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Sept 23, 2005 0:44:14 GMT -5
Post by deb2u on Sept 23, 2005 0:44:14 GMT -5
My name is Debbie Lloyd and I am the daughter of Larry Whitfield. Larry Whitfield was a retired Sheriff who was renovating a building in Woodlake for a youth center when he was shot in the back of the head with a shotgun. He was murdered April 27,2003. His murder remains an unsolved case. I have been informed that the Tulare County Violent Crimes Unit is understaffed and unable to give my fathers case the time that is needed to work on. Since his murder in 2003, most of that detectives in that department have changed. I dont feel that the first detectives on the case did a good job. My Dad had business partners that were never talked to or interviewed. My dads stepson had threatened him that he was going to shoot him in back of the head, and that is exactly what happened to him.They didn't put any pressure on the stepson about that at all. They havent put any pressure on anybody that might know what happened to my Dad. I wanted to hire a P.I. to help with my Dads case but was told that it would mess up the case. I am pleading with you to help my Father get justice. He was a retired Sheriff who was building a youth center, how much more needs to be said???
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Sept 23, 2005 17:03:45 GMT -5
Post by pumpkin12903 on Sept 23, 2005 17:03:45 GMT -5
Deb, I'm very sorry about your Dad. Have you checked with Parents of Murdered Children on if they have any advice? There's a link to them on this site. There's a show on A&E cable called Cold Case files, where they look again at unsolved cases. On the A&E website I'm sure they have a link to it and maybe you can check with them. I hope this might help. Please let us know how you are and if there's any news on the case. Take care.
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Oct 28, 2005 19:19:24 GMT -5
Post by briandennis on Oct 28, 2005 19:19:24 GMT -5
Deb, I am so sorry about your father. I can relate as my Dad was murdered Jan.17/04 and his crime remains unsolved. I also herd the same excuses about under staffed and over worked. Unfortunately this is a harsh reality. The only advise I can offer is do not give up. Stay in the face of the police and constantly remind them that you also are a victim. I do not know if you have a victim advocate. I hope you are coping. I have had my troubles enduring the pain but I tell myself that Dad would not want me to become a spiteful person. All the very best and I hope we all receive our day in court.
Brian
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Jan 6, 2006 13:21:17 GMT -5
Post by xnavygrrl on Jan 6, 2006 13:21:17 GMT -5
Hi Deb, We share an awful date. April 27th. On April 27th, 1982, my mother was murdered and her killer attempted and almost succeeded in murdering me, a 7 year old and my four year old sister. I truly hate that day. Your father was obviously an honorable man. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you do get some results in your search for information. I'm here if you need to talk, Missy
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Feb 19, 2006 2:33:19 GMT -5
Post by red1 on Feb 19, 2006 2:33:19 GMT -5
Dear Deb, I too, lost my father to homocide. I too, have run into the same concerns and excuses that you have found with your father's unsolved case. My father's is unsolved as well. They say they know who murdered him but just do not have the physical evidence to prove it in a court of law. My father's name was Alfonso Puyana, MD. I pray that we can find some small amount of justice for our fathers. But I just don't think it will really help. You are in my prayers. Candice
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Feb 19, 2006 2:50:37 GMT -5
Post by wordup on Feb 19, 2006 2:50:37 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about you guys dads, Deb and red. I do hope you guys will get the answers that you seek real soon, and I hope you will know that we are here to support you guys in anyway we can. check out the board for any information that may be there, hopefuly it will be of some help or point you in a direction, until then try to take care of yourselves.
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Feb 19, 2006 8:00:51 GMT -5
Post by pumpkin12903 on Feb 19, 2006 8:00:51 GMT -5
Dear Red1, I'm very sorry about your Dad. I'm glad you found this board. Please keep us updated on your case and take care.
