer that the family will have peace one day. And that GOD will open someone's eyes and either come forward or a PI or even maybe a police office will take one more look and maybe find something to help these cases.

And don't you worry about what people think what you write on here you say what you want it's your sight. It doesn't matter if Michael is related to you. I know if I had an unsolved case if i was related to It would be up there. I don't know you but I'm proud of you at lease I know someone realy cares..KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK I know it's taken alot of time and money. If I ever hit the lottery and you get a check in the mail you'll know where it came from...GOD BLESS YOU!!!!