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Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001

About Me


Hi, Welcome to my website, I hope that by reading what I & my family has gone through it can help you or someone you love. I was born in Gainesville Ga. I lived in Buford most of my life. I never moved until I was 15 & for the most part had a stable life. I loved people and was very out going and trusted pretty much anyone. Mom always said I had a free spirit. I have 4 sisters and 1 brother. I was a middle child for the longest. I was very close to my family & loved them very much. Growing up we lived next to my grandmother on 10 acres of land. One of my best friends lived next door to us. I loved it there. I enjoyed Cheerleading, Baton Twirling, Pagents, Softball, Modeling, extras in movies & did a few commercials. It was so much fun. I played the flute in the school band. I loved watching, I Love Lucy with my mom & brother. I always wanted to be like Lucy. Me & my brother could get into some stuff. You could probably say we were the closest. We were all close. I attended church @ My Salem Baptist then changed to Free Chapel. I went to Flowery Branch Elem & West Hall Middle School. I was raised mostly by my mom. I loved going on vaction every year, sometimes 2-3 times a year with mom & my siblings. Her marriage to my dad ended before I was born due to Domestic Violence. Mom was remarried to my step dad when I was a year old that ended when I was 15. Here's where my life took a change. We bought a house in the mountains on a river, summer of 98, even though we still had our other home. We use to go to the Mtns. alot while growing up, we loved it there. It was a little different though, leaving my home I had been in all my life. I had never moved before. I had to change school from my life long friends. We still had our home in Buford, but I ended up starting school at White County High school. I did meet really good friends while I was there. I didn't like change to much. I got a little rebellious then. Things didn't last but about a year there and we ended up moving to Louisiana where I really got into the wrong crowd. Kind of "didn't have a choice" Mom remarried in '99. The worst place to live as a child growing up. I stayed in counceling while in La. to off set the people who were around me that I couldn't seem to get away from. Mom decided to get us away from there. Mom wasn't allowing her kids to run with hoodlums. Then the was the schools. She had actually ask a High school principal " Are there any schools here with respectful kids". This was definately not the place she was going to live. Mom met a great guy in La. and they were married in '99 and in a year we ended up moving to Mississippi for our sakes. Mom got preg. and had my baby sister. I thought the world of her. As if she were my own. I stayed very close to Destiny. I was still in counceling for about another year, my life had took a change for the better. I was back in church and things were going really good for a while. Me and mom got close again despite the couple of people in La. who tried to split us apart. Telling lies and never really knowing what they were talking about. Read (Melissa & Cords profile if you want to know more about that.) I was dating a pretty good guy and he left to work offshore and our relationship ended. I had met some people through school at Hancock High who I ended up meeting Jeff Shiyou through. We only dated for 6 weeks. Heres where things took a turn for the bad. When we had first started dating I didn't know he was on Steroids, Speed, Estacy etc. THIS WEBSITE IS UNDER ALOT OF CONSTRUCTION: It is being taken care of by my Mom & my sister Ciara, We will be adding slide shows & pictures more on violence & her story.
Please report to myspace or my moms profile (Melissa & Cord) if you see my pics on a profile that doesn't have me on their friends list. Some people like to steal pics and claim to be my friend or family and they are not. We will just about accept anyone on the page, not that we agree with everyone, or what they do, but in hopes of being able to help some one so this doesn't happen to them.
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I GOT FLOWERS TODAY!
We had our first argument last night, and he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he is sorry and didn’t mean the things he said, because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today.
It wasn’t our anniversary or any other special day.
Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare, I couldn’t believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry cause he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today,
and it wasn’t mother’s day or any other special day.
Last night, he beat me up again, it was much worse than all the other times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? I’m afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today.
Today was a very special day. It was the day of my funeral! Last night, he finally killed me. He beat me to death. If only I had gathered enough courage to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today.......
"I CAN NOW GIVE WHAT WAS TAKEN FROM ME...HOPE that they will make the transition from victim to survivor."
FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224
www.ndvh.org
NATIONAL CENTER for VICTIMS of CRIME
1-800-394-2255
www.ncvc.org
For Further Info. on Domestic Violence
National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence
512-407-9020
www.ncdsv.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
303-839-9251
www.ncadv.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence
202-543-5566
www.nnedv.org
Family Violence Prevention Fund
1-800-END-ABUSE
1-800-363-2287
www.endabuse.org
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MY X-BOYFRIEND MURDERED ME...

This was later determined by the investigators.

I made the mistake of going back around him after the break up. He said "I want to make amends for what I have done to you. I am sorry." We were only suppose to get together to talk.

Please be careful who your friends are...I would have never got into the car with my x boyfriend who I only dated for 6 weeks had I known I would never return....My x boyfriend was an addict. He mostly used speed, steroids & estacy. He was not a nice person on drugs or when he needed them...The main reason why we had seperated was because he was using.

I would like to thank my friend @ "Be Silent No More" for your support & the beautiful picture.

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National Organization of
"Parents of Murdered Children"
100 East Eighth Street, Suite B-41
Cincinnati, Oh. 45202
Toll free: 888-818-POMC
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For Crime Victims
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I'd like to meet:

I am with God, some family & friends already. I am as happy as my mom sees me in her dreams.