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Mar 15, 2006 13:44:26 GMT -5
Post by meme on Mar 15, 2006 13:44:26 GMT -5
Anytime there is a threat, file a police report. I wish I had. With a threat, the perp is supposed to automatically spend three days in jail. So sorry for your loss. Have you writen the governor? The news media could do a story- America's Most Wanted could also help. I find that the more noise you make, the more attention the case gets.
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Apr 21, 2006 23:41:20 GMT -5
Post by denise on Apr 21, 2006 23:41:20 GMT -5
sorry to hear of your loss of your father. it sounds like to me your dad was a wonderful person. i hope they find the psycho who did this to your dad and lock him or her up for life... Densie
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Apr 26, 2006 1:37:20 GMT -5
Post by Candice on Apr 26, 2006 1:37:20 GMT -5
Candice here. I have two accounts. One under Red1 and one under Candice. There is no news to report on my father's case. No one is working it and the original detective was transferred out of Homocide. I was told by him that they will not transfer the case back to homocide and actively start investigating it until there is a new lead. But how can there be a new lead if noone is investigating? His anniversary of his death was April 23, 2006. His body was discovered April 24. It just brought back the rage and pain. That never goes away. Though, sometimes I am able to keep it under lock and key. I wish I could meet you all. I wish this wasn't the common thread that binds us. But I guess that's a useless wish. Know that while I don't know all of you, and some I have never read your stories, I pray for you. I think of you. Thank you. I will continue to check back every once in a while. My love to all. Candice
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Apr 26, 2006 10:05:09 GMT -5
Post by pumpkin12903 on Apr 26, 2006 10:05:09 GMT -5
Dear Candice, I'm sorry there's no news on your case. I pray that 1 day justice will be done for you and your family. I'd also like to meet those on here, as we've all really helped each other. I'm glad you posted again and keep coming back. Take care.
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May 5, 2006 21:25:34 GMT -5
Post by Candice on May 5, 2006 21:25:34 GMT -5
I just want to tell everyone how much this site has helped me. I don't visit often. I think it's too hard. I cry everytime I read your stories, even if they are uplifting. I don't share emotionally with anyone I know. I "talk" to them, but don't "share". Thank you for listening. Thank you for caring. I will always come back and if in some small way my experiences can help in any way, someone else, I will "share". God Bless you all Candice
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May 1, 2013 10:36:00 GMT -5
Post by frustrated79 on May 1, 2013 10:36:00 GMT -5
Wow. I just found this because this case is about my stepdad Larry Whitfield. He was the greatest man I ever knew and I need to say my part of this story. I met Larry when I was only 17 years old. My mom and dad divorced 2 years prior to this because my dad was a jerk to say the least. My mom knew Larry ever since she was a child. They started dating and of coarse I didnt like it because I was a little troublemaker and he was a cop. I knew nothing about him. As the years went on I got to know him as a very intelligent man. He was quiet and strong and knew everything from electrical, motorcycles, boats, cars and much more. He and my mom started a grocery store business and at one point owned 3 stores for themselves. I worked at the different stores often. I was a young guy and liked to party with friends and my mom and Larry were devout christians. I also was and am a believer but I didnt embrace it all like they did because I had other things on my mind like girls and having fun. I wish I would have been more like them. Larry was an awesome man and I never understood why his kids rarely visited with him so I always wondered why. Maybe he was different before he met Jesus like most people were. Anyways, he was a better dad to me then my own father who was a drunk and a cheater and just a mean person. Larry honestly became my best friend and I wish I would have expressed it to him. He knew how I felt and I knew how he felt. Its a guy thing. We didnt get mushy and all that but we talked about everything from my daughter and problems I had to the bible and revelations. We always talked about the end of times being near. I was able to help Larry work on the little blue church in Woodlake a few weeks prior to his murder. We mixed concrete and put together a sign for his youth center. It was called, "Impact For Christ". I dug the holes and we put the sign up and he was very happy. We took a walk out to the field in back of the church and he told me his vision for the center. He wanted a baseball diamond and maybe a track for go carts or something like that. It was a great day.A few months before Larry and my mom helped me get my own studio apartment. It wasnt the prettiest thing but it was mine. They also helped me buy a nice car. That day at the church was the last time I saw Larry. A few weeks later I recieved a call from my sister that my mom found Larry on the ground from maybe a fall from a ladder but that he was dead. I freaked out and got to the place as quick as I could. Cops were there and my mom was so devistated andcried the worst cry I have ever heard. I actually cried and pushed a cop because I didnt want to believe Larry was dead. He just held my