If I find anything new, I will post it here in the blog if comments are still open.

Chip, I spoke with the FBI myself and he stated to me that they could not verify if the video is real, because there is only talk of abuse and not the act itself. Pretty lame if you ask me, but I had a half hour converstation with him about two weeks ago. And I hate to speak for AnneA (you keep calling her Anna) but she and I have been accused of being in on a hoax and only interested in this story for money. She has been accused of being family members and I have been accused of being Connie herself. We are BOTH very leary of new comers, that’s all. I have never expected anyone to believe anything that I say, but the ones that do I tend to answer more to. I sat here for three days straight validating why I was here and I just got fed up with it. And I don’t think she is one-sided by nature, she has spoken to Connie as have I. So it’s just a little bit easier to believe it all when you speak to the person who is having the problem. I guess that’s why I feel your posts try to bait her, stating some of the things like that without even knowing her (AnneA), I guess I would have my defenses up as well.

To all, I didn’t know these comments were still on, I apologize for not checking earlier. If this stays on, I will post new information here if you all do not wish to register in the new forum.

Again thank you all for supporting and caring for Aaliyah and Connie and for those of us that are trying hard to help.

Are you only allowed to read articles on the Blog now, and not comments in the forum??

Bummer!

Karen, no, you have not offended me. I don’t take offense easily. People make themselves vulnerable when we posts and it’s to be expected. Her last reply 5/26 states this. Is Anna wrong for how she feels? No. But I believe and it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out, all the evidence and facts are not on the table. She is basing her decision on feelings which is fed to her, not out of personal experience or actual involvement with the case directly. Connie’s aim is to make us take a hard stance on this fact which some people follow. For others, half a story will not due. Perhaps this is why this is making no national headline, perhaps soon? This is where being merciful sets in and she not lead one to be biased. They burned Joan of Ark at the stake and then made her a saint….

I’ve watched this video myself and was aghast when I saw it on Youtube. But, I cannot even identify anyone in this video only heard voices which needs to be looked into and there is heavy explaining to do. I read on another site somewhere that the FBI was involved at some point. Wherein lies the truth? There are fragmented stories of this case all over the internet and some contradicting itself.

Out of respect for her (Anna) request and the petition for your friend, I will not reply and shall hold my peace.

Commenting is a 2 way conversation. One cannot post on a topic and expect another to agree and upon questioning that person, set limits on what one can inquire of the other, that’s cowardly. I agree to disagree peaceably. Some people believe deep down inside there is an element of truth they are unwilling to believe because it may threaten their own viewpoint. By nature, some people are “one side” no matter what the circumstances are.

Since there has been no update on this case, I will keep checking back and watching…….

Your help has given me so much more to contemplate. I will keep on writing the emails to those I think can help get this case investigated properly without bias for either side. This child needs help from both sides of the opinion fence. She is what matters and I too will not rest until she is somewhere safe from any abuse! She is too little to protect herself. I pray every day/night for her safety!

Blessings and much joy to all!!

http://www.parmacityschools.org/safety/upload/UnderstandingProtectingChildrenMolestersPredators

Not to worry I sent it through another route.

Thanks anyway, I hope you found it enlightening.

Karen please show me a sign you received it

You are very welcome. We need people to talk about Aaliyah and hopefully see what type of injustice this all really is.

I too am very troubled that her supervised visitation was suspended by the provider. The reason given sounds completely fabricated. There is no way anyone could tell the location from that one picture! Unless I missed something, there was no mention of the provider’s name until after the visitation location suspended/canceled her ability to use their service. I hope there are other places that can provide this same service in the area, or at least not far away(maybe in Sacramento?).

It does tend to make the blood pressure rise and the frustration burst out when things like this happen to anyone! I tend to channel anger and frustration into something like scrubbing floors or washing the entire refrigerator inside and out. I have even gone nuts on window washing!

Thank you all again for allowing my questions, and providing answers.

At the core of this case is still just a small child surrounded by too many questions and not enough action. This is what is important, this child!

My point was that getting child support implies that somehow the paternity was determined. That would imply that either Dustin decided he wanted to see his daughter and admitted paternity, or Connie had to go to court to prove it and thus get child support.

I am trying to understand the dynamics here. I in no way said children do not deserve child support, I in no way said Connie was wrong for getting it. ALL custodial parents should get child support for the care of a child.

All I am doing is asking questions because I am trying to understand this case, and all those involved, and how it got to this point.

Thank you for your response.

“Do you know how paternity was established? What I mean is was it in a suit for child support, or was it pursued as a means to get Connie and the baby to return from Alaska?”

Dustin requested it be done through the court system to try to get her to have to return from Alaska, she was not asking for child support.

“I have heard that someone (’they’) lied to her to get her to return. Who did? The father or the courts, or someone else?”

The California courts didn’t have juristiction over the baby since Dustin didn’t put his name on the birth certificate. He was angry that she went to Alaska and left him, but not because he wanted his baby. So he decided to lie and say that she kidnapped their daughter. But in no way shape or form was it kidnapping like he claimed. He filed a false emergency exparte hearing claiming she kidnapped her over 2 whole months after she had already been gone. He started to realize she wasn’t coming back to him.

“Was she forced to return from Alaska? Or did she willingly return?”

She willingly returned so Aaliyah could have the opportunity to grow up knowing her father and because she was told by the court system Aaliyah would be protected through supervised visitation.

