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38. When a neighbor called on Friday morning about that Maryland "exorcism" case

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Sun Jan 26, 2014, 05:17 PM

Jan 2014

it's possible that two of the four children survived because of that call, according to the Washington Post.

The neighbor reported seeing a knife, blood and an open car door.

The previous night, the police were called by another neighbor who saw an unattended child in a car, but by the time police got there, the child was back in the house, and the residents would not respond to the police knocking. Police had no probably cause to enter at that time.

You never know what might happen if you call, but it's possible that you could be saving a life.

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Oh boy! I just called the cops on my neighbors. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 OP

Good on you for calling. MineralMan Jan 2014 #1

I've done it before and Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #4

Yes, and this is also a message to the kids... CoffeeCat Jan 2014 #76

always call Skittles Jan 2014 #2

Thanks. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #7

I've done it too Skittles Jan 2014 #15

Thanks, grits, elleng Jan 2014 #3

ya did good dembotoz Jan 2014 #5

You're lucky they didn't shoot a dog ... or worse. 1000words Jan 2014 #6

So you don't think she should have called the cops XemaSab Jan 2014 #9

I wasn't there 1000words Jan 2014 #14

Okay Mr.I Wasn't There, Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #20

There is no point in addressing hypotheticals. 1000words Jan 2014 #27

Like shooting dogs... or worse? LanternWaste Jan 2014 #107

You did right. The other poster has probably never been in the situation you Squinch Jan 2014 #58

These people thought it was none of their business too XemaSab Jan 2014 #21

Why not? Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #28

I'm taking your side here! XemaSab Jan 2014 #29

I know. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #30

. XemaSab Jan 2014 #31

That case is seared into my brain - I lived nearby at the time. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #45

If someone tries to move you under threat... it's on. AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #84

Good advice for all; thanks. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #87

Statistical probability eludes you.,, Lost_Count Jan 2014 #11

And you think I should do what? Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #12

Ignore that�you did the right thing. dorkzilla Jan 2014 #32

Don't worry about it... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #35

+1 nt narnian60 Jan 2014 #43

I'm glad you called Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #8

Good job!!! Thank you for doing that. bravenak Jan 2014 #10

I'm glad you did, but Oscarmonster13 Jan 2014 #13

JFC! Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #16

What the hells the problem around here? AAO Jan 2014 #51

I'm sorry hun Oscarmonster13 Jan 2014 #71

Thank you for calling abelenkpe Jan 2014 #17

If you didn't call and something awful happened Yo_Mama Jan 2014 #18

You totally did the right thing XemaSab Jan 2014 #19

Jeez! Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #23

It is upsetting. murielm99 Jan 2014 #22

I will. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #25

Make it a double, and good for you. MADem Jan 2014 #24

At least you have people who call! murielm99 Jan 2014 #33

The neighborhood was great--except for this asshole. MADem Jan 2014 #42

I know that violence shouldn't be condoned except in self defense. olegramps Jan 2014 #44

Sometimes, people who are raised with violence will only modify their conduct in response to it. MADem Jan 2014 #49

Sounds like my kind of priest. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #50

Several years ago, the son of a roommate of mine had a avebury Jan 2014 #26

Right there with you. madamesilverspurs Jan 2014 #34

... Mira Jan 2014 #36

Bless your heart, Are_grits_groceries MissDeeds Jan 2014 #37

When a neighbor called on Friday morning about that Maryland "exorcism" case LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #38

Good for you. I've had to do it in the past. Cleita Jan 2014 #39

Dunno where you are dixiegrrrrl Jan 2014 #40

Good idea. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #41

You are a hero to me. Raine1967 Jan 2014 #46

Thank you for making the call. You did the right thing. SunSeeker Jan 2014 #47

I always call. Glad you did! riqster Jan 2014 #48

Well done. k&r n/t Laelth Jan 2014 #52

You did the right thing, grits! I would make the same call 10 times out of 10. 11 Bravo Jan 2014 #53

"Some people just live to stir shit." AAO Jan 2014 #54

I've done the same thing. It's very upsetting. last1standing Jan 2014 #55

If it's not too evil to inject a bit of levity here, IrishAyes Jan 2014 #56

Funny how cat cries and small children and baby cries can sometimes sound Cleita Jan 2014 #59

Well, I didn't even have a child at the time, or it might've been my word against the neighbor's. IrishAyes Jan 2014 #69

Better safe mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #57

I have a neighbor who gives me a big hug Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #60

Bravo! n/t Greybnk48 Jan 2014 #61

My husband and teenage son had a shouting match in the back yard many years ago.. mountain grammy Jan 2014 #62

You did good. There are times... TreasonousBastard Jan 2014 #63

You did the right thing. and if you have to call again, they're on file now. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #64

Real geniuses those folks. Lucky they didn't get you killed. stevenleser Jan 2014 #89

the dispatcher was an incompetent idiot who should have been reported. YOU should go check niyad Jan 2014 #96

that was over 20 years ago BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #99

I did read that. but does not change the fact that that person was an incompetent fool. niyad Jan 2014 #100

oh, on that, i agree. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #102

Think how you'd feel if you had NOT called, and something did happen. flvegan Jan 2014 #65

As a victim of long term child abuse, Phlem Jan 2014 #66

child abuse LordshipLadyship Jan 2014 #85

Same here, although pipi_k Jan 2014 #94

I am so very sorry for what you endured, and so very sorry nobody ever intervened or helped. niyad Jan 2014 #98

Thank for the link LordshipLadyship Phlem Jan 2014 #104

me too. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #93

I'm so sorry for you. Phlem Jan 2014 #105

you have my sympathies too. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #111

That is just horrible. Phlem Jan 2014 #112

ALWAYS call. LWolf Jan 2014 #67

i did that one time many years ago. DesertFlower Jan 2014 #68

From experience... bearssoapbox Jan 2014 #70

Sometimes it needs done. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #72

Many years ago we lived next door to a very troubled family MerryBlooms Jan 2014 #73

I've had to do it. It's a hard call, but it's necessary. PDJane Jan 2014 #74

I'm glad that you called. Beacool Jan 2014 #75

You made the right call. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #77

Good on you! pnwest Jan 2014 #78

You did the RIGHT thing. Kudos to you! nt caledesi Jan 2014 #79

I think you did the right thing, and I thank and applaud you for it. FrodosPet Jan 2014 #80

Well done Packerowner740 Jan 2014 #81

Rec of support. nt Union Scribe Jan 2014 #82

If they make you uncomforatable, go with your gut. AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #83

The only thing required for the bad to win... Mother Of Four Jan 2014 #86

Sounds like... nikto Jan 2014 #88

Not all Neandertals are Republicans RVN VET Jan 2014 #90

Oops, I really mean't... nikto Jan 2014 #113

Calling the cops Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2014 #91

thank you so much for calling. many people would not get involved. niyad Jan 2014 #92

I wish someone had called heaven05 Jan 2014 #95

I hope you enjoyed your VERY well deserved drink secondwind Jan 2014 #97

You did good. 840high Jan 2014 #101

You did the right thing. MicaelS Jan 2014 #103

I'm grateful & highly respect Your decision to call! You have the Kids' backs!! hue Jan 2014 #106

Try not to let it upset you too much, because you don't know what was going on kcr Jan 2014 #108

years ago when visiting a friend, i heard horrible noises coming from an apartment noiretextatique Jan 2014 #109

Kudos to you for doing the right thing! n/t markpkessinger Jan 2014 #110