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Post by dajuana357 on Jun 26, 2006 10:32:41 GMT -5
Hi all! My name is Dajuana White and I reside in Norfolk, VA. My baby sister, Catrina Hinton went missing from her place of employment (Mandee's) in Bayonne, NJ for 3 1/2 weeks. Her body was later found beaten and buried in a makeshift grave in the cemetery. The authorities have a potential suspect but claim they don't have enought evidence to make an arrest. To date the family still has not received a death certificate, and after almost 5 months the authorities claim DNA and Autopsy reports are still not back. I say to all, keep fighting for justice for your loved one. I understand the frustration and the pain that you all are feeling, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
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Post by mattsma on Jun 26, 2006 22:27:09 GMT -5
Hello Dajuana, I am so sorry that you lost your sister Catrina. I would like to welcome you to the board, and hope that you find some comfort here. I send you a ((((hug)))) & say Thank you for your kind words. Please come back often and share your story. take care & b-safe deb
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Post by tamècasmom on Jun 27, 2006 8:36:03 GMT -5
Dajuana, I am so happy that you found this haven the sad thing is you had to find this site because the murderer took your sister's life.
Do not hesitate to use this site, because people on here have some understanding of the pain you are in because most of us have felt are own pain from the loss of a murderer hands. Each experience is different but there are some common denominators and some MVS on this site will share them with you. Please take what you need and use it to help you though this difficult time of your life.
Take care of you............. I am sure that is what your beloved sister would want you to do.
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Post by toniann on Jun 27, 2006 23:28:07 GMT -5
Hang in there I wish I could say it gets easier ........it just gets numb!!!! but we are here and its good to know!!!!
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Post by wordup on Jun 28, 2006 1:50:38 GMT -5
Hello Dajuana just want to welcome you here too and to tell you that I'm sooooooooo sorry to hear about the loss of your sister, and I hope that the person who has done this horrific thing to her, get caught and delt with, we understand how you are feeling, just as you have said about us, so with this in mind feel free to come and vent when ever you feel like it, We are all here for you, Take care.
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Post by pumpkin12903 on Jun 28, 2006 10:16:40 GMT -5
Dear Dajuana, I'm so sorry about your sister. I'm glad you found this board. I admire how you won't give up. I think that's wonderful. You and everyone on here, we could give up, but, that would let the perpetrators win. Please let us know if there's any news on your case. Take care.
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Post by dajuana357 on Jun 28, 2006 10:59:05 GMT -5
Although I am new to this site, the kind words and thoughts are really comforting. I thank you all for these words of encouragement. It is good to finally be able to discuss this with individuals that have been through similar circumstances. We all have had death in our families and can adapt to that, but to have a loved one taken away tragically is unbearable. Again, thanks to you all for making me feel a lot better.
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Post by tamècasmom on Jun 28, 2006 11:39:27 GMT -5
Dajuana,
My daughter's murder is also unsolved which makes it harder to begin what is called the healing process. I also, have seen what my daughter's murder has done to her siblings. So I have some idea of the pain you are feeling from the lost of your beloved sister.
All of my family is feeling the pain of not having Tameca in our lives but I have noticed that each one of us feels it differently however, I see common threads if the member had the same kinship with Tameca. Do you have other siblings? I asked this question because I believe Tameca's siblings have grown close since her death. They are not related by blood they are related by Tameca and I have observed how they have helped each other through this difficult time in their lives. I pray you have a family member, besides our site family, that understands the pain you are in.
I posted this before but I am posting it again welcome to our haven and I pray this site helps you cope with the loss of beloved sister.
Take care of you......................
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Post by dajuana357 on Jun 28, 2006 12:03:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply tamecasmom
Answering your question, yes I have 4 other sisters and 3 brothers. The thing that makes this so so hard is that my sister Catrina was the baby of us all. She was just starting her life. We were originally from New Jersey but decided to move to VA to make a better life for ourselves. Been in VA for over 5 years. Our mom passed in 1995 so me being the oldest I took care of my baby sister. I had custody of her and took care of her until she turned 18. I also have a teenage son who is taking this really hard because they grew up together as sister and brother, not aunt and nephew. My sister had only been in New Jersey for 10 months. She was a very bright girl that everyone loved, even in New Jersey. We do know that she had a boyfriend in Jersey who was the last person to contact or see her. She had been missing for 3 1/2 weeks. Her dissapperance had been on the news, but only on the cable channels. I then requested that the local news channels get involved. Local channel ran the story and two days later Catrina's body was found.
