A Child is Missing: A True Story

by Karen Beaudin

Overview

One cold night in November 1971, 13-year-old Kathy Lynn Gloddy went missing. Her beaten, bruised body was found on the cold ground the next day. Enter into the tragedy as Karen Beaudin vividly recounts the horrifying details of her younger sister’s death in A Child is Missing—the shocking true story of a small New Hampshire town stunned by the revelation of such a brutal crime, and a family devastated by the loss of a beloved daughter and sister. As Karen and her family search for justice, their faith will be tested in the battle against guilt, fear, and devastating grief that comes when they realize every family’s worst nightmare.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781944328955
Publisher:	AlyBlue Media
Publication date:	11/14/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	232
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

KAREN BEAUDIN is a married mother of three grown daughters who lives in Arizona with her husband. Over the years, Karen has been closely involved with those who worked on her sister's case. She hopes that A Child is Missing might be a tool in helping bring justice to Kathy, whose precious life was carelessly taken. The story of Kathy's murder has been broadcast on Fox News Boston, CNN, and ABC's 20/20.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Foreword

Story

Photos

Author's Note

Thank You

About Karen Beaudin

Editorial Reviews

“TRUTH... A Child Is Missing emphasizes that there are multiple victims in crimes, and its effects last a lifetime for all involved. I commend the family for standing together and fighting for the truth. By the grace of God, may the truth be told.” —RETIRED DET. JAMES A. CONRAD, New Hampshire State Police

“HOPE... The story of the Gloddy family illustrates that the damage caused by murder extends far beyond a young girl whose life was cut short. At the same time, her family has turned tragedy into hope by championing the creation of a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the State of New Hampshire. Hopefully through their efforts, killers who have not been apprehended may still be brought to justice.” —N. WILLIAM DELKER, New Hampshire Senior Assistant Attorney General, Homicide Unit and SGT. SCOTT GILBERT, New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit, Lead Investigator

“VITAL... A Child Is Missing is an important reminder that some wounds are just too deep, some scars can never heal. Too often, victims are forgotten in the criminal justice system and the media. A Child Is Missing is a painful yet vital glimpse of a murder investigation seen through the eyes of a sister who is still searching for the truth. For anyone who cares about justice beyond the courtroom, this is a must-read.” —BOB WARD, Crime Reporter, Fox 25 News, Boston

“POWERFUL... Karen Beaudin has written a powerful and compelling true crime story that originally impacted her small-town American family back in 1971. From the perspective of a loving older sister, Karen offers a personal account of how the still-unsolved brutal murder of her thirteen-year-old sister affected her entire family as the years passed. She painfully recounts how the horrible ordeal shook her core beliefs about humanity. She reveals how she came to cope with the loss of her sister, and offers a path of inspiration for others afflicted with similar pain.” —CHIEF THOMAS P. SHAMSHAK (Retired), Shamshak Investigative Services, Inc., Boston, MA

“REMARKABLE... A Child is Missing offers firsthand insight into a family’s fight for truth and justice. Although heartbreaking, Karen’s candid look into the journey behind the veil offers an education like none other. Truly remarkable.” -LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL, International Grief Institute

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