Grand Jury Update - Casey Indicted

Hi down there!

Indictment issued in Cedar Rapids and covered by the Globe Gazette with follow-up comments by readers.

The Federal Grand Jury in Cedar Rapids met again yesterday - new players called to testify. Andy was also on Fox News with Greta Van Susteren yesterday at 9:45 p.m. CDT

Des Moines Register
Cedar Rapids Gazette
KCRG
Mason City Globe Gazette
Public Comments at
Free Republic

Were We Expecting This?
Yes, we we’re expecting the indictment. There seemed to be enough evidence to indict Casey based upon what I had heard from my son, Jeremiah and from the media. It is important to remember that Casey is innocent until proven guilty. We were sorry that he may have had that material on his computer, especially with three children in the home. I don’t know if this material has any direct or indirect relationship to the murder investigation that is in progress, time will tell. Casey passed a polygraph test early in the investigation of the murder. His alleged involvement with the pornography has placed increased strain on the families involved. We do pray that Casey and Noel cooperate fully with the law enforcement system in helping to solve Evey’s murder, it’s the least that they can do for her memory.

Tuesday - Cops Back

-Neighbors Questioned - KCRG

Monday - Monday

Marilyn Dettmer visits with the press on this KCRG-TV Video.
Casey returns home after cutting his wrists and neigbors want the family to move. KCRG-TV Video
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How Does it Feel

It’s just hazy down here. I don’t know if it will rain or not and kind of don’t care. Linda is working at Younkers in Merle Hay Mall and is scheduled today. I’ll be taking her, then getting a haircut and paying bills. Just too much excitement!

We have new neighbors who were displaced by Katrina. She and her two children lived in New Orleans and we’re just getting to know them.

There is not much new on Evey’s case either. We just watch – hope – pray – write – read – talk – console – grieve – meet – repeat over and over. I wish that there was some finality to it. It is kind a kind of thing where you don’t want to encourage sympathy or pity – you’ve already had that; it was a comfort to us then – it doesn’t help now and we don’t need any more of it.

Empathy does work; the kind of empathy that we’re getting from our Victims Group and others who have sent us e-mails who have gone through similar situations. The words, “I understand”, have taken on a new meaning for us when they are spoken by someone who has had a similar loss.

We just want to get on with our lives but it seems that we both move slowly through a black endless tunnel daily. I just wish that it would all go away. We know that she is in the eternal arms of the Lord, perhaps that should be enough for us but it just seems not to cut it.

We think that we know exactly who is responsible for her death. We don’t know exactly how it happened, the reasons why, or who actually killed her. Time will tell – we hope – we pray.

We don’t want any kind or reparation or revenge, just an acknowledgement from society about what happened so that perhaps other families and their children won’t get into the same situation. Only then can we allow Evey’s spirit to be at rest in our hearts and we can say, “We’re sorry honey. We’ll love and treasure you always.”

Love, Richard and Linda
(exerpted from a letter to one of my best friends - e-mail comments if you wish)

Weekend Edition - Updates on Casey

Links to new's stories related to previous posts.

Evelyn Miller's Mother Says Pressure Led To Fiance's Injuries - Miller Says Frederiksen Should Be Released Monday The Iowa Channel.

TV9 Exclusive: Noel Miller Reacts to Casey Frederiksen's Suicide Attempt on KCRG-TV

Be sure to bookmark KCRG's link to their coverage of Evey's Story. Special thanks for a great job considering that KCRG is about 120 miles from Charles City.

Casey Attempts Suicide

The Charles City Press reported today that Casey Frederickson attempted suicide.

We are both very sad to see this type of situation happen. Our thoughts and prayers are with Casey and his family.

In that regard, I am removing the ability to post to this blog directly, since I can't in all honesty allow some bloggers out there to get carried away with their comments. If you have anything of interest, based upon hard facts, please e-mail me the information and I will edit it, preserving content, crediting the author and building it within the framework of this blog.

There is also a story with video about Andy's family and how they are coping with Evey's death on KCRG Cedar Rapids

I would also like to thank all of the subscribers of this blog who sent me the links to the various articles today.

