Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 - (Thread #2)

[jerseyjul1]

Ok I will send an E-mail from home! I can't from work.

[Ann - Tx]

Ann -TX I once again posted on my personal FB page and asked people to write and share... hopefully we can flood them with letters...

justanopinion, thanks so much for your continued support in seeking justice for Emma.

It is very nice of you to have posted the info on your Facebook page.

The slogan for this week:

"No parole for Abigail Young!"

[Ann - Tx]

jerseyjul1, thank you for being a voice for Emma Thompson and sending a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young.

[Ann - Tx]

New deadline for letters opposing parole for Abigail Young: 6/30/13


Yesterday (5/30/13), I spoke to a representative from the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice - Victim Services Division in Austin, TX.

I was told that numerous letters opposing Abigail Young's parole have been received.

Parole review is a process. The representative told me that letters can still be sent and if received by June, 30, 2013, they will be included in Abigail Young's file which will be sent to the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles.

The representative suggests that if any one still wants to write a letter, they do so as soon as possible. The sooner; the better!

Also, you can write more than one letter. If you already sent a letter and you forgot to include some info you wanted to state in your first letter, you can send another letter.

You can include Links to articles, pdf files, etc. in your letter.

So . . . if you have not written a letter opposing Abigail Young's parole, you still have an opportunity to be a voice for her daughter, the victim . . . barely-4-year old Emma Thompson who was brutally raped and beaten to death!

As stated in previous comments, serving less than 3 years of a 20 year sentence is not justice for Emma Thompson!

If you have limited time, your letter can be as simple as:

"I oppose parole for Abigail Young."


Letters can me mailed, e-mailed or FAX and MUST include Abigail Young's pertinent TDCJ info (hi-lited in blue):

Reference: Young, Abigail
State ID: 08428403
TDCJ ID: 01668233
Placed on Parole Review: 4/30/13

Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
Victim Services Division
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 265
Austin, TX 78757-6899

Email: victim.svc@tdcj.state.tx.us

Fax: (512) 452-0825
~~~~~

Special thanks to all of you who wrote a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young and being a voice for precious Emma Thompson.

Thank you, in advance, to those who will write a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young by the new deadline of 6/30/13!

Bumping this thread to the current page!

Please support justice for Emma Thompson and be a voice for Emma . . . write a letter and oppose parole for Abigail Young!

"No parole for Abigail Young!"

[Ann - Tx]

Texas State Governor Rick Perry signed HB 431, known as Emma's Law,  on Friday, June 14, 2013!

This law is in honor of Emma Thompson.

Snipped from this source:

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB431
State of Texas Legislature -  HB431

Description		Comment	Date	Time	Journal Page
E	Signed by the Governor		06/14/2013

[Nene_Please]

This is awesome. It is always sad a child has to die for these bills to be law but glad they move forward so maybe this will not happen to another child. Maybe another parent will think and do the right thing.

[sitemama]

Ann, my memory isn't what it used to be.  Can you give us a short version of what this bill says.  I believe I remember you said it would not apply to Abgail, but would apply to others sentenced from this date forward.  Is that correct?

[Nene_Please]

That is correct Mama. This would asssure that no other family would have to go thru what Emma's is going thru, with all the appeals and heartaches of re-living the nightmare every year. I know they will do what they have to do just to keep the monster in prison but it is not fair.

[Ann - Tx]

sitemama, per Andy Kahan (Director of City of Houston Victims Assistance) who was instrumental along with Laurie Thompson, Emma Thompson's paternal grandmother, in getting State Rep (TX) Debbie Riddle to file HB431 (now known as Emma's Law) this law will be retroactive.

It will be effective 9/1/2013 and will not affect Abigail Young's parole review set off date for 2013.  If Young is not paroled in August, 2013, Emma's Law will be a consideration for 2014.

[Ann - Tx]

Emma's Law Signed by Governor Perry

By: KBTX News Staff
KBTX - Bryan, TX

Posted: Mon 4:52 AM, Jun 17, 2013





A bill named after four-year-old Brenham girl who was murdered in 2009 after being beaten by her mother's boyfriend has been signed into law by Governor Rick Perry.

Read more:

http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Emmas-Law-Signed-by-Governor-Perry-211786361.html

[Ann - Tx]

GOVERNOR SIGNS EMMA'S LAW

JUNE 17TH, 2013) FSW

KWHI - Brenham, TX



 Abigail Young will not be eligible for parole for several years after Gov. Rick Perry signed Emma’s Law into law this weekend.

Abigail Young, the former Brenham nurse was convicted of neglecting her four year old daughter, Emma Thompson, while her boyfriend, Lucas Coe repeatedly beat, abused, then killed her, in June of 2009. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for that crime but has been up for parole several times.

That will not happen for another five years according to Emma’s Law. Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 431 on Saturday,

Under this new law, anyone convicted of a felony against a child is eligible for parole once every five years.

The bill received overwhelming support in both the House and Senate.

Source:

http://www.kwhi.com/news1.htm#GOVERNOR SIGNS EMMA'S LAW
KWHI - Brenham, TX -- 6/17/13

[Ann - Tx]

‘Emma’s Law’ gets Perry’s signature

Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 1:02 pm

The Banner-Press - Brenham, TX


AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry has signed a bill that will impact parole eligibility for prisoners who have been convicted of injury to a child or elderly or disabled persons.

Perry on Friday signed “Emma’s Law,” named after 4-year-old Emma Thompson, who was murdered in 2009.

Subscription required to read more:

http://www.brenhambanner.com/news/emma-s-law-gets-perry-s-signature/article_02d17b18-d778-11e2-aa7d-001a4bcf887a.html

[Ann - Tx]

The following update, with video, was on KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, TX 6 p.m. News today, 6/17/13.  It will be on at 10 p.m. also.


Governor Perry Signs Emma's Law

By: Nicole Morten  
KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, TX
                     
Updated: Mon 6:23 PM, Jun 17, 2013





After more than three years fighting in memory of her niece, Amanda Mathews says the battle in the court is over.
 
"Now it becomes a law and it's going to be named Emma's Law. It got huge support from the house and the senate,” explained Emma’s aunt, Amanda Mathews.

Governor Rick Perry officially signed Emma's Law into place.

Read more and view video:

http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Governor-Perry-Signs-Emmas-Law-211894161.html

[Ann - Tx]

 
Special thanks to Websleuths Admin for the following banner (put up on 6/17/13) at the top of the Homepage and all pages!
 
 
 EMMA'S LAW IS NOW REALLY THE LAW!!!
 
EMMA'S LAW SIGNED BY TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY

Source:  http://www.websleuths.com/forums/home.php?

Websleuth's -- Homepage

[Ann - Tx]

In loving memory of precious Emma Thompson . . .
Gone . . . but not forgotten!  






















Emma Thompson's last Christmas - December, 2008


