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The family of 22 year old Elizabeth Kay Galeana has confirmed her death aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise line. Apparently from the statement provided by the family, no foul play was involved. There was no mention as to the cause of death. If no foul play, was it a matter of overindulgence? One way or the other cruise lines are going to have to crack down on safety and serving policies. We do not know what was the cause of death in this case; however, with foul play ruled out one wonders what did happen to cause the death of Elizabeth Kay Galeana.
Statement from Galeana family
“Obviously our entire family is devastated by the loss of Elizabeth. While we are awaiting the completion of the investigation into this tragedy, from what we know at this time, we do not believe Elizabeth’s death was a result of any foul play.
“We want to publicly thank the management of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and especially the officers and crew of the ship for the professionalism and the compassion they displayed during this ordeal. They could not have done more than they did to help us deal with our anxiety and loss.
We also want to thank the representatives of the United States government, especially Scott Turner, U.S. Consul General in Naples, and his staff for their untiring assistance in helping us dealing with the Italian authorities and the entire situation.
“We have nothing further to say at this time. I hope that everyone will respect our desire to deal with this in privacy.”
— The family of Elizabeth Galeana
(The News Press)
Family: Florida woman missing from cruise ship off Italy is dead
From what has transpired with cruise line cover ups in the past, I am not sure how everyone can be so quick to state that foul play was not a cause. If there is camera video showing her going over board on her own, a witness account or Elizabeth threatening to do such; how can we be so quick to jump the gun? I hope much more comes from this sad event and the investigation.
“Obviously our entire family is devastated by the loss of Elizabeth,” her half brother, Brian Evans said in a statement. “While we are awaiting the completion of the investigation into this tragedy, from what we know at this time, we do not believe Elizabeth’s death was a result of any foul play.”
The family did not elaborate on how they knew Galeana was dead.
She was reported missing Tuesday from Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas. A spokesman for the Miami-based cruise line said Galeana likely fell off the ship.
“It can be presumed she went overboard,” Mike Sheehan said Saturday. Company officials did not immediately return a telephone call made by The Associated Press early Monday.
(Daily Comet)
July 31st, 2006 at 10:06am
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On Saturday the parents of 5 year old Destiny Norton did what all parents dread and fear the most; burying their child. It is a parents worst nightmare. However, yesterday in Utah the funeral for Destiny Norton took place. Far too soon than it ever should have.
“It doesn’t matter, rich, poor, black white, everybody has come together.”
“Destiny is alive in all of our hearts and she will always be a hero.”
Public grief from friends, family, even strangers for Destiny Norton.
“Our tears have flowed freely until there seems to be no more.”
Such acts by those who would perpetrate such an act upon a defenseless 5 year old tug at our minds and out heart strings. It makes many question, why?
The emotions run deep in such a terrible situation. Many took the time to remember Destiny Norton as the angel she was.
Vicki Scott, Family Friend: “She was a vibrant little child, always smiling, happy to be around.”
Duncan Chadwick, Uncle: “She was just happy;she was an angel.”
Nearby, a maple tree was planted in her memory. One shovel at a time, the planting was completed. Salt Lake City’s mayor and police chief, Elizabeth Smart and her father pay their respects.
(KLS)
Funeral Held for Destiny Norton
God Bless you Destiny Norton …
Family spokesman, Jeannie Hill added, “Today was a day to celebrate because Destiny is a hero and she’s an angel. She’s in Heavenly Father’s arms right now.”
Hundreds of mourners came together to pay their last respects to Destiny Norton. The five-year-old girl’s memorial service was held on Saturday morning at a chapel just across the street from her Salt Lake home.
Destiny’s mother, Rachael Norton, made a brief, tearful remark at the service. She said, “Destiny was a brilliant little girl who had high dreams. She enjoyed learning new things and she wanted to become a veterinarian.”
(ABC 4)
July 30th, 2006 at 11:46am
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Its happened again aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise liner. Another American has
gone missing, this time 22 year old Elizabeth Kay Galeana. Elizabeth Kay Galeana, is the daughter of a wealthy Naples automotive magnate who has been missing for three days from a cruise ship that was traveling the Mediterranean Sea.
Elizabeth Kay Galeana, who attended Gulf Coast High School as a senior in 2000 and whose family owns Galeana Automotive Group based in Fort Myers, was aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Voyager of the Seas with several members of her extended family when she went missing.
She was last seen at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when she went to sleep in her parents’ stateroom. She was discovered missing at 7:30 a.m. by her sister while the cruise ship was sailing from Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy to Naples, Italy, according to officials with Royal Caribbean International.
The ship was about 100 miles off the coast of Italy at the time. Royal Caribbean notified the U.S. and Italian Coast Guards, the FBI, the U.S. Consulate in Naples (Italy), and the Naples (Italy) police, cruise line officials said in a prepared statement Friday. The Naples (Italy) police conducted an investigation and the Italian Coast Guard conducted air and sea searches, according to the cruise line.