“If he was abusive before the child’s birth and immediately after, why would she want to return to allow any sort of relationship with such a man?”

The court promised Aaliyah would be safe and protected so she could at least get to know her father. Connie wasn’t worried for herself, she wanted the courts to protect her daughter, but wasn’t so vindictive to keep Aaliyah from him. She didn’t think his abuse towards her would flow over to their daughter.

“What was the court’s reason for charging Connie for visitation?”

The only answer we can come up with this is that Dustin’s lawyer convinced the courts that the visitations be handled by an agency, not through family.

“Why could her family not have ’supervised’ as his did?”

We were never given a reason, Sandy Amara just seems to get whatever she asks for form the courts. They didn’t even want to listen to the family’s pleas for visitation with Aaliyah. It may seem we are evading questions, but these are the only answers we have. We are trying to get the file copied right now, but it’s a big file and will take a lot of time and money to do so.

“Was there some reason that was used to cause Connie to have to have supervised visits as opposed to normal visitation rights?”

No. The only thing documented in the court paperwork that the courts repetitively told her was that she better stop making the allegations agains Dustin. Connie wasn’t the only one reporting it though, Darrel did, her dady did, mandated reporter did, Aaliyah’s therapist did,…ets… But they punished her in court for all of it because she wouldn’t stop telling them this is what Aaliyah was saying and doing when she would come home.

I hope this helps Need More. It looks like Dustin didn’t want to admit paternity really, just that he was upset she had really left and wasn’t planning on returning. But she did because she was promised the courts would protect her and Aaliyah.

This is going to be happening sooner rather than later.

Thanks everyone.

Jan Barrett

Chip,
I refuse to engage in conversation with you. I do believe the video’s and the family. No matter whether you believe or don’t believe is a personal choice to you. It is not my job to convince you of anything.

This is a situation that always brings controversy. Any time I am conflicted about this subject, I automatically champion the child. In this particular case, I fully believe Aaliyah is being abused by her father.

I want to be extremely clear, I could NOT care less what you believe. Stop looking to me to give the answers you say you want. You can read, do the research for yourself. You are as capable as I am of reading the information the family has provided. There is no need to reply to me. If it were not for Karen, I would not have replied to your last comments. Just let it go, we have no reason to discuss anything.

Chip, I don’t know where AnneA is, and why she isn’t responding, but I spoke with her on the phone a couple days ago and she was upset in regards to your posts. She feels that every time she writes how she feels and why she feels it, someone trys to tell her she is wrong. And I’m sorry if I have offended you by saying it seems you are baiting her into a fight, but how your posts read, that’s what it looks like. Your stance seems to be neutral, but sometimes it seems you speak in circles. I hope AnneA comes on here and can answer your first post where I jumped in. As I said, I do enjoy your posts, I just felt my friend was being baited.

I’m sure Anna is a very nice woman, no one is assaulting her character, she is to be commended. No, no one is baiting her. I just see a lot of condemnation is all. People need to think for a moment if they were in a position such as this, would they want people to throw them to the wolves without a all the evidence?
I never said, at least on my part she (Connie) is lying or scamming anyone. I would not sink so low as to state something such as that but my stance is being misinterpreted, greatly.

Or did Dustin want to see his child and went after Connie because he was willing to admit paternity?

Need More, I am still waiting to hear a response from an email I sent out to a family memeber. If they answer the questions, I will post them here. I do know that Connie’s father was NOT happy for her return to California. I think he said on the first radio show that it was still a sore spot in their relationship.

I understand the psychology of abuse. I do not understand bringing her child back to this abuse. Herself yes, but her child, especially after living that far away and feeling safe- no, I just don’t buy it being a result of her abusive relationship with this man. She had obviously chosen to run from it for the safety of her child. Something had to have forced her to return. I am just not sure what it was, her looking for child support, or him searching for custody (which became his right if she wanted child support). It is a fine hair to split, but it does help to understand whose actions caused the return to California. Was there an attempt at reconciliation with an abusive ex I wonder? Which parent created the situation that caused the return to California?

