Megan Meier’s Tragic Death – Charge Lori Drew with Child Abuse

This is a very controversial story that has more then one side to it. Society has a way of pointing fingers; generally these fingers are pointed towards the direct cause of what happened. This works for murders, hit-and-runs, and homicides, but people have to remember that Megan’s death wasn’t a direct result of Lori’s influence (although what she did was morally wrong on many levels). There were events that led to her suicide and those have to be considered.
Parenting has to be accounted for when looking at a situation like this. Had her upbringing been better this fiasco would have never happened. This is a complex event, and I personally believe that fault lays with everyone associated with the whole situation.
I am sorry for your loss Mrs. Meier; I only wish such events never had occurred.

I cannot believe that Lori Drew will not be charged for anything. Bulling is bulling whether is is done in person, on the phine or via the internet. Lori Drew and her daughter are BOTH responsible for Megan’s death, and should be held accountable for it. Lori Drew is a monster, and has taught her daughter to be the same way. And to continue to harass Megan’s family shows what kind of evil lives in this world. If Lori Drew and her family fear for their lives…GOOD! Boohoo, Lori had to close her business, boohoo a foosball table was destroyed. It seems to me that Lori Drew and her family place a foosball table of greater value than Megan’s life. UNREAL. May God be with the Meier family and help them since the police or any other “human” official will. May the Drew family rot in hell!

Megan would not want her legacy to be one of hate and revenge. Where she is now she would most certainly want everyone to forgive and use our time to help others who might be having a hard time in this life.

I have heard some crazy people but Lori Drew yakes the cake!! I just wonder if the situation was reversed would she want to talk to the person who caused 98% of this murder. Doubt it!!!! She needs to move and let all the decent people reclaim their normal way of life.

The question is?why hasn?t Lori Drew been charged. Missouri has a stalking law that fits this crime that provides for felony penalties as well as a harassment law. There are also civil claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, wrongful death (remember the OJ civil trial?), libel and in addition, the use of the internet also brings federal crimes into play. It is criminal that the enforcement authorities have not acted quickly to charge this woman with the crimes she has committed and we can all hope that the family of the girl immediately commences a civil suit and attaches all property interest of the responsible family.

XXXVIII Mo.Rev.Stat. Sec. 565.225 Crime of stalking–definitions–penalties.

Section 225 Crime of stalking–definitions–penalties.
565.225. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean:
(1) “Course of conduct”, a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts, which may include electronic or other communications, over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of “course of conduct”. Such constitutionally protected activity includes picketing or other organized protests;
(2) “Credible threat”, a threat made with the intent to cause the person who is the target of the threat to reasonably fear for his or her safety. The threat must be against the life of, or a threat to cause physical injury to, a person and may include a threat communicated to the targeted person in writing, including electronic communications, by telephone, or by the posting of a site or message that is accessible via computer;
(3) “Harasses”, to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that serves no legitimate purpose, that would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and that actually causes substantial emotional distress to that person.
2. Any person who purposely and repeatedly harasses or follows with the intent of harassing another person commits the crime of stalking.
3. Any person who purposely and repeatedly harasses or follows with the intent of harassing or harasses another person, and makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear of death or serious physical injury, commits the crime of stalking.
3. Any person who purposely and repeatedly harasses or follows with the intent of harassing or harasses another person, and makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear of death or serious physical injury, commits the crime of aggravated stalking.
4. The crime of stalking shall be a class A misdemeanor for the first offense. A second or subsequent offense within five years of a previous finding or plea of guilt against any victim shall be a class D felony.
5. The crime of aggravated stalking shall be a class D felony for the first offense. A second or subsequent offense within five years of a previous finding or plea of guilt against any victim shall be a class C felony.
6. Any law enforcement officer may arrest, without a warrant, any person he or she has probable cause to believe has violated the provisions of this section.
(L. 1993 H.B. 476 & 194 1, A.L. 2002 S.B. 969, et al.)
XXXVIII Mo.Rev.Stat. Sec. 565.090 Harassment.