We hope that there will be a quick and peaceful resolution to this tragedy soon

Interview with Andy

There is a story about Andy and Lindsey Christie, Evey's non-custodial family, today in the Waterloo Courier. Read what they have to say about Evey for the first time since her funeral.

Happy Story Smile and know that God is smiling with you.

By the way, there have been some posts which have been objectionable. They have been removed and will continue to be removed as I am able to edit this blog. If you have any comments falling into this category, or if you have had posts removed, I would suggest starting your own blog.

The article was also published by the Mason City Globe Gazette on Wednesday, thanks.

New KCRG Story - Updated

There is be a story posted here featuring Casey and Noel speaking of their recent difficulties. We are out of the viewing area and viewed it over the Internet.

One detail that Noel forgot to mention was that, according to information that I have from a reputable source, Noel has been uncooperative with investigators in their quest. She has refused to be questioned by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation unless her attorney is present. What do you think?

Please leave your comments.

See video and story archives at KCRG-TV here.

New News Thursday

You might like to take a look at these: Two Guys and National Voice for Children

Evey's Family Tree

Family relationships from obituary in answer to a request.

Paternal Parents:
Father
Andrew "Andy" Christie
Grandparents
Richard and Linda Christie of Des Moines
Aunts/Uncles/Cousins
Steven Christie
Tina (Jeff) Spears / Marley Jane Spears
Jeremiah Christie
Great Grandparents
James and Betty Wright of Knoxville, Tenn.
Step-Mother
Lindsey Christie
Grandparents
David and Janice Weston of Nashua
Aunts/Uncles/Cousins
Shane (Desiree) Carnagey, Zachary Weston
Great Grandparents
Donald and Rosie Carnagey of Collinsville, Okla
Brother
Wesley Christie of Waterloo

Maternal parents:
Mother
Noel Miller
Grand Parents
Diane Miller of Charles City
Aunts/Uncles/Cousins
Alithya Runyan, Destiny, Boe and Luke,
Irene Miller, Mark Miller, Dawn Miller, Autumn Miller
Great Grandparent
Ada Day of Yreka, Calif.
Step-Father Fiance
Casey Frederiksen of Charles City
Grand Parents
Dennis King of Charles City
Mark and Sandy Kuykendall of Floyd
Aunts/Uncles/Cousins
Niki (Lewis) Litzel, and Alena and Brandi (Joe) Hoffman
Great Grandparent
Edna King of Marble Rock
Brothers
Gabriel and Damian Frederiksen both of Charles City

Who Dit It - Opinions and tips sought

Well after two months of investigation there have been no arrests, no warrants and no hard information about the suspects or targets in this investigation. What as a reader is your opinion? Who do you think committed this crime? Why? We have moved past sadness and sorrow - we want answers - we want to know.

If you would like to say anything here, please feel free to do so. You may also e-mail me directly and it will not appear in this blog. If you know of anyone who has any information please contact them and have them get in touch with us.

Thank you for Evey.

Comments and links on other blogs

My favorite blogs in following Evey are now in the right hand column. Click on them to read comment by others about Evey. If you have found other blogs of interest about Evelyn, please leave their URLs in comments.

Grand Jury Reports

Early Reports on the Federal Grand Jury of September 8th in Cedar Rapids
Globe Gazette Waterloo Courier Des Moines Register Correction: Jeremiah was actually questioned for ten minutes of the two hours twenty minutes that he was in the courthouse.

We expect that an indictment will be coming out of the Grand Jury.

DHS Reports

Andy, Evey's father, is seeking the DHS reports that are now, and have been, public record since Evelyn's death. There is only one report which is sealed.
The reports will be published here when available.

Floyd County Attorney Marilyn Dettmer's E-Mail

The correct e-mail address for the Floyd County Attorney is mdettmer@floydcoia.org

Do not use the response link on her site because that won't reach her. Use the e-mail above - it works. If you have or have had factual information which may be an aid to this case please send it to the address above even if you have sent it before to a different e-mail. The Floyd County Internet site has not been corrected as yet.

New News - Search Warrants Issued

Warrants have been issued and search made of Noel Miller's home. Noel is Evelyn's mother.
Des Moines Register
Mason City Globe Gazette
As grandparents, we hope that the warrants issued result in the information needed to move this case forward.