arms and said sorry. This whole thing shattered everything in our lives. My mom was so deeply depressed and it got worse as the children of Larry started lashing out. They said I killed him and that I said I would kill him. The only thing I can remember me ever saying to Larry is, you better not hurt my mom. That was when I was 17 and first met him. When he died I was 24 years old and he was the pillar of our family. I never thought his kids would say something about me like this. Me and his son Larry and all of my family went skiing before and his sisters would spend the night at my mom and Larrys house sometimes and I didnt feel any anger towards myself. I liked Brenda and Hanna and especially Gladys who is Larrys mom. Very sweet woman who could play a guitar. I didnt think they didnt like me. It hurt so bad when I started getting accused of this. The police asked if I would take a lie detector test which was crazy to me. But I did it because I knew it was the right thing. I felt so awful that they could act this way towards me. I had to be recorded about all kinds of questions and the cops were really digging at me. I became angry and confused. I wanted to keep Larrys vision alive and started getting involved in church but my resentment of his kids and these accusations dug deep inside. I was so bitter and I guess I still am. I have never spoken with them since. I found this online so I had to speak up for myself. Two years after Larrys death the detectives told me they knew I didnt do it. It was of very little comfort. I wasnt able to grieve for my best friend. They didnt know how we had a good relationship because they werent around. But I was and thank God for the time we spent. I and my mom and siter and brother still think of Larry all the time. My mom didnt date or anything for 8 years. She has finally settled down with a pastor and I hope the best although it was hard for us to deal with because Larry meant so much. I hope you see this debbie. I know you lost your dad but so did we. It makes no sense to compare love. I have never killed anyone, let alone my best friend. I have never even stabbed anyone in my life. But you stabbed me in the back worse than any knife could. I didnt really know you that well and never understood why you chose to treat me this way. I pray that one day soon we will figure this out and you all will feel stupid. But I know you are so selfish you probably wont care about the damage you caused us. I never acted like I was the best person in the world, but I do have a good heart. If we got into character flaws about you and your brothers and family it would not be pretty. So why would you do this to me? I guess only justice and God almighty can help this situation but the damage you caused can never be fixed.
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May 1, 2013 10:47:26 GMT -5
Post by frustrated79 on May 1, 2013 10:47:26 GMT -5
Also, if you ever want to talk about anything I am open. I really want an apology. This has affected my life and my familys life so much. I also want this case solved and tried doing some investigating myself. There are neighbors who I spoke with who said they saw some stuff the night after his death. I tried telling the detectives but I dont think they looked into it because they were focused on me. I am angry with you guys but I would rather work together for this case. I really want it solved for so many reasons. This is something me and my family havent forgotten and never will until we die or until this is solved. "Paul"
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May 1, 2013 12:38:04 GMT -5
Post by frustrated79 on May 1, 2013 12:38:04 GMT -5
One last thing. Why the heck would I want to kill Larry? I gained nothing from his death. My mom was so devistated that she couldnt keep the stores going and she lost them. She was so depressed for so long and was never the same. We were scarred someone was gonna try and kill us. And the detectives did put pressure on me. A lot of pressure. I was overwhelmed with everything. Imagine if you were accused of something you didnt do and people were trying to blame you. Lie detector test, recordings and questioning. They probably taped my phone and who knows what else. Nothing good came out of this for us or anybody. If I had a clue to what happened I probably would have tried to take justice in my own hands because I loved Larry a lot. That last day we spent was awesome and helps me deal with things but its still very tough. I have no idea what leads if any the police have got but they know it wasnt me. You guys really hurt me and my mom a lot! We gained nothing but heartache. Thanks...I need for this to be solved too because this is a bunch of bull. It doesnt matter what bad things I have ever done in my life. We all have made mistakes, but I sure as hell wouldnt do that! Like I said before, I have never shot, killed, or stabbed anyone. Ever!!! I have had rough times since. I wont blame it all on this situation but it sure didnt help any. Things are finally good for me as I am married with 4 children. Im just saying that just because a person has made lots of bad choices doesnt mean they would stoop to that level. For you to say that i said I would shoot him in the back of the head was messed up. That is stupid. I never ever ever said that! I want to forgive you guys but how can I if you never have apoilogized or spoke with me. But I only know you by what Ive heard. And by what Ive heard, you probably could care less about falsely accusing me and causing so much stress and pain. If Im wrong let me know...