~~~  
Emma Thompson's last Easter in Brenham, TX at the family ranch - 4/12/2009


Emma Thompson deceased:  6/27/09


Emma was still a happy little girl when this picture was taken on Easter Sunday (per her maternal aunt, Amanda Mathews).

Emma's mother, Abigail Young, brought her boyfriend, Lucas Coe, into her home in May, 2009
and that is when Emma's abuse started which escalated to sexual abuse and eventually the
fatal day in June, 2009 when Emma was brutally raped and beaten to death by Lucas Coe.

Per trial testimony in the trials of Abigail Young and then Lucas Coe, Abigail Young, a highly trained
Registered Nurse (at the time) did not protect her daughter, Emma, but she did bleach (destroy evidence) her bathroom
before attempting to seek medical aid for an apparently already dead Emma in an effort to protect Lucas Coe.

Per trial testimony, Abigail Young 'cleaned' Emma before removing her from the home and driving down the street,
stopping and pulling Emma from her car.

Strangers stopped on the side of the road and called 911 and strangers gave Emma CPR while the highly trained Registered Nurse, Abigail Young,
was on the phone with her boyfriend, Lucas Coe. Per trial testimony and cell phone records introduced into evidence, Young was on
the phone the entire time and finally got off of the phone as Emma was being transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands, TX.

Per trial testimony, Abigail Young told the stranger (a nurse) who was giving Emma CPR on the side of the road to quit because
Emma "was gone." The nurse ignored Abigail Young's request.

The nurse continued to give Emma CPR until EMS arrived and EMS did all they could to revive Emma to no avail. Emma was
transported via EMS ambulance to Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, TX where efforts continued to revive her until
a doctor ordered efforts to discontinue because Emma was dead and could not be revived. Per trial testimony, the nurse indicated
efforts to revive Emma continued for a very long time.

The Emergency Room nurses that tended to Emma the night she was brought to Memorial Hermann became very emotional during their testimony and
cried as they were questioned about Emma. They described the injuries of barely 4-year-old Emma as the horrific pictures of sweet little Emma were introduced into evidence and projected on 3 huge screens within the Court Room.

