Tag: Suicide

Portland Press Herald Reported “Friends of Maine Woman Left Confused by Police Shooting” (2014)

March 20, 2014

RUMFORD — John Moore was watching “Hogan’s Heroes” on television Tuesday afternoon when he heard yelling in the backyard. He opened the door to his deck and saw his friend Jessica Byrn-Francisco standing there, facing a police officer about 10 feet away. She had something in her hand, but he couldn’t see what it was. … More Portland Press Herald Reported “Friends of Maine Woman Left Confused by Police Shooting” (2014)

Portland Press Herald Reported “Reportedly Suicidal Woman Shot by Rumford Cop” (2014)

March 18, 2014

“A 25-year-old suicidal woman armed with a knife was shot and wounded by a veteran Rumford police officer late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. She was hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition late Tuesday night. The Maine Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation into the police shooting, and the officer involved, Sgt. Tracey … More Portland Press Herald Reported “Reportedly Suicidal Woman Shot by Rumford Cop” (2014)

The Uncounted (CNN Special on Caregiver & Family Suicide)

March 13, 2014

The Uncounted Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide. That number is sadly familiar. It has become a symbol of the cost of war that extends beyond the battlefield. But no one is tracking war’s impact on another group: military spouses, siblings and parents. Their suicides go uncounted. The dozens of military family members I interviewed over the … More The Uncounted (CNN Special on Caregiver & Family Suicide)

Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

November 2, 2011

We observed what appeared to be unregulated power, police departments are part of the political machine, and we have no say in how we are ruled. FIRST VERSION OF LETTER TO COP BLOCK: This is a guest submitted post describing their experience with the local police DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SIGNS ARE A JOKE! First I want to start … More Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

February 14, 2011

Editor’s Note: After looking at this picture and remembering why we were having such a hard time in the 2010-2011 timeframe, it brought back a lot of emotions for us. We are sad and angry about our circumstances in Maine… but also thankful for our love for one another. Our love and our love alone … More After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)

February 3, 2001

It’s hard to look at this picture now because the sadness and disappointment was so visible. I had these photos taken for a headshot because I was trying to escape the Combat Communications Squadron I was assigned to. I was selected to teach Airman Leadership School and my plan was to be an instructor while … More The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)