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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese

Some thought they heard a lover's fight. To save the woman, no one tried. When she was struggling that night, some thought they heard a lover's fight! Some saw her stagger out of sight. . . where stabbed, then raped, she later died. Some thought they heard a lover's fight. To save the woman, no one tried. Written April 25, 2016 now a re-entry for the Being Invisible Contest of Skat For Picture #3: She was drowning, but nobody saw her struggle

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Wilma Neels

Date: 4/27/2016 1:25:00 PM

This is a sad write Andrea, really tragic indeed. Hope your week is a good one ;)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/26/2016 3:08:00 PM

- A tragedy and painful death, great written Andrea - Luck in contest - hugs // Sun :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/26/2016 3:06:00 PM

Your entry is very sad and moving Andrea. It is sure to do well in the contest. You have immortalized her with your touching poem. ; ) #7

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/26/2016 3:28:00 PM

nope, it didn't do well, but thanks for that!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/26/2016 2:16:00 PM

Apparently this is about a true life event..I watch a good many ID on TV and it is amazing how sometimes a person screams or something and nobody helps..Reads like a winner..Sara

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/26/2016 3:29:00 PM

so you watch ID too. I LOVE that channel!! They did an episode on this crime.

Matthew Anish

Date: 4/26/2016 11:03:00 AM

Sad tale you tell here - and well! I certainly hope our moms live a long time. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Daver Austin

Date: 4/26/2016 10:48:00 AM

There is so much noise and violence these days - in the movies, on T.V. Cars going by with radios turned way up making the house shake. I agree, though, at least a call to 911. Love, daver

Joseph May

Date: 4/26/2016 10:44:00 AM

I remember this very tragic story of apathy...the last line says it all...

Brian Davey

Date: 4/26/2016 2:40:00 AM

This was an exceptional piece Andrea and it brings forth a superb message that more people should pay attention to!!

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/26/2016 1:04:00 AM

Hi Andrea, U r great. U r always coming with a great message. I adore ur thought. Well penned.Super 7 from me..................hugs

Moon Flower

Date: 4/25/2016 11:52:00 PM

I've been hearing this kind of scenario/story not only in my region but in other places as well. A tragic circumstance indeed. Oh and by the way, I like the form you've applied -- Triolet; it suits the mood. A 7 from me.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/25/2016 8:27:00 PM

People have become so desensitized to violence by all the violence in movies and the news. How sad she died without anyone thinking of coming to her rescue. SuZ

Tim Smith

Date: 4/25/2016 6:13:00 PM

A very intriguing story Andrea. 330 in the morning many aren't going to react to anything. It is a shame because her life could have been saved...Lovely Triolet

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/25/2016 11:33:00 PM

the news media was pretty hard on those people. Maybe I would have gone back to bed too. But gosh, I would like to think I would at least have called the police. Somebody did, toward the end. and an old woman went outside and found the dying girl and cradled her in her arms while awaiting the ambulance.

Lu Loo

Date: 4/25/2016 5:46:00 PM

oh my word Andrea! How devastating! so powerful and will do well in the contest lady.well done, good luck! -luloo :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/25/2016 5:09:00 PM

So many turn a blind eye to someone in trouble, terribly sad :(

Jan Allison

Date: 4/25/2016 4:31:00 PM

oh this is so sad Andrea and based on a true event:-( :-( a unique take on the theme good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx