Dying Girl, 7, Taunted by Neighbors in Trenton, MI

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lauralynne

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I feel so utterly bad for this girl's family and completely IRATE at her neighbors . She is 7 years old, dying, has already lost her mother and knows about the things these psychotic neighbors have done. How on earth is a 7 yr old supposed to deal with this?

And that is NO apology from the neighbor. I can't even believe she says, "IF you were hurt." :vomit:

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpps/news/dying-girl-taunted-by-neighbors-in-trenton_10008984

Updated: Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010, 11:49 AM CDT
Published : Thursday, 07 Oct 2010, 10:56 PM CDT

TRENTON, Mich. - Her family says 7-year-old Kathleen Edward is in the final stages of a degenerative brain disorder diagnosed as Huntington's Disease - the same disease which killed her mother, Laura, when she was only 24.

Neighbors Jennifer and Scott Petkov, who have been feuding with the family, admitted to posting grim depictions of Laura and Kathleen on Facebook. One photo depicts Laura in the arms of the grim reaper, while the other features Kathleen's face above a set of crossbones.

The couple also have a coffin hitched to a pick-up truck in front of the house, which they say is nothing more than a halloween decoration.

Click on the video player hear the Petkov's admit to posting the photos and watch the full orignal story from FOX 2's Ron Savage.

New 10/11: Turning Negative into Positive, Shopping Spree for Kathleen, click here .

New 10/8: Jennifer Petkov apologizes, click here .

Play the second video in the story for an update from Fox 2's Amy Lange to hear an apology made by Scott Petkov ( click here for Amy's full story )

Police responded to the public feud Thursday, but no arrests were made.

The big question: why would someone do this? Police tell Ron Savage they have been called to this street before, dealing with long-standing "family-feud" issues.

A member of Kathleen's family says the bad blood started about two-years ago after the two families had a falling out over a birthday party at the Rose house. At the party kids were using a "bounce-house" and playing games in the front yard. The source says that Jennifer Petkov texted someone in the Rose family, asking if her kids could come to the event. A response to the text did not come quickly enough and it angered Jennifer. According to the Rose family, she's been harassing them ever since.

A rally for Kathleen Edward has been planned for Saturday, Oct. 23 from 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Haas Park in Trenton. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

The invitation reads: "She has been tormented by sadistic neighbors. Please come and join us in showing Kathleen there are good people that care."
 
I just saw on tv where this is going to be on Inside Edition on Thursday evening. I may have to record it and watch it when I get home from work. Just wanted to post in case anyone was interested in watching it.
 
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