When Mike and Paul McCarron came to visit us recently, one of the most sombre and important parts of the day was them giving us some of the ribbon that they had selected to remember Katie. They had fashioned the ribbon into remembrance bows and as well as some of the loose ribbon, gave me one of the bows.
The bows are worn when the McCarrons go to court to do justice for Katie. I am proud and honoured beyond the capacity of words to express that I too, can wear my bow on the days the McCarrons go to court.
Today is one such day. A very important day. Today the judge who will hear the trial will decide if the confessions that Karen McCarron made (including the confessions made to the Police) will be admissible as evidence in the trial.
It may well sound strange to you that a confession – or in this case, a series of them – could possibly _not_ be admissible as evidence. It certainly did to me. It may well also sound strange to you that not only could a mother kill her child, she could also callously attempt to wriggle out of what she has done by trying to halt the admission of confessions she freely made into the evidence the court can hear. It certainly did to me.
Tomorrow is not the trial. It is not even the start of the trial. However, tomorrow could be the first day that Katie finally has just the twinkling possibility of some justice in her name.
On other subjects
Someone else who would benefit from some justice is Patrick Holford. Read where at NHS Blog Doctor, Holford Watch and Mike’s blog.
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I hope the judge allows the confession to be admitted as evidence. This is the first time I’ve seen the ribbon. It’s very appropriate.
Its a beautiful ribbon- very appropriate. Let us know the outcome of today, Kev.
My thoughts are with the McCarrons.
As are mine.
It seems that the Judge for some reason declined to offer a ruling but will soon.
Also a trial date of Oct 1st has been set.
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To Kev and all,
Thanks for the show of support for Katie’s memory; it means a great deal, more than I can put into words on these pages.
It needs to be noted that this ribbon was selected by Kassiane Sibley. Kassiane and Katie were born in the same hospital and Katie has become very special to Kassiane. Over the months immediately following Katie’s funeral and to this day Kassiane remains very special to me.
The ribbon is very appropriate. It reminds me very much of Katie. Her beautiful smile and twinkling eyes will never be forgotten. We all still miss her very much in NC.