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Fiona I’m praying for your sister and all of you. This is so scary to go through but we’ll pray that the tests will come back negative. There are many of us on the GB that are survivors, myself its now 11 years,so have faith and remember how many ARFs will be praying for good results.
My best to all of you.
Pat
Dear Ann, I have recently discovered this blog and was reading about the newspaper article. I just picked up the paper and read the article prior to writing this. You and I had a mutual friend at one time named Hannah Milner Smith. I was Hannah’s part-time secretary and you gave her some of Bundy’s letters to read and I read one and got the most God-awful headache. I knew several people who crossed Bundy’s path because I lived on Eastlake at the time of his haunts. My best friend remembers the Monday that Janice Ott didn’t show up for work. And then I worked with a bailiff at the courthouse who had worked with him in Olympia, sat right next to him and she said he could have raped her any time. What do you mean I said, that you think he didn’t do it and she replied, if he did then he’s crazy. So I have read everyone of your books and wish we just didn’t have to wait so long for the next one to come out. You’ve even autographed a few for me. But back to this Seattle weekly, this guy who wrote that story will get his in the end the girl will take care of him for you when she gets out of prison. How can people even give con artists the time of day let alone get caught up time and time again in their coniving ways. For anyone to choose to believe a “prisoner” over you is just plain stupidity and my man the author will surely find that out soon enough, he best be careful whom he chooses to sleep with. My exhusband was a con artist I see his kind on court Tv and read about him in a lot of your books. The red flags are not hard to recognize if you keep your mind open. DJ
Hey CC Rosie, I agree with your comment. I didn’t realize this guy is engaged to this woman. I was just going to say…fine let her get out of jail and make him her next victim. Sounds like that’s what he’s setting himself up to do. I’d be a tad nervous if I were he.
Hello Ann and all my ARF friends! We were out of town for a few days. Went to Anaheim for a reunion of the girls I went to high school with. At one point in my life I decided I wanted to become a nun…well I left in the middle of my senoir year and came home to finish school. I have not seen some of the girls in over 45 years…tells you how young I am! Ha! Anyway it was wonderful getting together although the drive down was horrendous. Such traffic! Such crazy drivers! It is nice to be home. Oh I did read the article written about you Ann by the jerk who claims to be engaged to Liysa. The more I read the angrier I got. He sure has alot of nerve and absolutely no brains. I have been reading your books since seeing you on Oprah waaaaaaay back with Diane Downs from prison. I rarely lose my temper anymore but the article was just enough to send me on a rant and rave for a few hours. Sic him Ann!
Some concerning news…my sister found a lump on her breast. A subsequent ultrasound showed up a black mass near the lump. Radiologist told her it could be serious. Results of a biopsy taken will take a week to obtain. Please remember her in your prayers ARFs if you can. She has only recently given birth to a beautiful baby girl and already has two gorgeous young boys. A serious diagnosis would be devastating.
Fiona, of course I will pray. So will many other ARFS too, I am sure.
Many thanks Fiz, much appreciated.
My prayers are with you and the family at this time. Betti
Prayers coming your way Fiona – for your sister and your entire family.
My prayers are with you and your sister and her family Fiona.
Fiona, she is in my thoughts and prayers.
Absolutely we will be sending prayers out! My sister-in-law just began chemo for her brest cancer. Beleive in the power of prayer! I sure do!
Ann-I have read all of your books and I know how important it is to you to get the facts straight. You need to sue that jerk for Libel and Slander. Because that is what crimes he has committed against you. Anyone who would believe his biased comments is an idiot. Prayers be With You!!!
What newspaper are you affiliated with? My husband used to work on a paper in Texas many moons ago.
Ann—I know the Seattle Weekly article was hurtful, but I know you have the utmost integrity. That’s why I keep reading all of your books as soon as they come out. They’re very well researched and vetted. This guy has just ruined his own career, not yours. Just keep doing what you do best–bring us the most compelling true crime stories, and tell us a little about your life on your blog and don’t waste one second more of your life worrying about that trashy article.
Ms Rule,
Several years ago, my sister, 20 years older than I began mailing me books she had read. They were all written by a writer whom I had not heard of at the time. After reading the first book, I wanted more. We then would discuss the books with such passion and empathy for the victims and their families. We became HUGE fans. My sister has since passed away in November 2010 but I have since continued our tradition and read your books as if my sister was still here and think about her every time I pick up your book. Thank you for the memories. Rest in peace Nellie.
