Missing Student from Univ of North Dakota

[thetalady]

Originally posted by Tom Earp
Actually, The Feds. have the least Death Penelity of anyone in the USA!

Did anyone realize that????

I am sorry... I don't understand what you are trying to say. What do you mean by "the least Death Penalty"??

[CatStarESP4]

I found out from my mother who heard about on the radio. Very terrible! At least the family has a sense of closure now that her body was found.

My heart and condolences goes out to Dru's family, friends and the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[AlphaSigOU]

Originally posted by thetalady
I am sorry... I don't understand what you are trying to say. What do you mean by "the least Death Penalty"??

Don't mind Tom... his unique way of posting gave rise to the term 'Earpspeak' on GC!

I think what he meant was the Federal death penalty is one of the least-used. Last execution I recall the Feds doing was Timothy McVeigh back in 2001.

Big D... you in Dallas?

[BadSquirrelBeta]

How sad...a pretty girl taken with everything in life in front of her.

I hope that monster that did this to her burns in hell for this!

[Aphigal]

My prayers for her family and her sisters.

[thetalady]

Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
Don't mind Tom... his unique way of posting gave rise to the term 'Earpspeak' on GC!

I think what he meant was the Federal death penalty is one of the least-used. Last execution I recall the Feds doing was Timothy McVeigh back in 2001.

Big D... you in Dallas?

I have seen the infamous Earpspeak & can usually figure it out if I squint

The federal gov't may not prosecute/impose the death penalty often, but I will make you a bet... there is a hell of a better chance of getting it with a federal prosecution than either state. I bet a whole lot of death penalty opponents in ND & MN are at least rethinking their stance.

I am in the Dallas 'burbs!

[honeychile]

Like Killarney Rose, I was so hoping for an "Elizabeth Smart" ending as opposed to the finding of Dru's body. I hope her death was quick & realitively painless. I could cry - this could so easily happen to so many young women....

As for her killer, I hope he is punished to the full extent of the law. I'm sure it will be nothing in comparison to the punishment he'll receive after his death!!

[mommag2]

I too, like Killarney Rose and Honeychile, was hoping for an"Elizabeth Smart" result. It is very sad that she was killed at such an early age. I will keep her family, friends, and sisters in my prayers. May GOD Bless Them.

I am happy that her body was found, so that her family can have a proper burial for her and grieve for her instead of wondering if she was still out there alone.

I know that tonight when I am with my sisters I will hug them a little tighter and longer and thank GOD that they are still in my life alive and well, and I urge all of you to do the same to your brothers and sisters,because at college we are each others family.

[mmcat]

i'm so sad for dru her family, friends and gamma phi sisters. all are in thoughts and prayers.
i am so angry it had to end this way.

[ASUADPi]

I too was saddened by this news. But I'm glad that her parents have her body back and can grieve and get some sort of closure. Unfortunately that doesn't happen very often. A family here in AZ recently had to bury an empty casket because after 5 years their daughter or her body had not shown up. How horrible would that be? Not really knowing what happened to your child? Even though Dru is dead and I pray to god that the person who killed her receives the strictest punishment in accordance with the law, I'm glad that her parents have her body.

Her family and Gamma Phi sisters are in my thoughts.

[PhiPsiRuss]

This has been such a sad story. No real good has come from this, except that her loved ones can finally get closure.

[GeekyPenguin]

I'm vehemently opposed to the death penalty, but it's cases like this that make me rethink it sometimes. I'm just happy that everyone that knew and loved Dru will be able to get some closure.

[undtheta2000]

As I am a student at UND, where Dru attended school, and also a member of the Greek community, I will add a little bit of info that you may have an interest in...Dru's sisters of Gamma Phi Beta organized a memorial candlelight service. It took place this evening in the ballroom of our Memorial Union on campus. It consisted of prayer, music and pictures of Dru, remembered thoughts and features/ characteristics of her...It concluded with a walk from the union to the Gamma Phi Beta house, about 3 blocks down the street, with walkers carrying lit candles (which was tricky due to the wind!).
I also wanted to add a link if anyone wants to look at the articles that were in the newspaper here this morning. Almost the whole first section was articles and information about Dru and everything related...
Grand Forks Herald- April 18, 2004

It is unfortunate that her body was found since when she was still missing everyone was able to still have some hope. Yet, I believe that it is a good thing she was found as this will now allow all her family and friends, and everyone to know that she is safe and in a truly wonderful place. We are no longer waiting and wondering where she is...

May peace and comfort be with you all, now and forever.

[JaimeNicole]

i read in one of the articles, and it makes me sick to know that the accused man is a 3 time convicted rapist. people like that should not be roaming around! if you do something 3 times, there is a likely chance you will do it again. such a beautiful girl, im glad shes home now and her family and sisters can have some closure.

[Jill1228]

This week's People has an article on her and in the table of contents there is a photo of some of her sisters wearing Gamma Phi Beta shirts