The Indianapolis Star

Yesterday after school I heard my name over the PA at school saying I had a call on line 1.  It was a reporter for the Indianapolis Star, John Tuohy.  He wanted to know my reaction on the Prosecutor's decision to pursue a life without parole sentence for the three accused of the explosion.  I was taken aback at first to get a call at school and then to have it be a reporter for the Star.  I answered his questions for a while and then he asked if I knew the percentage of people who were rebuilding in the neighborhood.  He said he was told a figure of 50%. I told him that I have not talked to people in the neighborhood about this and did not have a number or a feeling about who is rebuilding.  Evidently he took this to mean that I have not talked to anyone in the neighborhood and have not been back at all.  He wrote:

" He said he has not visited the subdivision or kept in touch with his old neighbors."

Sorry, Mr. Tuohy, that is not what I said because it just isn't true.  I have been back to the area and have kept in touch with my 'old neighbors'.   That is frustrating.  I am thinking of contacting him and letting him know he did not understand what I said but am not sure of what good that will do.

The meeting last night was informative, we learned more about the decision process to seek life without parole and filled out some contact forms and insurance release forms to help the Prosecutor.  We met the prosecution team and found out that we will probably have to testify.  I had a chance to talk to Mr. Curry, the Prosecutor.  He was nice to talk to and seemed like a pretty good guy.  I left with a feeling that our team is better than the defense teams and that the Longworths and our neighbors will get the justice we want and deserve.  The trial may not start for more than a year.  I know by that time we will be moved in to a new house and life will be somewhat back to normal.  I hope to be able to attend the trial and see justice done.

Thanks for the emails and comments from readers.  Happy Mardi Gras!