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Just wanted to give you and update on the robbery. I met with the detective on Wednesday to do my deposition. I mentioned to him that my niece was back in town and was more than willing to talk to him. He said that wasn't neccessary to talk to her nor the maintenance men. He was more than 100% sure that it was my neighbor who took care of Pipers.
We met and he showed me her Driver's ID along with my mother's engagement ring. She pawned it on March 18. My heart sank to say the least. As sure as I was that she did it, to see it broke my heart. Talk about feeling betrayed! There are 7 other incidents when she went down to the same shop. The owner does not have pictures of the other pieces b/c his scanner/copier was broken. He did nothing illegal. He took her ID as was required by the law. On one of the dates she went down, she offered to take care of me b/c I was sick. I had called her not to let Pipers out because I would be home. She came down and wanted to know if I needed anything from the drug store. Then she goes and pawns my things?!!! How sick and twisted is that? How does one look into the face of a friend and do that? I am dumbfounded by that.
Unfortunately all the pieces are gone. This place sends gold off to the smelters several times a month. I am sick to my stomach when I think about that. There may be hope to recover my Christmas bracelet as this place does not handle silver. I am not holding out much hope for that. It would be icing on the cake to recover one piece. The detective was having a meeting Friday with his boss and the DA to see where they want to proceed. They are not allowed to talk to her b/c within 24 hours after being talked to by the detective she hired a lawyer. I asked him if that was normal. He said only if you have something to hide. The good news is that he can at least get her on possession of stolen property. The value of the ring was over $1000. That might be grand larceny. I have no idea what kind of penalty that carries in NY State. (If any ones does know, please PM me.)
So now I have to take this weekend and look through all of my things one more time to see if there is anything else. What a job that is going to be. I had originally planned to take this weekend off and Monday as my birthday present to me. Pipers and I are in some serious outside play time. I have not let her outside when I am not home since this incident. I'm a little paranoid right now. My landlord has also asked me to type up a letter to him stating what happened. He offered to evict them this weekend, knowing how uncomfortable it has been since this. I told him to wait till the police send him a report and we'll go from there. It has been hard seeing her come and go. I want to ask her why and how she could do this to a friend? But I will not do anything to jepardize my case. I have to let the law do what the law does. I turn it over to my HP.
I am bound and determined to make this still my weekend. I have to readjust my sails a bit. I will be going to my nieces soccer game over at my university tomorrow. My other niece is coming over to make me dinner on Monday. I offered to get our favorite cheesecake, but she declined. Me thinks she making me a cake. I am giving her cooking lessons so I we will be making a new recipe for her: grilled Tuscan salad. Pipers and I will get some play time in. I will certainly be listening to the NFL Draft today. I have to be sure my Eagles don't do anything stupid! Oh wait they already did by letting Dawkins go. But at least we don't have TO! Hey David is Dallas gonna get a real football team or are they going to hire more thugs?!!!
Well I'm off to get more of my list done. Thanks for all of your love and support as always. Have a wonderful weekend. It feels like summer here in the North East. Much love and blessings to you and your families. Love to my Alanon pets. I toast all of them with my cool glass of water that has ice cubes in the shape of paws!
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
-- Edited by Karilynn on Saturday 25th of April 2009 02:31:28 PM
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Karilynn, I am very sorry for these troubles you're having with the robbery. At least you will have the satisfaction of knowing who did it, and maybe that will lessen the "paranoia" factor for you. What a pitiful thing for you and for the neighbor as well; she has to be very sick to do such a thing and pretend to be a helper. :(
Best of luck with seeing this thing through to the end.
this is so incredibly violating. I have had this happen, too, with neighbors I trusted. Its so sad and sickening. We want to trust and sometimes its earned and then smashed like this. But we do the best we can with what we have at the time. I am so sorry Karilyn, know you are in my best thoughts through this. Jean
Even though you pretty much knew who was responsible for the robbery, it is still disappointing to you, I am sure. It just makes you wonder you can you trust. I have a diamond necklace that came from the diamonds in my Mom's rings. I wear it all the time; never take it off. I would just die if anything happened to it.
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I don't know what to say. I am trying to think of something positive about your experience and I am sure there is. More will be revealed.
Must be an AFGO. Another Freakin Growth Opportunity .
As to dem Cowboys......I keep hoping that someone comes a long with VERY deep pockets and makes Jerry Jones an offer he can't refuse. Maybe a new owner could restore Dallas to its former "good guys" image. Unfortunately pro football is all about money nowadays. We shall see how the "post TO" boys do this year. I will just take it "one day at a time" .
Me and My boys wish for you to have a great birthday my friend!
I am so glad for you the police are working with you. I am sorry you are having to do to so much trouble on your birthday. I am glad you have company. What an ordeal! I know you are aware we are all rooting for you. I know for me when one loss follows another I can find it very hard going.
I am giving her cooking lessons so I we will be making a new recipe for her: grilled Tuscan salad. 
Pipers and I will get some play time in. I will certainly be listening to the NFL Draft today. I have to be sure my Eagles don't do anything stupid! Oh wait they already did by letting Dawkins go. 
But at least we don't have TO! Hey David is Dallas gonna get a real football team or are they going to hire more thugs?!!!
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