Joe,
please make your reader aware of the following incorrect information that was released today. Today around 12:45 pm WQMR 101.1 POWERTALK Radio hosted by Jack and Kevin released false information regarding (my niece) Sarah Foxwell's grave being vandalized again.
This is how the conversation transpired. They were discussing the safety of the Ocean City Boardwalk as far as pedophiles. They stated it is relative safe but you never know when there could be a Thomas Leggs around. DJ Jack said "The little girl that was found killed on Christmas Day, Sarah Foxwell, her grave site was desecrated again for the second time in the last day or so." The second DJ Kevin said "I did not even know about the first time". Then Jack said "This is a despicable act". After receiving numerous phone calls regarding this I called the radio stations. I was told that the DJ's in question only read the AP release from WMDT. Here is the release from WMDT totally different information.
Foxwell's Grave Vandalized Terrence Lee - 07/01/2010
SALISBURY, Md. - Police in Wicomico County are still looking for suspects who vandalized Sarah Foxwell's grave. Officials say earlier this month, Sarah's mother found the bottom portion of the grave badly damaged.The Sheriff's Office tells us they still believe it was not a random act and that someone singled out Sarah's grave. If you know anything, police are urging you to call 410-548-4891.
I am shocked and appalled that they would misrepresent information regarding this horrible tragedy. I have come to learn that the 2 DJ's are the President and Vice President of this station.
I am enclosing their contact information, I think we (as a community) should tell these gentlemen (I use the word lightly) How the Death of Our Christmas Angel changed all of us.
Jack Gillen
President & General Manager jack@wqmr.com
Kevin Bresnahan
Vice President & Business Manager kevin@wqmr.com
Sincerely,
Tracey Powell
UPDATE: I have had a phone conversation with WQMR's Production Director who was on location when all this happened. She is willing to forward a copy of this broadcast next Tuesday, (MP3) in which she believes will resolve this matter. Heather was extremely polite and feels that perhaps some listeners took what was being said out of context during a very sensitive time/situation. We appreciate their good faith offer and look forward to hearing what was said next week.
2 comments:
I'm not sure I get your outrage or Joe's issue with what they said. It sounds like a non-joking conversation about kid safety in OC, and most probably simply one of the DJ's is conflating the property owners removal of the items left in memoriam at the site of her death (which a big stink was made about) and the more recent vandalizing of her actual grave site.
If the conversation you quoted is what you are getting exercised about you really need to step back and take stock of the situation.
this tragedy is never going away..I cannot wait for the day they finally decide what to do with Leggs..until then the publicity and heartache will continue...there is nary a single day where some reminder comes up somewhere..
there are those who have sat on every word uttered about this and it is time to get a grip and properly adjust to the circumstances..
Maybe it would be good if some people would do what you did...and do something about it
pedophiles should get more attention than a State provided website..one of those guys used to go into the Turtle until your site linked us to his portfolio
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