Ann,
I just found this website. I’m addicted to your books and buy them from Audible so I can listen to them while I go to sleep. Not sure if that always helps me sleep because they are so riveting, but I need something to help me turn off my mind after acting as the sole caregiver for my brain injured teenager. She has a mental disorder as a result. But they definitely help take my mind off of my problems.
I’m so sorry to hear about Lucy, I too had a dog named Lucy. I had to move to a large city in order to get adequate medical care and schooling for my daughter. I was not able to bring Lucy with us because I couldn’t find a rental that I could afford that would allow dogs. I had to leave her with my ex-husband. It broke my heart but I needed to get my daughter help.
Its funny but I see some of the same narcissistic tendencies in my ex that Brad Cunningham exhibited but there’s no physical abuse, just verbal abuse and manipulation. He’s a thousand miles away now. I think your books are a lesson on what people are capable of. Keep up the good work!
Kathy, I’m not Ann, but if I were you, I would say a pray and ask God to help you. You need some goodness here for sure.
Ann,
thank you for clearing this up concerning Diane Downs children.
You are so efficient!
You asked about Cinnamon Brown. I haven’t heard from her in many years now, but she was married to a barber and they had a little boy. Sadly, her husband died tragically a year or so later. She was working for a highly rated delivery service and doing well the last time I heard. I hope and pray her life continues on track and that she is happy. Perhaps she reads this site and will post one day.
Ann
How kind of you, Ann, and Pattie, too. It’s my dream come true, and I’ll enjoy each and every day! Love to all, Missmimi
P.S. Mimi is my cat’s name, so I like to use the name “Missmimi” in her honor.
One more time. I am tickled to hear the Missimee (spelling?) and Mr. M. have finally moved into their new house. It makes me happy to hear how happy she is. A great gal, who deserves a wonderful new house!!!
Love,
Ann
Regarding Diane Downs’s children: Cheryl is dead–after being shot through both lungs and her heart by Diane in 1983. Danny is still handicapped, but doing well the last time I heard. Christie is probably not the daughter you are thinking of. She married a police officer’s son in Oregon a long time ago,and they had at least one child. The daughter that Diane gave birth to shortly after her trial was adopted by a family in Bend. She is about 27 now and admits to being a little bit wild in her teens. She had two children out of wedlock–kept the first, and put the second out for adoption. She appeared on Twenty-Twenty last year and also on Oprah. She was going to pre-med college classes then. Diane also bore a daughter as a surrogate mother a few years before she shot the 3 children she had with her husband Steve.She received $10,000 for that. As much as I know, that little girl was raised by her natural father and his wife, and they were a good solid family. It sounds to me as though someone has mixed up Diane’s children and added a few details that aren’t true.
I’m still pretty upset about the untrue Seattle Weekly article, and I’m not sure what I will do about it. There’s no question that I’ve been defamed by this, but I count on the people who really know me and my work.
It’s 8 p.m. and it’s been a very long day. Half of my house has no walls, I have no kitchen at all, and my bedroom is jammed with all kinds of stuff! I like my carpenters and they’re pleasant to have around. By September, I think my living arrangements will all be put back together!
Talk to you soon!
Ann
P.S. I really appreciated Kate Jewell’s putting up a post re: the mess at Seattle Weekly. That was brave of her to use her real name, and the name of the man who really did violently and emotionally abuse her. I’m so thankful she is alive and he isn’t. Mortal Danger was a very scary book to write.
Jo,
I think you are incorrect about Diane’s daughter. Maybe you are referring to the daughter she had in Prison. I could be wrong, but I am under the impression both children adopted by Huigi’s have done well, other than the boy being partially paralyzed. I understand he has made up for his physical disability. He is well educated, and a success in his field.
Ann can straighten this out for us I think.
What happened to Cinnamon Brown?
Dear Ann,
I have read and loved your books for years!! Seattle Weekly should be ashamed to have printed such a story without checking the facts, and apparently knowing very little about it’s “author.” I hope they will retract the story and apologize publicly to you. Meanwhile, you have the support of friends, family, colleagues, and fans who know that you are a person of great integrity. Keep your chin up!!
Yay!!! After 13 years spent building it, we’ve finally moved into our new home. It’s on the hill across the street from our old place on Mats Mats Bay (with my husband’s business and a rental), which we still have. Before, we lived in a studio apartment above the business. Our new home is so large, airy, and beautiful. We don’t have the bay to look at, but we have lots of greenery and trees. Lovely! I’m so happy! At last!!! Miss Mimi
Yay!! Enjoy your new home.