Late Friday night we had some nasty storms sweep through Northern Virginia. We got off lucky with only the lose of internet service. Some 1.5 million lost electrical power and many are still without. Many were injured and a few killed as a result of the high winds bringing down trees. I consider myself fortunate […]
Austin Vantrease: Now at Huttonsville Correctional Center
I knew about custody transfer of Austin Vantrease’s even before being notified by the Victim Hotline. The update was posted to their website on the day it occurred. By all indications, he was transferred from the Martinsburg Correctional Facility and accepted into Huttonsville Correctional Center on June 27th. Here is the booking mug shot. You can […]
Another UTI?
I’m a bit concerned that Ryan might be getting another urinary tract infection (UTI). For the past several days leukocytes (white blood cells) are showing up in his urine. This is an indicator that Ryan’s immune system is engaged. The one thing that is giving me hope is the absence of nitrites; a sure sign […]
Restraining Order: Dismissed
Comment: As reported by WBOY. They incorrectly identify Austin Vantrease as a WVU student. At the time, he was at the University of Delaware and visiting Jonathan May. Jonathan May was the other man convicted in the beating.
My Daughter’s Gift: A Text
Last night, a minute or two before midnight, I’m sitting on the couch just off Ryan’s room watching a documentary. Sue comes from Ryan’s room and just stands there. My first thought is I must have done something wrong and I’m about to hear it. That happens a lot. I brace myself.