I AM NOT AFRAID!
Alright, I’m back. After being tagged by a an extremely bizarre person for the past ten plus months, I have decided to firm up my resolve and not be intimidated by the insanity of one sick individual anymore.
To fill most of you in, a woman, (who shall remain nameless), made claims to have been involved, (hidden in the closet), during the Wonderland murders. She asserted also that many other events took place that coincidentally rang parallel to what I experienced with John Holmes. Originally, she made these claims on another message board, stirring up a small group of posters who took it upon themselves to ask me, here on this site, to help her as a fellow survivor. I was compelled, yet what I knew of her story was extremely suspicious and my instincts warned me to stay clear of her and the “demands” to help her. In time, her story grew in unbelievability as I discovered her feigning to be a sweet blogger who loves basset hounds, the Navy and anything else my mother loved and wrote about on her own personal blog site. A site that has nothing to do with anything except family. This was an absolute invasion and insult to me.
I’m here to say I’m glad I listened to my instincts. Due to some wonderful investigative journalists and private investigators, everything this woman said to anyone, (and under every name she hid behind), was documented, researched and tracked. I am pleased to say this person has been exposed as a fraud. The facts revealed that she is a severely disturbed person with a history of placing herself into crime scenes and suffering from multiple personality disorders. This Wonderland story, it turns out, was just another place she was trying to make home. My sincere thanks to those who took her on and brought the truth to light. If you wish to read more on this story, I would direct you to the new link on this blog at www.8763wonderland.com. You may also find more information on the Wonderland gang and court hearings at this site by Rodger Jacobs.
So, friends. After a long spell of not really knowing who was a visitor with true intent on this site or a false presenter, I am now donning the war cry of Londoners and the world with respect to terrorism and coming back to post here without fear. This has indeed been the strangest of times.
Peace and blessings to all.
Dawn
July 18th, 2005 at 10:09 am
Hi Dawn,
Congratulations on getting down to the bottom of your bizarre woman situation, I can imagine what a difficult time you may have had considering your compassionate, giving personality. The inner battle to have blind faith and to reach out/open yourself vs the instinct to guard and protect yourself…. I still find that it’s too easy to put up walls and close myself off. Opening myself up, making myself vulnerable- in my eyes, is the hardest thing that I’ve had to deal with. In the end it’s worth it, but it’s not something that comes naturally or easily for me.
BTW - they baby is doing GREAT, kicking and moving a lot, keeping me up all hrs of the night. I cannot wait until October to finally meet this little active one…. we still don’t know if it’s a boy or girl. (it won’t cooperate for the ultrasounds!)
Take care!
Heather
July 18th, 2005 at 11:23 am
Welcome back to the blogosphere, Dawn! And I was more than pleased to help. Next time a psycho crosses your path, flip ‘em my way. I love slaying crazy dragons.
July 18th, 2005 at 3:55 pm
your a true survivor girl…keep on truckin, your awesome!!!!!!!!
July 18th, 2005 at 4:32 pm
That woman is a psycho. The other day on the other board she even posted her own obituary, under a different username, saying that “L” had died. Even though “L” had written and emailed others after her supposed death. hehe
July 18th, 2005 at 6:31 pm
hey, i´m from Brazil and just saw the movie. I´m feelling sick of all that blood and drugs, it´s disgusting. But the True Stories Must be tell to the World. I think, so. I admire the fact that you survive all this stuff and keep goin´ with your life. It´s not easy to be in hell, met the devil and say goodbye. Hope you can still helping lot´s of lost souls. See ya. Thalita.
July 19th, 2005 at 12:30 am
I don’t mind naming names.
July 19th, 2005 at 4:33 pm
Wow, that was creepy!!!! What a psycho! Thank god everything has been resolved
Take care dawn!
July 23rd, 2005 at 8:04 pm
Wow - I just got done reading about it on the other blog you had linked. What a nutjob! Glad it is all over for you now - I cant imagine what I would do!
