A 3-year-old Missouri girl disappeared a week ago while riding her bike in front of her home. Her neighbor confessed to finding her in his backyard, bringing her inside his house to suffocate her with a garbage bag, and disposing of her bike and body. He confessed immediately to police and told them everything, except why he did it. Her body was discovered yesterday.
First, I am angered again by a story of a child unable to live safely in her own neighborhood. Like the story of Leiby Kletzky, I am disheartened that children are targeted right in their own comfort zones.
Click here to read a blog about Leiby Kletzky:
In no way do I mean to place blame on the parents for not supervising their daughter, but I can't help but ask other parents Do you let your children play in front of your house without an adult present?
I can only assume these parents felt safe in their community and therefore allowed her to ride her small pink bike, complete with training wheels, on their block. The thought that they sent their young daughter out for an afternoon of fun and she never came home is devastating.
Please feel free to share any tips you have for keeping your children safe while playing outside in your community. Let this poor family's pain result in the sharing of information among parents and, hopefully, save another child's life.
Tutor's Tip: Pray for this family and all families of children who do not make it home each day.
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