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New York

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Danielle cherished family, friends and life. She had her whole life planned out; her husband, number of kids, two dogs and would be a dermatologist, a career where she could help others but have time for her family.
Christi had just enrolled in college. She just began taking First Baptist Church shuttles downtown every Thursday to befriend the homeless. Just chit chatting with them and letting them know they had a friend. In her journals, she was determined to turn her life around and she started by helping others. She volunteered often for the M.U.S.T. Ministries to help set up their clothing shop for the homeless and the children's center. She helped cooked their meals. She helped do their laundry. She wanted to go into a field helping others. She would have changed at least one person's life, for the better, when they thought there was no more hope. She didn't show up last Thursday. She died.
In the months before she was killed, 21-year-old Anke Furber had been acting scared and she seemed to know she was in danger. Several days after Furber's charred remains were discovered in a small vineyard in Norcross, Anke's mom, Ria, found a note in Anke's desk at home in Marietta. In it, Anke seemed to foreshadow her own death. She wrote, "My parents would surely grieve the loss of their wonderful daughter whose craziness would soon lead to her slaughter". Ria isnt sure exactly when the note was written, but believes it was written in a close time frame to the actual murder.
At 22 years old, Levi had goals and ambitions of being a business owner, a husband and a father. He loved his family and friends with everything in him and would do anything for you. His shyness and manners we're a shining attribute to who he was. Unfortunately, Levi befriended someone who for nearly three years took advantage of his kindness and when asked to leave his home, he killed him. If he would have just walked out the door as asked, Levi would still be here today. We'll never know all the wonderful things that Levi would have accomplished, but we know he was a "Friend" till the end.
Ephraim was 21 yrs old when he prematurely transitioned to the other side. He was a very warm hearted young man. And was always available to help friends and family. As his cousin Ben said about him: "You can lay a 1,000. on the table and know completely that Ephraim would have never taken it". He spent most of his days at Antique World in Clarence , NY which was owned and operated by his Uncle. That was my sons world. A world he will no longer be able to participate in. He is sorely missed by his family and friends.
Mark suffered a brain injury at the age of 19 the night of a high school prom. Mark died at the age of 25. Life was hard for Mark, he lived an aphasic life. Mark struggled to relearn his alphabet and to speak again. Neuro rehab, drug rehab, jails, institutions and death. Mark was disabled and a fighter all at the same time. College, heavy equipment operator, volunteering were all part of these six years. Mark loved kids and wished he had one. Due to the selfish reasoning of his so called friends, Mark will never be able to achieve his dreams that he fought so hard for. Mark's struggle is over !! PEACE..........
His friends describe him as a kind, warm hearted, full of energy, always smiling, and a very silly young man. They also said that whenever Sean walked into a room that he had the ability lighting up the room because he was full of life and energy! He loved his dad, his mom, and his sister very much. He had a very special bond with his great grandma Efford and his great aunt Charlene whom also up in heaven with him. A warm hug from Sean was just another way that he showed his affection to his family and friends
When Cayte was in the middle school she was on the track team, she was a cheerleader for the Nor-Roc Vikings, she was on a soccer team, and she loved attending the dances at the Sad Cafe. When she went to high school, all of those activities stopped. The sad reason was because she was too old. All the kids have, once they reach high school, are the woods and the homes of friends when the parents are at work. If she had activities to do after school when she went to high school, maybe this wouldn't have happened.
From her birth to her passing Katty touched so many lives. Not only did her family have the joy of watching her grow from a 6 pound baby girl to a beautiful young woman, but so many others did as well. The lives she touched are too many to fathom. Her beauty and grace preceded her where ever she went. Her heart was made of fine gold and she cared for others always before herself. She was not just special to all of us but to the Lord who saw fit to call her home at such a young age. Her mansion was ready! When we think of Katty now we all can be at peace because we know she is with her Lord, never to face this harsh world we live in day to day. She is with us always when we remember her smile, her touch, and her kind words. We all had the pleasure of being touched by an ANGEL!
