A Fly in the Ointment

[Saoirse9]

47. woops sorry

Had they charged Gabby, and actually separated her from her boy friend, it would have taken about twently minutes to get her relaxed enough to tell the truth -- that, exactly as reported, he had been hitting her. It was so obvious that he had threatened her when the police were catching up to their vehicle, and she was extremely intimidated by him standing close enough to hear what he was saying. His demeanor made it clear that he was manipulating the police. So I wish I had been there at the time with the police, as anyone with experience would have been able to get him incarcerated, rather than put in a hotel for the night. Shit, they have no idea if he stayed away from her or not that night -- something I find unlikely, as abusers tend to want to control their victim in these situations.

I was on my phone and didn't see this bit. Sorry. Tiny screen.

The cops are probably kicking themselves -- forever. I couldn't live with myself if I knew I could have prevented a murder and didn't.