I was lieing in bed last night, trying to sleep, I was in so much pain I finally gave up, turned the TV on to my local news channel. After seeing this, right in my own backyard, I realized just how wonderful my life is. With all it's problems from recent relapse, screwed up relationship, children running amuck, to the chronic pain I experience daily........Think your life sucks ? Read on......I've said several 'extra' thank you's today.
By Renita Crawford 10/23/07
Augusta, Ga. -- EMT's were called to the home on Sunday Evening. That's where they found Christina Baxter. She had been carried out of the home, and laid on the ground. Investigators say, they became suspicious when they were not allowed inside. Authorities say, Baxter starved to death, and had been living in filth for years
Over the last 3 years, investigators say Christina Baxter had lost over 100 pounds. At her death, the 30-year-old woman weighed 46 pounds. She was blind, deaf, and unable to feed herself. Today, the people who were her caregivers, the victim's sister and brother-in-law, were indicted by the richmond County Grand Jury on Involuntary Manslaughter.
From wall to wall...and floor to ceiling...filth, and stench, cover everything. Pig, dog and cat feces is everywhere...investigators say, the animals lived and roamed, freely, in the home...2- to 3-year-old cob webs covered the ceilings...trash and food lined the floor, and roaches were too many to count. Investigators say, it's the worst they've ever seen.
And, they say, for several years, 30-year-old Christina Baxter lived here, unable to fend for herself.
Sergeant Richard Roundtree, Richmond County Sheriff's Office, "Our last known report of the victim, we can see that she's lost approximately 100 pounds, within that time period."
Investigators, armed with a search warrant...and code enforcement workers, with boots and gloves, searched, and immediately condemned, the home.
Sgt. Roundtree, "We feel this house is unfit to, even, be in this neighborhood."
Believe it, or not, investigators say the home was much worse...they moved things around, so they could make their way through.
Sgt. Roundtree, "Once we entered the residence, we saw what tragic, horrible conditions that the subject had spent the remainder of her life...in one of the histories of homicide investigations, this is one of the worst scenes, of living arrangements, that we have run across."
Baxter's preliminary cause of death was Complications Due to Malnutrition.
The 200-pound pig, and a dog, have been euthanized...four other dogs are in quarantine, at the animal control shelter.
Code enforcement officials say the house is extremely hazardous, and needs to be torn down. No one is allowed inside the home.
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Hi Doll: Sorry you are experiencing so much pain! That must be awful! Tried a pain clinic yet? I know youve had issues with this before that you shared but cant remember the details! Pain is a terrible thing to deal with but there are alot of holistic things maybe you could try. Massage, chiropractor? Well, may you sleep well tonight! I had a similar day as far as realizing my stuff isnt so bad afterall. But, we being humans are allowed to feel any emotion we want! Were lucky we have them I guess, haha! So dont turn on the news again!! Everything is so tragic-Cant wait to meet God and ask him, what the heck!!! Lani
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Thanks for posting. I don't know how folk can treat other humans like that. As you say, 'Think your life sucks' ... It's certainly made me think this morning.
Jen, I am so sorry that you are still in chronic pain every day. I wonder what's happening next to help you. Take good care of yourself, won't you? You're worth it.
(((Hugs)))
Carol
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