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Donations Needed for Weaver Reading Grove Memorial Upgrades; Local Efforts Under Way to Honor Memories of Three Little Boys 

 

 West Memphis Evening Times
4/19/13

      Sunday, May 5, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of the murders of 8-year-old Cub Scouts Michael Moore, Chris Byers and Steve Branch in West Memphis.

      A fund has been set up to honor the boys by making upgrades and improvements to their memorial at their former school, Weaver Elementary in West Memphis.

      The memorial is called “The Weaver Reading Grove.” It was constructed in 1994 on the playground of Weaver Elementary. It consists of a gazebo, benches and a memorial stone honoring the boys.

      Sheila Grissom, principal of Weaver Elementary, has set up a fund to pay for landscaping around the gazebo. Plans are under way to build a flower bed, which will hold 20 yellow rose bushes to mark the 20th anniversary of their deaths. The estimated cost is $2,800 and will be done by TC Landscaping in conjunction with O’Neal Landscaping of West Memphis. $500 has been collected from donors so far. If additional funds over and above $2,800 are collected, the money will be used for future Weaver Reading Grove and playground maintenance.

      In addition, West Memphis Realtors Michael and Lesia Ford with Coldwell Banker Heritage Homes are organizing and funding an effort to repaint the gazebo in brighter colors, repair some damaged benches, add trash receptacles and cover exposed nails in the ceiling. Organizers are hopeful
the landscaping and refurbishing will be funded and complete by May 5.

      If you would like to make a donation in memory of Michael, Chris and Steve to the Weaver Elementary Reading Grove/Playground Fund, please send your donation to the school at the following address:
       Weaver Elementary Reading Grove/Playground Fund
                           1280 East Barton Ave.
                         West Memphis, AR 72301

     For more information contact Sheila Grissom, Weaver Elementary School principal, at sgrissom@wmsd.net or 870-735-7670.

 
 
 
 

Terry Hobbs Saddened By Latest Accusations

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To view news story by Sabrina Hill, please click the link below.

Latest Accusations

March 29, 2013, by
(Memphis) Terry Hobbs says he is not ready to speak on camera but he is saddened by the latest accusations.  In fact, he says this is a “sad story that keeps getting sadder”.

He’s supposed to be a victim in the story: a man who lost his step-son to a brutal murder in 1993.  Instead, Hobbs’ name has been thrown around as the main perpetrator in the killings of three little boys.

“I don’t see how anybody can stand-up under that kind of scrutiny and not just say enough,” said Pastor Steve Stone with Heartsong Church in Cordova.  Stone spoke on Hobbs’ behalf Friday, “Terry is a kind person, a generous person, a shy and loving person and one who would like to get beyond this and just have a normal life, just like everybody else.”

That’s the feeling we got from Hobbs when we spoke to him Friday.  With tears in his eyes he told News Channel 3 that he is just trying to survive these latest accusations and wishes he could clear his name.  He believes his ex-wife Pam Hicks is accusing him of the murders to somehow make money.  Hobbs says he believes “with all his heart” the killers were already at one time behind bars.

“So you believe he is innocent?” asked Reporter Sabrina Hall.

“Oh yeah I do,” said Stone.  The pastor says just like authorities did with the West Memphis Three, “Just kinda making up stuff, throwing things against the wall see what sticks” that it’s the same for what’s happening to Hobbs.

“I think the hunger of trying to find a resolution to this is so great,” said Stone.  “I would love to know who did it and how it happened and all that just so it could be put to rest. I think it’s always going to be unknown.”

A New Low – By Gary Meece

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A new low,’ says father of murdered WM boy

Moore thanks FedEx for withdrawing from ‘pathetic charade’

By the Evening Times news staff

Todd Moore, the father of one of the three 8-year-old boys killed by local teenagers Damian Echols, Jessie Miskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin in 1993, has issued this response to Echols’ appearance at a “fireside chat” Monday with the Commercial Appeal in Memphis:
“Much has changed over the last twenty years, and that certainly includes technology. What hasn’t changed is the three monsters who murdered my son remain as guilty of that crime today as they have since May 5, 1993. 