We want our son's name to be Remembered and to bring hope and joy out of something that has been the darkest and heartbreaking days of our families life. JP was very out spoken and we have decided to be that way on this site and to be his voice about the drug companies and the public official's that sit back and do nothing. If we could save one person from what our family had to go Through and is still going Through, it would be all worth it We will not stop until the truth gets out. We want his memory to live on.
Time has gone by so quickly and it seems like we haven't seen your face in forever. Our hearts are broken, our tears flow so freely and our souls feel empty. Michael, you left us with so many happy memories but the memories can never take your place. We know you and your uncle Sam are saving a place for those who cherished you the most.
Two weeks before he died, Chuck called me on the phone. He was excited to tell me he was joining the National Guard. He had begun to think about being a History Teacher. He planned to attend school after basic training. He also mentioned a new girlfriend. He was pretty crazy about her but wanted to give things a little more time before making her "meet the parents". Still, we made plans to meet for lunch once July wound down. He thought we might all get together and told me not to worry, he had a job and would help pay the check. The first time I met the young lady he was so crazy about was as she cried herself senseless over his casket. She laid a broken heart chain and necklace across his hands. She wore the mating half around her slender neck. Her courage in court helped to solidify the deal that sent a drug dealer to prison. I hope she, and Chuck's other friends, make the right decision and swear off drug use so we may never see their faces on these pages.
Everyone ever touched by Miranda. This will be a tribute to the life she lived. She was the most remarkable and inspirational woman I have ever known. I was in awe of my own daughter. Even as her mother, her beauty took my breath away, and as she walked this earth from her crawling stages to adulthood her beauty from the inside amazed me. Miranda loved about every living thing and each friend she had she made her relationship with them special and unique.
Jamie was a very loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, boyfriend and friend.. Most importantly he was the best father anyone could have asked for.. Even though he was only 16 when he was taken away from us from his so called friend, he did everything for his daughter and mother of his daughter  that he had asked to marry him when he turns 18.. Jamie was the type of kid that would take his shirt off his back for anyone that needs it..  Jamie died on April 23, 2008.. If only his so called friend (29 yrs old), his mother and the other people at the home called 911 instead of waiting 3 hours, he would still be here with us today.. Jamie's dad passed away Nov 2005 and he had a hard time dealing with loosing his father and could not believe he was gone.. Well now Jamie is at home with his dad..Until we meet again... I am proud of you my son..Love you always and forever, Mommy
Kaylin Marie Mathews was born on a Tuesday March 1, 1988. Kaylin was my oldest child and my only daughter. She could play the piano, guitar, and drums and loved to sing. She had been "spinning records" the last few years and loved to mix music. She had been working as a d.j. at the time of her death and was very good. Kaylin was an only child for 71/2 years. She has one brother and one sister. She was a talented writer. She made jewelry and she could draw. There was nothing that my baby couldn't do, if she wanted to. Kaylin was left to die in a ravine on June 30, 2008. She was found on July 1, 2008. Her date of death is listed as a Tuesday July 1, 2008. She was 20 years old. I miss her every second of every day. The world lost an amazing talent and an amazing young woman. I lost a part of my heart.
R.J. was truly a blessing in our lives. He was the kind of son that most parents only dream of having. He always respected and obeyed his parents and never got in trouble. RJ was never in trouble in his life RJ always called home to let us know where he was and when he would be home. When he was missing and we couldn't reach him on his cell phone, we knew immediately something terrible was wrong. This is a nightmare that no parent should have to go through and we are living it. Our concern is not what we are going through, but what our son had to go through in his final moments of life.
