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I grew up on Hatteras Island and my family still lives there. Although I’ve moved a few hours inland, Hatteras will always be home. If there’s one thing Dare County PD and Dare County judges will make sure someone stays locked up behind is drugs. Why is the protection of our children not punished more severely? This is one sick individual who needs to be locked away for a very long time before he harms another child. Some of those drug sentences may be victimless but sexual abuse is NEVER victimless. He is a PREDATOR and is a danger to the community who does not deserve to see the light of day. If whichever judge who sentences him doesn’t give him a maximum sentence, all locals will find out and let it be very known where that judge stands. Children are OFF LIMITS, KEEP THEM SAFE!!
Mary supported: UPDATED- HELP PUT A REPEAT CHILD PREDATOR IN PRISON LONG TERM!As a past resident of Cape Hatteras Island (for over 30 years) I am appalled by how the court system has handled Grandy’s cases! He is a predator & it’s evident that he belongs out of the general public & in prison (that he’s belonged there for many, many years)! Do NOW what you’ve failed to do in the past & protect our children!
Deborah supported: UPDATED- HELP PUT A REPEAT CHILD PREDATOR IN PRISON LONG TERM!I was a victim of child rape from the age of 3 to 13. I grew up in moyock. I was raped for 10 years at the house 223 Baxter Ln, Moyock, 27958. The mother figure abused me and told me I was a whore trying to steal her man. He started when I was 3 and finally got caught when I was 13 and charged when I was 15. He'll be out of prison by the time I'm 30 on the dot, and as for the woman or mother figure, her name is Wendy Sue Starboard, she lives at the above address and got let out for free by taking a plea deal. She knew about the abuse from the start and allowed it. My rapist name is Mark Lee Turner.
Kia supported: UPDATED- HELP PUT A REPEAT CHILD PREDATOR IN PRISON LONG TERM!I am the mother of Victim #2. I didn't know what to do when I was told something had happened and my daughter had in some which way been violated. I waited, thought about it, then my daughter started voicing concerns that maybe we didn't believe her or were not taking it seriously...... So I took her to a therapist, Ms. Elizabeth Hoffmier * OUR ANGEL* She gave me 48 hrs to call the cops or she would. " Your daughter has definitely been molested" I was floored, my soul ripped out and a few pieces of me died that day!!! I myself had a history with Grandy, I never in a million years thought he would do anything to MY daughter. After all, we had a bond. Now mind you,I was underage but circumstances were different. Me and a couple other close friends( 16 +)somehow ended up partying at his house, given alcohol, cocaine, whatever. He always has a sexual nature about him but I thought we had more than that. I went Skydiving 6 or more times, under 18, with him. We talked about everything, surely that all meant something, right??? It sure as hell didn't mean he would be given the right to molest my First Born. I have never spoken out about this matter, or my past relationship with Grandy. I genuinely considered him a friend, but I also knew how he was with girls, women. I figured at least most were old enough to make their own decisions, like myself at 16 or 17. Boy was I wrong and I HATE MYSELF for allowing my daughter to go anywhere near him, even to Babysit. My heart was broken twice, MOSTLY FOR MY DAUGHTER, she is an Angel, my BABY GIRL, but also for the special friendship I thought I had with someone I had so much fun with and so many late night talks about life. I will NEVER forgive myself, I should of known better but HE SHOULD OF BEEN ABLE TO CONTROL HIMSELF around BABIES their age trying to Babysit his sweet kids. WOW. Anyone that has anything to say about what I just shared with the world, can contact me directly. This is MY STORY TO TELL AND I REMAINED SILENT FOR SO LONG, I FELT THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SAY IT, FEEL IT, AND LET IT GO. LOCK IT AWAY WITH HIM FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE, IN A JUST WORLD!!! HE DESTROYED SO MANY, MY TIRES WERE SLASHED NY HIS FOLLOWERS, MY DAUGHTER WAS CALLED A SLUT,A LIAR,.... AT 14 yrs old. So like I said I'm another post, I'm glad the community finally woke up cause we didn't have the support of anyone. All we had was each other and we all still feel the scars from the actions of a VERY SICK MAN with a following of prominent community members. Thank you for letting me get this off my chest. Remember, the backstory was just to show how messed up he is.. We are stronger today because of it but not without our mental health issues and therapist bills. I never thought it would happen to MY CHILD. Be vigilant Mommas! Keep him locked up permanently this time!!! Thank you 🤟
Angela supported: UPDATED- HELP PUT A REPEAT CHILD PREDATOR IN PRISON LONG TERM!Enough is enough with these child predators. I was the victim of a predator when I was on school grounds in elementary school and it has forever changed my life. Trust issues, anxiety, you name it- it forever changes a child. Obviously rehabilitation is rare as this man is still committing crimes. Make him an example as you strengthen the laws!
Lisa supported: UPDATED- HELP PUT A REPEAT CHILD PREDATOR IN PRISON LONG TERM!As a frequent visitor to tge OBX, I am very concerned this PREDATOR may be allowed to make bail. It is obvious he needs to be kept behind bars until trial. Please protect the children who live on and visit the OBX.
julie supported: UPDATED- HELP PUT A REPEAT CHILD PREDATOR IN PRISON LONG TERM!I know very few women who haven’t experienced some kind of sexual abuse. Maybe none.