The so called father in this situation has been abusive to the mother for years. He has done a number of things such as slam her head in the trunk of his mercedes there was a 911 call made, slammed her into a laundry room door breaking it off its hinges while she was pregnant, etc… 2 weeks before her due date with Aaliyah he had threatened to kill her. When Aaliyah was 8 days old he called her a little ***** brat because she was crying in her crib. When she was 4 weeks old he threw 3 soiled diapers at the mother while breastfeeding the baby and one hit Aaliyah in the face, he tried to trap her in the room and got in her face calling her names. He proceeded to pull out a baseball bat out on her and stole the carseat so she was unable to leave. She jumped over the bed and managed to escape the room. Due to this incident the mother took the baby and fled to Alaska. She was told by the court Aaliyah would be protected by the system through his visitation supervised due to his alcohol and physical abuse towards the mother and child, so she moved back to CA 9 months later. The abuse began during the supervised visitation with his parents as the supervisors. Aaliyah’s behavior completely changed toward her father May of 2007. Her first major set of bruises were July of 2007 with a bruise under her arm, one across her thigh and one across her hip. CPS did nothing. He ran to court to get custody knowing that she could no longer afford an attorney. A new judge to the case granted him 50 50 custody because his attorney convinced the judge he had already had 50 50 custody. The abuse only got worse… Aaliyah would come home with rashes around her mouth, having nightmares, regressed in her potty training and wanted to be breast fed again. Aaliyah began hitting, choking and slapping her toys, stating they were all dead, crying scared, and bad. (there have been a total of 11 CPS reports throughout this situation). Aaliyah came home from his house in Jan 2008 with a bruise across her lower back and a bruise on her forehead stating daddy kicked her in the back and she bonked her head on the table. CPS did nothing. That same time fram she began speaking of daddy hurting her pee pee. A restraining order was filed. During the restraining order she began to use the bathroom again until his supervised visitation started again. The police began a so called invetigation. The court granted him 50 50 custody while the investigation was going on. He brainwashed aaliyah that he was a parrot. The grandpa began to make Aaliyah call him Papi. Aaliyah spoke of him as two different people with two different personalities. Grandpa was mean and hits her and Papi was nice to her. She began telling us of daddy’s worm that “it has hair, like the hair on my head” and “it has one eye.” There were numerous times of her complaining of the worm hurting her tongue. She would lick her mother and Aunt. She told them to kiss her baby with their tongues. She would ask her mother if she saw her naked “Where did your pee pee go? Assuming that there was supposed to be more to it. Aaliyah would state to put pillows over your lap to be safe from daddy. She has played “Be safe” games and continues to do so even to this day. The video of “daddy’s worm” was captured June 9 2008. (this part of the situation you can read above in red) This coparenting program called STEP got involved with the court case. At their first hearing they attended they took Aaliyah from her mother and blindly placed her in the home of the child molester. They told him they were going to put a therapist in the home to check up on him…like he is really going to molest her during this period knowing they are watching.

He has had custody of her for 10 months. She is under his full control and threats. He is in control of the evaluations done and knows when to and when not to molest her to fool the people he needs to keep her in his full custody to continue victimizing her.

Also, you should read the article of “Why the Abused Love their Abuser”, I posted the link above a bit. If you can’t find it, I’ll repost it for you.

I really don’t understand the whole thing about her family not being able to see Aaliyah. I have asked, but have not received that information as of yet. I will let you know if I ever get an answer. But Aaliyah’s site explains some things and that article will explain why Connie tried to make their relationship work.

I have heard that someone (’they’) lied to her to get her to return. Who did? The father or the courts, or someone else?

Was she forced to return from Alaska? Or did she willingly return? If he was abusive before the child’s birth and immediately after, why would she want to return to allow any sort of relationship with such a man?

What was the court’s reason for charging Connie for visitation? Why could her family not have ’supervised’ as his did? Was there some reason that was used to cause Connie to have to have supervised visits as opposed to normal visitation rights?

Thanks for the info!

I do know there have been 8 judges and Connie has had three lawyers. She had one lawyer for a year and she loved him, but he retired. I remember asking the family why that lawyer didn’t refer her to someone else, but I don’t remember them giving me an answer. Yes, from what I remember reading on her timeline, she states that a couple of times Aaliyah came back and had no nightmares and had started to not freak out when she had to have her clothes or diaper changed. She attributed that to her being able, at the time, to voice to the authoirties about the abuse allegations and believed he had stopped doing anything during that week. I do not know the amount of wealth the family has or does not have, but I can tell you that they have been in the communitity since birth. Mr. Thompson (Dustin’s father) has coached baseball for Placer County High School in Auburn and for 20 years or more has coached through summer leagues and High School, lawyer’s kids, judge’s kids and business professionl’s kids…etc…I don’t know anything about Dustin’s mom. I haven’t a clue as to what his family and friends see or hear regarding Aaliyah. All that they do, that I see, is yell and scream that Connie and her family are crazy, but never give any of the evidence that they say will prove Dustin to be not abusing his child. And from what I see, it seems to be the same two or three people writing on these blogs. Their writing styles do not change, nor does the information. I don’t know if Dustin has any friends. I have been told that Dustin was abused as a child, I don’t know if sexually, but definitely physically. I am only saying what I have been told, I can’t say that it is true. But that also Dustin’s mother was abused by her husband. To me, if that is true, it would explain the abuse of Dustin’s daughter. Abuse cycles. Connie and her family have not made public the doctor’s notes and all that, I can only assume because they are waiting for a trial. But with how things have gone for the last two years, I would definitely put that forward. But, I am not in her situation, and maybe her lawyer has told her he is against it? I just don’t know. And because Dustin and his family are not speaking, I don’t know what “their” doctor’s have said. I’m hoping Aaliyah is being seen for her check-ups, they are so important at that age. I forgot to say that her court date is June 1st, and her lawyer is going to try to get the restraining order dropped and visitations started again. I do know that they have a place in mind, but all lawyers (Amara and Bowman) have to agree to it. But they will not contact Connies lawyer back. They are avoiding him.

Thank you so much for your post and any information is welcomed. I don’t know if I helped any, but I tried. Welcome to BNN!

“What I have seen are many angry attacks for opinions, without much factual hard evidence”

I meant that about ALL the sites I have read about this case on.

There are some who seem to believe that this is a personal vendetta or attack on the father by an angry ex who lost custody. That the entire Bedwell family and their friends are involved in a smear campaign either for money (aka donations) or revenge because of custody and child support issues. I realize there is no one here who supports this opinion- I am just stating what I have seen on the 10 or so sites I was able to find about this case.

