Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09

You are welcome, LCoast! I know you would put flowers on Emma's grave. You were a strong advocate in supporting justice for Emma.

Emma's gone . . . but not forgotten!

In loving memory of precious Emma at Christmas time . . .

Gone . . . but not forgotten!



This beautiful video was made in memory of Emma Thompson by Piper and uploaded to YouTube
on 12-20-10. A special thanks to Piper for all she has done in memory of Emma!


I have a beautiful vision of precious Emma in Heaven and ever so excited about Christmas! What a glorious celebration, of the birth of baby Jesus, it will be in Heaven among all of the angels, the other children who have gone before their time and Emma's family in Heaven.

God bless you precious Emma and you are forever safe in His loving care . . . no one will ever hurt you again!

I have donated to the Christmas Flower Fund, for a live flower in memory of Emma, at my church and Emma will be remembered at Christmas Evening, Midnight and Christmas Day Masses!

"Merry Christmas" in Heaven, precious Emma! You are forever in my heart! ♥



Uploaded by RonjaGM on Dec 2, 2011
CMA Country Christmas 2011





Christmas framed picture of Emma Thompson courtesy of Piper 12/11/10.

Good news!

Today, January 10, 2012, Abigail Elizabeth Young's appeal with the Fourteenth Court of Appeals (Houston, Harris County, TX) has been affirmed (denied)!

On July 13, 2010, sentence was imposed on Young in trial court (232nd State District Court) in Houston, Harris County, TX.

Notice of appeal was filed on July 13, 2010.

On July 16, 2010, the case began (filed) in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals (Houston, Harris County, Tx).

As with Appeals, it is a long process. Today, January 10, 2012, an Opinion was issued by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Affirmed! (Denied)

http://www.search.txcourts.gov/Case.aspx?cn=14-10-00646-CR
Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston (Harris County, Tx) - Case 14-10-00646-CR - Abigail Elizabeth Young

Direct Links to pdf: Judgment (1 page) and Majority Opinion (24 pages)

http://www.search.txcourts.gov/SearchMedia.aspx?MediaVersionID=dbd694c9-8f1d-433d-b610-a64cfa6c5855&coa=coa14&DT=Opinion&MediaID=3c2c5401-e247-4ad8-8c13-748a93e122e1
Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Judgment - Abigail Elizabeth Young - 1/10/12

http://www.search.txcourts.gov/SearchMedia.aspx?MediaVersionID=f6e25fd4-bf48-4d95-883a-c7cf06d16818&coa=coa14&DT=Opinion&MediaID=b05639cf-5420-445d-a9d2-ac2598fbe107
Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Majority Opinion: Affirmed and Opinion Filed 1/10/12 - Abigail Elizabeth Young

I notice that in the Calendar section (Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Young) there is a "Motion for rehearing due" on 1/25/12.

I will have to research to determine what this is regarding.

~ ~ ~ Justice for precious Emma Thompson! ~ ~ ~

YAY! Good work 14th Court of Appeals!

Thanks for up dating us Ann!!

LCoastMom, great to see you! Hope you are feeling better.

I hope you were able to read the Majority Opinion. Some of the info from Young's trial was included.

I continue to monitor Lucas Coe's appeal process via the Fourteenth Court of Appeals (Houston, Harris County, Tx).

Court rejects Young appeal

The Banner Press - Brenham, Tx

Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:31 pm

A Houston appeals court has rejected claims by attorneys for Abigail Young that her conviction for being involved in the death of her daughter should be overturned.

The 14th Court of Appeals overruled four issues raised by Young's attorneys and affirmed a Harris County jury's guilty verdict.

The opinion, issued Tuesday, found there was no error in the judgment.

Young was convicted of recklessly causing serious injury to a child younger than 15 and was sentenced in July 2010 to 20 years in state prison, the maximum allowed for the charge.

Young, a Brenham native who was living in The Woodlands and working as a nurse, was convicted in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Emma Thompson, who died June 27, 2009. Authorities said she had failed to protect her daughter from Lucas Coe, her one-time boyfriend.

