Pregnant Mother In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Violent Gang Crossfire!

Hollywood Life Staff — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:45:52 +0000

Why was this two months pregnant mom in gang territory in the first place?

Yarelis Carrillo, 20, from Lawrence, Massachusetts is in critical condition after being shot at 1:30 AM on Saturday, May 28, according to the Daily Mail. The single mother, who is two-months pregnant with her second child, was caught in a serious gang crossfire that resulted in this sole injury. Carrillo was shot above the heart and stopped breathing before being admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital. Terrifying!

Police say the mom was standing in a dark alleyway between two houses at the late hours of the morning when the bullet was fired from a car parked across the street.

Although the situation seems very questionable, police believe that the mother has no connections with the gang and was swept up in the situation by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“We believe she was out there, and at some point just got caught in the commotion, and we don’t believe she was an active member in this incident at all,” Lawrence Police chief, John Romero, told a local news station.

Ms. Carillo’s mother Elizabeth Mercada is hopeful that her daughter and soon-to-be grandchild will make a full recovery. “I have all the church people praying for her. I got people from Puerto Rico, Florida, everywhere praying for her,” she adds.

We hope both mother and unborn baby are being well cared for and pray they make a full recovery!

–Michael Emer

Florida Mom's Husband Speaks Out About His Two Kids Who Were Murdered By His Wife. So Heartbreaking.

Hollywood Life Staff — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:14:06 +0000

The grieving father reflects back on the beautiful lives of his two teens. How heartbreaking!

Army Col. Parker Schenecker will never get to hug his daughter Calyx, 16, or high-five his son, Beau, 13, ever again. The two teens were allegedly gunned down by their own mother, Julie Schenecker, who was arrested on Jan. 28 in Tampa, FL., for the senseless murders. Parker was serving overseas in Qatar at the time of the massacre. “I am dedicating the rest of my life to honoring my children,” the 48-year-old father tells People magazine.

“Calyx and Beau were typical kids who lived exceptional lives,” he says. “Calyx excelled in her advanced classes and sports, especially track and cross-country. She challenged everyone around her to think about others.” HollyMoms, can you even begin to imagine this man’s pain and suffering right now? My heart breaks for him.

Experts say warning signs were ignored

“Beau was all boy,” he tells the magazine about his son, who shared his sense of humor and idolized his dad. “He was proud to have just made the soccer team for his school. What I will remember most about Beau is his infectious smile and innate sense of humor.” How truly tragic that the young man’s life was snuffed out while he was on his way to soccer practice.

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Since losing the loves of his life, Parker has vowed to make sure that their memory is never forgotten. “I forever will miss my two beautiful, loving kids. To help cope with my loss and having their incredible spirits live on, I will support causes in which they believed.”

Police say the mom planned this murder

Parker, you really are an inspiration to all of us.

HollyMoms, he has established the Calyx and Beau Schenecker Memorial Fund. If you’d like more information, please contact the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, 550 N. Reo St., Suite 301, Tampa, FL 33609.

–Amy L. Harper