“The appearance of convicted child killer Damien Echols, including a cameo with his co-convict Jessie Misskelley, Jr., today at a Memphis convention was insensitive, tasteless and outrageous. The only reason to have Echols participate in a ‘fireside chat’ with a Commercial Appeal business reporter was the same reason promoters used to put on freak shows. Echols had nothing substantive to contribute other than his infamy. Echols’ murder of my son Michael and that dear child’s two friends is the only reason he was invited to discuss technology despite whatever spin is put on it.

“I have grown almost accustomed to the exploitation of the murder of my son. Tremendous amounts of profit have been made off this tragedy. What the Commercial Appeal and those convention sponsors did today, though, was a new low. I again want to thank FedEx for having the courage and common decency not to be part of this pathetic charade.

“Todd Moore–Father of murder victim Michael Moore”

FedEx pulled out of sponsorship of the business technology expo last week after learning of Echols’ involvement.  Echols, Baldwin and Miskelley were released from prison in August 2010 after pleading guilty to brutally murdering Michael Moore, Stevie Branch and Christopher Byers in 1993 in a wooded area off the service road in West Memphis. The plea deal allowed them to maintain that they are innocent despite the guilty pleas.

Gary Meece
Managing Editor
news@theeveningtimes.com
870-735-1010

To my friends and family–Thank You!

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Overall, life’s been treating me pretty good.  I’ve been working hard on my music and have been getting some really good feedback.  I’m looking forward to good things in that area of my life.
Amanda is out of jail. That makes me happy but I wish she would realize she has a long life ahead of her and she needs to take responsibility for her actions and straighten up.  One thing I’ve learned in life, if you keep doing the same things over and over again, you won’t ever get past what’s holding you back. I would like to thank the Heart Song church family for their prayers and support during this time and for the love and support offered to both me and Amanda.  
Pam called and texted a few days ago telling me she was in the hospital.  She thinks stress is is causing her problems.  She’s back home now and doing fine.  Her health is important and I wish she would quit worrying about things and quit letting her family and friends stress her out.  I’m glad she called and let me know she was doing better and heading home.
Lots of people have come in and invaded our (Amanda’s, Pam’s, mine and other family members) privacy in order to make a buck—all the while three little boys are being forgotten in the quest for the exoneration of three child murderers.  To the Hollywood sideshow, get a life and leave the victims alone.  By continually harassing, poking and probing, you keep picking wounds open—never allowing the family’s to heal.  You sugar coat your goals with the words “justice for 6” but you are only pouring salt on the wounds of the parents who lost their children forever. 
To all my family and friends in the Ozark Mountains, thank you for your prayers and support.

Amanda deserves to be free also!

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Amanda has been enjoying complimentary rooms from Shelby County.  Her court date is August 2nd.  Her bond is set at $50,000.  She would like to get out, see her children and move forward with her life.  She admits she has made mistakes but is a good person and wants to do the right thing. Amanda has had a difficult time through the years, not only did she lose her brother; but she also lost a piece of herself. 
Please help us petition the Shelby County Court for her release.  The contact information for Shelby County DA is 901-222-1300. The DA’s name is Amy Weirich.  The general email address is info@scdag.com
Many of you fought to release those accused of murder, please do the same to free Amanda.

Devil’s Knot

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The Devil’s Knot is going from book to movie. To be clear, I do not now nor have I ever supported this movie and do not condone or endorse the movie’s portrayal of myself or my family. This is another ploy designed to point guilt toward somebody other than the 3 child murderers who have already been tried and convicted.

Friday’s News Release

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It looks like a couple of news sources are trying to get a jump on what’s happening tomorrow in Marion.  Apparently, they don’t have the entire scoop yet and are only reporting a lawsuit is in the works for the WM3 case.  Not to worry, from the way things are going, there will be a big production for the announcement.