Read more:

http://www.brenhambanner.com/news/court-rejects-young-appeal/article_8ac4d386-3c82-11e1-8345-001871e3ce6c.html

Per a News Anchor with KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, Tx, the story of Abigail Young's appeal being denied by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals will be on the 10 PM (CST) News tonight (1-11-12).
I doubt if there will be a video posted later on their website.

Here is a link to the Livestream of KBTX's 10 PM News. The stream only works when the news is on as scheduled.

http://www.kbtx.com/livestream
KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, TX - LIVESTREAM

KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, Tx did a great job of the various pics they showed during the news about Abigail Young's appeal being denied.

They showed 3 pictures of precious Emma. Emma was smiling in all of the pics and looked like such a happy child prior to Lucas Coe moving in with Abigail Young!

They showed pics of Abigail Young at her arraignment (in jail clothes), Harris County Jail mug shot, at trial, etc.

Also showed pics of Lucas Coe during arraignment, mug shot, and Coe at his trial dressed in a suit.

I wish they would post the video of the newscast regarding this segment of the news.

Here's a brief article that was posted on the website prior to the News. It is not completely what was covered on the local 10 p.m. News but close enough.
________


Posted: 9:16 PM Jan 11, 2012

Appeal by Convicted Mother Rejected

Reporter: Steve Fullhart
KBTX - Bryan, TX





It was a case that caught the attention of the region -- the death of a four-year-old with the child's mother and her boyfriend charged for it. Now, a Houston appeals court has rejected Abigail Young's request that the conviction be overturned.

According to the Brenham Banner-Press, the court found no reason to change the jury's verdict, which landed Young with a 20-year prison sentence back in July of 2010. The Brenham native was working as a nurse when her daughter, Emma Thompson, died in June of 2009.

Read more:

http://www.kbtx.com/news/headlines/Appeal_by_Convicted_Mother_Rejected_137150273.html?ref=273

I hope AY is as miserable as she was when her mug shot was taken.

Fly high with the angels precious Emma!

YOUNG CONVICTION UPHELD

JANUARY 12TH, 2012

KWHI - Brenham, TX

The conviction of a former Brenham nurse on injury to a child charges has been upheld.

The 14th Court of Criminal Appeals denied the appeal of Abigail Young, who is now serving a 20 year prison sentence for failing to prevent the sex abuse and eventual death of her four year old daughter, Emma Thompson in July of 2009.



The sex and physical abuse led to the death of four
year old Emma Thompson in July of 2009.

Prosecutors charged that she failed to protect Emma from repeated physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Lucas Coe. Coe was convicted of child sex abuse in October of 2010.

Young was arrested on the first day on the job as a nurse at the then Trinity Medical Center, (now Scott and White Brenham).


Source:

http://www.kwhi.com/news1.htm#YOUNG CONVICTION UPHELD
KWHI - Brenham, Tx 1-12-12

Special thanks to The Banner Press - Brenham, Tx, KWHI - Brenham, Tx
and KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, Tx for running the update of Abigail Young's appeal being denied by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals (Houston, Harris County, Tx).

All of these media outlets did an exceptional job of covering this very important update!

I hope every one will take the time to read the pdf from the Fourteenth Court of Appeals which I Linked on 1-11-12 at 12:05 a.m. (up-thread).

For your convenience, here is the Link.

WARNING: Some of the content in the Majority Opinion may be difficult to read - graphic.

http://www.search.txcourts.gov/SearchMedia.aspx?MediaVersionID=f6e25fd4-bf48-4d95-883a-c7cf06d16818&coa=coa14&DT=Opinion&MediaID=b05639cf-5420-445d-a9d2-ac2598fbe107
Fourteenth Court of Apppeals - Houston, Harris County, Tx
Majority Opinion: Affirmed and Opinion Filed 1/10/12 - Abigail Elizabeth Young

Starting yesterday (1-11-12), I have posted all Links to the above media articles regarding Abigail Young's appeal and the Links to the Fourteenth Court of Criminal Appeals pdf of the Judgment and Majority Opinion on The Hinky Meter - Developing Stories.