When asked what was the first thing she noticed from a distance as she approached the "room" Emma was in, the head ER nurse said
she noticed the beautiful, vibrant red hair.

Upon closer examination, she noted that Emma's hair should have been saturated in blood from the large fracture
in the skull. With that type of injury, Emma would have bled profusely and her hair should have been saturated in blood but instead it was very clean
and very little blood. It was evident that Emma's hair had been washed and she was "cleaned" up prior to being taken from her home in an attempt
to seek medical aid.

The nurse described the horrific injuries she observed and the contusions/bruises; especially between the legs (thigh area and above). Before tending to injuries, the nurse testified that their priority in an emergency situation is to get the patient to breathe and then tend to the injuries. Emma could not be revived.

Abigail Young, as a mother and highly trained Registered Nurse, who was working in Labor & Delivery at a well known hospital in the Houston, TX area in 2009, did nothing to protect or save her precious daughter, Emma Thompson! She did protect Lucas Coe.


Abigail Young should serve all 20 years of her sentence. Serving less than 3 years of a 20 year sentence does not warrant parole in the horrific rape and murder of her daughter, Emma!

If you have not written a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young, please do so immediately. Info on who to send it to is posted upthread.
NO PAROLE FOR ABIGAIL YOUNG!

Thanks for the continued support in seeking justice for precious Emma Thompson.


Emma . . . Gone long before her time . . . . . thanks to her mother's decisions and no protection from her mother who Emma trusted (per her maternal aunt, Amanda Mathews).

Sweet dreams, precious Emma! We all know you are in Heaven walking hand in hand with Jesus, sweet little one!




Above pictures courtesy:  Amanda Young Mathews, Emma Thompson's maternal aunt





~~~ Rest in peace, precious Emma! ~~~      


There is now Emma's Law in your honor, sweet Emma!

 It was signed by Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday, 6/14/13 (Flag Day).
~~~~~~~~~

Note: My apology for the way the text appears.  It looks fine in Preview but when I click Send, it appears with a few words to a line in some of the context.

I have fooled with this long enough.  Maybe J4A can figure out why it is printing the way it is!

[Ann - Tx]

I have spent over an hour trying to post something to the above comment. When I am almost finished, it goes poof!

Twice it went to a page that said web page is expired.

I am done trying to post to this thread for now! I don't need this hassle.

J4A, would you please cancel the current format and put it back like it was? I never had problems posting in our awesome format prior to this change.

I will try tonight or later today to post pertinent info to the above comment. One more time . . . if it goes poof, then I'm done!!!

[Ann - Tx]

New deadline for letters opposing parole for Abigail Young:  6/30/13  


Yesterday (5/30/13), I spoke to a representative from the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice - Victim Services Division in Austin, TX.

I was told that numerous letters opposing Abigail Young's parole have been received.

Parole review is a process.  The representative told me that letters can still be sent and if received by June, 30, 2013, they will be included in Abigail Young's file which will be sent to the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles.

The representative suggests that if any one still wants to write a letter, they do so as soon as possible.  The sooner; the better!

Also, you can write more than one letter.  If you already sent a letter and you forgot to include some info you wanted to state in your first letter, you can send another letter.

You can include Links to articles, pdf files, etc. in your letter.

So . . . if you have not written a letter opposing Abigail Young's parole, you still have an opportunity to be a voice for her daughter, the victim . . .  barely-4-year old Emma Thompson who was brutally raped and beaten to death!

As stated in previous comments, serving less than 3 years of a 20 year sentence is not justice for Emma Thompson!

If you have limited time, your letter can be as simple as:

"I oppose parole for Abigail Young."


Letters can me mailed, e-mailed or FAX and MUST include Abigail Young's pertinent TDCJ info (hi-lited in blue):

Reference: Young, Abigail
State ID: 08428403
TDCJ ID: 01668233
Placed on Parole Review: 4/30/13

Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
Victim Services Division
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 265
Austin, TX 78757-6899

