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writes:About three months ago my sister and her friend Amanda were in a car accident. My sister was driving and they were hit head on by a drunk driver. They were both wearing their seatbelts but the car had flipped and Amanda was killed. When they did the investigation to find out what had happened the poice actually tried putting some of the blame on her, saying she had slightly crossed over the center lane at the exact moment he was heading full speed into hers! They said had she of been completely in her lane she would have possibly been able to get out of the way. Obviously them telling her these things made her feel even worse. The driver of the other car was 26 and this was his second DUI. We are now getting ready for all the court appearances and the things necessary to make this end. Since my sister found out she has to testify in court a lot of weird things have been happening. Our windows in our cars have been broken out, MANY prank phone calls telling us if he goes to jail my sister will be killed in another "accident" and we even believe someone has broken into our home. We live in a small community and everyone pretty much knows everyone else. So therefore we know the family of this man and we know what they are capable of. We have tried telling the police but they have one excuse after another why they don't believe us. We're not crazy and this has been a painful enough time for our family without someone doing these things! Could someone please give me advice as to who I can turn to? How can I make them believe that we know it is this family. Sorry that this is so long I just don't know what else to do. I fear for my sister's life and my families safety.
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reader, SusieQ1970  +, writes (6 September 2007):
Have you thought about installing CCTV? You can pick them up relatively cheaply nowadays and they come with cool things like motion detectors which will automatically switch your tv to the CCTV. You can also hook them up to your DVD Recorder too so you can catch them while your out or asleep. One thing though, you do have to display something that says your property is protected by CCTV otherwise you can't use it as evidence.
I would also have a serious word with your solicitor too about the harrassment. I'm sure there must be something about you giving evidence if you feel your safety would be compromised.
Best of luck.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 September 2007): Love,
I really feel for you, has this family got some sort of control were you live do they no the police I no these questions are probably not helping, But I feel you need to speak to a lawyer someone who can fight for you and your rights as you need all the help you can get, and go back to the police get them to come to you and dont let this drop its there duty to protect your sister and your family, This guy was drunk has been done before, There should be no question about how far over the line she was and it wouldnt have happened, he was drunk and he killed a young woman...
Is there any advise centres that can help point you in the right direction for support with this, I would phone anyone in the directory I could to find out who can help love, your sister should have medical advisers that can lead to a psycological report for her fear after the accident and loss of her friend and the threats social workers should be involved as well for on going trauma support hunny I wish I could help more Im not clued up on the laws out there, I would just phone whoever I could to get any help poss bereavement counselling that could lead to someone knowing how to get more advise for you, I would truely love to help more MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS LOVE MANDY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 September 2007): I'm very sorry for you and your family. Just keep and keep pressuring the police and get other people (friends/neighbors) involved as witnesses of the threatening situations. Try to collect evidence of the threats and terrorism going on so you can help build up a case against the perpetrators. Hire a private investigator and go to a good church for emotional strength.
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