Through a Mother's Eyes by Cary Allen Stone

Author:Cary Allen Stone [Stone, Cary Allen]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Biography & Autobiography, General
ISBN: 9781403335555
Google: XsynPAAACAAJ
Amazon: B0169ET3QC
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2002-08-01T05:00:00+00:00

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Julie came down the hallway dressed in a state issue; Class A, blue uniform with black work boots. Her blond hair was shoulder length, straight with bangs. Her blue eyes sparkled but were outlined in red from crying. She walked tall and straight but appeared timid and shy. She has always been quiet and polite. What was most noticeable was the uncertain smile. It was uncomfortable meeting under the conditions, but I was encouraged by her smile. The next few moments would be critical. There just isn’t any protocol available to explain how to behave. It was awkward to say the least for both of us. What she did to Charley was staggering, and yet, she had been a friend.

I wasn’t looking into the eyes of a depraved, sinister, dangerous monster. I was looking into the eyes of a person who had made a terrible mistake. She seemed almost vulnerable. We exchanged nervous greetings and remained apprehensive for the time being. I was unsure of whether or not my questions would yield positive results. And she was uncertain as to whether or not I would terrorize her. I felt as we sat together inside the small, ice-cold Classification office that I needed to explain the ground rules I had already established. My questions were not intended to be judgmental. And, she could refuse to answer any question at any time.

As the initial tension faded, I placed my tape recorder near her. She clutched at several tissues in her hands. She sat up straight and rigid in her chair for the entire time we spent together that day...and often broke down, and cried. She never once refused to answer a question no matter how difficult it was. She never once asked to stop the interview. She gave everything she had, and more.

Her body language included tight fists and horrified expressions. When she described her actions the night of the murder she relived the entire vivid, tortured nightmare all over again as if it were just happening. I watched as she demonstrated the cutting motions, and how she cuddled him.

What I cannot add on these pages is the tone and inflection in her voice. I cannot add the tears or the many pauses to gather her self. Nor can I add the look of trauma on her face.

The interviews took place on June 14 and July 14 of 1999. The following transcription is verbatim as far as Julie’s words are spoken.

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