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A small child is the only witness to a terrible crime: the murder of her mother. But investigators say they can't rely on her testimony because she is just a toddler. Will her memories prove true and bring a killer to justice?
My heart broke for this family after seeing this on Dateline. I'm glad your story is out Desi. I don't know you, but prayed for you the whole time during the show and prayed you would truly know God. Then I saw that you did, following your story on dateline. I pray you have a happy family and enjoy being a mother, watching your son grow.
#1 - Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:35 PM ESTWhat a beautiful young lady, thank you so much for having such a good heart. Even though I know the crime committed was inexcusable you handle yourself with such class and grace, you are no way a victim but a great example to us all who think they have it hard. God bless you and all your family.
#2 - Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:25 AM ESTtom zich reminds me of an ex who I had domestic violence issues with, but did not have him molest my children (didn't have any yet). he choked me, and he has threatened to kill me and also threatened to kill some other people (and my ex was hit by a car by one of the people who fled from my ex and had to have major surgery, I did not understand at the time what was going on, it took a while for it to sink in, when he started doing it to me). I hope I never have to get on a stand for some poor woman like those women did or what Desi went through. I found out my ex was a registered sex offender (not pedophilia stuff) which I did not know when I was with him, he hides that info. so terrible to see these things, people really need to be careful who they date and marry, so many evil people pretending to be nice.
#3 - Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:11 AM ESTThe best thing to do is Google any potential date/partner before going out, and especially, before settling down with that person. You can also look up local court records, or the records for the town where this person previously lived if they're new in town (possibly because they are running away from their past). They have civil and criminal cases listed in the clerk of court's page, so that way you'd be able to know about the person without getting this nasty surprise.
(foot note, I did report all that evil behavior when it happened, when he went to work, then I moved away and got protective orders, so that is all on the record, I wanted that evil on record, so people know he is violent should anything happen like what happened to mary jane)
#4 - Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:38 AM ESTI am surprised by the intelligence and maturity of Desi, even at age 3, for being able to so properly express herself and what she saw happening to her mother. That man robbed her of the love and nurturing of her own mother and then kept her around as someone to take out his anger on, as if she were an object to hit and throw things at. If he hated Mary Jane so much, why didn't he just hand over custody of Desi to the grandparents? Why keep her? I'm sure she reminded him of Mary Jane, something that I'd think he wouldn't want to remember.. I'm glad LuAnna had enough sense to stay away from this man, or she might have been his next victim. I cannot imagine the horror Desi felt on nights where she was scared and she had no one to turn to when having nightmares but to the monster that she saw killing her mother, and cuddling up to him in bed. How creepy. It wouldn't surprise me if Tom followed Mary Jane around and found out she was with Kenny and that's why he murdered her, or maybe she broke the news of her decision to divorce him and that made him crack.
#5 - Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:54 PM ESTThank you so much for all your heartfelt comment. I read them all! I do hope one day to be an advocate for children who grow up abusive households and reading what everyone has to say only inspires me further! Just to clarify a few things hot-in-miami, your completely correct. Tom did stalk my mother and on 1 instance did see kenny and my mother together. Kenny has told me this only a few monthes ago. Kenny also told me the only reason my mom went home that night was to get her things, tell Tom she was indeed leaving him, and was supposed to meet Kenny an hr later. I do hope someone out there saw this story who is going through a similar situation and made the decision. If not for themselves, for thier children at least.
XOXO
Desi
Desi-
Bless you for having the strength that you have. It is too late for me; I've met my monster and we both moved on. Like Tom, he liked to choke me. Hot-in-Miami is right about googling potential partners. Take care and I wish you much success in life!
Look up CCAP it will take you to Wisconsin Public Records. Thomas Zich received over $100,000 from his fathers death. Nice.
God Bless you Desi.
#6 - Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:49 PM ESTChildren remember a lot more than (im)mature adults give them credit for. That is their entire 2-12 years life on earth. I remember my 3 yo. My daughter remembers things from 1-1/2 yo. What I don't remember <learning> is why insignificants think they can control all others without consequences. People who feel out of control of themselves will try to control others. Starting with 'unsolicited attention/gifts/advice'. I am pleased, Desi, that your family believed in you, and this slime-dog is where he belongs, at least in his physical realm.
#7 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:04 PM ESTHot-in-Miami - my perspective of Zich keeping Desi with him is another manipulative way to show appearances that "I Care So Much...." that I'll even take 'care', of her; asking Mary Jane's family to watch her while he works, is all a facade. It worked for him awhile, didn't it? Users, abusers, liars, cheaters, they all have the same M.O. ME ME ME, it's all about ME.
#8 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:56 PM ESTi takes people like that cop to see that justice is done. thank god for people who care like him. our society is so corrupt.. im happy that mary jane and desi got thier justice. good luck in life desi. you deserve it.
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