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May 2, 2013 9:52:30 GMT -5
Post by pumpkin12903 on May 2, 2013 9:52:30 GMT -5
Wow. I just found this because this case is about my stepdad Larry Whitfield. He was the greatest man I ever knew and I need to say my part of this story. I met Larry when I was only 17 years old. My mom and dad divorced 2 years prior to this because my dad was a jerk to say the least. My mom knew Larry ever since she was a child. They started dating and of coarse I didnt like it because I was a little troublemaker and he was a cop. I knew nothing about him. As the years went on I got to know him as a very intelligent man. He was quiet and strong and knew everything from electrical, motorcycles, boats, cars and much more. He and my mom started a grocery store business and at one point owned 3 stores for themselves. I worked at the different stores often. I was a young guy and liked to party with friends and my mom and Larry were devout christians. I also was and am a believer but I didnt embrace it all like they did because I had other things on my mind like girls and having fun. I wish I would have been more like them. Larry was an awesome man and I never understood why his kids rarely visited with him so I always wondered why. Maybe he was different before he met Jesus like most people were. Anyways, he was a better dad to me then my own father who was a drunk and a cheater and just a mean person. Larry honestly became my best friend and I wish I would have expressed it to him. He knew how I felt and I knew how he felt. Its a guy thing. We didnt get mushy and all that but we talked about everything from my daughter and problems I had to the bible and revelations. We always talked about the end of times being near. I was able to help Larry work on the little blue church in Woodlake a few weeks prior to his murder. We mixed concrete and put together a sign for his youth center. It was called, "Impact For Christ". I dug the holes and we put the sign up and he was very happy. We took a walk out to the field in back of the church and he told me his vision for the center. He wanted a baseball diamond and maybe a track for go carts or something like that. It was a great day.A few months before Larry and my mom helped me get my own studio apartment. It wasnt the prettiest thing but it was mine. They also helped me buy a nice car. That day at the church was the last time I saw Larry. A few weeks later I recieved a call from my sister that my mom found Larry on the ground from maybe a fall from a ladder but that he was dead. I freaked out and got to the place as quick as I could. Cops were there and my mom was so devistated andcried the worst cry I have ever heard. I actually cried and pushed a cop because I didnt want to believe Larry was dead. He just held my arms and said sorry. This whole thing shattered everything in our lives. My mom was so deeply depressed and it got worse as the children of Larry started lashing out. They said I killed him and that I said I would kill him. The only thing I can remember me ever saying to Larry is, you better not hurt my mom. That was when I was 17 and first met him. When he died I was 24 years old and he was the pillar of our family. I never thought his kids would say something about me like this. Me and his son Larry and all of my family went skiing before and his sisters would spend the night at my mom and Larrys house sometimes and I didnt feel any anger towards myself. I liked Brenda and Hanna and especially Gladys who is Larrys mom. Very sweet woman who could play a guitar. I didnt think they didnt like me. It hurt so bad when I started getting accused of this. The police asked if I would take a lie detector test which was crazy to me. But I did it because I knew it was the right thing. I felt so awful that they could act this way towards me. I had to be recorded about all kinds of questions and the cops were really digging at me. I became angry and confused. I wanted to keep Larrys vision alive and started getting involved in church but my resentment of his kids and these accusations dug deep inside. I was so bitter and I guess I still am. I have never spoken with them since. I found this online so I had to speak up for myself. Two years after Larrys death the detectives told me they knew I didnt do it. It was of very little comfort. I wasnt able to grieve for my best friend. They didnt know how we had a good relationship because they werent around. But I was and