Email: victim.svc@tdcj.state.tx.us

Fax: (512) 452-0825
~~~~~

Special thanks to all of you who wrote a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young and being a voice for precious Emma Thompson.

Thank you, in advance, to those who will write a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young by the new deadline of 6/30/13!

Bumping!

No parole for Abigail Young! If you have not written a letter opposing Young's parole, please write the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles (TBPP) and oppose parole for Abigail Young.

Abigail Young was placed on parole review status as of 4/30/13. Your letter is very important. Every letter is read by TBPP and your letter counts!

Many thanks for being a voice for precious Emma!

[Ann - Tx]

Emma's Law became effective immediately when TX Governor Rick Perry signed HB431, now known as Emma's Law in honor of Emma Thompson, on Friday, 6/14/13.

This info is per Leslie French, Clerk - House Committee on Corrections (C200) -- Austin, TX

Leslie does not know if this will affect Abigail Young's case this year since she went into Parole Review status on 4/30/13.  Leslie said I will have to check with the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles as to how it will or will not affect Young's case for 2013 which I will try to do today.

  I have a very busy day today and may not be able to research this until Monday, 6/24/13.

Contact info for Leslie French:

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=83R&CmteCode=C200
State of TX - 83rd Legislature House Committee on Corrections

[Ann - Tx]

New deadline for letters opposing parole for Abigail Young:  6/30/13  


Yesterday (5/30/13), I spoke to a representative from the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice - Victim Services Division in Austin, TX.

I was told that numerous letters opposing Abigail Young's parole have been received.

Parole review is a process.  The representative told me that letters can still be sent and if received by June, 30, 2013, they will be included in Abigail Young's file which will be sent to the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles.

The representative suggests that if any one still wants to write a letter, they do so as soon as possible.  The sooner; the better!

Also, you can write more than one letter.  If you already sent a letter and you forgot to include some info you wanted to state in your first letter, you can send another letter.

You can include Links to articles, pdf files, etc. in your letter.

So . . . if you have not written a letter opposing Abigail Young's parole, you still have an opportunity to be a voice for her daughter, the victim . . .  barely-4-year old Emma Thompson who was brutally raped and beaten to death!

As stated in previous comments, serving less than 3 years of a 20 year sentence is not justice for Emma Thompson!

If you have limited time, your letter can be as simple as:

"I oppose parole for Abigail Young."


Letters can me mailed, e-mailed or FAX and MUST include Abigail Young's pertinent TDCJ info (hi-lited in blue):

Reference: Young, Abigail
State ID: 08428403
TDCJ ID: 01668233
Placed on Parole Review: 4/30/13

Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
Victim Services Division
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 265
Austin, TX 78757-6899

Email: victim.svc@tdcj.state.tx.us

Fax: (512) 452-0825
~~~~~

Special thanks to all of you who wrote a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young and being a voice for precious Emma Thompson.

Thank you, in advance, to those who will write a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young by the new deadline of 6/30/13!

Bumping!

Please support justice for Emma Thompson and be a voice for barely 4-year-old Emma when she was brutally raped and beaten to death by her mother's (Abigail Young) boyfriend.

Abigail Young did nothing to protect Emma; she protected Lucas Coe!  Because of Abigail Young's decisions and actions, Emma's life was brutally cut short.  During Abigail Young's trial, the prosecutors stated that Abigail Young loved Lucas Coe more than she loved her own precious daughter, Emma.

Serving less than 3 years of a 20 year sentence is NOT justice for Emma --- please oppose parole for Abigail Young by writing a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles.

Thanks!  Emma will be smiling down at you from Heaven.      
                                                                                                 

[Ann - Tx]

Today, 6/27/13, is four years that precious Emma Thompson went to Heaven to be with Jesus and all of the angels.

Gone . . . but not forgotten  . . .

Rest in God's loving care, precious Emma! No one will ever hurt you again.  


~~~

[Trueblue]

Thanks for all you do Ann-tx for little beautiful Emma to get justice for her, one day she will be able to thank you. I cannot understand how anyone could let their child be hurt and killed and then cover it up.

[Ann - Tx]

Source:  

https://www.facebook.com/emma.forjustice
Facebook -  Emma ForJustice (by Amanda Mathews)

[Ann - Tx]

Trueblue, you are welcome.

 Precious Emma is in my heart forever.  I think of Emma often; especially when a butterfly lands on my hand or arm.  

[Ann - Tx]

The following (in blue) is posted on Amanda Young Mathews' Facebook page.

What a sweet picture of Emma! Thanks for sharing with us Amanda!

As many of you know, Amanda is Emma Thompson's maternal aunt and Abigail Young's sister.

Amanda Young Mathews

8 hours ago (8/13/13)

Just found out Abigail's parole hearing file has not yet been sent to the board so if there are any people that want to email a protest letter you still have a couple days maybe a week!!! Emma deserves so much more than 3 years! Abigail You...ng has not served even the 4 short years Emma lived her life!!! You can find details of where to send emails and faxes @ Emma ForJustice or inbox me for details! Snail mail is excepted too but not sure it will be there in time! Thank you to everyone that has written a letter already the more the better chance we have to extending her time locked away punished for her negligence! Please hurry if you want your thoughts on her parole to be heard! Every letter, fax, and email must be read! Emma may be gone but she will never be forgotten!






Source:

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.youngmathews
Facebook - Amanda Young Mathews

[Ann - Tx]

The following comment by Laurie Thompson, Emma's paternal grandmother, is posted on Justice For Emma Thompson Facebook page (created by LCoastMom).

It was posted on July 23, 2013.

