The Murder of Nancy Cooper in NC

I should make www.wral.com my home page because I can't stop going there for updates on the murder of Nancy Cooper. That's her in the picture to your left...along with her two daughters and her husband. They are originally from Edmonton, but they moved to Cary, NC in 2000 when Brad got a transfer with Cisco.

My oldest sister and her family live in Cary, NC well. I know she is feeling the same as me - wanting answers as we struggle to understand why this senseless murder happened...even though the answers won't make it understandable. Murders are so senseless. Neither me or my sister knew Nancy, but we both know what it's like to suffer through such tragic loss.

In this case, the police are not concerned that it was a random act. But they still haven't announced a person of interest. Brad, Nancy's husband, is "co-operating" but he's keeping a very low profile. Without doubt, he is the unofficial person of interest in this case. He didn't even go to the memorial on Saturday or the private vigil on Friday.

Nancy's friends have started a blog and it's worth checking out as well. There's a nice post about the memorial there now...

I think it's just a matter of time before they make an arrest...

Another year without Sheryl...

It's hard to believe that another year without Sheryl has passed. I went to the cemetary with my parents and my two daughters the other day, and I still find it so difficult. It's just so wrong that she is there.

And on this 27th anniversary of Sheryl's murder, my family was also faced with the sad loss of Aunt Joan - my father's sister. As we sat at Aunt Joan's funeral, a wild range of emotions filled the room. But above all, everyone knew Joan had lived a full life. She gave her heart and soul to her four children and she lived to be 78. She had a good, long life.

After the funeral was over and as we drove home, it was hard not to think about how different Sheryl's funeral had been. Thanks to the selfish cruelty of Ralph Power, Sheryl's life was cut way too short. Sheryl never got the chance to marry or have children she could love and influence.

It's so sad that the murder of one person can impact the lives of so many...even the unborn as was punctuated yesterday...

Rest in peace Sheryl... you did a lot but you deserved more. And be assured that we're here to fight your fight for justice...