She is added to a recent rash of people who have gone missing aboard Royal Caribbean.
Elizabeth is the fourth person to go missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship since July 2005. George Allen Smith IV, 26, of Greenwich, Conn., disappeared during his honeymoon cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas on July 5, 2005. Blood stains were found on a canopy that covers life boats, but his body was never found. Daniel DiPiero, 21, of Canfield, Ohio, went missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that was cruising the Bahamas on May 16. Videos of the ship show a man who looked like DiPiero leaning against the rails. The search for him was called off May 17. Canadian Jill Begora, 59, was last seen by her husband on Dec. 5, 2005, as the Royal Caribbean cruise ship they were aboard approached the port of Nassau in the Bahamas. A search by a U.S. Coast Guard ship and the Bahamian Navy found no trace of her.
Read the full story at Bonita News.
Relatives: Fla. Woman Missing From Cruise
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Florida woman from a cruise ship sailing along the coast of Italy, relatives say. Family members identified the woman as Elizabeth Kay Galeana, 22, of Naples, Fla., reporting missing Tuesday from Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas.
(Forbes)
UPDATE: Family heads back to U.S. without heiress. Search continues as Galeanas’ trip ends
The Galeana family was expected to return to the United States late Saturday, but auto heiress Elizabeth Kay Galeana is still missing.
The Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas cruise ship docked at a Barcelona, Spain, port early Saturday, ending its Mediterranean round, according to a Royal Caribbean spokesman.
Royal Caribbean’s statement:
According to a Royal Caribbean statement, she was reported missing by her sister seven hours later.
A variety of onboard announcements and searches were immediately carried out without success, Sierra-Caro said
Royal Caribbean notified the U.S. and Italian Coast Guards, the FBI, the U.S. Consulate in Naples and the Naples police. The Naples police conducted an investigation, and the Italian Coast Guard conducted air and sea searches.
Sierra-Caro said Royal Caribbean is supporting the investigation in numerous ways, including collecting on-board records, videotapes and statements, and preserving staterooms for investigators. A senior Royal Caribbean executive and a company Guest Care Team joined the ship to further assist Galeana’s family, she said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with this woman and her family,” said Adam Goldstein, president of Royal Caribbean International.
(The News Press – Fort Meyers)
July 29th, 2006 at 04:47pm
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Craig Roger Gregerson, you belong in the 7th circle of Hell for what you did to 5 
year old Destiny Norton. Who knew that with crimes against children that consist of rape, molestation and murder that there would be levels of severity?
There is actually no punishment that we have in the present US justice system that would be acceptable. For you Craig Roger Gregerson I would actually bring back public stoning for just one day. Laws and punishments were not made with such sick human beings like yourself.
Gregerson’s mother-in-law also made it clear that she hopes justice is done, and that Destiny’s accused killer goes away for good.
“I hope he never sees the light of day again… outside of prison.” – Gregerson’s mother-in-law
(KUTV)
As Destiny Norton’s funeral takes place today at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS church, Craig Roger Gregerson was charged Friday with crimes against 5 year old Destiny Norton that are unspeakable.
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Gregerson remains in the Salt Lake County Jail where he is being held on a $5 million dollar bond for multiple counts against 5 year old Destiny. According to the Court Documents, what Gregerson did defies belief”
Count I. Criminal Homicide:
- Craig Roger Gregerson intentionally and knowingly cause the death of Destiny Norton
- The defendant committed the crime of abuse or desecration of a dead human body in that the defendant committed or attempted to commit upon the dead human body of DN any act of sexual penetration.
Count II. Child Kidnapping in the first degree.
Press Statement from Salt Lake City District Attorney
The Press statement includes the cause of death as reported by the medical examiner.
Todd Grey, Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Utah, performed an autopsy on Destiny’s body on July 25, 2006. Dr Grey observed on her body consistent with post-mortem vaginal penetration. Dr Grey opined that the manner of Destiny’s death was homicide and that the cause of death was consistent with smothering.
At some point one has to wonder what we can do to rid our society of such individuals. Calling them animals would be a disservice to actual animals everywhere. It is unimaginable that they walk among us.
July 29th, 2006 at 02:03pm
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After some of the most bizarre behavior in quite a while by an accused, Maurice Wallace, he pleaded guilty to the 1st degree murder of Olamide Adeyooye. In return with the guilty plea came a life sentence.
But after being admonished by the judge and sent into an isolation room to cool down, Wallace returned to plead guilty to all the charges against him – including first-degree murder, concealing a homicide, attempted murder, aggravated battery, assault with a deadly weapon and attempted escape.
