August 22, 2009
On a cool, crisp day in November of 1975, sixteen year old Ricky Dale Mire was found bludgeoned to death in an irrigation canal south of Crowley, Louisiana.
Dead for almost 34 years, yet so alive to those of us from Crowley, who grew up with the story of Ricky's death in our minds.
Ricky was a friend to my family, he "babysat" me and my brother, that is how I knew him, I was six years old when he died yet thirty-four years later his memory remains and his death saddens.
Reconciliation? Closure? Or reverence to Ricky's memory? I believe it is in combinaton...all of these things that give rise to this "blog". It is preservation too, the preservation of those memories we ponder from the innocent crevices of our childhood minds.
Whatever information I have about his death now (trial transcripts, witness affidavits, polygraph results and Tommy Spell’s pardon submission), I will attempt to share here.
Anything that is learned or failed to be learned will not bring Ricky back. This exercise is for understanding alone.
Understanding for why death, lost youth, injustice and all those larger than life issues we think we know – make us dwell so long and so hard.
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so sad I remember that sweet smile he always had for everyone
ReplyDeleteThank you for creating this blog. Ricky should never be forgotten. From what I remember,I get the feeling justice never was fully served. Can you post more info, because I don't understand this sick, senseless act. Was there a cover up?? I'm not suggesting Tommy Spell was not involved, but back then you always heard more to it than the public knowlegde. God Bless you Ricky. I remember you as a beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteUncle Ricky is still loved and missed dearly
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you. Yes, he was loved very much and is missed very much. Such a tender soul with a smile for everyone. Rest in peace dear brother. We will always love and cherish you.
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