At 40 Years Young: Finding My True Path

Navigating My Journey

At 40 years young, I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be in life. What I do now is rewarding, but I'm not sure it's my passion. I have said this time and time again: I enjoy helping others. Whatever I can do to be a positive influence is what I truly desire.

A Call To Justice

After discovering the inconsistencies in John's case, part of me wanted to go back to school for criminal justice. I still believe I was destined to be an Attorney. However, my memory is that of a goldfish, and I doubt I could ever pass the bar. That thought was quickly interrupted when I discovered journalism. I enjoy researching and investigating true crime. Reading various articles from local media, I often pick out the flaws in their reporting.

Not one article posts factual information. How could they when our court system is so flawed as well?

Discovering the Truth

During my typical Google search this morning, I came across a website called truth.media. It appears to be run by a man who unveils the truth about our corrupt government. He did a podcast years ago on the crime and corruption in Youngstown, Ohio, called "Crooked City." It's quite interesting.

The website allows you to contact them. With our appeals continuously getting denied over false information and inaccuracies, I decided to reach out. I truly have nothing to lose and everything to gain by finding one individual willing to expose corruption.

The Dash Cam Dilemma

I know the dash cam video paints John to be the aggressor, but it’s what you don’t see that disturbs me. You don’t see John walking into an ambush, a premeditated attack plotted by three individuals. You don’t see the 17 minutes that were cut out between the incident and the subsequent investigation. You also don’t see YPD disconnecting his dashcam footage. Moreover, the inconsistencies in witness statements, prosecutors’ reports, and the appellate court ruling are alarming.

The coroner's report notes the entry wound as "the upper right thorax," consistent with someone shooting from the ground. You also don’t see the black residue found on the entrance wound, indicative of a close-range shooting—typically no more than five feet away—not the 15-20 feet reported by the detective.

Unseen Details

You don’t see John’s wife walking casually on the porch with her cell phone. You don’t see her standing behind the car talking to John after the shot was fired, nor do you see her entering and leaving the home while the police are on the scene.

There are also other neighboring adults trampling the crime scene, picking things up from the ground. You don’t see the two main witnesses collaborating in front of the officer while giving statements. To top it all off, you also don’t know that one of them lied under oath.

The Aftermath

A million things were discovered after John was sentenced to life—not just one or two “mishaps.” There are major concerns surrounding the investigation, huge issues with bias from the courts, and flawed reporting.

Bet you didn’t know that one of the elected officials, a female, sent a picture to the trial Attorney, celebrating with a glass of wine over John's attempt at suicide?

The Injustice of the System

This is what deeply troubles me: the inhumanity of our prison system and the corrupt way it seeks to profit. It's disgusting. Not enough people are outraged over it.

I often notice the sympathetic looks I get in public and hear the whispers. I know what's being said in rooms where I am not present. But guess what? That doesn’t change the reality of our system—it remains incredibly unethical. It's nauseating and could happen to any one of you.

Those who know me understand how protective I am of my girls. John was a father who would have moved mountains for his children and grandchildren. Our system failed him, while the one who should be charged roams the streets seeking out her next victim.

Conclusion

It's crucial to keep fighting against injustice. We must raise awareness and seek to expose the corrupt practices that plague our justice system. We can be the voices for those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Ephesians 4:32 – Extending Grace to Others: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."