~~~~~

Laurie Thompson
July 23 at 3:04pm

Just received word that Emma's Law will be a consideration at this summer's parole board hearing for Abigail Young!

Source:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-For-Emma-Thompson/203731323059815
Facebook - Justice For Emma Thompson

[Ann - Tx]

We should be hearing from the Texas Pardons & Parole Board (TPPB) soon regarding Abigail Young's parole.  It surprises me that we did not hear of the decision by the end of August.

TPPB are/were interviewing a few that they interviewed last year who opposed parole for Abigail Young (mostly immediate family).

Amanda Young Mathews (Abigail Young's sister; Emma Thompson's maternal aunt) was interviewed by TPPB on 9/10/13.

The following is a comment (in blue) she made on her Facebook page on 9/10/13:


Amanda Young Mathews
September 10 via mobile

Today is weighing heavy on my heart...I still need lots of prayers to get me through this day!!!! 12:00 its time to remind the parole board that the nature of what Abigail Young did and allowed to happen to Emma has not changed!! It still amazes me that a mother of three beautiful children cared more about a monster than about her girls!! I am thankful I still have the two of them but wish for all... three to still be here!! She deserves to sit her full term of 20 years but I will be happy with any time they can offset the next hearing and a denial this go round!! Emma's Law is only good if it works to help the system keep offenders behind bars! Nobody could ever convince me that she didn't deserve more than what she got! Emma deserved so much more...Emma doesn't get good behavior, Emma doesn't get time served, Emma was cheated of her freedom and life....Abigail doesnt deserve to be free!!!

Source:

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.youngmathews?hc_location=timeline
Facebook - Amanda Young Mathews

[Ann - Tx]

Abigail Young has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles.

This morning  I received an e-mail from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION.

Snipped:

9/20/2013

RE: Offender YOUNG, ABIGAIL, State ID# 08428403, TDCJ# 01668233
VINE No. (877) 894-8463  
Your PIN: xxxxxxxxx

On 9/19/2013, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied release and issued a serve all for this offender. As required by the Mandatory Supervision Law that became effective August 29, 1977, the offender will be released on the projected release date of 8/16/2018 and will remain under supervision until 7/10/2030. We recommend calling our office in order to obtain the most recent information about the offender's projected release date since it is subject to change due to good time gains/losses or time recalculations.

NOTE: Due to the Discretionary Mandatory Law that became effective September 1, 1996, this case may be reviewed by the Board to decide whether to approve or deny the offender's release on the projected release date. We will notify you in the event of a discretionary review.
~~~~~~~~~~~


~~~ Justice for precious Emma Thompson! ~~~

[Ann - Tx]

Very special thanks to all who took the time and wrote a letter or letters to the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles (TBPP) opposing parole for Abigail Young. Every letter was read by TBPP and your letter counted!

Many folks from all over the world wrote letters and were a voice for precious Emma Thompson!

