Author: wildninja

Someone like you. Someone who'll rattle the cages. B.A. Criminal Justice, M.A. Forensic Psychology.

CDD is Heresy

Have you ever seen steam coming out of someone’s ears? Recently I was listening to a domestic violence expert describe the supposedly biblical practice of Christian Domestic Discipline. Righteous anger started lapping at my feet and slowly radiated throughout my body as I listened to how “true Christian husbands” are given license to hit their […]

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The Church Courtesy Challenge

Last weekend it happened again. I was asked, “would you mind if my husband and sons sat here?” which indicated that I should change my seat. So I did. Big deal. When the other family members showed up while I was listening to what was going on up front, I became aware that several people […]

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Things That Make You Go Hmm

This morning I was out and about when I happened upon a sign that made me burst into howls of laughter: I turned around and came back to get a picture of it. Spying some construction workers at the site next door, I pulled up and said, “Hi! You working on that house?” (pointing gesture). […]

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Post-Parade Pirate Party

It’s not summer in Seattle without the Seafair Pirates. After today’s Fourth of July Parade in Kirkland, Washington, I cracked up when I saw this boatload of boisterous buccaneers disembark at the Eagles Club for refreshments. It was fitting since the Eagles are one of the most proudly patriotic places in town judging from their floats […]

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Pets in Hot Cars

Given KOMO’s story today about the person lacking empathy who left their dog and pet pig (who was wearing sweatpants!) in a hot car, http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Police-Man-leaves-pig-wearing-sweatpants-trapped-in-hot-car-214035651.html, I feel compelled to post this. It’s been hot (over 90 yesterday) in the Seattle area, yet I’m still seeing people leave their pets in their cars. Just the other night […]

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Smith Arrested for Murder

Alan Smith has been arrested for first degree murder: http://www.bothell-reporter.com/news/213349861.html http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Bothell-man-arrested-in-wifes-murder-213321531.html Sounds like the case is still coming together but KOMO reports that the Bothell Police Department was comfortable enough to make an arrest. The comments thread where this is being discussed on my site is https://wildninja.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/murdering-susann-smith/#comments. Remember, this is not a conviction, and it doesn’t […]

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SBB Update

KOMO is reporting that the Auburn, Washington police officer who groped a handcuffed pregnant woman has pled guilty to fourth degree assault and resigned: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Auburn-officer-pleads-guilty-to-assaulting-pregnant-woman-resigns-212847101.html. My original article on this crime is here: https://wildninja.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/start-by-believing/.

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72 Times– How Many More?

Yet another murder in the Seattle area has been found to have been domestic violence-related. KOMO is reporting that: Prosecutors say Aleksandr Polak stabbed 35-year-old Natalyia Vabishchevich 72 times, then tried to flee to Mexico. Polak was arrested Friday in Los Angeles and is being held there without bail, pending extradition back to Bellevue.  http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-arrested-in-LA-in-connection-with-murder-of-Bellevue-woman-212495901.html

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