William Michael Grandchamp better known as Billy, was born Nov 7,1979. HE was a only child. Billy had many friends. Billy often told his friends that his MOM was his best friend. Billy liked to collect sports attire like jerseys and sports caps.Everything he wore had to match. He was meticulous with his clothing, car, and home. Although, Billy had no children of his own he loved children. He told me his greatest wish was to find a good girl and settle down and have a family. That seemed to be very important to him. Even at a young age he had a gift with children. Billy's friends have always commented on how good he was with their children and how their children loved him. Billy was loved by so many people. He had over 800 friends and family members at his wake. Billy will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Chase lived life spontaneously with the freedom of a butterfly – a free spirit & soul – no one could hold him down, except his baby girl. She was his LIFE. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for her, including getting clean. Chase was clean 1.5 yrs, after 6 months in residential rehab in New Orleans, continued with NA meetings, substance abuse group counseling, and sought out a Navy recruiter who told him all he would have to do to be eligible. He seemed to be on his way, until he fell off the wagon 12 days out of jail. Turning to heroin again to deal with stress was the mistake of his life. “Chase’s Story” is shared with you on his main page. Thanks for taking time to read it. Sincere and heartfelt thanks to the FDLFD Family for taking us under their wings. “They will sing me to them, and I will hear.” ~RIP Chase~4evrYng~1985-2009
Katelynn Lillian Porter, 16, of West Elgin, was killed in a car crash on Dunborough Rd. in Elgin County. “In loving memory of Katelynn Porter. 12/12/09. 9:40 p.m.” is written between two hearts on the roadside memorial, a makeshift cross. Porter was a student at West Elgin secondary school, where officials are trying to come to grips with the news of her death, especially so close to Christmas.
Tony passed away 10 days after his 16th birthday. He asked permission to spend the night at his friends and I told him yes. I told him" I love you" and he replied "I love you too Mom. Tony was the kid who wanted to make everyone laugh. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and a big heart. He would talk to his friends for hours trying to help them solve their problems. He was a loving big brother, and a wonderful son. He would help you with anything without even being asked. Tony was an extremely intelligent child. He was always placed in advanced classes. A week before he passed we received a letter from Columbine informing us that Tony was nominated to participate in their advanced English Program. He had a gift for writing stories.
She loved all things technical and mechanical with her older brother Ian and fashion and decorating days with her older sister Genevieve. She loved Gothic country art, the workings of the human body, video games, driving and her new tattoo machine. She loved swimming and surfing. She loved all things living and loved her dog Timpleton and her parrot Thermopolis. She had a strong heart and soul, was an independent and progressive thinker, open minded and a will power like no one else. Her favorite place to go was Barnes and Noble.
Vivianna Satterfield was 15 years old! Vivi was the type of young lady that put other people in front of herself. She would always say "Peace and Love".
Kelli Laine Lewis is my only daughter. Kelli died when she was 18 after attending a party hosted by 3 adults who offered a $5.00 entry fee to come and drink all you wanted. A pretty tempting offer for teens not old enough to buy alcohol.
Growing up – she had it all. She was smart and witty - she could come up with a jovial comeback in almost any conversation or situation. She wShe was smart and witty - she could come up with a jovial comeback in almost any conversation or situation. She was always photographing everything and always laughing. She had an infectious laugh, loud and squeaky, but incredibly endearing. Taylor was a huge fan of Tyler Perry’s Madea. She owned every play and knew every word to every gospel song in the plays. She would sing them at the top of her lungs to anyone that would listen. as always photographing everything and always laughing. She had an infectious laugh, loud and squeaky, but incredibly endearing.
He went out THE FIRST TIME to celebrate being "LEGAL" with a creep he considered a friend (even though we warned him this guy was not a true friend). My son did not drive so he was picked up about ten thirty. Even when it was obvious my son was having difficulties this creep brought him to his own house , which is 4 houses away for a few hours, and dropped him off here at home in the middle of the night WITHOUT KNOCKING OR CALLING OR WAKING US UP. We found Ben in his bed the next morning when we tried to wake him.

