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A Child Is Missing: Searching for Justice: a True Story
A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice is the result of six years of research and interviews done by Karen Beaudin, sister of murdered victim Kathy Lynn Gloddy. Brutally beaten, raped, strangled, and run over by a vehicle, Kathy was left naked in the woods three miles from her home on November 21, 1971. Still searching for answers, Karen attempts to gather information about Kathy's murder from law enforcement, forensics, medical professionals, and classmates. Karen, driven by truth and justice, researched medical terms, people, places, and dates, looking for answers. A Child is "Missing: searching for justice is a heartfelt and insightful look into the long reaching effects of a major loss to a family. What this book shows us is that although the police's investigation may have come to an end the families does not. Without finding out the truth and bringing closure to the incident it can tear a family apart. This book sees the family take steps forward consulting forensic and investigative experts to give them an insight to new evidence and re-examine evidence that may have been overlooked through the original investigation. Consulting with Karen on this book has been a perceptive experience that has re-enforced for me that there is a need for police departments to establish and invest in cold case investigative teams. This book should leave the reader and anyone involved in the criminal justice process with one clear thought - The investigation only ends when the truth is revealed." Harry J Smy Curriculum Coordinator: Science Course Lead and Lecturer: Forensic Science City of Westminster College London
248 pages, Paperback
First published May 31, 2016
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About the author
Karen Beaudin
3 books22 followersPublished author of two previous books, Karen Beaudin presents, The Kirby Boys’ Adventure: Searching for the Lost Key. This fun mystery is based on Beaudin’s three grandsons, Wyatt, Logan, and Tucker. Beaudin, a published author and public speaker; looks forward to writing about more adventures!
After writing true crime, it was a relief to write a children’s book. The Kirby Boys’ Adventure: Searching of the Lost key breathes life and is a refreshing change. During a book signing for my previous books, I announced my future project, a children’s book. My husband, Mike, told me my eyes lit up when I talked about it. That’s how I feel inside, all lit up. It brings me great joy to introduce to you, The Kirby Boys’ Adventure: Searching for the Lost Key.
Brothers can have the best adventures and solve any clue when they work together. After a secret is uncovered in their backyard, Wyatt, Logan, and Tucker must find a key to reveal the story behind it. Mrs. Brown has lived next door since the boys were born. Does she know about the lost key?
Beaudin’s previous books:
A Child is Missing: A True Story
A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice
Karen's sister Kathy was brutally murdered in 1971. The case was reactivated in 1983 and again in 2004. In 2006, Kathy's remains were exhumed for DNA.
The first book, A Child Is Missing: A True Story, covers the emotional journey coping with the murder of my sister Kathy. It exposes the reality that murder follows a family throughout their entire life. Future events often loop back to the day when a loved one's life was snuffed out by the hands of a murderer. The book is used in training sessions with law enforcement and victims' advocates. Karen speaks to law enforcement officers, victims' advocates, and criminal justice students at universities about their role in a murder investigation. Some of her speaking engagements include Ohio's Homicide Initiative Training Sessions, 10th Annual Missing Persons Conference in North Carolina and Plymouth State University.
The sequel, A Child Is Missing: Searching for Justice was the result of six years of research and interviews. Retired and current investigators spoke freely about the difficulties they faced while working on her sister Kathy's murder investigation.
"I didn't always get the information I wanted. The unobtainable brought frustration and disappointment, but the knowledge I acquired was valuable. Embracing the journey as a path of change instead of defeat was critical on getting to the finish line."
Karen's media interviews include Elizabeth Vargas from ABC 20/20, Bob Ward, Crime Reporter from Fox News Boston; Sean MacDonald, Andy Hershberger, and Ray Brewer from WMUR TV. In 2009, Karen and her sisters were influential in establishing New Hampshire's first Cold Case Unit.
During Victims' Rights Week, 2010, the Gloddy family received a certificate of appreciation from Governor John Lynch for their outstanding service on behalf of victims' of crime. In 2012, the Ohio Attorney General recognized Karen for her advocacy in promoting Cold Case Units. Also the Fraternal Order Of Police in Ohio for her valuable contribution to Ohio's law enforcement community and the Ohio Unsolved Homicides Initiative.
Through adversity, Karen's desire is to make a difference. Through her faith, she finds strength.
After writing true crime, it was a relief to write a children’s book. The Kirby Boys’ Adventure: Searching of the Lost key breathes life and is a refreshing change. During a book signing for my previous books, I announced my future project, a children’s book. My husband, Mike, told me my eyes lit up when I talked about it. That’s how I feel inside, all lit up. It brings me great joy to introduce to you, The Kirby Boys’ Adventure: Searching for the Lost Key.
Brothers can have the best adventures and solve any clue when they work together. After a secret is uncovered in their backyard, Wyatt, Logan, and Tucker must find a key to reveal the story behind it. Mrs. Brown has lived next door since the boys were born. Does she know about the lost key?
Beaudin’s previous books:
A Child is Missing: A True Story
A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice
Karen's sister Kathy was brutally murdered in 1971. The case was reactivated in 1983 and again in 2004. In 2006, Kathy's remains were exhumed for DNA.
The first book, A Child Is Missing: A True Story, covers the emotional journey coping with the murder of my sister Kathy. It exposes the reality that murder follows a family throughout their entire life. Future events often loop back to the day when a loved one's life was snuffed out by the hands of a murderer. The book is used in training sessions with law enforcement and victims' advocates. Karen speaks to law enforcement officers, victims' advocates, and criminal justice students at universities about their role in a murder investigation. Some of her speaking engagements include Ohio's Homicide Initiative Training Sessions, 10th Annual Missing Persons Conference in North Carolina and Plymouth State University.
The sequel, A Child Is Missing: Searching for Justice was the result of six years of research and interviews. Retired and current investigators spoke freely about the difficulties they faced while working on her sister Kathy's murder investigation.
"I didn't always get the information I wanted. The unobtainable brought frustration and disappointment, but the knowledge I acquired was valuable. Embracing the journey as a path of change instead of defeat was critical on getting to the finish line."
Karen's media interviews include Elizabeth Vargas from ABC 20/20, Bob Ward, Crime Reporter from Fox News Boston; Sean MacDonald, Andy Hershberger, and Ray Brewer from WMUR TV. In 2009, Karen and her sisters were influential in establishing New Hampshire's first Cold Case Unit.
During Victims' Rights Week, 2010, the Gloddy family received a certificate of appreciation from Governor John Lynch for their outstanding service on behalf of victims' of crime. In 2012, the Ohio Attorney General recognized Karen for her advocacy in promoting Cold Case Units. Also the Fraternal Order Of Police in Ohio for her valuable contribution to Ohio's law enforcement community and the Ohio Unsolved Homicides Initiative.
Through adversity, Karen's desire is to make a difference. Through her faith, she finds strength.
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October 6, 2020
A heart-breaking true crime story from Franklin, NH. A family still deeply grieving their murdered sister continues to search for answers.
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