No parole for Abigail Young means:

~~~ Justice for Emma Thompson ~~~

[Ann - Tx]

Info regarding Abigail Young being denied parole was on the Noon News today, 9/20/13, on KWHI (radio) - Brenham, TX.  It will be on at the top of the hour and on the 5 p.m. News today and the 7:35 a.m. News tomorrow morning.

As many of you know, Brenham, TX is Abigail Young's hometown.

At this time, it is not on KWHI's website.   They usually post updates and News each morning by 8 a.m.

If it is put on their site, I will Link.

[Ann - Tx]

Mom serving prison time for girl's death denied parole

Updated at 06:32 PM - August, 20, 2013

KTRK (ABC) - Houston, TX



Abigail Young, the mother convicted in the death of her
four-year-old daughter Emma Thompson, has been
denied parole a second time and it will be several years
now before she's eligible again.


HOUSTON (KTRK) --  Abigail Young, the mother convicted in the death of her four-year-old daughter Emma, has been denied parole a second time and it will be several years now before she's eligible again.

Read more:

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=9255922

[Ann - Tx]

KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, TX will run the Abigail Young denied parole/Emma's Law story tonight on their 10 p.m. News.

You can watch the Live Stream here at 10 pm CDT/11 pm EDT:

http://www.kbtx.com/livestream
KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, TX - Live Stream of 10 pm CDT News

[Trueblue]

Thankyou Ann-tx for the news, that is so good to hear. Justice for little Emma!!

[Ann - Tx]

Trueblue, you are welcome.

I am so glad that Abigail Young will have to be in prison 5 more years and no annual parole review. Emma must be delighted in Heaven!    

[Ann - Tx]

The following is a front page headline story in the newspaper, The Banner Press - Brenham, TX. Excellent article!

As many may know, Brenham, TX is Abigail Young's hometown.


Young again denied parole

Posted: Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:50 am

The Banner-Press
Brenham, TX

The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole has again denied the release of Abigail Young.

The board Thursday announced that Young, sentenced to 20 years in state prison in 2010 for recklessly causing serious injury to a child, had been denied parole on a 2-0 vote.

To read more:

http://www.brenhambanner.com/news/young-again-denied-parole/article_cff5bf2c-22c4-11e3-91f5-001a4bcf887a.html

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An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety.

[Freckles]

This is good news, Ann.
May this little one know the love of God.
May her "mother" never, ever have access to another child....

 

[Ann - Tx]

Yes, Freckles! Indeed this is excellent news.

Abigail Young will have to serve 5 more years in prison (where she deserves to be) for sure and no annual parole review thanks to Emma's Law signed into law by Texas Gov. Rick Perry on 6/14/13.

Emma's paternal grandmother, Laurie Thompson, was instrumental in getting this law passed by working closely with Texas State Rep. Debbie Riddle who represents the area in which precious little Emma lived.

[Ann - Tx]

YOUNG DENIED PAROLE--AGAIN

KWHI - Brenham, TX

(SEPTEMBER 21, 2013) FSW


Abigail Young has been denied parole yet again.

Young, a former Brenham nurse was arrested in August of 2009, after her daughter Emma died in June that year, of injuries she received from boyfriend Lucas Coe.

Young was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for failing to do anything to protect her daughter from Coe’s abuse.

The Texas Legislature passed ‘Emma’s Law’ in this session that would not allow anyone convicted of a felony against a child to have a parole hearing for at least five years. Thursday’s hearing had already been set when the law was passed.

Young is projected to be released in August of 2018, and will remain under legal supervision until July of 2030.

Source:

http://www.kwhi.com/news1.htm#YOUNG DENIED BAIL--AGAIN
KWHI - Brenham, TX -- 9/21/13

[Ann - Tx]

Laurie Thompson, Emma's paternal grandmother, left the following comments (below - in blue) on the Facebook page, Justice For Emma Thompson.

This is the Facebook page that LCoastMom created in 2012 (in honor of Emma Thompson and to continue to seek justice for Emma) to oppose parole for Abigail Young.

Currently, there are 1,885 "likes".  Although LCoastMom can not be active on Justice For Emma Thompson facebook at this time due to illness, I think LCM would be very proud that so many folks have "liked" the page she created for Emma.  Special thoughts & prayers are with you, LCoastMom!  Get well soon!

Please "like" Justice For Emma Thompson (if you have not already done so).


Special thanks to Laurie Thompson for her efforts in getting Emma's Law passed!  What a wonderful grandmother!

Emma was so lucky to have at least one grandmother who sought justice for her during the trials of Abigail Young and Lucas Coe and continued to seek justice by working with State of Texas Representative Debbie Riddle to introduce HB431 during the 2013 Legislative Session.

HB431, now known as Emma's Law to honor Emma Thompson, became law and effective immediately when TX Gov. Rick Perry signed it into law on 6/14/13.

This important law (Emma's Law) was used by the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles to give Abigail Young a 5 year set-off date during the 2013 parole review.  If Emma's Law was not in effect, Abigail Young would be up for parole review again in 2014.
~~~~~~~~~


Facebook "Justice For Emma Thompson" comments by Laurie Thompson

Laurie Thompson

We are pleased to report that the full application of Emma's Law has been made in the consideration of Abigail Young's parole. A five year set-back was applied in this case and her next date for possible eligibility (for parole) is August, 2018. Many thanks to State Representatives Debbie Riddle and Patricia Harless for their dogged determination in getting Emma's Law passed.
September 20 at 11:45am
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Laurie Thompson
It is my hope that Emma's Law will be a source of justice, peace and healing for others who suffer the loss of loved ones - including the elderly or disabled who cannot protect themselves against those who would bring harm to them.
September 20 at 3:16pm

Source:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-For-Emma-Thompson/203731323059815
Facebook:  Justice For Emma Thompson


For Laurie Thompson and LCoastMom:     

[Ann - Tx]

The following is a front page headline story in the newspaper, The Banner Press - Brenham, TX. Excellent article!

