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Abused to Death 7: My Name is Child A
This book tells the story of one precious child.
Terrorised by her mother's boyfriend into having bathroom accidents, Child A was trapped in a cycle of fear and punishment from which there was no escape.
Her abusers' passion for drugs, violence, and video games left the four-year-old isolated and brutalised, and texts exchanged between the pair of torturers showed their contempt for the precious little girl they should have cherished every day. One aspect of her suffering is particularly horrific, and I believe to be unique to this case.
After the murder, the duo tried to hide their crimes and went on the run to evade capture.
Read Child A's heartbreaking story, as I continue my mission to raise awareness of children's suffering.
A portion of royalties is donated to child abuse prevention charities.Not suitable for children, nor those who find depictions of children’s suffering deeply upsetting.
Terrorised by her mother's boyfriend into having bathroom accidents, Child A was trapped in a cycle of fear and punishment from which there was no escape.
Her abusers' passion for drugs, violence, and video games left the four-year-old isolated and brutalised, and texts exchanged between the pair of torturers showed their contempt for the precious little girl they should have cherished every day. One aspect of her suffering is particularly horrific, and I believe to be unique to this case.
After the murder, the duo tried to hide their crimes and went on the run to evade capture.
Read Child A's heartbreaking story, as I continue my mission to raise awareness of children's suffering.
A portion of royalties is donated to child abuse prevention charities.Not suitable for children, nor those who find depictions of children’s suffering deeply upsetting.
75 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2024
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January 17, 2025
Utterly heartbreaking and disturbing. My heart breaks for this beautiful little girl and the abuse her 'caretakers' forced her to endure. Reading this series is so difficult on an emotional level - however telling these children's stories, giving them a voice and bringing awareness to child abuse as the author does is immeasurable.
November 20, 2024
Another great and well researched book from Jessica. I throughly enjoyed this one and it is definitely worth a read.
December 16, 2024
Well Written ! Wish it was fictional.
All these crimes of hurting and killing of children seemed as though someone could've intervened. Laws protect parents (so called) really? The barbaric boyfriend shoots the dog , cops and neighbors , teachers. How come people didn't speak out and save her ? To a point I recall being taught to not say anything in the 60s and 70s.
If Pops new the cops so the buddy system was a neighborhood thing. That was with well respected men in the community. These people knew they were high and neglecting her. The teacher and sister were the only two who tried .
This little girls life broke me . It was so well written by this author that I could feel the child's fear, pain, shame and how loveable she was. I couldn't even write this review because I just kept feeling her hurt. I got in the shower and cringed at the thought of a thing we take for granted as making us feel good and clean . Was a nightmare for this baby girl.
I'm forgiving and a caregiver for years. I don't think people that commit these acts get any deals. Did they give the victim a deal? No, just torture. It's unforgivable but I'm not God or a judge but it's hard to believe these things are forgiven anywhere but purgatory. My soul cries for all of them that suffer under abusers.
Thank God now we at least have mandated reporting in many careers. It should just be a decent human being thing to do. Thank you Jessica for caring for these tortured souls that need not be forgotten. Pardon the rant but this upsets me . I'd challenge and report anyone hurting vulnerable people. I have as a nurse to protect patients. As a daughter to protect parents, as a friend to protect an at risk child . More people should be brave because if not the bullies will continue to do so. End of rant. It's a must read even if it makes you uncomfortable. It may awaken a desire to help abused children.
All these crimes of hurting and killing of children seemed as though someone could've intervened. Laws protect parents (so called) really? The barbaric boyfriend shoots the dog , cops and neighbors , teachers. How come people didn't speak out and save her ? To a point I recall being taught to not say anything in the 60s and 70s.
If Pops new the cops so the buddy system was a neighborhood thing. That was with well respected men in the community. These people knew they were high and neglecting her. The teacher and sister were the only two who tried .
This little girls life broke me . It was so well written by this author that I could feel the child's fear, pain, shame and how loveable she was. I couldn't even write this review because I just kept feeling her hurt. I got in the shower and cringed at the thought of a thing we take for granted as making us feel good and clean . Was a nightmare for this baby girl.