Many seem to believe the mother has been a victim of the judges, an attorney(the father’s), the police, CPS, the visitation center, and the doctors who examined the child and either found no proof that the mother was right, or did and then covered it up for the father. Basically an entire county of corruption by all of the above.

I have also found much conflicting information on how many attorneys Connie has had, as well as how many judges have heard this case. Some sites are reporting as many as 7-8 judges- odd in a county where there are only 2 family law judges. Does anyone here know the truth about this? Is there a court hearing this week (possibly today?)

I have seen some who remain neutral and undecided. Some of whom are leaning towards the abuse being true, but also believe in innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

All sides are making their determinations based on the approx. 1/3 of the ‘daddy’s worm’ video( where are the remaining minutes of this 27 minute video? Why is only 1/3 of it on You Tube instead of all 3 parts?), and the parental exchange video (remember though there are times Connie documented exchanges that were ‘normal’), as well as the statements(both sworn and otherwise communicated) of the Bedwell family and friends. Am I correct about this being the case?

No statements have been made by the father, although I do agree that those put forth by the Bedwell’s seem to be damning. I am clear about the thoughts of the Bedwell family and their friends, as they have posted their views in many places.

Just how rich and powerful is the Thompson family? I have been unable to locate much information about this family’s actual level of wealth- are we talking upper middle class, millionaires, or multi-millionaires?

What about the father’s family and friends? Are all of them totally oblivious to this abuse or are they all in collusion and are any of them the ones who may be abusing this child? With all of the observations made by the mother and her family and friends- I would assume they are also witnessing something unusual in this baby girl’s behavior- are the entirety father’s family and friends so concerned for this man that they have no care at all for this little child? Or are they all just turning a blind eye to the abuse of a child? Anyone can call CPS or national child abuse hotlines to report child abuse anonymously. Why have none of them called in complaints? Is it assumed that none of them care about this child at all? Or is it that there is no one there who has seen any symptoms that are worrisome?

Where have all the mandated reporters come down on this case? The pediatrician at least must have been consulted with in the last year during a normal checkup. Was there no physical proof ever found? Or was proof never seen by the courts or reported to the mother? Have all the doctors (assuming there have been many) been either unable to find anything, or are they all incompetent or just hiding things? Does anyone know?

It is obviously something that is happening, and this child is at the center of it. It does not have to be a huge conspiracy of corruption. It does not have to be a scam or a hoax. This could be something else entirely, we do not know yet. Have I missed something?

I will continue to write emails and letters asking for a complete investigation / re-investigation of this case for the sake of this child. Because at the heart of all this is a child who I am worried about. Someone is abusing her- I am just not sure if it is both parents or only one.

Thank you for reading my long post, and for any clarification you may be able to provide. I am off to post this on other forum’s. If I find anything new I will return to post it here.

Pray for all children, and especially this one.

Chip, I know what AnneA is feeling right now and she feels she is being singled out. I am not saying you have attacked or name called, I just stated it won’t happen again. I’m sure you were here when it all got way out of hand and can understand why we are leary. I know AnneA can hold yer own, I just feel you are baiting her. And so does she. I came to her defense, because she is my friend.

I have not called anyone any names nor have I called Anna any names. It seems to be the trend and assumption that because I’m not “choosing” a side, I automatically side with the father. You cannot attack me for siding with the father because I stated I do not side with either. You can assume what you’d like. If I sided with the father, you would know, it would be clear and there would be no reading between the lines. Please, find no loop holes with that.
I’m waiting for the facts to come out on both sides. Stop singling out Anna? I think Anna can hold her own, don’t you? I’m simply conversing with her. I know where she stands but I was clear with my “feeling” that people pick sides and don’t know all the facts.

I sent Jan an email to forward onto you. Please let me know if you have received it.

Marmite, thank you, you will never see the answers to your questions. The Dustin camp do not answer any questions, they just yell and scream that Connie is psycho. Every child that has been let down by the system should have protected this child, but it hasn’t. Because people for some reason, do not believe Aaliyah is in trouble.

Chip, Your very last sentence is exactly what AnneA was saying. She said she can read between the lines. Why do you spout neutrality when it is so obvious you aren’t. I enjoy your posts, but can’t stand evasiveness. If you support the “father”, that is fine. Just come out and say it. It seems you are personally singling out AnneA on her opinion. All of us here, on Aaliyah’s board, believe that Connie is not lying. We haven’t attacked you for supporting the father. I don’t know what you are trying to acomplish, but the fighting, name calling and attacking is over. Stop singling AnneA out.

No Anna, not looking for any type of argument.
I haven’t accused Connie of anything, not even lying or false claims. Presumption of innocence is in regard to the father.
My posts are not neutral? Did I say the father was innocent? No I did not? Did I say Aaliyah is not being abused? No I did not.
You believe he is guilty and that is your right but believing he is guilty without hearing the entire story…is presumptuous.

“You will not change my mind, however should legitimate testing prove me wrong I will publicly admit my error.”

Anna, I would not expect you to admit an error. Due to the nature of this case and not all the facts laid out out on the table, people make judgments based on feelings, not facts. Only the family/families knows the facts which I don’t think they will share on the internet.

