I know that was hard to write, Allyson, but thank you.

For what it's worth, even without knowing you personally I'd believe your story too. There were other eyewitnesses too, and your story fits with what they saw, fits better than his story. Because what would I do if the driver of the car suddenly jumped out unexpectedly? I'd stop. Even if I were scared, I'd stop and ensure the driver was safe, I'd call an ambulance.

I agree. And did that man really have a clean criminal record?

Allyson, how fucking horrible. I am glad you came out on the other side.

Troy Davis: former wardens are getting in the act.

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Plus, a story about you picking him up hitchhiking is pretty easy to take apart. Where were you picked up hitchhiking? Where were you going? Why were you going past the softball field? Where were you before you started hitchhiking? Who saw you leave?

He had a sealed juvenile record. I know all of that logically, Tom. I swear. During the whole mess with hearings and such, I kept thinking, "what if they all think I'm just crazy?"

Not many people jump out of the driver's seat of their car without good reason, Allyson.

I'm glad he went to prison.

I dunno. There was that whole astronaut that strapped on a diaper and drove to Florida to go bananas on a woman she figured stole her boyfriend. There's a lot of crazy out there!

I can't imagine how terrifying that was, Allyson. All of it, including criminal proceedings. I am glad, too, that it all went your way, which is to say, the right way.

Allyson, what a terrifying experience! I am glad you're okay and that the guy went to prison.

I just read that Texas is also executing someone today. One of the men who dragged that poor man to his death in Texas in the late 90's. Interestingly enough, Byrd's (the victim) son doesn't believe in the death penalty, says life in prison for the criminal would have been enough.

Timelies all!

Happy Birthday Sophia and smonster!