I'm forgiving and a caregiver for years. I don't think people that commit these acts get any deals. Did they give the victim a deal? No, just torture. It's unforgivable but I'm not God or a judge but it's hard to believe these things are forgiven anywhere but purgatory. My soul cries for all of them that suffer under abusers.
Thank God now we at least have mandated reporting in many careers. It should just be a decent human being thing to do. Thank you Jessica for caring for these tortured souls that need not be forgotten. Pardon the rant but this upsets me . I'd challenge and report anyone hurting vulnerable people. I have as a nurse to protect patients. As a daughter to protect parents, as a friend to protect an at risk child . More people should be brave because if not the bullies will continue to do so. End of rant. It's a must read even if it makes you uncomfortable. It may awaken a desire to help abused children.
November 20, 2024
Abused to Death Volume 7 by Jessica Jackson. This story broke my heart as you read the truthfulness of the story told by Jessica you will be rocked to the core by the abuse of this little girl whose name is Child A Gabrielle . What this poor child suffered from at the hands of two monsters one her mother and the other her mother’s boyfriend are shocking.
Jessica gives this poor child a voice told through the child’s point of view. Gabrielle Did not stand a chance at the tender age of 4 she was burnt, beaten, abused and her tiny body shut down as she died a horrific death.
It is incredibly sad that even today with everyone being alerted to these tragedies on the news, people still do not feel children should be listened to and have a voice. All the information is out there. The story is heart-breaking as no one can grasp why parents would go to such extreme measures of maltreatment to the extent of killing their own child.
I applaud Jessica Jackson for the important work that she has been doing. Researching these horrendous cases must be truly awful. To Jessica your stand on writing about children who are neglected, abused, and killed by family members is admirable as it is a hard subject to write about but beautifully written and the picture of Child A Gabrielle in happier times was a lovely touch once again and a wonderful way for us all to remember her by. I am part of the ARC group for Jessica Jackson, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Jessica gives this poor child a voice told through the child’s point of view. Gabrielle Did not stand a chance at the tender age of 4 she was burnt, beaten, abused and her tiny body shut down as she died a horrific death.
It is incredibly sad that even today with everyone being alerted to these tragedies on the news, people still do not feel children should be listened to and have a voice. All the information is out there. The story is heart-breaking as no one can grasp why parents would go to such extreme measures of maltreatment to the extent of killing their own child.
I applaud Jessica Jackson for the important work that she has been doing. Researching these horrendous cases must be truly awful. To Jessica your stand on writing about children who are neglected, abused, and killed by family members is admirable as it is a hard subject to write about but beautifully written and the picture of Child A Gabrielle in happier times was a lovely touch once again and a wonderful way for us all to remember her by. I am part of the ARC group for Jessica Jackson, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 20, 2024
I have read all of Jessica Jackson's books in this series. I have been outraged by every one of them, not because of the writing, which is excellent, but because of the content. Ms. Jackson lays bare the twisted and cruel activities of child abusers whose depravity led to the death of an innocent child. Some of my rage is also reserved for those who either knew of or suspected that the abuse was occurring and did nothing. Partners of abusers, teachers, social workers and even neighbors who did nothing even while witnessing a child showing evidence of abuse.
This book, Edition 7, details one of the most egregious cases of wanton cruelty I have ever encountered. The victim, a girl of six, suffered more pain and humiliation than any person should. As I probably mentioned in an earlier review, there is no corner of Hell hot enough for people who commit such heinous acts.
Anyone with children, or even those who have none, needs to read this series. If awareness saves even one child from a horrendous fate, it is worth it.
This book, Edition 7, details one of the most egregious cases of wanton cruelty I have ever encountered. The victim, a girl of six, suffered more pain and humiliation than any person should. As I probably mentioned in an earlier review, there is no corner of Hell hot enough for people who commit such heinous acts.