“In reality we were being badgered and accused of all sort of things, all being done under the cover of questioning. Your words do not hide your loyalties”

Simple paranoia. My words do not hide my loyalties? let me take a wild guess, becauase I’m not following the mantra of “he’s guilty” I’m not loyal? Wow……I applaud you. Perhaps I’ve misinterpreted your comment. Next I’ll be accused of support the father…..I don’t think we’re far from that.

Stay strong, there are lots of us out here that do believe Connie and will stand with you.

I have yet to see one scrap of evidence that discredits her story.

If it’s a sick scam or custody battle I ask you all the following questions…

Why hasn’t Connie been arrested?

Why hasn’t the saveaaliyah site been shut down?

Why haven’t paypal shut her account down?

Why no follow up in the Auburn Journal?

Why no response at all from the fathers camp?

Why won’t the Thompsons agree to an independant assessment from Dr Joe Saturley?

Why hasn’t Dustin agreed to Lie detector and stress tests?

An innocent man would do anything to clear his name, surely he would be demanding these tests to put an end to all the rumours?

We all know the stories about children that are let down by the system……

I’m an adult. And with that–I cry for little Aaliyah. Yeah I’m controlled and abused on occasion but this little girl has images of her daddy’s penis in her head yet everyone stands around and pretends like its not happening…or makes up bullshit excuses.

Sorry…too much wine…

Excellent Article about; “Why The Abused Love Their Abusers”.

http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=167 - 51k

It also explains why Aaliyah seems content and rested (that so many people are saying about the visitation exchanges) when she comes back from him. But it also explains why she screams and goes balistic when she has to return.

I think the Dr. has to have Dustin’s permission to come out there to do his evaluation on him, his family and Aaliyah. He hasn’t given it as far as I know. I do know that Connie is begging for him to evaluate her and her family. What information I know, I will give.

Maybe I have not made the reasons for my position clear enough. I will try to do that right here and now.

I have honestly tried to prove daddy innocent. I have gone over and over each and every detail of this case. I have disected every comment made by each person, I have spoken to or heard speak. I have watched and rewatched the video’s. I searched for deception, any place that words or actions something may have been misinterpreted. I have used all my common sense, knowledge and experience to disprove the claims of sexual abuse.

I will admit from the beginning I believed Connie and Aaliyah but I didn’t want to. I wanted to prove this wasn’t true. What this little girl is going thru is to painful to even think about, I wanted to dismiss it. It would have been so much easier to believe this never happened and isn’t still going on now. For me personally it would have eliminated un-told pain.

It may surprise all of you who say both Karen and myself just accepted this story without questions. Nothing could be further from the truth. We didn’t want to accept it, believe it. I know I have heard Jan say, she wished we would find out this is not true. We would all love to know its not true. Now this will really shock you, Connie herself wishes this were not true. None of us, not a one, wants this to be the truth.

Nothing would make any of us happier then to find out this has all been anything except the sexual abuse of a child. A deceptive, spiteful or crazy mother is much easier to swallow. None of those things are the case, this little girl is being abused and denying it won’t make it stop. With heavy hearts we have come to the conclusion, it is real. But unlike your beliefs we reached opinions when we could NOT debunk the facts and evidence presented to us.

Every state is internally governed on grandparents rights and I am not familiar California’s laws.

Mr. Bedwell is Connie’s father and he talks lovingly about Aaliyah. I can’t speak for him.
The main problem I see regarding any rights he may have is, he does not live in California, but resides in Alaska.

n ramirez, you are wonderful, your concern for Aaliyah matches many of ours, we just keep trying to come up with an alternative living arrangement that would keep Aaliyah safe.

All prayers are answered, not always in our time frame and at times not even to our liking. I guess we just have to keep praying and doing whatever our hearts direct us to do.

This case caused an explosion on Bnn. The whole time people were professing all they were doing was asking questions. In reality we were being badgered and accused of all sort of things, all being done under the cover of questioning. Your words do not hide your loyalties. I don’t know why you feel the way you do. Those are your opinions and you have every right to have them. Do not presume to know what I can or “cannot answer”, you do not hold the key to my mind.

Interestingly you bring up the Smith case. I live VERY close to Union, SC and am quite familiar with that case. You have NO way of knowing it but the day Michael and Alex were “kidnapped” I went on record with all family and friends, unwavering in the fact that those children were NOT taken and Susan knew exactly where they were!

You are wrong, if the Worm consented to be tested by an independant examiner, using a method which can not be manipulated, and he passed, I would HAPPILY accept it. My only goal is to make sure this child is protected from abuse. I have watched and read all available documentation and I have concluded this child is NOT being coached or influenced by her mother.

The knowledge and experience I bring to the table in these crimes convince me, daddy is guilty and this baby is being victimized and devasted by the person who should be protecting her.

It seems to me almost every time I make comments concerning this case, you are right there disputing my observations. If you are looking for an arguement, keep looking. I do not take these allegations lightly. This is as serious and heart breaking as it gets. Aaliyah Bedwell is in danger and I am going on record right now. I believe with every fiber of my body, this little girl is being victimized. It is my opinion and I have a right to it. You will not change my mind, however should legitimate testing prove me wrong I will publicly admit my error. If and until that happens I have no desire to discuss this with you again. Thank you.

If Aaliyah were my daughter and I were Connie. I think I would of done everything Connie has done so far. But with everything working so against her…I’m worried…REALLY worried about what is going on with Aaliyah every second of the day. And “in a mothers” thinking…grandparent rights popped into my head. Every second Aaliyah ISN’T with her father and ISN’T being abused…is a second of healing…a second of what a normal life is supposed to be like. Does anyone know how these rights work and if the grandpa would be willing to act on them?

