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, 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 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.
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 csn retell. The gory details are devilish for sure.
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.
Marian R. Carlino
June 20, 2026