I walked into the building where the event was being held, nervous and a little sick to my stomach. Planning this event definitely pushed me outside my comfort zone. My sister Ann flew in from New Hampshire and Mike flew in from Arizona, I was thankful for their support.
Standing in the hallway was Sarah Maynard and her family. I was touched by their presence. I’ve prayed over the last year that I might meet this brave little girl. Sarah was kidnapped in Mount Vernon and found three days later. She survived what Hoffman had done to her but her mom, brother, and family friend did not. Their horrific murders made international news.
Talking to Sarah was a privilege. She is a beautiful young lady. I pray God will watch over her and one day she might help others that have experienced what she has. The future will be complex as she finds her way, a journey only she can travel. Her family would like to see specific laws created so the future might be safer for others. This is what we do….
The event was a success; over ninety attended and channel 10 news was present. From donations and book profits I was able to send a check of $300.00 to the “Healing Hearts Memorial Fund” that Sarah and her family established.
The speakers were excellent. I’d like to thank Diana Oswalt, Sheriff Barber, Representative Margaret Ann Ruhl, Kurt Shearer, and Kelli Grace. I want to acknowledge Roger Davis, Maggie Maloy, and Kathy Wantland. Thank you Mount Vernon Nazarene University for hosting the event, MVNU Social Work Degree Completion Program for sponsoring the event, the MVNU Media Department for the beautiful posters they created and Karen Boyd.
Glory to God for everything, I am humbled that He would use me in such a way.
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Karen Beaudin is a published author and accomplished speaker who addresses the subject of unsolved murders to various institutions, including universities, law enforcement, and religious organizations during conferences and training seminars. She promotes the value of Cold Case Units and its importance to families of murder victims. Karen also supports the creation of websites for unsolved homicides and unresolved deaths. These websites can provide valuable information to law enforcement and makes available a place to leave anonymous tips.
Karen's media interviews include Elizabeth Vargas from ABC 20/20, Bob Ward, Crime Reporter from Fox News Boston; Sean MacDonald, Andy Hershberger, and Ray Brewer from WMUR TV. In 2009 Karen and her sisters were influential in establishing New Hampshire's first Cold Case Unit. During Victims' Rights Week, 2010, the Gloddy family received a certificate of appreciation from Governor John Lynch for their outstanding service on behalf of victims' of crime.
To arrange a speaking engagement, contact Karen through her website, or by sending her an e-mail as indicated.
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A Child Is Missing exposes the reality that murder follows a family throughout their entire life. Future events often loop back to the day when a loved one's life was taken by the hands of a murderer.
Karen's sister Kathy was murdered in 1971. The case was reactivated in 1983 and again in 2004. In 2006 Kathy's remains were exhumed for DNA. A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice is the sequel to A Child Is Missing, it covers the reopening of Kathy's investigation in 2004 to present date. Karen interviewed over fifty people for the sequel and acquired new information from retired investigators.
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I’m glad for the experience you had and for sharing it with us. The recovered and their familes are an inspiration and constant reminder it is possible to both survive and thrive. God is stilldiong miracles today – thanks for sharing your experience with us. Lisa 🙂
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Thanks Lisa, I am always humbled by these experiences. Many are hurting in this world but it’s comforting to know there are many that want to do something about it and make a difference. It’s all about pressing on!
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