Married, not married, they had a child together and there was a custody issue. The father not signing the birth certificate is Connie’s claim and how would you know the circumstances? Hypothetically speaking…maybe she slept with multiple people and he needed a DNA test…who knows.

You said and I quote:
“She was being abused by the worm and as in all cases like this the abuse escalated.”

This is still unfounded if Aaliyah is actually being abused or not, especially after numerous investigations. I’m sympathetic to this case which is why I am following it and hope that justice is done for either party By nature, I’m not a side player especially when I don’t hear the father’s side of the story so I am neutral. You’re accusing someone with heresies and claims from the mother and you cannot personally corroborate her claims.

Let’s not forget Susan Smith who drowned her children and then blamed it on a Black gentlemen and there was a man hunt and a man was falsely accused. I don’t put nothing past no one. Only God can know the mind that plots evil.

But, I will say this and is every man’s and woman’s right is “presumption of innocence.” It is a legal right of a person to be viewed innocent until proven guilty. Even Nancy Grace does not take to the airwaves without evidence against a person. Is there burden of proof against the father? You cannot answer this. If this man is found innocent and really is, he will remain guilty in your eyes and proof of his innocence will be a contrived one for you.

She has taken everything they have thrown at her and still fought for her daughter. She should be given a medal. She is an inspiration to all mothers who are in similiar situations. Instead of investigating the allegations, they have investigated her and still can’t get anything on her. If they had put one per cent of their efforts on finding out the truth as they have at trying to shut her up, this case would have been over with a long time ago. I wonder how many of those who spout off about her, could stand up to the scrutiny she has endured. The worm has had it easy, everyone else has fought his battles, she has stood alone. She has been ignored and dismissed, every door slammed in her face. She has fought on and dedicated her life to protecting her little girl. I can’t find fault with her. The body count of children who are now dead and buried would be far less, if those children had mothers like Connie. So many run her down for putting this on the internet. All that tells me is, she was that desperate and determined that Aaliyah wouldn’t be another statistic. Her childhood would not come to an end at the hands of an abuser. Who is their right mind would argue that point.

The Auburn Journal has reported that when Bedwell (Connie) was asked why the court gave the father custody leaving Connie with only visitation, stated the below.

“The parents are separated and a judge has given the father full custody of his daughter.
Currently, Bedwell can only see her daughter during supervised visits.
When asked why, Bedwell did not elaborate but said that many officials do not believe her story.”

Connie does not want to elaborate…..If the custody issue is valid or not, I would not know. But maybe Tim Bedwell can share this unless it becomes an issue of MYOB. In such a case, is playing against ones own hand.

Trust me we have NOT given up though. Sorry I can’t stay, I am in the middle of something but wanted to let you all know…sorry

had to chuckle…the Auburn Urinal (heeeee…heeee…), that’s what I’d heard it referred to as also…(heeee…heee…)

If this gentleman is guilty and the claim be true that Placer County is “corrupt” many people are covering up for a young punk is going to lead them into a heap of trouble since covering up child abuse by law is crime. Should outside sources such as the FBI get involved, I hardly think unless Dustin is God himself are going to really keep covering for him.

I began reading Bnn articles in December 2008. I started reading the blogs sometime in January 2009. I first posted a comment sometime late March I believe. The regulars on this site didn’t know me, but I was fairly familiar with them. Reading comments made by others gives one kind of a window into their hearts.

I don’t know what happened between Denise and Spacely. Denise is new to me, my observations of her are very positive. Her comments are intelligent and heart felt. She is someone who is kind, caring and is really concerned about children. She is a true asset to this cause.

Spacely is a blogger who has always stood out.
He seems to approach every case armed with all the facts available. I get the impression from reading his comments, he does the required research and makes decisions based on logic. He is one of those key people that every case needs to move forward. He is intelligent, articulate and determined to find the truth. He strikes me as a person who is not willing to blindly adopt others versions of anything. He prefers to do the work and make his own decisions. He commands respect rather than demand it. When he speaks, people listen. He radiates knowledge and caring about these kids in danger. I can’t count the times I have seen him navigate disagreements. He lets others state their opinions. He then comes back, with his own idea’s, supported by the facts that led him to reach his conclusions. His debating style is nothing short of genius. Personally I don’t always agree with him, but I always respect him. I know the stand he takes, on any issue, is based in facts rather then emotions. I really believe he is sincere and his concern for the kids is heartfelt.

I don’t know what the problem is but I honestly think these are two people who are truly interested in the welfare of this child. So whatever happens, they both want the same thing and it will work itself out.

Which is surprising considering this is what the father is claiming Connie to be doing. Without video documentation of her making sexually suggestive remarks…and a video of her clearly uncomfortable with one party…I would think in one’s mind that they would consider that this father is just trying to redirect the actual evidence of a little girl crying out for help for a mother just trying to get her daughter back…

But this doesn’t even make sense if the above is true and Connie lost custody due to talking about “her daughter acting like a little girl who’s being sexually abused & physically abused” …. wouldn’t investigators ask them selves “why would this mother be starting such chaos when she already shares JOINT custody of her daughter with her ex (normal divorce situation pertaining children)?”

