The Tale Of One Honor Killing In The United States
By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on August 9, 2010 at 1:30 PM in Abuse, Crime, Current Affairs, Death Threats, Islam, Sharia Law, Texas, Women and Children
This is a disturbing issue, one I have addressed before, but sadly, one that continues to rear its ugly head. It is hard to believe this is happening here, but it is (h/t to Harp for mentioning this series).
Let me warn you, this is not for the faint of heart, to put it mildly. It is disturbing, horrifying, shocking, maddening, and saddening. Be forewarned.
Here is Part 1:
Wow. This woman marrying someone she hardly knew at the age of 15. Someone who was twice her age. Why was her father, her parents, so willing to allow this? Money. Or, at least the promise of money, it seems. That is disturbing in and of itself.
But then you add the level of battering this woman endured. Not too long into the marriage, Tissy endured occasional, then daily, batterings. The shame she experienced as a result of the beatings helped to keep her imprisoned in this relationship. That part of Tissy’s story is all too familiar to those who have worked with victims of domestic violence.
But it doesn’t end there. Here is Part 2:
I don’t know about you, but this is about all I can stomach at one time. What a deeply disturbing tale. Battering, incest, stalking, threats of violence, even death. I wish I could tell you this level of violence against women and girls in the United States was unprecedented. But it is not. And this is by far not the only honor killing in the US.
More on this in the days to come.






