As many may know, Brenham, TX is Abigail Young's hometown.


Young again denied parole

Posted: Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:50 am

The Banner-Press
Brenham, TX

The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole has again denied the release of Abigail Young.

The board Thursday announced that Young, sentenced to 20 years in state prison in 2010 for recklessly causing serious injury to a child, had been denied parole on a 2-0 vote.

To read more:

http://www.brenhambanner.com/news/young-again-denied-parole/article_cff5bf2c-22c4-11e3-91f5-001a4bcf887a.html

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When I posted this on Saturday, I did not have time to type a snip regarding Facebook page, Justice For Emma Thompson.

As many of you know, LCoastMom created the Facebook page, Justice For Emma Thompson, in March, 2012.  The purpose of this page was to continue to seek justice and be a voice for precious Emma Thompson by requesting folks from all over the world write a letter opposing parole for Abigail Young.

Facebook page, Justice For Emma Thompson,  has been mentioned by various mainstream media several times since its creation and has made the news again on the front page of the daily newspaper, The Banner-Press, on Saturday, 9/21/13.

Way to go, LCoastMom!


Snipped from the above article, "Young again denied parole ":
The Banner-Press - Brenham, TX (see above for Link)

During both times that Young's parole case has gone before the Board, there has been opposition to her release, including a Facebook page called, "Justice for Emma Thompson" that solicited comments to the Board asking that parole be denied.

[Ann - Tx]

KWHI (AM radio) - Brenham, TX ran the Abigail Young denied parole story again this morning on the 7:35 am (CDT) News.

It may be on again at noon and at 5 p.m. CDT today.

Here is a direct Link to the "LIVE" stream.

http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v4/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KWHI
KWHI - Brenham, TX - Audio:  "Live"

[Ann - Tx]

Parole Denied for Brenham Native Punished for Daughter's Death

By: KBTX Staff
KBTX (CBS) - Bryan , TX

Posted: Mon 1:55 PM, Sep 23, 2013








Abigail Young has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles in connection to the death of her four-year-old daughter.

Read more:

http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Parole-Denied-for-Brenham-Native-Punished-for-Daughters-Death-224900962.html

[Freckles]

When CPS workers accept lies, children can die

Much more:
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20131214-when-cps-workers-accept-lies-children-can-die.ece

[Ann - Tx]

Freckles, thank you for posting the article dated 12/14/13 from the Dallas Morning News.

I posted the Link to Facebook page:

Justice For Emma Thompson - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-For-Emma-Thompson/203731323059815

For those who do Facebook, please like Emma's page if you have not already done so. Currently, there are 2,025 "Likes" and it would be nice to have more "likes" for Emma.

This is the Facebook page which has been mentioned in several articles by mainstream media during efforts to get folks to write letters to Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles requesting TBPP deny Abigail Young, Emma's birth mother, parole.

As many of you may recall, we aggressively campaigned against parole for Abigail Young twice . . . in 2012 and 2013. For certain (at this time) Abigail Young will spend the next five (5) years in a Texas prison.

[Ann - Tx]

                          



This picture created by Piper.



"Merry Christmas" in Heaven sweet, precious Emma!

Although you are gone . . .  long before your time . . . you will never be forgotten!

I donated money towards our church's Christmas flower fund in memory of you, Emma.
 Your beautiful live poinsettia was among the flowers that graced the main altar.

I know you and all of the angels in Heaven celebrated the birth of Christ.

Emma, you are in a glorious place now and no one will ever hurt you again because
you are in God's loving care and you now soar with the angels.

Rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon you, Emma . . . precious child of God.     









Special thoughts and prayers for you, sweet Emma,

Ann - Tx       

[Ann - Tx]

Per Emma's dad, she loved butterflies  . . . especially yellow butterflies.


Butterflies from Heaven . . .














~ ~ ~  Rest in peace, precious Emma!  ~ ~ ~        

[Ann - Tx]

It is January 1, 2014!

"Happy New Year" in Heaven, precious Emma . . .    


Emma Thompson's last Christmas -  December,2008



It is wonderful to know that we will not have to actively campaign for many months this year to encourage folks that follow Reality Chatter, Websleuths, Justice For Emma (facebook page by LCoastMom), many personal e-mails and the media to oppose parole for Abigail Young.