I wish a “biased” party could answer that question for me.

Everyone on this forum is on the same side so we draw the same conclusions but I seriously would like to hear “a biased” opinion on that matter…? Why would a mother with joint custody lie about her daughter’s sexual abuse in order to get full custody? Because THAT is what happened. Not she has no custody and THEN she starting accusing the father of sexual molestation.

Can someone please explain the other party’s arguement??

**This reasoning defies logic. ”

*This is why they granted full custody? Because of the videos and just repeating what Aaliyah said to her to officials?

**I couldn’t of said that better.

Jan and Simon, if you could, please let us know anything that might have happened since this article was written.

Everyone please have a wonderful day and I will check in later tonight.

Karen

On 5/19/09 at 06:43 PM, TruthIS wrote:

In the Auburn Journal Victor Pecoraro is quoted below…

“Victor Pecoraro, Auburn Police detective sergeant, said the department IMMEDIATELY investigated the child’s welfare after watching Bedwell’s video. The toddler was interviewed by a team of trained specialists and investigators questioned the father. He said the video is only a ““piece of the puzzle””.

Sgt Pecoraro did not “immediately” investigate this situation as he claims. In fact he had the case open for 5 months (Feb 2008 to June 2008) and still to this day has not contacted the people who are direct witnesses to the child’s statements at the hands of her father, all of whom are listed in Connie’s two page witness list. Additionally, Connie’s boyfriend Darrel Payne called Sgt. Pecoraro to see why he hadn’t contacted him in the 5 month investigation since he was the first person on that list. Sgt. Pecoraro stated that, “everyone I’ve interviewed tells me that Dustin is the best thing since sliced bread” and “you couldn’t tell me anything I don’t already know about this case”.

Sgt Pecoraro you were proved wrong on both statements.

I’m not an investigator but common sense tells me that an investigator would first look at all evidence presented to him while interviewing those making the allegations. This would help investigators to know how to proceed and determine the type of questioning of the accused? You went directly to the accused and fell for his and his family B.S. Did it go something like this; Dustin is just a mellow guy, he would never do anything like that?

Sgt Pecoraro conveniently fails to mention WHEN HE ACTUALLY and FINALLY WATCHED THAT VIDEO. It is a fact that he did not watch that video when Connie went into the police station with it in her hand the next morning of June 10, 2008 after the child made those statements regarding Dustin molesting her, as was filmed on the night of (June 9, 2008). In fact the Auburn Police Dep. made Connie hand the child over to a child molester for his visitation to be abused and brainwashed again that same day, June 10th 2008.

Upon receiving Aaliyah back from Dustin’s parenting time on June 15 2008, Connie took the child to the hospital to have her examined after the child again stated that “daddy hurt my pee pee” and “daddy hurt my butt”. Connie requested authorization for the examination, Sgt Pecoraro yelled at Connie and told her to leave the hospital. He did not authorize the child’s examination. During that heated phone conversation with Sgt Pecoraro in the hospital he still at that point HAD NOT YET WATCHED THE VIDEO!!! Sgt Pecoraro seems quite confused as to what “immediate” and “investigation” truly are. Sgt. Pecoraro’s actions were far from what he claims. We can only hope that District Attorney Fenocchio can bring some clarity to Sgt. Pecoraro’s perceptions in hopes that he doesn’t allow other children to be harmed due to Sgt. Pecoraro’s unwillingness to correctly do his job.

After Connie received the child back from Dustin she made one line coached statements such as, “I love daddy_ I love daddy’s worm_ mommy makes me say these things, daddy said so_ daddy said I love daddy not Darrel_ Darrel’s bad, daddy said so. etc” It wasn’t until June 17th 2008 that Sgt Pecoraro FINALLY didn’t make Connie turn Aaliyah over to Dustin. In fact, Sgt. Pescoraro called and apologized to Connie and Darrel for what he had done, or should I say hadn’t done.

Aaliyah’s MDIC interview took place on June 23, 2008 in which Aaliyah stated the one line brainwashing from her father.

Thanks to Sergeant Victor Pecoraro’s negligence and dereliction of duty, failing to properly follow the basic rules of investigation, putting the child back in Dustin’s home for continued brainwashing before the MDIC interview, the interview was ruled as “unsubstantiated claims of abuse” and is where the claim of coaching originated.

DUE TO THIS COMPLETELY INEPT, ONE SIDED INVESTIGATION THE CHILD REMAINS IN DUSTIN’S HOME TO THIS VERY THIS DAY. Connie refusing to stop bringing the continued statements of this child before the court, CPS, STEP, and Sandra Amara, Dustin’s attorney and the child’s court appointed attorney Ms. Bowman, all of whom recommended to Judge Jeffery Penny that, 100% custody should be given to the father. Their premise was that Connie stating to the court what the child was continuing to speak of Dustin’s sexual and physical abuse constituted “child abuse at the hands of the mother”. That “video taping of the child exchanges constituted abuse by the mother”. This reasoning defies logic. That didn’t stop Judge Jeffery Penny from granting their recommendation without viewing court mandated reports of abuse or the Daddy’s Worm Video. No judge has ever viewed the Daddy’s worm Video” regardless of Sandra Amara’s blatant lies to the contrary to Judge Francis Kearney and Judge Nichols.

