*sigh* Yet another black woman has been killed due to domestic violence in a dysfunctional relationship. You can't make this shit up.
A 19-year-old Skyway woman died Monday afternoon, after being allegedly shot by her boyfriend with a .22-caliber handgun last Thursday.
After intense media coverage, Louis Guswalter Parker, also known as "Bart" Parker, turned himself in Sunday, said Sheriff's Deputy Travis DeFries.
The prosecutor's office originally charged Parker with first-degree assault but is now considering amending the charge to murder, said spokesman Dan Donohoe.
Because of the crime's violent nature and Parker's "obvious commitment to a lifestyle that includes guns and crime" his bail was set at $1 million, according to the documents.
Parker's arraignment is Aug. 20. Parker is being held in the county jail in downtown Seattle.
Parker has an extensive criminal record, including second-degree assault, robbery, burglary and unlawful possession of firearms. He also associates with the West Side Street Mob, according to the documents.
Markesha Monroe, the victim, suffered "devastating injuries" to her brain after being shot in the head.
I am going to get straight to the point. I would like to say that I am not surprised, but I am still awe struck at the fact that the victim's family let her continue to engage in a relationship with a low life criminal. I don't want to hear that they didn't know this guy was a loser, because even if they were completely oblivious, they're wrong. The usual questions come to mind. Where were her parents? Where were the adults who were supposed to be taking care of her if her parents were unable to? Why did they let this continue? Why did they let his thug around their niece/daughter/cousin/sister? Why was this allowed to go on for so long? Why did she find him to be a suitable mate?
It's tough out here for young girls. I'm not saying it's easy. We all make mistakes, but family is supposed to protect you, even if at times that means protecting you from yourself. What kills me is she may have been alive today had her family been there for her.
What is there to say? We've already said it countless times.
"Sisters, be more discerning in who you date."
"Sisters, stay away from thugs and low lives."
"Sisters, love yourselves and be PICKY."
"Sisters, there is love for you out there. Do not settle for less."
It's out there, but there's only so much we can do out here in the blogosphere. It is up to the families to shelter their children, sons and daughters both, from bottom-feeders like "Bart."
I'm sure someone is going to come out and say that he was a "good guy" or that he was "so nice." It doesn't matter. That does not negate the fact that he should not have been allowed near ANYONE'S daughter/sister/cousin/niece/aunt/granddaughter. Quite frankly, my mother would've slapped the hell out of me and I expect nothing less from her. By any means necessary. Why? Because if they don't love themselves enough to know that they deserve better, family (and friends) should love them enough to make it clear that they should.
We cannot twist these girls' arms. We can't make them do what they don't want to do. But we CAN make it clear that we love them too much to watch them destroy themselves, and as such will do anything and everything possible to protect them, even if they don't understand it at that time. The result is that one day they will understand. The other result is that day never coming because they're dead.
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