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Music:

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all kinds
Uncle Cracker
Whitney Houston
Brandy
Eric Clapton
Lone Star
Match Box 20
Live
Diamond Rio
Creed
Bob Seger
Candle Box
Kid Rock
Fuel

Movies:



Disney
Action
Family

Television:

Lifetime Real T.V
I love Lucy, wanted to be Lucy
Mama's Family, funny
The Soaps Golden Girls, Hilarious, Laughed always

Books:

Armed & Dangerous
Bible

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Heroes:

God
Family
MEMORIES
written by family
Mom's Memory from 1998
When we were on vacation in Fla. eating breakfast, Shannon started singing in her hair brush, loud with the juke box "I will always love you" by Whitney Houston. When she finished everyone stood and clapped. Shannon always had a beautiful voice.
Ciara's Memory from 2001
When Shannon was riding the horse it took off with her & ran to Maw Maw Dels. I had to go chase them down and lead them back. Shannon was afraid to move. It was funny.
Shasta"s Memory, always
Everytime Grandma Gin would make potato salad, Shannon would sneak up and stick 2 fingers in it and take off. She knew she wasn't suppose to put her fingers in the food, but she loved potato salad.
Cord's Memory from 2000
When me & Melissa caught the pasture on fire, Shannon came out to help us with her chair, beeper and phone. She was filling up buckets of water, laughing at us running and spraying us. When it was all under control and she was dry, I got her on the head with a bucket full of water. We were all laughing.
Kenny's Memory from 1991
One Halloween we were all carving pumpkins. Everybody doing there own thing. When no one was looking Shannon threw some seeds at Shasta and she thought Shawnee did it. They started throwing seeds back and forth we all ended up in it except Shannon and she was minding her own business cleaning her pumpkin. That was funny.
Destiny's Memory @ 3
I can remember my sister "Ne" I ask about her alot. I know she is in Heaven. I just can't see her. I reach up but I can't reach her. I even talk with her. She is with Maw Maw Gin & PaPa Frank & Maw Maw Del. I miss her and I love her. I listen to her music and see her on videos. She is with Jesus. I still remember her blue hat with an M on it. I saw one like it and shouted, thats Ne's Hat, thats Ne's hat.
Shawnees's Memory 1997
We were all coming back from vacation, tired and restless, we had spent the day on the beach before leaving. We loved it there. We stopped for gas. Shannon was taking forever in the bathroom, then all of a sudden she came walking outside and she had taken the different colored sun block and decorated her face. She was doing like a walk dance coming toward us laughing. We all busted up laughing. Shannon always loved to make people laugh. We miss her deeply.
Shasta, Shawnee, Shannon, Kenny, & Ciara's Memory
THE TIME CAPSULE: All of the children got together, made and buried a time capsule in 1995 to not be opened for 5 years. No one knew about it but them, until Easter of 2000. Then they told everyone. Thats the Easter that everyone had to be at Grandma Gin's. Everyone was suprised. Mom made pictures of the digging and unveiling. We made another one including Destiny, not to be opened for 10 years.
What are the psychological effects of steroid use?
Steroid abuse can have profound effects on the mind, causing temporary personality changes in some. Users may exhibit uncontrolled aggression and violent behavior called “roid rage,” in addition to severe mood swings, manic episodes, and depression. Moreover, users may suffer paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, and impaired judgment from feelings of invincibility. During periods when they do not use, chronic users may experience withdrawal symptoms that intensify the psychological effects.
MY DAUGHTERS KILLER WAS A STEROID ADDICT:

My Blog

Direct Link between Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse

There is a direct link between substance abuse and domestic violence.  We need to make people aware then when people are under the influence of a mind altering substance such as drugs, alcohol, o...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:32:00 PST

Another Murder Suicide! Steriods found in Chris Benoit home.

..> Steroids found in Benoit home; Bibles beside victimsby the Associated PressFAYETTEVILLE - Prescription steroids were found in the home of pro wrestler Chris Benoit and his slain wife and son wer...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:12:00 PST

Shannon's Story that was printed in the White County News Paper

..> ..> Mother warns teenagers of dangers of dating violence: Daughter died in fight with former boyfriend in 2001 ..> ..> ..> ..> White County resident Melissa Adams holds a photo of her ...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:39:00 PST

Dream Written By Shannon Harter


Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:20:00 PST

Murdered "DV and Meth" with a claw hammer

    Man given 16 to life in brutal Oceanside slaying By: TERI FIGUEROA - Staff Writer VISTA ---- Claudia Sinkule stared at the man who murdered her daughter, the man who struck Nicole "Nic...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:17:00 PST

Wives, Submit to your husbands

Wives, Submit to your Husbands Category: Religion and Philosophy I felt the need to copy this & post it on Shannon's myspace, especially how people use these verses on "wives submit to your husba...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:57:00 PST

My final Plea to the D.A. for Justice in my Daughters Murder case Pt. 1

Keep in mind this D.A. is Cona Corana He is over the 4 gulf coast counties. At the time of my daughters murder he had been in for 25 years and has since been re-elected. I was unable to hire an attorn...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:02:00 PST

STEROIDS: The Facts. Shannons Killer was addicted to steroids

» Where to Find Help » Links to Online Sources Steroids:Just the Facts What are steroids?Anabolic androgenic steroids are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone that are take...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:35:00 PST

Erin: Domestic Violence Survivor

Hello, first of all I want to let you know that my heart goes out to you Shannon's family, and I think it's wonderful you are using her story and life in such a positive manner to allow people to see ...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 03:56:00 PST

Shannon's Murder

This is, as told to me by Jeffs roommate, friends last with Shannon & detectives....The house my daughter was murdered at would be my first stop after returning from taking her home to Ga. to bury...
Posted by Shannon (R.I.P) 5/17/1983-8/27/2001 on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:03:00 PST