thank God for the time we spent. I and my mom and siter and brother still think of Larry all the time. My mom didnt date or anything for 8 years. She has finally settled down with a pastor and I hope the best although it was hard for us to deal with because Larry meant so much. I hope you see this debbie. I know you lost your dad but so did we. It makes no sense to compare love. I have never killed anyone, let alone my best friend. I have never even stabbed anyone in my life. But you stabbed me in the back worse than any knife could. I didnt really know you that well and never understood why you chose to treat me this way. I pray that one day soon we will figure this out and you all will feel stupid. But I know you are so selfish you probably wont care about the damage you caused us. I never acted like I was the best person in the world, but I do have a good heart. If we got into character flaws about you and your brothers and family it would not be pretty. So why would you do this to me? I guess only justice and God almighty can help this situation but the damage you caused can never be fixed. Dear frustrated79, I'm very sorry about Larry. I'm glad you found this board and hope you find some comfort here. Unfortunately, we MVS have a pattern of murders badly affecting our family relations (and relations with friends also). I've had this to a degree in my family, unfortunately. Again, welcome to the board. Take care.
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May 2, 2013 17:09:47 GMT -5
Post by Janet-Beth's Mom on May 2, 2013 17:09:47 GMT -5
Dear frustrated,
I am so sorry your stepdad was taken from you, your family and all the youth he wanted to give guidance to. He sounds like he was a very good man. Prayers for your comfort, and that someday there can be justice for your stepdad, Janet
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May 2, 2013 17:34:59 GMT -5
Post by frustrated79 on May 2, 2013 17:34:59 GMT -5
Thank you pumpkin officer and Janet-Beth's Mom. I really needed a place to vent a little. My heart has hurt for a long time because of this situation and still is. The comfort I have is that he was a great man of God who I can only hope I can be like one day. To be excluded from this case because of being accused for no reason has been tough. Its hard to forgive these people who have ruined my grieving process. I have had to really take a lot of stuff for no reason and it has interfered with the whole dealing with his murder process. I know Larry is one of Gods greatest up in heaven and I enjoy the thought of talking with him again in heaven.He really was making an impact in that town. It was just started and already was very popular. Now the church is abandoned and desolate like before. I wish his vision could be achieved...
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Jun 18, 2013 12:31:50 GMT -5
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Post by deb2u on Jun 18, 2013 12:31:50 GMT -5
You get his retirement every month for killing him. That is motive!
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Jun 18, 2013 12:36:15 GMT -5
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Post by deb2u on Jun 18, 2013 12:36:15 GMT -5
But of course you know that Paul. And I seriously doubt you will see my Dad in heaven. That would mean you would have to admit your crime. But people like yours never admit ANYTHING.
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Jun 18, 2013 12:44:32 GMT -5
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Post by deb2u on Jun 18, 2013 12:44:32 GMT -5
One more thing....we all know the reason you moved into your own place is because he caught you smoking crack in his house and he kicked you out. But your Mommy made my Dad get you a place to live. So dont act like you got your own place because he believed in you. He just wanted you out and wanted to keep the peace in his house.... I could go on and on but I know we will get justice and all this will come out.... Why would your own family say they knew you did it.... Kinda wierd huh? ?
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Post by Charlene on Jun 19, 2013 10:06:27 GMT -5
This thread is locked and any future arguments will be deleted. Repeated attempts to bring this up again will result in removal from the board. There's no way for any of us to know where the truth lies and this board is for support, not recriminations and anger.
Charlene
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