Sandra Amara requested Connie’s visitation completely taken away is for one purpose and one purpose only; To stop further documenting of the child’s statements and actions that reveal the Thompson’s on going abuse sexual and physical abuse. Betty the supervisor of Connie and the child’s visitation at “About The Children”, stated regarding her observation of the child having to go to Dina Thompson the mother of Dustin Thompson was, “That was the second worst reaction of this child’s refusal to go to the other party I’ve ever seen”. (like those in the parential exchange video) Though Betty documents the child’s reactions and statements during visitation, Connie asked Betty if her documentation was being reported to the court? There after, Connies shows up for visitation and the owner of About The Children, Maureene Rodarte starts yelling about a picture(s) of Connie and the child on http://www.saveaaliyah.com stating, “someone could come in here and grab the child out of the arms of a supervisor and run away with her”. Rodarte further claimed Connie was in violation of the restraining order for posting the picture. Connie refuted each and every accusation of Ms. Rodarte to her ultimate stupefied silence. Rodarte, then reverted to name calling. Rodarte’s last words were to refuse to allow Connie visitation there anymore. Rodarte claimed the picture(s) gave away the location of visitation. Look for yourself to see if her claim is true. The picture was taken in a room with out any designation of location. Her claim is baseless! However, it accomplished Sandra Amars court denied request to cancel Connie’s visitation without cause through a friend and fellow colleague. Thompson’s never showed up with the child for that visitation either. Imagine that! These facts point once again to the Good Ole’ Boys and Girls Club of Placer County showing their collusion! If Sandra Amara can’t get the Judge to do what she wants, she’ll pull the strings to get it done through friends and colleagues.

To date the only known person of the above named, known to have view the video evidence is Sgt. Pecoraro and STEP as they pulled out of the case. Judge Kearney in the Ex-Party hearing before she recused herself, ordered the child’s attorney Ms. Bowman to view the video. Interesting fact; Ms. Rebecca Bowman was appointed as attorney for the child to fight for the child’s best interests, has had access to court mandated reporters reports, the video for 11 months and had to be ordered to watch the video. U N B E L I E V A B L E !

Placer County Judicial System is notorious for its corruption long before this case! Read the article at and see why Dustin is hiding in Place County behind it’s co-called professionals; http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/43819/placer_county_judicial_system.html?cat=17

For anyone who is interested in the truth of these matters, the court filed paper work is public record. It will easily disprove the pedophile clans supporters statements of events. It’s well documented and not even remotely close to what the child molester family and friends claim.

Dustin Thompson if you’re as innocent as you claim to be, take Dr. Saterly’s, Pro Bono invitation to be tested and evaluated by non bias third party outside of the corrupt Placer County Good Ole’ Boys and Girls Club.

Connie and the Bedwell family and all witness to the child’s statements have already agreed to be interviewed and tested. How about Dustin and the Thompson family!

Step up Dustin, be a man, let go of your daddy’s hand, quit hiding behind the skirt of Sandra Amara and lets find the truth! I know you won’t do it, but Connie and the Bedwell family and all witness’s to your despicable acts have already agreed to do it.

Here’s your chance, were looking to see what you and your family are made of?

Come on, prove Connie and those crazy Bedwell’s wrong.

THEY’RE WAITING……..

CHSAH, I think Spacely is a guy…I’m not sure, but from what I’ve read, I would say he’s a guy????? AnneA?

Denise, I have been reassured by Jan that she and Simon are still working on this case.

I have been quiet because I really haven’t heard anything from anyone. I’m hoping that Connie is working hard on trying to get visitation established again. AND trying to stay out of jail. I know she is keeping quiet and letting her friends and family get the word out when it’s available.

If I am not wrong, they have a court date on May 26th. Hopefully they are working on trying to get this restraining order off of Connie. I am not leaving, I am not going away. It’s just there isn’t any new news as of this time, that I know of.

I want to sit here and yell and scream about updates but I feel bad when I’ve done nothing more than call a few numbers and pray. I just don’t know what else to do at this point.

Are the journalist staled?

I’m starting to understand everyone’s points of view when it comes to the father and “his circle”. And a lot of my questions were answered about Aaliyah’s case in particular. I couldn’t fathom how a GOOD mom could lose her child to a BAD dad but this is clearly what is going on because Dustin has victimized himself through the eyes of friends, family & the “system”.

Does anyone know if Connie is active in some sort of abuse group? Therapy?? Where she can get advice simular to the advice given through this specific book KarenCCC posted?

Tim Bedwell - Connie Father
May 21st, 2009 at 7:57 pm
TO #308

This is a blatant attempt by Dustin David Thompson the Child Molester and his clan to deter those who want to donate to help Connie.

NOT ONE PERSON HAS REQUESTED A REFUND OF THEIR DONATION … but if anyone does the instructions for obtaining your refund is; go to http://www.bloggernews.net and post your receipt # on the most current article about Aaliyah, and I will contact you and set up the refund. It’s that simple.

Thank you to all who have donated their time to help, and those who for lack of time donated money. We are eternally grateful.

As for Dr. Saterly’s offer;

Connie requested any testing deemed necessary by Dr. Saterly.

The Bedwell family and all witnesses have also agreed to take any test deemed necessary by Dr. Saterly and those professionals needed to conduct these third, neutral party tests in order to establish the truth.

Connie and the Bedwell’s are looking for the opportunity to be tested and interviewed by Dr. Saterly.

We will keep fighting until this child is safe.