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River Rouge convict could get life term in 19-year-old's 2006 overdose on heroin spiked with fentanyl.
Steve Pardo / The Detroit News

March 05, 2008

DETROIT -- A convicted drug dealer already serving three to 20 years in prison could spend his life behind bars if convicted on a new charge stemming from the overdose death of a Riverview man two years ago during an outbreak of heroin spiked with the painkiller fentanyl.

Gregory Finley, 35, of River Rouge was bound over for trial last week on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance causing death. He faces a March 13 arraignment in Wayne County Circuit Court. Authorities allege he sold Billy Joe Towle, 19, heroin mixed with the fentanyl, causing his death Sept. 26, 2006.

He died so quickly from the painkiller, which is 80 times stronger than morphine, that the needle was still in his arm when his father, Bill, found him. The new charge brings Bill Finley some measure of comfort.

"It provides some relief," he said. "This has been eating at me since day one that someone could contribute to a person's death for a few bucks. Had it not been for the actions of both the sheriff's department and the Wayne County prosecutor, this guy would still be on the street doing business. There's no doubt in my mind."

Investigators worked for more than a year to link Towle's death to Finley, who was known only by the street name "Snoop." They conducted "countless" interviews, studied phone records and looked through other pieces of evidence to identify Finley as "Snoop" and link him to Towle on the day of his death, Sheriff Warren Evans said Monday.

"This has been more than just an investigation for these officers," Evans said. "It has been a personal mission for them to bring a sense of peace and closure to Billy Joe's family, which has fought so hard to bring the person responsible for his death to justice."

Deputies began making undercover drug purchases early last year, Evans said. Narcotics officers and the department's Special Response Team raided Finley's River Rouge apartment April 10.

Evans said it is the first state charge against a dealer for contributing to a user's death during the outbreak. Authorities blamed fentanyl-spiked heroin for more than 100 overdose deaths in 2005 and 2006. On the federal level, James Edgar Coleman, 36, of Detroit was sentenced to 365 months in federal prison last year for supplying drugs that killed Lauren Jolly, 17, a Bloomfield Township high school student and Daniel McElmurry, 30, of Madison Heights.


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March 18, 2006

Two men are facing charges in deaths caused by methadone overdoses

By CRAIG McCOOL
Record-Eagle staff writer

      PETOSKEY- Accused methadone dealers from two northern Michigan towns are charged with homicides in unrelated overdose deaths.
      A Harbor Springs man faces second-degree murder charges in Emmet County for a woman's October overdose. In Charlevoix County, officials charged an East Jordan teen with manslaughter for an East Jordan high school student's December overdose.
      Kaven Turman, 39, was arraigned Friday in Emmet County district court on second-degree murder and drug delivery charges for the Oct. 30 death of Katherine Dailey.
      Noah Dodge, 17, was arraigned Thursday in Charlevoix County district court on manslaughter charges in the Dec. 15 death of Christopher Crain, also 17.
      The charging decisions were unusual in the eyes of district Judge Richard May, who sits in both Charlevoix and Emmet counties.
      "I haven't had one of these in 10 years, and all of the sudden I get one yesterday and one today," May remarked Friday to a prosecutor before arraigning Turman.
      Eric Kaiser, Emmet's chief assistant prosecutor, would not comment when asked about the second-degree murder charge.
      "Of course, I would never make a charge where I didn't think the proofs would support the charge," he said.
      Authorities said Turman, who had a prescription for methadone, admitted to Emmet County Detective JL Sumpter that he supplied Dailey, of Harbor Springs, with four doses of the drug. It was Turman who discovered her body Oct. 30 and called 911.
      "He said he knew it (supplying her drugs) was wrong," Sumpter wrote in court records.
      Dodge, according to Charlevoix County court records, allegedly obtained methadone from a deceased relative who'd had a prescription. On Dec. 14, he allegedly sold Crain six pills for $5 each, telling Crain, according to East Jordan Police Chief Dan Reece's affidavit: "It's a good time. Just buy (them)."
      Crain's mother discovered her son in his bedroom at 6 a.m. Dec. 15. The cause of death, according to court records, was "acute methadone intoxication."
      Manslaughter, the charge Dodge faces, carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence. He also faces three counts of delivering a controlled substance, a 20-year felony.
      Second-degree murder is potentially a life offense. Turman, too, faces three counts of delivering a controlled substance. He remains in jail on $300,000 bond.
      Bond in Dodge's case was set at $200,000. He is no longer in jail, according to the sheriff's department.






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We Are the Broken

 We are the broken

Our lives have changed

Our children taken,

We're filled with pain.

 

We look to you

To show you care.

At first you support us

Then you're not there.

 

We see you out

You see us too

You avoid us

That hurts too.

 

What did we do

For you to leave?

Our children died

Now we grieve.

 

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When you are near

We scream inside

But you don't hear.

 

You tell us, "Move on.

Get on with your life."

We simply nod

Your words piercing like a knife.

 

We long to say our child's name

The one you want unspoken

So you don't call because you're afraid

Of we, who are the broken.

 

By: Kim Lasater

Mother of Kaylin Mathews

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