July 23rd, 2005 at 8:16 pm
Hi Dawn,
I have not posted in a while, I have been busy with college. I’m so glad to hear this physco was exposed. You are such a giving person and willing to do what ever you can to help others. Its sad to know that there are sick people out their who take advantage of your kindness. I’m just glad to hear the situation worked out for you. I hope this never happens to you again. Stay strong, I know you will.
Yours Truly, Lesley
July 24th, 2005 at 2:19 pm
Dear Dawn, I’m very glad that you’ve resolved not to be afraid. People like this like for others to be afraid, and they also get a thrill when people believe their lies. I fell for her lies on another message board. I’ve learned a good lesson. I have to admit there were a few times I’d read her stuff and get a bad feeling. I ignored that, wanting to give her the benefit of the doubt. Now I wish I had taken the bad feeling seriously, even though I didn’t have it constantly. EVERY time in my life I’ve had that bad feeling about something, there ended up being something bad about whatever it was, etc. I’m very glad this person got exposed as it was very hurtful to people who are on the different message boards. Everyone on boards deserves fair treatment and the truth from all the other posters. So I’m glad you’re not afraid and that you now also know the truth about this person. Keep up the good work with this board. Take care.
July 25th, 2005 at 11:27 am
Dawn,
I have watched and own the movie and two books on this subject, I was just wondering did you and John ever speak againafter you left Florida and before his death? And how do you deal with the pressure of being a survivor of one of the most publicized murders of all time? This was a topic I chose for a paper my freshman year in college, so I sympathize with the position you had to take. Glad to see you have found happiness!! Please respond!! -Whitney 20 years old
July 28th, 2005 at 11:34 pm
Dawn,
I have not been around in a few months, the kids
are out of school and I have been spending time
with them.
I was unaware any of this going on but I am happy
to hear it has all been worked out.
Godspeed
Kitty
July 29th, 2005 at 9:49 pm
Dear Dawn,
I recently saw Wonderland for the first time and read up on the topic. I’m very interested in reading your biography and I want you to know that my prayers are with you.
-Bridget
August 19th, 2005 at 7:54 pm
I have also been MIA for awhile, and had no idea any of this was happening to you. It really creeped me out reading about this woman and the extremes she went to. I can certainly say that I have never heard of anyone doing what this person did. I’m sorry you were so harrassed and personally invaded. I’m glad you do have good friends and a strong support system. Kris
September 20th, 2005 at 2:35 pm
I be-bop around sites like 8763 wonderland and imbd wonderland… anyway today I got an PM from a pretty reputable source asking me if I use another certain ID on a website. Well, come to find out we think this fraud, the person that claims to have been in the closet while the Wonderland murders occurred, is using an ID that I use.
So, beware of certain people lurking about.
October 19th, 2005 at 7:28 pm
HELLO DAWN,
I JUST WENT ON THE 8763 WONDERLAND SITE AND THAT WOMAN DOES HAVE A SCREW LOOSE. WHY WOULD YOU EVEN WANT TO MAKE UP SOMETHING LIKE THAT, FOR 15 MINUTES OF FAME? I AM SORRY BUT SHE NEEDS SOME SERIOUS HELP. HOPEFULLY SHE IS GETTING IT.
I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING ALRIGHT WITH YOU, BECAUSE YOU HAVEN’T POSTED IN A WHILE. I GUESS YOU ARE A REALLY BUSY WOMAN AND WILL POST WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE.
FOR EVERYBODY ELSE WONDERLAND IS COMING ON AT 11:30p.m EASTERN TIME TONIGHT. WELL GOTTA GO FOR NOW I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU DAWN, REALLY SOON. STAY STRONG AS ALWAYS.
PRINTESS
October 19th, 2005 at 8:09 pm
Yes, I am going to watch it again to tonight. I miss you Dawn!! I hope everything is otay!! Post when you can!! Love ya! Nikkita
October 19th, 2005 at 9:40 pm
Hi DAWN,
I have seen the movie Wonderland like 100time Val kilmer did a good job and it on right now on HBO. This is my 1st time on your wed site you are a strong woman and keep helping other. My prayers are with you
-Take care Princess from Boston,Mass