My DIL's student was murdered

[Regina]

My DIL is a special Ed teacher in Maryland. In April a student transferred to her school and was placed in her class. (She only has 7 students.) He was beaten to death this Saturday:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/bal-crofton0601,0,4056611.story

While she wasn't his teacher for long, it's such a small class that she got to know him and is quite shaken by this terrible loss.

What a senseless tragedy.

 

[mommasita]

Oh Regina. What a senseless tragedy indeed.

It must be so hard on your DIL and her other students, as well as this poor child's family..

 

[luvmarypoppins]

What a sad and tragic story.

 

[mommyofboys]

This story is so sad. I live in MD (actually grew up in Crofton) and this is on the news constantly. The thought of my boys having to grow up scares me after seeing this.

 

[minniebeth]

What heartbreaking news! I am so sorry for the boy, his family and for your DIL...As a former teacher (special ed background as well), I can appreciate how sad it is. It is so tragic...
All will be in my prayers

 

[safetymom]

How sad. I will keep your daughter, the student and family in my prayers.

 

[andy.b]

Wow, sorry to hear that. I hope those two kids get life in prison for that. Me being the brother of a special ed student, that really makes me mad.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Oh Regina, that is just horrifying. Sometimes I wonder what is wrong with this world....

 

[CarolAnnC]

I feel so horrible to read this, and cannot imagine what he went through, and now how his family must feel.

I will keep them all in my prayers, and hugs to your DIL Regina. Teaching is such a noble profession and I am sure she is crushed.

 

[daisyduck123]

I live in the same town as the student. DD14 attends the school Chris attended until he transferred out last month. Our whole town has been shaken up by this.

 

[Regina]

Thanks everyone. It is so sad that this boy's family transferred him in an attempt to get him away from this kind of thing. I can only imagine that they'll be living with regrets for the rest of their lives.

My DIL is doing better. She's such a sweet, caring soul. I'm so happy that our long-planned family trip to WDW is coming up at the end of the month. A smile from Mickey goes a long way when life's realities become difficult to bear.

Again, thank you all.