As many of you know, The Hinky Meter has a huge readership and membership which is world wide like Reality Chatter.

The first series of Links are posted on Page 80.
See Ann-Tx posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:30 am

Other Links follow on pages 81 and 82.

Here is a direct link to Page 80. You do not have to be a member to read at The Hinky Meter.

http://www.thehinkymeter.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1049&start=3950
The Hinky Meter by Valhall - Developing Stories (Forum) - Page 80


Although Valhall, owner of The Hinky Meter, did not have a chance to cover Emma's story due to time constraints at the time, she is aware of Emma's tragic death and allowed me to post numerous Links from mainstream media articles and allowed me to Link back to Emma's thread here at Reality Chatter as Emma's case unfolded.

A very special thank you to Valhall (Val) for allowing me to include Emma Thompson on The Hinky Meter!

Valhall's dedication to seeking justice for the victims of crime is admirable and her dedication to featuring many cases where "something is just not right - hinky" is beyond admirable!

Valhall works a full time job and she spends many, many hours of her personal time dedicated to research of various cases and writing articles pertaining to those cases which are posted on The Hinky Meter.

For you, Valhall, a very special lady and friend:

It is now time to turn the focus on Lucas Ruric Coe and his Appeal
with the Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston, Harris County, Tx.


Trial Court Information: - Lucas Ruric Coe

Trial Court: 232nd District Court
County: Harris
Trial Court Judge: Honorable LLOYD DOUGLAS SHAVER
Trial Court Case #: 1227878
Trial Court Reporter:
Punishment: Life without parole & $10,000 fine


09/23/2010: Coe was sentenced to Life without Parole
and a $10,000 fine.

09/23/2010: Notice of Appeal filed in trial court - 232nd District Court -
Honorable Lloyd Douglas Shaver presiding.

09/28/2010: Case began (filed) in Fourteenth Court of Appeals


Here is the direct link to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Lucas Ruric Coe -
Case Number: 14-10-00929-CR

http://www.search.txcourts.gov/Case.aspx?cn=14-10-00929-CR
Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Lucas Ruric Coe - Case Number: 14-10-00929-CR


If you scroll down to CASE EVENTS, look to the far right: Document

The documents that are available for viewing are in the Document column
and the link you need to click on is a pdf (in a blue color).

As of now, there are 8 documents in pdf you can click on and read.

I won't link all of the documents available for viewing but I'll link the one that has
some testimony from Coe's trial included. At the site (above Link), you can
click on the other pdf(s). They include extensions, motions, notices, etc.

I think you will be most interested in reading this document. It is the Brief
filed by the State with the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on 11/30/2011 and includes
some of the testimony from Lucas Ruric Coe's trial:

http://www.search.txcourts.gov/SearchMedia.aspx?MediaVersionID=b588d2ab-6ce5-49ca-a7ad-4f95133b72e7&coa=coa14&DT=Other&MediaID=8bdcb854-3be6-4ef0-a064-2d9842d0bdc4
Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Lucas Ruric Coe
11/30/2011 Brief submitted by the State (54 pages)
_____

Calendars:

Set Date
02/08/2012

Calendar Type
Submission

Reason Set
Briefs


Source:

http://www.search.txcourts.gov/Case.aspx?cn=14-10-00929-CR
Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston, Harris County, TX
Lucas Ruric Coe - Case Number 14-10-00929-CR

I posted the following comment on The Hinky Meter - Developing Stories on 1-12-12:
_____

Ann-Tx Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:30 pm

Special thanks to The Banner Press - Brenham, Tx, KBTX (CBS) - Bryan, Tx and KWHI - Brenham, Tx for running the story of Abigail Young's appeal with the Fourteenth Court of Criminal Appeals (Houston, Harris County, Tx) being denied.