Anyone with children, or even those who have none, needs to read this series. If awareness saves even one child from a horrendous fate, it is worth it.
November 11, 2024
The author has written another good book which should help to raise more awareness of child abuse. She has written most of it from the child's point of view. Child A was such a joyful, affectionate, sensitive child. She grew like a precious flower with the love, nurturing, and gentle attention given to her by her loving grandma and auntie. She loved spending time with her cousins, and they loved her too. It seems to me that the only reason her mother wanted her back was for the welfare cheque. Her mother was neglectful and abusive towards her. Her mother's boyfriend was dangerously abusive towards her. By the time they were brought before the courts, it was already too late. I can see how helpless those who cared about child A must have felt. Child Protection does not always succeed in protecting children. This book has really made me think.
November 7, 2024
As difficult as Jessica's books are to write and to read, it must be done. Without them, people would not be aware of the horrific torture these children go through. This story is no different. What also is so sad is that there were people in this little girl's life who would have given her a loving home. This horrible tragedy, like all others, should never have happened. Also, like so many others, people were aware something was wrong, yet no one did anything about it. Yes, these books are very hard to read and take a huge toll on Jessica to write. But if you read them and it makes you aware of a possible abuse situation around you, and you do something about it, then you realize why it's important to read them. RIP baby girl.
November 12, 2024
As usual Jessica Jackson has nailed it
This story is amazingly well told. In a voice of empathy and compassion we cannot fail to be moved as we become Gabrielle. We feel the pain as side does, mental, physical, emotional. As we read from her POV, it's not pleasant. In fact it's awful. Shocking. But so well told. AND MUST BE READ. This abuse MUST STOP. Not only to keep children alive, but to stop them suffering.
The second part of the book is a more factual account. Also hard to take.
I'd give 10* if it were possible. So will researched. So will written. Jessica put her heart and soul into this as she always does. And I for one am so grateful she does.
This story is amazingly well told. In a voice of empathy and compassion we cannot fail to be moved as we become Gabrielle. We feel the pain as side does, mental, physical, emotional. As we read from her POV, it's not pleasant. In fact it's awful. Shocking. But so well told. AND MUST BE READ. This abuse MUST STOP. Not only to keep children alive, but to stop them suffering.
The second part of the book is a more factual account. Also hard to take.
I'd give 10* if it were possible. So will researched. So will written. Jessica put her heart and soul into this as she always does. And I for one am so grateful she does.
November 20, 2024
Jessica hits the mark again ! She gives life to a child that , sadly , has not survived a tumultuous life . When you can visualize the torture , you know the author has taken you into the life of these poor lost souls . When your anger makes you want to do more to protect these children , you know the author has done their job . When you wonder where the protection was for these children , Jessica has shown how the system dropped the ball again and again . More awareness needs to be happen . It makes you want to put a cape on and protect what the system said they couldn't . Sadly another child is lost .
November 10, 2024
Child A
I’d love to tell you all about Jessica’s ability to tell a story and how great her work is but that’s not her mission. I’ve followed Jessica for awhile now and it doesn’t get any easier reading her work. I get slightly sick to my stomach learning what is done to these children. It’s torture but what’s most baffling is the fact that Jessica isn’t digging in the past. She’s presenting recent accounts of abuse. I just can’t wrap my head around the logic of these people especially when I look at my children.
I’d love to tell you all about Jessica’s ability to tell a story and how great her work is but that’s not her mission. I’ve followed Jessica for awhile now and it doesn’t get any easier reading her work. I get slightly sick to my stomach learning what is done to these children. It’s torture but what’s most baffling is the fact that Jessica isn’t digging in the past. She’s presenting recent accounts of abuse. I just can’t wrap my head around the logic of these people especially when I look at my children.
November 20, 2024
I love the way Ms. Jackson tells these heartbreaking stories that gives the children a voice and she doesn't hold back on vilifying the abusers. In this book, Child A has people who love her and are willing to care for her, but they have no control over who her caregivers are. I hate that the abusers are allowed to continue their abuse to the death. I thank Ms. Jackson for bringing this abuse to the light as hard as it is to read. I would highly recommend this book. I received an advance copy of this book via the author and this is my honest review.