He also agreed to a sentence of natural life plus 50 years in prison, which was handed down Friday.
When McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski asked Wallace whether he understood that his plea would keep him behind bars for the remainder of his life, Wallace replied, “Yeah, can’t wait.”
(AP via Sun Herald)
What a fitting ending to the bizarre behavior that Maurice Wallace showed during the trial. At least its over and no one will hear from him again. Hopefully.
July 28th, 2006 at 11:27pm
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Jessica Ann Leach, 14, left home on July 12 and stated that she would stay with 
friends for two nights after arguing with her father. She has been missing since July 14 when she was last seen about 11 p.m. that night, walking on Ramona Avenue in Bellflower with “no apparent place to go.”
Jessica Ann Leach, 14, left home on July 12 with only her bathing suit and a change of clothes and did stay that night and the next with friends, Jim Amormino of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said.
It is reported that she took no money and there has been no activity of her cell phone. Of course what did the teenager have? A Myspace account.
The girl, who will be a sophomore in the fall, had been corresponding on the Internet site Myspace.com, Amormino said. Jessica, who has long blonde hair, is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. (CBS2)
Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts was asked to call (714) 628-7170.
July 28th, 2006 at 10:32am
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Stephanie Frame, 30, has been missing since Monday. She was last seen when she
dropped off her children with a neighbor. She was heading to a friend’s house in Gloucester City, but never arrived.
Description:
She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and 135 pounds, with brown eyes and red hair. She was driving a maroon Dodge Caravan with New Jersey license plates UAR-64M.
(Courier Post)
If anyone with information regarding Stephanie Frame, please call police at (856) 456-7797.
30-year-old woman last seen on Monday
Stephanie Frame, who normally lives alone and reportedly has partial custody of her children, dropped them off at one friend’s house Monday and said she was going to another friend’s place to make a phone call, police said. She had said she was headed to an unspecified social service agency to seek assistance, said police.
(Gloucester County Times)
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Once again we are presented with a senseless killing of a teenage girl by animals. Teenagers have to understand though, that they are not prepared for what they may come across in the real world. When they have to sneak out of the friendly confines of their home, they are entering a world that they know nothing of. Such was the unfortunate case of 18 year old Jennifer Moore. The two teenagers that went to NYC for a night of fun were unprepared for things that could have gone wrong. Things went terribly wrong.
The teens drank heavily until 2:30 a.m., police said, when they walked back to where they had parked the car and discovered it had been towed. About an hour later they took a cab to the NYPD impound lot at Pier 76.
Clearly drunk, Kenan cursed loudly after an impound clerk told her she couldn’t have the car back until she sobered up. Kenan continued to argue with the clerk and then collapsed shortly after 4 a.m. After employees called an ambulance, Moore wandered off.
At this point Moore had been separated from her friend, alone and vulnerable. It was only a matter of time before she became a victim.
Lost on the far West Side, Moore used her cell phone at 5:08 a.m. to call her boyfriend, Kofi Boakye, in New Jersey. She told him she thought she was being followed, police said. Boakye, 18, told her to take a cab to the hospital.
But two minutes later, Coleman had Moore’s cell phone and she was never heard from again. Cops believe Coleman lured Moore into a cab by telling her he was going to New Jersey.
Jennifer Moore had been missing for 2 days until her body was found in a dumpster.
The 18-year-old’s body was discovered about 4:30 a.m. yesterday, two days after she got lost walking along 12th Ave. on the West Side, wearing a black halter top and white miniskirt.
Chunks of her long, brown hair had been ripped out of her head and her body horribly bruised.
As ex-con Draymond Coleman, 34, and his prostitute girlfriend were being held in the assault and murder of Jennifer Moore.
“It sounds like somebody got a hold of her very quickly and she never had a chance.” Investigators believe Jennifer Moore was sexually assaulted in a drab room on the third floor of the Park Ave. Hotel in Weehawken, before Coleman strangled and beat her as his lover watched, sources said.
(New York Daily News)
A Teenager’s Last Steps on a Trail of Missed Chances
In a city of random encounters, this one seemed especially touched by chance.
She, a tiny prep-school girl in a miniskirt and halter top, in from New Jersey to go to a club. He, a troubled drifter and convicted felon — a pimp, investigators say, who slept in cheap rented rooms and was in and out of jail for selling drugs.
Then there was the happenstance at play: her boyfriend had not come out with her that night; her friend had gotten drunk, leaving her to wander the streets alone; their cherry red sedan had been towed from a “no standing” zone while they were dancing, leaving her no easy way of getting home.
The rest is just a terrible set of circumstances that lead to her abduction, assault and murder.