The horrific and brutal sexual assualt and beating of 4-year old Emma Thompson which led to her slow, painful death on 6/27/09 was a case closely followed by many world wide.

There was great concern that Abigail Young's conviction could be overturned. Thankfully, the 14th Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the appeal!

It is like justice for Emma a second time!

Lucas Coe, who was sentenced to life without parole, in the brutal murder of Emma Thompson has appealed his conviction. Coe's appeal is scheduled to be heard in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals (Houston, Harris County, Tx) in February, 2012.

Coe is currently serving his sentence in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) prison in south Texas.

Young is serving her sentence at TDCJ - Christina Melton Crain Unit - Gatesville, TX.

Young's first parole review with the State of Texas Pardons & Parole Board (STPPB) is scheduled for
8-16-12 per a family member who plans to appear in front of the Board and oppose parole consideration for Young. I verified the date with STPPB and it is correct.

Abigail Young was sentenced to 20 years and I feel she should serve every day of it thinking about her precious little Emma Thompson! It has been stated in mainstream media articles that Young will have to serve 5 years of her sentence before she can be paroled.

It has been proven in a court of law, at Young's trial, that she is a proven liar. I hope that STPPB will be able to see through any lies that Young may tell during her review. I am sure the Board is on to all of the lies and fake remorse the felons present during a parole review.

Source:
http://www.thehinkymeter.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1049&p=225142#p225142
The Hinky Meter by Valhall - Developing Stories - Page 82

These are some of the pictures (please click on Link below) that were posted, on the Homepage of Reality Chatter, by Justice4All, Site Administrator, within seconds of Lucas Coe being found guilty. It was the top headline!

It was prepared earlier by Justice4All and Snaz (site administration at the time) and they had it ready to go if Coe was found guilty. All they had to do was click Submit.

It was on the Homepage for several months.

A friend, who attended Coe's trial with me, had her cell phone set to send the following text message (while in the court room) to Snaz: GUILTY

I alerted Snaz that a verdict was in and we were headed to the Court Room and my friend would text her as soon as the verdict was read. Snaz monitored her cell phone for either Guilty or Not Guilty.

http://www.realitychatter.com/t2769-breaking-news-lucas-coe-has-been-found-guilty-of-super-aggravated-sexual-assault-in-the-death-of-emma-thompson?highlight=Lucas+Coe
Reality Chatter Breaking News - Lucas Coe Guilty



Coe in custody after being arrested earlier
in the day on August 10, 2009. Ironically,
he is wearing a t-shirt with the following:
"It's all fun and games until the cops show up!"



"Your choir boy look did not persuade the jury!"


Justice at last!! Sweet Dreams, Precious Emma!!



Angels are rejoicing today! R.I.P. sweet baby.

Ann - Tx wrote:

I posted the following comment on The Hinky Meter - Developing Stories on 1-12-12:
_____

Ann-Tx Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:30 pm

(respectfully snipped)

Young is serving her sentence at TDCJ - Christina Melton Crain Unit - Gatesville, TX.

Young's first parole review with the State of Texas Pardons & Parole Board (STPPB) is scheduled for
8-16-12 per a family member who plans to appear in front of the Board and oppose parole consideration for Young. I verified the date with STPPB and it is correct.

Abigail Young was sentenced to 20 years and I feel she should serve every day of it thinking about her precious little Emma Thompson! It has been stated in mainstream media articles that Young will have to serve 5 years of her sentence before she can be paroled.

It has been proven in a court of law, at Young's trial, that she is a proven liar. I hope that STPPB will be able to see through any lies that Young may tell during her review. I am sure the Board is on to all of the lies and fake remorse the felons present during a parole review.

Source:
http://www.thehinkymeter.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1049&p=225142#p225142
The Hinky Meter by Valhall - Developing Stories - Page 82

Hi Ann!

Do you have the address for the parole board? I want to make sure the board knows exactly how we feel about AY's possible parole! Two years out of a twenty year sentence is disrespectful to the jurors and little Emma, the victim! I realize she isn't likely to be paroled this year but I'm taking no chances!

