Case closed! Or is it?

This will be my last post on my daughter’s death investigation. Unless a miracle happens in my lifetime, her final justice will be in heaven. If you are interested in the last turn of events, please read on.

On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, I received a phone call that I had been waiting for. The drug enforcement agent in Miami, Florida briefly stated that there was not enough evidence to provide probable cause, and the inconsistent statements from the MBPD report would make it difficult to prosecute. After digging for details to understand what he meant, he said that he wasn’t at liberty to share because the case technically could still be opened at anytime if new leads came in. He explained that some of the inconsistencies were related to facts I had sent that contradicted the MBPD’s recent case summary which was written with blatant disregard for Julia’s character. I had questioned people they interviewed to obtain the truth about what they really said in interviews with the MBPD and the FDLE. Little did I know that my search for truth would be one of the reasons for the closing of my daughter’s case. Yet, I know that, overall, the investigative reports from Miami Beach have many lies and omissions that make for a very incomplete and corrupt report.

The following two paragraphs were part of a letter sent from a midwest attorney with whom I have had recent discussions and guidance in regards to Julia’s case. He sent it after I told him the case was closed. The wisdom and experience of this man are evident. He wrote:

“We are taught to pursue justice, not only for our loved ones, but also for the strangers among us. When we do so, however, we often find that accomplishing justice is beyond our ability, not because we have failed to do all that we can, but because what is necessary to achieve it is beyond our reach. The physical evidence may be inconclusive or, indeed, not available. Witnesses may lie, forget, or be confused. Investigators, prosecutors, judges, and juries may be inept and uncaring. We may, in short, find that justice is elusive or impossible to achieve.

For all of these reasons, it is the steadfast pursuit of justice, more than the achieving of it, that defines who we are. We can only control what we do and how we respond, but not what others do or decide. I have clients who remain in prison, despite their actual innocence, because I was unable to convince those whom I needed to convince of that fact. My failures disappoint me profoundly, but I know that I can only control what I did on their behalf and, in the end, that understanding has afforded me a measure of solace.” (Attorney)

I greatly respect and agree with his words.

I remained steadfast in hope over the last nine years, having hope against the odds while facing continual dishonesty and lack of integrity from a law enforcement agency. The closing of Julia’s case has been the “toughest pill I’ve ever had to swallow” in my lifetime.

What hurts the most isn’t that the perpetrators weren’t brought to justice, but that a professional law enforcement agency and legal system would claim that its central focus is justice and safety for people, yet treat me with such disrespect and disregard.

For example, the quote at the end of each letter signed by the MBPD chief reads:

“We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.”
In large capital letters on the website of the Miami-Dade’s state attorney’s website it reads: JUSTICE STARTS HERE!
I saw and experienced the opposite of those quotes.

“Anthropologist Margaret Mead observed: ‘What people say, what they do, and what they say they do are entirely different things.’ And if you’re consistent as a leader, that should not be true of you. Your words, intentions, and actions should all line up.” (Leadershift by John Maxwell)

I believe Maxwell’s statement should be true for all people, not just leaders.

Being directly confronted with such utter disregard for truth and lack of intellectual honesty has brought in me a burning passion to call out and condemn that which seeks to suppress the truth.

Today I “plant my stake” and will strive to be a voice for the voiceless and strive to be a beacon of hope and light in this dark world. I believe in ultimate justice by God and will live the rest of my life with the end in mind – eternal salvation and a reunion with those whom I love and those who love truth.

We live in a time of blatant disregard for human life and human dignity. What will you do and how will you live to be that light our world needs?

“I know that the LORD secures justice…” (Psalm 140)
“Righteous and justice are the foundation of your throne.’ (Psalm 89)

Living for truth,

Marie
www.beyondbroken.net