July 28th, 2006 at 10:09am
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This is all about children. It tells children in our country that they are precious and are cared about — even though they don’t have any money, or vote or lobby — that we will take care of them.” (Reve Walsh)
Today, 25th anniversary of Adam Walsh’s abduction and murder, President George W. Bush signed the “Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act” into law in a special Rose Garden event. This ground breaking law will finally put teeth in the fight against child sexual predators. It is about time that the United States take this epidemic seriously. All too often offenses against children were brushed aside as “children do not vote”. However, the abduction, sexual exploitation, rape and murder of children has come to the forefront of the American conscience. Congratulations John Walsh … you are a hero to so many for your endless work for the protection of children.
The transcript from President George W. Bush regarding H.R. 4472, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
Fact Sheet: The Adam Walsh Child Protection And Safety Act Of 2006
A thank you from John Walsh and his family.
This is an incredible week for myself and my family and other parents of murdered or missing children.
I want to thank all of you who have supported us to make sure this bill got to the President.
I’m elated that we finally have a piece of child protection legislation at the federal level that will truly make a difference.
(The rest of his comments …)
H.R. 4472 Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
From the Rose Garden President George W. Bush went on to say:
“Our nation grieves with every family that’s suffered the unbearable pain of a child whose been abducted or abused,” Bush said in a bill-signing ceremony in the Rose Garden. “This law takes an important step forward in this country’s efforts to protect those who cannot protect themselves.”
The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act will find more than 100,000 sex offenders by creating the first national on-line listing available to the public and searchable by ZIP code. The Child advocates have called the bill the most sweeping sex offender legislation to target pedophiles in years. Unfortunately the ACLU will call it discriminatory or their next crusade. The new law will allow the following:
—Establish a comprehensive federal DNA database of material collected from convicted molesters, and procedures for the routine DNA collection and comparison to the database when someone has been convicted of such an offense.
—Provide federal funding for states to track pedophiles using global positioning devices.
—Allow victims of child abuse to sue their molesters.
The law imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years for raping a child; a mandatory 10-year penalty for sex trafficking offenses involving children and for coercing child prostitution; and increases minimum sentences for molesters who travel between states.
It is hard to imagine that the penalty is greater for illegally downloading songs off the internet than images of children. Even Democrat and former Presidential Candidate John Kerry is on board with President Bush on this one. Please do not waffle of this one Senator Kerry, our children’s safety is too important to be politicized. I congratulate the Senator from Massachusetts and all those who joined the President on this important legislation.
“It’s an absolute outrage that the penalty for downloading songs illegally off the Internet was three times the penalty for downloading disgusting images of children,” Kerry said. “We need to do everything we can to end the disgrace of child pornography. This is a start.”
(FOX News)
July 27th, 2006 at 05:33pm
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What was the senseless and tragic act responsible for the death of Destiny Norton? According to police transcripts we may have the answer as to how and why Craig Roger Gregerson killed Destiny Norton.
Police statements:
“On July 16th 2006, Craig Roger Gregerson observed juvenile female…outside his residence in Salt Lake County, Utah. Suspect Gregerson opened the gate to his backyard and lured the juvenile female into his residence. The juvenile female began to scream. Suspect Gregerson put his hand over the juvenile’s mouth and began to squeeze. The juvenile female went limp and suspect Gregerson laid her body on the floor.”
(ABC4)
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Craig Roger Gregerson failed the initial lie detector test the police gave him which led to the further investigation of his story he provided. As it turns out it appears that Craig Gregerson failed two polygraph tests.
Craig Gregerson lured an unsuspecting 5 year old to his home? For what reason? This individual supposedly has had no criminal record and certainly non for sex offenses. Or is it that he just had never been caught? Let’s just hope that Gregerson never asked for an attorney during any of his interrogations that could get any of this evidence thrown out as it was in the Couey case in the murder of Jessica Lunsford.
Death Of Utah Girl Destiny Norton Raises Outrage: Suspect had violent past.
How can antone know this type of sick individual lives next door to them?
Court documents showed Craig Roger Gregerson, 20, had a violent past and was arrested for domestic abuse in 2004.
Documents from Salt Lake District Court and Sandy Justice Court say Gregerson attended group therapy and ordered him to create a plan aimed at keeping himself and others safe.
But Tuesday the Salt Lake County Jail released a statement describing what Gregerson allegedly did with Destiny, whose body was found at 8:30 p.m. Monday.
A probable cause statement says Gregerson lured the juvenile female into his home and covered her mouth when she began to scream.
The document blacks out the name Destiny Norton. The document says Gergerson observed a female outside his residence on July 16 in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Previous complain againt Gregerson by his ex-mother in law:
His mother-in-law filed an affidavit accusing Gregerson of once choking and punching her when she tried to kick him out of her home.
Gregerson once threw the couple’s 1-year-old daughter across a bed when the infant kicked some food off his lap, said an attorney for Gregerson’s wife.
(CBS4 Boston)
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