John Muhammad mugshots
John Muhammad, 48, the man behind the Washington metropolitan sniper attacks in 2002, and dubbed The DC Sniper died by lethal injection tonight at a state prison in Virginia. John Muhammad continued to profess his innocence, however, Prosecutors have said all along the killings were to cover up his real goal targeting his ex-wife Mildred and taking his three children.
Mildred shares a courageous story on her website, including how her life was impacted by domestic violence and how her personal circumstances have helped abuse survivors, law enforcement, counselors, social workers, and military members.
Over the last few years, I have had the great pleasure of talking to Mildred over the phone about ways we could help get her word out and last night in the green room at CNN in Washington, D.C. I got to meet her in person. I was walking out of the studio, and she was sitting right there. We each knew immediately who the other was, and sat and talked for a few minutes. I told her it was hard to believe that it had been seven years, and that she was almost near the end. She told me, we are in the final moments now, and that she was in the process of preparing her family as to what will happen tonight.
Scared Silent, Mildred Muhammad
Mildred recently published a book, Scared Silent in book stores now. It gives us all an insight to her personal journey and struggles. Mildred’s site, After The Trauma, is geared to helping domestic violence victims, but also, to encourage survivors as they begin their journey on their own without their abuser.
My thoughts and prayers go out today to Mildred, her family, and all of the families affected by John Muhammad.
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