February 1, 2025
Sad but True
Unfortunately this happens more than most people realize and when many people may think there is abuse going on they tend to turn a "deaf" ear or "closed" eyes so as not to make waves. I have read every book in this series and are looking forward to the next book this Spring. I have recommended this series to my 20 year old Granddaughter and many of my friends. THANK YOU Jessica Jackson.
Unfortunately this happens more than most people realize and when many people may think there is abuse going on they tend to turn a "deaf" ear or "closed" eyes so as not to make waves. I have read every book in this series and are looking forward to the next book this Spring. I have recommended this series to my 20 year old Granddaughter and many of my friends. THANK YOU Jessica Jackson.
February 22, 2025
Heart breaking case
I was so affected reading about how this little girl was treated that I went looking for more information about the perpetrators. If you can find it, I strongly recommend watching the judge's comments as they were sentenced. But there's not much out there so kudos to Jess who continues to bring these dreadful stories into the light of day, and share how we can all save a child if we watch for the signs.
I was so affected reading about how this little girl was treated that I went looking for more information about the perpetrators. If you can find it, I strongly recommend watching the judge's comments as they were sentenced. But there's not much out there so kudos to Jess who continues to bring these dreadful stories into the light of day, and share how we can all save a child if we watch for the signs.
November 10, 2024
so heartbreaking
Thank you for giving a voice to another beautiful angel. Such a heartbreaking story. Thank you for continuing to bring the much needed attention to the stories of these beautiful children🩷
Thank you for giving a voice to another beautiful angel. Such a heartbreaking story. Thank you for continuing to bring the much needed attention to the stories of these beautiful children🩷
January 29, 2025
So sad!
This story broke my heart! I wish the Kimre was something I could do to help these innocent babies. Thank you for writing this book! I will be reading all of books on my Kindle!
This story broke my heart! I wish the Kimre was something I could do to help these innocent babies. Thank you for writing this book! I will be reading all of books on my Kindle!
November 11, 2024
Poor little souls
I could so, a brilliant story, but hurting a child should never become one, these people are heartless, but thankyou for getting it out these x
I could so, a brilliant story, but hurting a child should never become one, these people are heartless, but thankyou for getting it out these x
November 23, 2024
An extremely upsetting story that should have never happened in this world. I hope there is Karma in prison for these scumbags and they suffer tremendously yet do not die.
December 28, 2024
i don’t know why i do it to myself and read these books but i do. such a heartbreaking story
December 29, 2024
Jessica Jackson has a wonderful ability to put together a truly heartbreaking story but also making people aware of these problems children face. Although sad her books are a great read!
February 19, 2025
Heartbreaking read.
Another book by Jessica jackson bringing true horror stories to remember the children abused and killed by those who should protect them.
Such cruel and sad books.
Another book by Jessica jackson bringing true horror stories to remember the children abused and killed by those who should protect them.
Such cruel and sad books.
November 20, 2024
This book is heartbreaking, so be forewarned. The first part is told from the POV of the child, Gabrielle Barrett. The second part is the cold, hard facts of this disturbing case. Jessica Jackson is the absolute ultimate voice for these abused, neglected angels.
Gabby was only four and a half years old when she was horrifically murdered by her mother and her mother's boyfriend. For months she was beaten and tortured. She finally succumbed to her injuries on New Years Day, 2018.
Sadly, there are extended family members that were willing to care for Gabby, but her mother refused to let her go! The police neglected to contact Social Services, another mistake!
This was a completely preventable tragedy!
Gabby was only four and a half years old when she was horrifically murdered by her mother and her mother's boyfriend. For months she was beaten and tortured. She finally succumbed to her injuries on New Years Day, 2018.
Sadly, there are extended family members that were willing to care for Gabby, but her mother refused to let her go! The police neglected to contact Social Services, another mistake!
This was a completely preventable tragedy!
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