The Medical Field, The Sam Manzie Eddie Werner Story, Two Families

I posted a comment on a YT video today because the lawyer, Nate, gave a great summary of the video of the KA attack and time leading up to it. Nate is a sane voice in the debate on many legal issues, with life and professional experience to back up his commentary.

I advised for people to look at the case of Sam Manzie and to focus on forgiveness. I know about forgiveness and how it works. It does not deny justice nor advise forgetting. It does not take the pain away, but it does take the edge off when people yell for vengeance. It allows for healing. Sometimes it leads to reconciliation.

It is a story with many lessons.

I decided to write here after I commented on Nate the Lawyer's channel. The story is mentioned in my book for a variety of reasons. This happened in 1997. Connect dots to my actions. I was a PTA member, Brownie Troop Leader,  teacher, and parent living about an hour away. My sister had lived in Jackson Township years earlier. What influence did it have on me? Why do I remember it still and thought it was important to include as a piece of the puzzle in my book? 

Why would I want Nate, the Lawyer to know? 

The case changed the laws, practices for fundraising and brought the topic regarding online predators to the nation.

Besides forgiveness, there is a justice issue and a civil complaint/lawsuit about the failure of the medical professionals to take action. All of which ties into my blog and motivation to teach outside a classtoom.

I do not reinvent the wheel in my posts. I do not go into research when deep dives have been done. I share information to connect dots for prevention.

Forgiveness is a great part of preventng future hurts.

Link to be copied and pasted into browser: This gives detailed information on the medical field issue.

RICK WHITAKER | Issue #09 - Herri https://share.google/SJyvWMlQewByrNvXO

Court case: copy and paste into browser.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. SAMUEL A. MANZIE, :: 2000 :: New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division - Published Opinions Decisions :: New Jersey Case Law :: New Jersey Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia https://share.google/1TbeNJe6YnOhKYO7N

Newspaper article ( There are many but this one is not behind a pay wall.)

What makes this story different from so many other stories are the parents. 

MIRACULOUS MOMENT OF FORGIVENESS | New York Post https://share.google/VUJe26QR88rWxr7mz

Justice is a process, as is forgiveness. I am tired of the hatred. 

If a video is more your style, there are many true crimes podcasters who can retell. The gory details are devilish for sure.

This is one from 2025.

https://youtu.be/3ukSgJUeCJk?is=ORH0fo6V0feqYZ-y

Live, Learn, Love, even when it is hard. We are called to love, not like. These parents decided to love which takes more courage than to hate.

Parole possibility in 2027. Forgiveness does not mean a murderer should be set free. Parents of Manzie may still be in denial.

Marian R. Carlino

June 20, 2026

When you walk through a storm.

I wrote my book because I knew, even as I walked out of the school on April 22,1998 that I had a piece of a puzzle. I also knew I had to trust in God. I also knew the storm of controversy had not ended.

Today I was texting with a friend about storms in our lives. We all have them. Some are more difficult than others. Some chose death. Some chose revenge. Some chose prayer. Some chose life. Some seek legal justice. 

We are always given a choice.

Stopping School Violence: One Teacher’s Silent Scream is my story about  my choices.

When stormy weather hits, hold your head up high and look up! Fold your hands and kneel in prayer, not in protest. Do not surrender to the powers of evil. Surrender to God.

God sees the bigger picture! He uses all sorts to tell His story!  As they say, Walk on with hope in your heart and you will never walk alone. He sends signs of help.

Rainbows after a storm, show promise! God does not lie nor will he be mocked.

Trust that no matter how messy life gets, there is a God guided choice. He will never put you to shame. I am proof of that!

Love, 

Marian

June 30, 2026