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Post by taterfay on Jun 28, 2006 18:32:00 GMT -5
dajuana: I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My sister was murdered about 7 months ago by her boyfriend. I am glad he is in jail, awaiting trial. I cannot even imagine what it must be like to have this be unsolved. I'm REALLY curious if her boyfriend is or ever was a suspect?? Did you ever meet him? What do you think? Once again...I'm really glad you find this site. It has been a godsend for me. Big Hugs to You! Stacey
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Post by dajuana357 on Jun 29, 2006 11:41:29 GMT -5
Stacy: Yes the boyfriend is suspect. He has refused to cooperate with the detectives. He can not be arrested because all we have is circumstantial evidence (which by the way I don't understand). My family and I believe that he did it. I have never met this person, but some of my other siblings have. The authorities have wasted so much time bull _ _ _ _ _ _ _ that now the boyfriend is on the run. We were told by the police that the boyfriends uncle may have had a hand in this, but they claim he was on the run also. They had been looking for the uncle for over a month, to no avail. I got information on the uncle's whereabouts and had the detectives go pick him up. The funny thing is that the uncle seems to feel that his nephew did this too. The detectives say the uncle gave good information regarding the nephew but to date they still have not picked the boyfriend up. When they try to question the boyfriend his father threatens to get a lawyer. The detectives say that they are taking there time with this because if they pull the boyfriend in and it so happens that he was not involved it may be hard to get him again. I don't really no too much about the law, but I have been researching trying to get a better knowledge. I feel deep in my heart that the boyfriend did this, but I don't believe he did this by himself. Her body was dumped in the cemetery right down the block from where she lived. The boyfriend is 18 years old, he does not have a vehicle, and he is a fairly petite individual. I don't believe he accomplished this on his own. I feel it was more than one person also because whoever did this tried to bury my sister in a makeshift grave. That would take time and effort unless this was planned ahead of time. I travel back and forth to New Jersey from VA just about every weekend. I takes its toll but I refuse to let this be a COLD CASE. I am now planning rallies, have been writing the President, Senators, Governors, talk shows etc. My family and I will not let her be forgotten. I am glad that the perpertrator involved with your sisters murder was caught. Thanks for your kindness.
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Post by dewey on Jun 29, 2006 13:00:19 GMT -5
Dear Dajuana,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister! I hope that they find out who committed this crime. While that won't bring Catrina back, it will help you with beginning the process of healing. Again I am sorry for the loss that your family has suffered.
I am glad that you found this board. It helps to know that others care and being able to talk with others who have gone through something similar is a relief. Stay strong and don't forget to take care of yourself.
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Post by angelbaby on Sept 22, 2006 20:42:13 GMT -5
Dajuana, i am so sorry that you lost your sister.i know it is hard to listen to the authorities tell you they do not have enough evidence,i have had to hear it for 4 1/2 years,and it stinks.just stay at them,do not let them think your giving up.....god bless you...
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Post by dajuana357 on Oct 11, 2006 11:13:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the words angeleyes. I have not and will not give up. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you will get some answers soon. 4 1/2 years is a long time to hope and wonder if someone will be caught. I applaud you because it has been 8 months and I am frantic. I recently met with the City Council Board and that seems to have lit a fire under them. There are still no leads but i feel a little better knowing that now they are taking me serious in my fight for justice for my sister.
Thanks to everyone for your thoughtfullness and words of encouragement. Will keep you updated on my situation.
Have a Blessed Day!!
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Post by dajuana357 on Apr 9, 2007 11:44:06 GMT -5
Hi all!! This is Dajuana again with an update. It has now been over a year and we still have no suspects. We do now have a few leads that are being checked out, hopefully we will hear some good news soon. We ask that you continue praying for our family.
God Bless!!
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Post by wordup on Apr 9, 2007 22:37:05 GMT -5
YOu have my prayers , I hope something breaks fo you guys soon. Hang in there.
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