Amanda supported: UPDATED- HELP PUT A REPEAT CHILD PREDATOR IN PRISON LONG TERM!Here’s a rewritten, powerful version of your message:
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My name is Destiny, and I’m here to share a story that has profoundly impacted my life. I am a mother of five beautiful children and have been fighting for them with every ounce of strength I have. For over a year now, my children have been taken from my care—six long months in two separate stranger homes where they’ve faced harm, neglect, and fear.
The system that removed my children didn’t find abuse in my home. Neglect and lack of supervision were also not proven. Yet, they tore my family apart. I take accountability for my struggles with methamphetamine in the past, but I’ve been in treatment and have complied with everything asked of me. Despite my efforts, the system continues to fail my family, putting up impossible barriers and further traumatizing my children.
Before all this, I was a stay-at-home mom who gave her all to her kids. Our family faced dark times—a near-tragedy with our 16-year-old’s suicide attempt, my husband battling alcoholism, losing his father, our home, our vehicle, and then our children. And still, I rose, determined to rebuild. But instead of help, I found a system that treats children like numbers and families like obstacles.
The Department of Human Services, along with judges, lawyers, and county attorneys, have shown a devastating lack of understanding about mental health, domestic violence, and the real needs of families. They failed to listen when my children spoke up about being abused in foster homes. They left them in unsafe places, made reckless decisions for convenience, and denied them the stability they deserve. My son went without his asthma medication for over a month. My children weren’t even allowed to say goodbye to us when they were taken. Their voices, their fears, and their hopes were ignored.
Now, by the grace of God, my children are with my aunt, finally in safe hands. But the scars left by this broken system remain. They’ve instilled fear, uncertainty, and mistrust in my babies—trauma that will follow them for years to come.
This is bigger than just my family. I have watched other families suffer under this system—good families torn apart, children left voiceless, and those who truly need help abandoned. It’s not about what’s best for the children anymore; it’s about power, bureaucracy, and quotas.
We must demand change. We must hold this system accountable. Our children are not numbers, paychecks, or cases—they are human beings. Families deserve compassion, understanding, and the chance to heal. I won’t stop fighting for my children, for your children, for all children who have been failed by this system.
To anyone going through this nightmare, I see you, I stand with you, and I pray for your strength. Together, we must rise and demand that no more families endure this pain. Let’s fight for our children because they deserve nothing less than our all.
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Destiny supported: Restore a Mother's Custody: Allow My Daughter Back Home from Iowa DHSShe has nothing but love for that girl she would move heaven and Earth to keep her safe and out of harm's Way. Aurora should be with her mother. My brother's daughter should be with her mother.
Jeff supported: Restore a Mother's Custody: Allow My Daughter Back Home from Iowa DHSI went through something very similar with my sisters kids. She continuously had her kids taken from her care and courts were always calling me to take them. There were only 2 kids left the last time I took them. The oldest wasn’t as fortunate as the other two. He was older and unfortunately was already acting out. He stole a purse off of a lady on a dare. He got 3 dollars and some change, a tube of lipstick and I forget the other. He was sentenced to 6 yrs in Jackson prison at age 17.
I write this because I know the damage that can be done to the families involved but, mostly for the children that we may not see signs for years later. I don’t mean signs of abuse as much as I mean the symptoms of a child abused. To speak up and find no justice has to impact those kids much more than we will ever know.
The last court date my husband asked me to not bring them back from court. My husband was the sweetest most kindest person you would ever meet. He’s helped countless people but, this was different! The one child a 9 yrs old boy was chasing my kids around with an axe. We also found out from police that my sister had paid someone to harm me. She’s broke but, somehow musters up 100.00 all my life was worth. These are why he asked me to not bring them home. He’s not an uncaring man. In fact I didn’t know at the time but, when he suddenly passed away I found that he had paid for a whole vacation for the two of us which was suppose to be a surprise. I had found out by going through receipts and paperwork that he got all the money back so we could afford to take these kids this last time.
The oldest boy who went to prison is doing what I would call ok considering but, took him a very long time to be just ok. The second child a boy, is mentally challenged but, never knew what his diagnosis was but, I know he would have been a lot better had he had a mother protecting them from all this abuse. He’s 600#s and diabetic with a host of other diagnosis's. The little girl who was only 9 months the last time I took her is all grown up and has had multiple sexual partners resulting in the birth of 2 boys. Now the professionals say she was never abused sexually but, the lifestyle she grew up in has resulted in her oldest being taken away because the 6 wk old baby had so many fractures there’s no way it was a medical condition according to professionals so she will never see her kids again.
Best of luck and I’ll be praying daily for this child that God makes away for her to have life that’s protected and nourished.
I have been left with a lifetime of regret for not taking them back home that day. The courts just said well we do not have any placement for them so they will have to go back to their mom. Courts said only if her husband was not allowed contact or in the home. I’m not sure she followed through or the courts even because on my impromptu visits I caught him there. I reported it but, do not feel they took serious steps.
I fear if this young girl does not see justice or even still exposed to them is going to end up in a bad lifestyle or worse committed suicide. This must be seriously investigated and steps to ensure this child’s safety.
When I saw this I felt I had to do more than just sign which is why I’m writing this. I’m not sure how Nessel or anyone professionally involved can live with themselves knowing they could have helped. My late husband and myself did everything g we could for these kids. I live with a lifetime of regret that I could have done more. I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to take some time to write this in hopes that it shows what happens to children when we ignore their cries. I will be addressing Nessel on this as well!
Sincerely with a broken heart,
Michelle Nicholai
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