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Tragedy close to home

October 31st, 2011 at 10:16 pm

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/lagrange/features/x780391956/Indian-Head-Park-girl-found-stabbed-to-death


Last week a beautiful 14-year old girl was murdered. She was the friend of my daughter's friend and her name was Kelli O'Laughlin. She came home during a home invasion and was fatally stabbed. Her mother found her at 5:40 in the afternoon. She lived in Indian Head Park, IL in a house valued near $500,000 - two suburbs over from where I live.

My oldest was home sick today after a night of wheezing from asthma and vomiting. I wouldn't let her stay home by herself when I needed to be at the school's Halloween party for the 4th graders.

Life goes on, and Halloween parties still happen. I have children trick-or-treating. What is different this year? Cell phones are a must. If you don't call me every 20 minutes, I will call you and if you don't answer I will canvas the neighborhood looking for you. The groups must have four minimum and there will be no trick-or-treating after dark. My husband had to leave work early to take the boys trick-or-treating with a family friend whose boys match up with ours. I've noticed lots more adults out this year, and more dogs, too.

No one is in custody, though there are rumors that a man was being questioned. So difficult to stay positive when such things are happening.

My bedroom has turned into a commune with kids in sleeping bags all over the floor. They don't feel safe. We've got a dog who barks and that is a small measure of assurance.

Anyhow, for those of your that pray and believe in the power of prayer, please keep this family in your prayers. And please pray that Kelli is at peace with God and is in the loving arms of her Savior Jesus.

13 Responses to “Tragedy close to home”

  1. Petunia 100 Says:
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    How horrible. I am so sorry. Frown

  2. MonkeyMama Says:
    1320100697

    Frown That is so terrible.

  3. pretty cheap jewelry Says:
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    Much to close to home Frown

  4. Looking Forward Says:
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    That is so horrible! ((HUGS))
    All children are in my prayers.

  5. starfishy Says:
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    i'm so sorry...that is heartbreaking news.

  6. CB in the City Says:
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    I have been watching the news about her. How awful that she is the friend of a friend. It brings home the fact that it can happen to anyone. I worry about the family. How will they ever go on?

  7. PNW Mom Says:
    1320113290

    Absolutely heartbreaking.....keeping the family in my prayers....so very very sad.

  8. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Frown

  9. LuckyRobin Says:
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    I know how you feel. A couple of years ago a girl my daughter grew up playing with, who lived four or five doors down from us was murdered. You never really feel the same again when it happens to someone you know. My kids were scared for a long time afterwards. Moving out of that neighborhood helped, but not everyone can do that. I was just glad we could. I hope your kids feel safe again soon.

  10. North Georgia Gal Says:
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    It must be hard for the parents to stay in that house. This is just terrible. It is a shame that things like this happen.

  11. My English Castle Says:
    1320164170

    What a horrible story.
    Thoughts and prayers going out for her family.

  12. scrappytappy Says:
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    What a senseless loss of life. I can't imagine what her parents are going through. My thoughts are with you and her family as you cope. There's nothing like feeling safe in your own home/neighborhood/town. What a tragedy.

  13. Ima saver Says:
    1320169817

    I am so sorry for the family.

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