What we were told the board would have to see is 1) an admission of guilt / taking responsibility for the crime 2) remorse, real sorrow. I saw nothing in Young that makes me think she has either, but look at all the people she lied to before Emma's death and many of those people must have believed her back then.

Thank you for keeping Emma's memory alive.

For you:

"Happy Valentine's Day" in Heaven, precious Emma!
You have a special place in my heart! ♥

From: Ann-Tx

ALERT - - Abigail Young up for parole

All letters opposing Abigail Young's parole must be received by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles no later than March 21, 2012.


Amanda, Emma Thompson's maternal aunt, sought justice for Emma. Today she called me to advise me that she and others did not receive notification about Abigail Young's upcoming parole hearing until today. Some one dropped the ball!

Being that Amanda is Emma's maternal aunt, she plans to appear in front of the Parole Board to object to her sister, Abigail Young's parole. She also will write a letter opposing Abigail Young's parole.

Amanda is asking all who support justice for Emma to please write a letter to the Parole Board stating you oppose parole for Abigail Young.

Amanda provided the following info so you can either type or hand write a letter.

The letter MUST include the info bolded in blue below:
RE: Young, Abigail; State and TDCJ ID numbers and Placed on Parole Review Date.


Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
Victim Services Division
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 265
Austin, TX 78757-6899

Reference: Young, Abigail
State ID: 08428403
TDCJ ID: 01668233
Placed on Parole Review: 2/21/12

Letter can only be sent for 30 days from the Parole Review Date of 2/21/12. All letters must be received by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole no later than 3/21/12.

If you or anyone you know want to write a letter, please do so and mail quickly! If Abigail Young paroles, it will be between 4-6 months from now!


Note: Any one in the world can write a letter. You do not have to be a resident of Texas.

For your info, on 7-12-10, Abigail Young was found guilty of causing injury to a child by omission, but the jury found that she did so recklessly rather than knowingly and intentionally. Unfortunately, it was the lesser charge.

On 7-13-10, Abigail Young was sentenced to 20 years in prison. She was taken into custody after sentencing.

Abigail Young has served 1 year and 7 months (19 months) of her 20 year (240 months) sentence.

Young has appealed her case and the Fourteenth Court of Appeals denied her appeal. Abigail Young did not make a statement of remorse for Emma's death when she had the opportunity at sentencing.

Do you think Abigail Young should be released on Parole? Do you think serving 19 months out of 240 months for the death of her 4 year-old daughter, precious Emma Thompson, is justice for Emma?

Please take the time and write the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and oppose the release of Abigail Young on Parole.

If Young is granted parole, she will be paroled in 4 to 6 months from this date.

Do you think she deserves to be paroled? Do you think she is a danger to society? Do you think this is justice for an innocent, defenseless child, 4 year-old Emma Thompson, who died a brutal horrific death by being brutally beaten and raped? Do you think Abigail Young has been rehabilitated and should be released back into society?


Abigail Young and her boyfriend at the time of Emma's death: Lucas Coe


The innocent, defenseless 4-year old victim, Emma Thompson:

Emma Thompson

Alert your friends about Abigail Young's parole review on Facebook & Twitter:


If you do Facebook or Twitter, please post the info about Abigail Young up for parole and where letters opposing Young's parole should be sent. Please make sure to include Young's ID info:

Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
Victim Services Division
8712 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 265
Austin, TX 78757-6899

Reference: Young, Abigail
State ID: 08428403
TDCJ ID: 01668233
Placed on Parole Review: 2/21/12

Letter can only be sent for 30 days from the Parole Review Date of 2/21/12. All letters must be received by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole no later than 3/21/12.

If you or anyone you know want to write a letter, please do so and mail quickly!

If Abigail Young paroles, it will be between 4-6 months from now!

Remember: All letters must be received by the Texas Pardons & Paroles Board by 3/21/12.

Ann, I posted your entire post above to my fb wall.