Most stalkers engage in multiple tactics to scare their victims. The Stalking SLII Framework (from SPARC, Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center) groups stalking behaviors into four categories: surveillance, life invasion, intimidation, and interference (SLII). Watch this short video to learn more!
This beautiful rock was painted by my good friend Kali. She listened to the song “Dragonfly Cry” by Sarah Afshar (see below) and was inspired to paint it. When I received it today, I was so touched. I had chills running up and down my spine, which usually means I need to pay attention, as this is a sign. Between both of these beautiful souls, Kali & Sarah, I am again fiercely determined to continue the fight for justice for Morgan!
The following is a link to the haunting song “Dragonfly Cry” by Sarah Afshar. I became friends with Sarah about 9 months after my daughter Morgan’s stalking and murder. Sarah became very involved in trying to raise awareness in Morgan’s case and was hugely supportive. Now, almost 15 years later, Sarah is still passionate about finding justice for Morgan, and I believe she is right when she says the scales will tip someday…
Here is a link to the song:
https://youtu.be/KfH15x9qkG0?si=wLakjhGRNtJtNNYG
Dragonfly Cry – Gothic Rock by Sarah Afshar. Dive into the depths of darkness with Dragonfly Cry, a genre-blending journey merging symphonic trance and rock with gothic metal elements. Written by me, Sarah Afshar, this track features gothic elements and meaningful lyrics that evoke intense human emotion. Drawing inspiration from the stalking of Morgan Ingram, a young woman from Colorado who was murdered in 2011, this hard-hitting tune was created for lovers of gothic rock, symphonic metal, dark trance, rock, and gothic metal. Whether you seek a powerful sonic escape or a new song to add to your playlist, let this tune bring something special to your life. Discover more music and updates at https://www.sarahafshar.com. Lyrics and Vocals: Sarah Afshar; Arrangement: Suno Music; Edits: Avid Pro Tools; Image Generation: Gemini; Video Generation: InShot; Video Edits: InShot; Photo Subject: Morgan Ingram
POMC – The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children posted this on their website yesterday: https://www.pomc.org/uncategorized/national-day-of-remembrance/?utm_source=copilot.com
Yesterday, Friday, September 25, I lit a candle for Morgan and for every person whose life was taken by murder. I thought about the people who loved them, too: the parents, children, partners, siblings, and friends who are left trying to live with a loss that never should have happened.
When someone you love is murdered, the shock can be hard to put into words. You may feel numb one moment and overwhelmed the next. Your mind may go over what happened again and again, even when you desperately want to remember the person you loved as they lived. A sound, a place, or a small detail can bring it all rushing back.
And then some people make that pain worse. Strangers online may speculate, blame the victim, or attack the family without knowing anything about them. Families should never have to defend themselves while grieving someone they love.
There is no neat timeline for this kind of grief. Some days you can manage what needs to be done. Other days, the weight of it catches you off guard. I know that lighting a candle cannot change what happened to Morgan or bring anyone’s loved one home. But yesterday, I wanted their families to know they were in my thoughts. Their loved ones matter. Their lives matter. And those left behind deserve compassion and support.
For information and resources for families and friends affected by homicide, visit the Office for Victims of Crime.
https://www.facebook.com/morgansstalking
If you haven’t visited Morgan’s Stalking Facebook page yet, I hope you’ll take a look.
I share my blog posts there, along with other important information about stalking. I’ll also be posting reels in the near future. So much more to come. This is a great page for you to interact with others who have had their lives changed because of a stalker.
When I started the FB page in 2012, my goal was to raise awareness about the dangers of stalking and share Morgan’s story, along with the stories of other victims. Over the years, the page grew, just as this blog did. So many people have visited and shared their own experiences. It means a great deal to me that victims of stalking have felt they had a place to go and people who would understand.
If you haven’t already, please visit the page. And to everyone who has followed and supported it over the years, thank you. Your support means more than you know.
It’s infuriating to lay out the facts, show people the truth, and still watch them cling to a story they’ve already decided to believe. You keep thinking, Surely this will change their minds. But for some people, the truth doesn’t matter if it threatens what they want to believe. They’ll dismiss what’s right in front of them—and damn the damage that does.