David Shurter > Quotes

“While being intensely observed, I was forced to watch as the boy was first tortured with cigarette burns and threats of death, then forced to kill his dog with a knife. Afterward, sobbing and terrified, he was tied to the chair. I was told he was weak and therefore unworthy to live. As a tribute to me, I was ordered to kill him and release him from his life bonds. Saying “no” under such circumstances, especially as a child, was not an option, but even so I found myself unable to commit such an act. I complained that I couldn’t do it because he was looking at me, my hope being that my excuse would excuse me from committing murder. The men were not to be daunted. Grabbing hold of the boy’s head, proclaiming they were doing it in my honor, they removed his eyes with a scalpel. I still hear the boy’s screams. Once they realized that the screams were bothering me, they removed his tongue. The sounds of his gurgling screams were finally enough; I plunged the knife handed to me into his chest.”
― David Shurter, Rabbit Hole: A Satanic Ritual Abuse Survivor's Story

“A similar scandal occurred at the Presidio military base (which finally closed in 1995), with familiar issues that were strenuously covered up by organizations such as the False Memory Syndrome Foundation (FMSF). Years later, it was revealed that members of the early FMSF board were connected with and funded by the North American Man/Boy Love Association (NAMBLA).”
― David Shurter, Rabbit Hole: A Satanic Ritual Abuse Survivor's Story

“Others find themselves hypervigilant—startled by any loud noise. People with PTSD may have trouble falling asleep or may be irritable and show outbursts of anger, according to the National Institutes of Health.”
― David Shurter, Rabbit Hole: A Satanic Ritual Abuse Survivor's Story

“conspiracies actually do exist. The fact is, they always have. The rich and powerful have always done what they wanted, and as it is said, power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
― David Shurter, Rabbit Hole: A Satanic Ritual Abuse Survivor's Story

“I discovered that men were bringing in young boys they called “trade.” Sensing a connection with the Godfather’s Pizza upstairs, I began to grow uncomfortable with the situation.”
― David Shurter, Rabbit Hole: A Satanic Ritual Abuse Survivor's Story