Section 090 Harassment.
565.090. 1. A person commits the crime of harassment if for the purpose of frightening or disturbing another person, he
(1) Communicates in writing or by telephone a threat to commit any felony; or
(2) Makes a telephone call or communicates in writing and uses coarse language offensive to one of average sensibility; or
(3) Makes a telephone call anonymously; or
(4) Makes repeated telephone calls.
2. Harassment is a class A misdemeanor.
(L. 1977 S.B. 60)

XXXV Mo.Rev.Stat. Sec. 509.210 Libel and slander, averments–defenses.

Section 210 Libel and slander, averments–defenses.
509.210. In an action for libel or slander, it shall not be necessary to state in the petition any extrinsic facts, for the purpose of showing the application to the plaintiff of the defamatory matter out of which the claim arose, but it shall be sufficient to state, generally, that the same was published or spoken concerning the plaintiff; and if such allegation be not controverted in the answer, it shall not be necessary to prove it on the trial; in other cases it shall be necessary. The defendant may, in his answer, allege both the truth of the matter charged as defamatory and any mitigating circumstances admissible in evidence to reduce the amount of damages; and whether he prove the justification or not, he may give in evidence the mitigating circumstance.
(L. 1943 p. 353 53)

Lori, I just want to know how you live with yourself being a murderer and all. You have also destroyed your own daughters’ life. How would you like to hear that the world would be a better place without YOU!!!

I just caught this story on
“Sixty Minutes.” My condolences
to the parents, family and
friends of this beautiful girl,
Megan. I grieve with you.

It is impossible to know how
anyone could be so devious as to
harass a child to the point of
suicide, but unfortunately the
world is filled with bad people
and Mrs. Drew appears to be one
of them. I do believe in karma.
Assuming Mrs. Drew is as corrupt
as has been reported, she and
those in her life will pay
dearly for her actions.

I read on Lori blog that she let her daughter have a MySpace account because everybody else did. Was not her exact words but similar. SO WHAT IF EVERYBODY HAS ONE. If you were a good mother you would of not let her have one. I have four chilren ages from 19 to 4. They have no MySpace account and never will. There is nothing good about MySpace

By the way, apparently Lori is now denying know anything about what happened. Riiiiight… crock of sh*t.

Hearing Lori Drew tell her story – all she does is blame the victim. She won’t take any responsibility for what she has done. How does an adult blame a child? Especially one with emotional problems. Didn’t Lori Drew have anything more relevant going on in her life than to be involved in teenagers gossip? LORI DREW – YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!!

What about Ashley Grills? Don’t forget that she’s 18 years old adult, and she’s part of this mind game that drove 13 years old kid to her grave. We also need to teach Ashley Grills that her action will not be forgiven.

We live in a world where teachers are having sex with our children; celebrities are flashing their privates during halftime (with young children watching!); toddlers are being stuffed into crates and thrown into rivers; and a very large percentage of this country’s convicted child molesters can’t be found through the registration system that is now in place. Our legal system simply can’t keep pace with the sheer number of crimes against children, and this case is no exception. Lori Drew is another example of a generation of adults who are selfish and immature, and our children are the ones who are and will pay for it in hundreds of ways. How did this generation get this way? I see it everywhere, everyday. It isn’t fair to blame law enforcement for the struggle; they are simply overwhelmed by the acts of a depraved generation. Our local law enforcement workers are underpaid and overworked, and bless them for continuing the fight!

This woman should be held accountable in some way, either financially or thru the courts. What kind of 40 something year old woman would do such a thing? She obviously needs mental help and her child/children should be removed from her home. I read now that the neighborhood where both she and the Meier family lives is ostracizing her. Geez, and she wonders why? She should be thrown out of the town and everywhere else she chooses to take up roots. She is so low. She obviously is a nut case and a very immature one at that. She sickens me.

Why isn’t anybody looking at Megan’s parents? Why was this teen depressed like this? Sure, what Lori did was stupid, childish and dumb. But killing yourself over what some guy you never even met said is even dumber.

I have a 17 year old child who has suffered from depression since he was eight years old. Unless you live this life you cannot possibly identify with the temendous struggle we as a family face(Frank). There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t pray for strength to help us through. The tears and frustration are endless….the pain deep. As a parent of a child like this you are forced to become their ‘everything’. Their best friend (and many, many times their only friend), their confidant, their life coach, their therapist, their doctor and their hero. There are no days off, no vacations. And yes, we do get tired. There comes a point in their lives when you HAVE to step back, let them go and hope they can start to figure some of this out on their own. There comes a time when we have to stop monitoring every movement, every conversation and every encounter. And that’s when the intense praying sets in. I hope you never have to feel (Frank) the fear that we as parents of kids like this feel EVERY time they close the door to their bedroom or even leave the house on their own. The fear we feel every time we hear a thump, bump or unusual movement coming from their room on a ‘bad’ day. It’s very painful to live every day with the knowledge that at any time it could be the last day that you talk, hold, or love your child….because they make take their life at any time…AND the knowledge of knowing there is NOTHING you can do to change it or take their pain away.
My prayers are not only with Megans parents but with Megan as well. I pray that she has finally found the peace that alluded her throughout her short life. God Bless you Megan.
And to all of you who criticize the Meier’s and question where they were or why they didn’t do more…STOP. I’m certain this was one of those times that they as parents made the decision to let her try and figure it out for herself. And now they are paying unfairly for their decision. What a terrible price to pay.
And finally, I pray for myself and my inability to pray for Lori Drew. Her behavior in this situation is nothing short of criminal and her morals and integrity..despicable. She is paying the price as well.

I agree that Lori Drew should be held responsible for Megans death I cant believe that an adult would do something like this and not feel the least remorse. This is a woman who should not be allowed to be around children including her own. Hopefully they havent been damaged as badly as she is. I have faith that if the law refuses to act that God will evenually give her what she deserves.

I feel terrible about the loss of Megan. The problem I’m having is that her parents knew she was depressed and fragile. Why didn’t they have her in therapy and on medication? Why did they let have a myspace account? Why are they not being held accountable for their part in all of this?

While the Megan Meier case seems outrageous and unique, it isn’t unique. Hundreds of cases of egregious and heinous acts go on every day with the same excuses out of our lawmakers.

One such other case….The case of Nikki Catsouras, is a classic example of disgusting, hateful activity against innocent victims, while our lawmakers excuse themselves from enacting laws to prevent this.

The excuse lawmakers use to let themselves off the hook stem from the growth of the Internet and how fast it’s changing. This is a sham.

Chat rooms, message boards, instant messengers and email have been in existence for far over a decade now. While the software used to transmit messages changes slightly, the basic essence of using the Internet to send a message is largely the same. Is a decade or two long enough to establish some basic decency laws in regards to Internet usage?

I’ve posted the Nikki Catsouras story along with many details about the Megan Meier case so the inactivity out of our lawmakers towards these types of cases can be clearly seen.

Those who are interested in learning about cases like Megan’s and Nikki’s case are encouraged to drop by and comment on them if you like. I have a couple of polls set up as well. Danny Vice would like to hear your point of view.

Public awareness of the problem and discussions about possible solutions are the best way to pressure elected officials into action instead of excuse making.

I invite you to come by and share your opinion.

Danny Vice
http://weeklyvice.blogspot.com

Phil,

Darwin is right. If it wasn’t this, what else could it of been? What happens to Megan when a real boy breaks up with her. Do you blame him for the suicide? What if she fails a test in school and kills her self, do you blame the teacher? What if she got a job at McDonalds and got fired, do you blame the manager? In no way, am I defending the actions of Lori Drew, but the way people on the internet have been calling for her head is out of control. So many people on here won’t even listen to reason, and people like me get labeled as insensitive. I think its important to step back examine the whole situation for what it really was.

But I say unto you: Love your enemies and pray for those persecuting you.

Let us not now in our anger indulge ourselves in an orgy of outrage and hate but instead let us pray that the two families might forgive each other’s trespasses so that there might again be peace and concord between them. Let us loose ourselves of our self righteousness so that we might know that we all are sinners who only by the grace of the LORD do we walk upon this earth and that we all deserve nothing and that we ourselves all have at one time or another caused injustices to befall others. Let us not follow the examples of those who, in their eagerness to pursue justice, cause injustices to fall upon others as Mrs Wells has done but instead let us follow the path that Christ has laid out before us; that of forgiveness and love. I beseech all of you let go of your anger and to find a more constructive and -dare I say- more Christian response to this tragedy that has fallen upon both families and upon their neighbours.

Dear you bore me,

There are several simple tests for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Most Psychiatrists can administer them. I suggest you try one.
(5 lines, well within your attention span)

Phil Gray… Florida