Thanks to Emma's wonderful paternal grandmother, Laurie Thompson, for her hard work in pursuing legislation which became Emma's Law and was signed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry in June, 2013.  Because of Emma's Law, TBPP had the option of a 5 year set off date and they went for that option when Abigail Young was up for parole review in 2013.  Abigail Young will not be considered for parole this year or the next 5 years.  It is wonderful to know that Young will be in prison and not out on parole.  

I admire Laurie Thompson.  She and the Thompson family have fought for justice for Emma.  Sadly, Emma's maternal grandmother, Margie Routt Young, has not fought for justice for Emma.    Thanks to Laurie Thompson and State of TX Representative Debbie Riddle, Emma's Law became a reality.

It would have been awful if Abigail Young was granted parole in 2013.  It is awesome that Emma's Law was effective when Young's "no parole" decision was made by TBPP in 2013.

Barely 4 year old Emma died a brutal, horrific death because of Abigail Young and Lucas Coe.   We should never, ever forget how Emma died and the injuries she sustained. Her pain and suffering must have been horrendous.   Coe will be in prison for the rest of his life.  Young should serve every day of her 20 year sentence.  

Precious Emma Thompson is dead, long before her time, because of Abigail Young's lies and decisions.  As the Harris County prosecutors said, " Abigail Young loved Lucas Coe more than her own daughter, Emma Thompson."  I hope Young thinks of Emma every day.  However, she had the opportunity to express remorse during the sentencing phase of her trial and she chose not to speak.  Perhaps she has no remorse regarding Emma. Maybe she has not taken responsibility for her actions regarding Emma's death.  Who knows . . .  

The above is "just my opinion."

Thank you Laurie Thompson . . .  

[Ann - Tx]

http://tdcj.state.tx.us/
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)


Summary of Selected Legislation enacted by the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session
6/3/2013

Snipped from pdf:

HB 431 by Riddle - allows the Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) to set off an inmate's reconsideration for parole for up to five years if they have been convicted of a second or third degree felony for injuring a child, elderly person or disabled person.

pdf: http://tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/Summary_Selected_Legislation_83rd.pdf

[Freckles]

http://tdcj.state.tx.us/
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)


Summary of Selected Legislation enacted by the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session
6/3/2013

Snipped from pdf:

HB 431 by Riddle - allows the Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) to set off an inmate's reconsideration for parole for up to five years if they have been convicted of a second or third degree felony for injuring a child, elderly person or disabled person.

pdf: http://tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/Summary_Selected_Legislation_83rd.pdf

    
 

[Ann - Tx]

Today, 6/27/14, is five (5) years that precious Emma Thompson
was officially pronounced dead at the Emergency Room of a hospital
in The Woodlands, TX.

Some believe that Emma was dead long before she arrived at the
Emergency Room.

Emma died a brutal, horrific death in 2009. She was barely four (4) years old.

On 3/29/14, Emma would have been 9 years old.


Emma may be gone but she will never, ever be forgotten!



Photo courtesy: Amanda Young Mathews
Emma's last Easter - 2009


~ ~ ~  Rest in peace, precious Emma Thompson!  ~ ~ ~


Gone . . . but not forgotten!

Soar with the angels, precious Emma!      

You are now safe in God's loving care and no one will ever hurt you
again.




Photo courtesy: Friends of Amanda Young Mathews
Taken: 6/27/2014

Emma Catherine Grace Thompson    

3/29/2005 - 6/27/2009

[Ann - Tx]

Emma Thompson's case did not get continuous national media attention but did get coverage by various media outlets in the state of Texas.

As of this date, 6/27/14, Emma's two threads here, at Reality Chatter,  total 20,852 views!

Thread # 1:  14,807 views
Thread # 2:    6,045 views
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Total:        20, 852 views as of 6/27/14 - 9:40 p.m. CDT


Emma Thompson captured the hearts of many!  20,852 views . . .   awesome!

Special thanks to all who cared enough about Emma to read about her brutal, horrific death and support justice for Emma Thompson!

Once again . . . thanks to all who took the time and wrote the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles to protest Abigail Young's parole review.
As we all know, in 2013 (second parole review) Young was denied parole again and has to serve 5 more years before parole consideration.

Special thanks to the owners of Reality Chatter, FystyAngel and Justice4All, for allowing Emma Thompson's case to have a thread (now 2 threads) here and be featured in your forum.

20,852 views is an impressive number. There were so many folks world wide that supported justice for precious Emma Thompson! Many, many thanks for your support of justice for Emma!

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