The Murder of Corrie Wood

Hello, this is the start my blog - Anything that is written here is of my personal opinon.


I have a hard time reading about cases of murder when so many questions are left unanswered. For instance, the murder of Corrie Wood has particularly struck a nerve within me. I want the answers because I want to see justice prevail in the taking of a young mother who had so much in life, a beautiful daughter, a loving caring family, friends and now strangers due to these circumstances caring for her. I never knew Corrie personally or knew of her until her tragic death but she has inspired me to start writing this blog.

I have so many questions I would like to see answered. What is fact and what is fiction? This story has many twists and turns that lead nowhere. Why is it taking so long for her killer to be arrested? How can a small town sleep when they know a killer walks with them? How does her killer live with themselves, knowing they took a young mother away from their baby? I can only imagine how Corrie's loved ones must feel, I could never put myself in their position but I am sure the answer is; inbearable.

When you look at Corrie's myspace pictures: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=107138458&albumId=0 you can't help but be drawn to her lively and giggly smile. She seems like the person that you would like to know even if you have never met her. I am sure her loved ones who knew her best would agree.

I hate to be cliche but why is it the story of Corrie is any less important than any other's that top each days news headlines?? Lacy Peterson received news 24 hours a day for years. She was young, she was a mother - Corrie was young, she is a mother and no less important. Why is Corrie's story only good enough for a few blurbs in the local newspapers and crimestoppers taking phone-in and online tips?? Where is Greta Van Sustern and Nancy Grace?? This case should be looked at - a potentially botched crime scene is news! She was the victim of an angry murderer, who could be so angry with this beautiful young lady to commit such a violent act?

There are a few websites that have cited much speculation and even anger from people posting regarding Corries death. See below messages - sources cited:

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71798

And

http://www.truecrimereport.com/2008/09/murdered_just_before_her_birth.php


There are so many questions that remain to be answered. I can only hope and pray this comes to a quick resoloution for her family and her daughter.


In Closing I would like to add that
Corrie had a beautiful obituary courtesy of the Grant Tribune Sentinel :

Corrie Wood
Corrie Jo Wood, age 28, of Grant, Neb. departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at her home in Grant. Corrie was born on Sept. 22, 1979 in Holdrege, Neb. to Gerald Leroy Wood and Karen Jane Heltne Wood, the youngest child of three. She was confirmed on April 24, 1994 at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial, Neb. by Rev. Bruce Skelton. Corrie's confirmation verse is "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1. She graduated from Chase County High School in Imperial, Neb. in 1998. Corrie was a devoted mother to her daughter, Kyleigh, who was the delight of her life. She loved to garden and turned her beautiful wares into delicious food. She enjoyed camping at the lake and having all her friends and family join her. She was devoted to her mother, Karen, and enjoyed an afternoon golfing with her father, Jerry. She loved to ride horses as a child and had just got a horse for her daughter, Kyleigh, to enjoy. Corrie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy H. and Leona E. Rowan Wood and Joseph Calmer Heltne. Corrie will be sadly missed by her daughter, Kyleigh Jade Jaeger; her parents, Gerald Wood and Karen Wood of Imperial; sister, Kellee Nielson and husband, Jared, of Castle Rock. Colo.; brother, Tab and wife, Lisa, of Imperial; her nephews, Lane Wood and Taylor Nielson; her nieces, Kelsey Wood, Ansley Wood and Bailey Nielson; special aunt, Jodi Thompson and numerous friends.

God Bless Corrie Wood and her family.

Sincerely,
Blue Crime Hunter