Follow up on the wacky woman at the grocery store.

18 years ago

They have made contact with the owner of the car (who is a male, not the female.) The car was not there apparently but they went to the home several times. The man said that he no longer has the car and it was stolen a long time ago. (There is no police record of this.) There is no bill of sale and the car is still in his name. (Wouldn't you get the car out of your name in case that person got in a wreck, etc... ) Weird. The police won't give me a lot of information. The policeman that came over for further info, I have worked with in the past (not a job, but when my son was running away with his autism, so I have talked to him several times before) He said that CPS has to be contacted and in the information that they have, they have been contacted, however, it is leading back to that same home of the register.

I did not file assault charges. I don't know why. I so wanted to beat her butt right then, when she kicked me, BUT was trying so hard to stay level headed. No matter what, that is still the little girl and baby's mom, and there is no way on earth I would put them through someone hitting or kicking their mom. I just don't see a point of it. Also, you never know if they have a knife or anything. I don't want busted up teeth and I hate seeing blood. I really am a laid back kind of gal. Also, we are really trying to teach Taylor to walk away from confrontation like that and get help. What example would I be if I did the same thing that she did.

I have enough on my plate right now, with Tay in the hospital, and now I just can't get her off of my mind. It makes me very sad for her and the baby both. It bothers me more to think about her, as there was such fear in her eyes. The baby was crying after she dropped the carrier, but I guess he was more like what the heck is going on type cry. That little girl was scared. I can't imagine that fear. I am so upset about this.

Here is a link that might be useful: Our family journey with Autism

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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
It's in the right hands.

Gayle
scraphappy
18 years ago
(((Wendy))) Be assured that you did all you could do and it is in the hands of the Police now, and CPS, and hopefully they can keep you informed in order to put your mind to rest about this. I would think if they have the license plate #, regardless of what the owner of the car says, she will be driving it again, and they will find her. I hope you find peace with this in knowing that you did the courageous and right thing.
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carla35
18 years ago
That is wierd about the car... I would bet it's his girlfriend and he's lying, but who knows. I wonder if the police asked him to file a report about his stolen car and what he said to that.

I didn't mean to suggest you should have filed a report yourself (I know I wouldn't have though of it) only wanted to point out that she probably couldn't get in any real trouble for the other stuff even though it seemed bad to the bystanders.

Hopefully, the police will get involved now that there may be a stolen car involved. I mean if they believe the guys story, not only do they have a crazy abusive woman on their hands but she may also be a car thief! I would think she would get moved to the top of their lists to find... reagardless of what CPS is doing separately. And if the guy is lying, he should get in some big trouble for lying to police and obstructing justice, no? I'm hoping the police have some detectives on it and aren't just still refering it to CPS. Sounds like they have some possible law breakers on their hands not even counting the abuse to the girl.
jannie
18 years ago
Thanks for letting us know how it's going. I once started to yell at my daughter in a grocery store, an older woman stepped forward and talked kindly to me. She said "I know it's hard, but please don't yell". I was so embarassed, yet grateful to her for interrupting me. My daughter , now age 19, is and was the dearest thing in my life. Wendy, you did an amazing thing. The next time I see a kid in trouble, I'll be part of the solution. You are my hero!
trinitytx
18 years ago
I am not buying the stolen car story at all. What idiot would risk their name on a title to a car that was stolen and involved in who knows what? I bet the police ran him and have a good idea what is really going on. Now they probably just have to play it down until she returns to his house. It will happen, but it may take time. The neighbors could probably tell the police when the car was last seen there.
Obviously she lives in the area if she was at the store.I can't remember the last time I stole a car to go grocery shopping in the neighborhood. lol.

Keep us posted, please!

Trin
wendylynders
Original Author
18 years ago
I agree. I don't buy the story at all. I don't think that if you and I believe it, that the police believe it either. I am sure they are just waiting. There is no way if you had a car stolen you wouldn't report it. Just too odd.
pattico_gw
18 years ago
Years ago my cousin was traveling to the east coast from Iowa. There was an emergency (her dad had been shot) The family gave the police her license number and within a day they found her several states away at a motel for the night.

Surely they could find this lady if they'd just run her license number to all their police on duty .

patti
susiesunshine
18 years ago
Wendy:
Thanks for having the courage to stand up for a
small little child...
she must have hell in her life with that kind of
treatment.. if the lady kicked you............ think
of what she must do to the little girl....
Damn it makes me mad... I suppose I would be in
jail... cause how I feel about her now... I would
be in a ORANGE Jump Suit...
**** I'm wondering if it is even her child..
IT COULD BE A STOLEN CHILD>>>
THERE ARE SEVERAL MISSING RIGHT NOW !!!
one dumb mom little girl has been missing
since June 9th and she never turned her in as
missing...
the Grandfather turned it in...
now the dumb mom is in jail... her story is..........
I dropped my little girl off at a friends house..
now I lost contact with the friend.....
HOW DAMN LAME IS THAT>>> and NOT TO DIAL 9ll
What the H ___ !!!!!!!!
I'm just so angry when people abuse small children
and or Old people...
any abuse is just totally unexceptable ! ! !
Dang My blood pressure goes up sky high
on this subject...
and ALL these men killing their wives and
X wives.............. S I C K !!!!!!!!!!!!
Well
once again I THANK YOU FOR Making the
attempt to help and
for doing the RIGHT THING>>>>
I know I would want you to help my daughter..
or granddaughter...
*** Prayers for the little children !!!
& Prayers for you & your family !!!
THANKS ! ! !
God Bless !
SusieSunshine (
lindasewandsew
18 years ago
I don't know how to take a picture with my cellphone, but have a small camera with me often. Seems like someone there could have snapped a photo or even shot a little video on their phone. Too bad for those little kids. Pressing charges might still be a good idea and it's probably not too late. That could cause them to pick her sooner and add to the charges, making it harder for her to continue with this stuff. If she's angry enough to assault a complete stranger who simply questioned her actions, imagine what she's probably doing to those kids right now. It's great that you stepped up and confronted her. Just doing that was very brave. Good luck. Linda
grittymitts
18 years ago
Wondering if police or CPS asked to see film from store's parking lot security cameras...most stores have them these days & maybe be able ID this child abuser. (What kind of Mother would use those tactics & language on a tiny child? Infuriates me!!)

It's the way local police found the person who damaged my friend's car to the tune of $2000 then drove away.

Praying for that frightened, mistreated little thing,

Suzi

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