When justice is not meted out fairly, terrible things begin to happen. Small-town Ukiah, no less than the nation’s vast metropolises, needs to trust that its law enforcement authorities are willing to act on behalf of all its residents. When that is not the case – when local people come to believe that decisions about … Continue reading
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Four Years On, with Literary Flavor
On this, the fourth anniversary of Susan Keegan’s still-unprosecuted homicide, we will allow other voices to express the profound sorrow, quiet rage, and still-hopeful belief in the rule of law that guides our continued quest for justice. Feverish reader that she was, Susan would appreciate our effort to let literature speak for us: … Continue reading
Take it to the Grand Jury, Mr. DA
Mendocino County has an unsolved murder on its hands, and District Attorney David Eyster can’t seem to decide what to do about it. He should ask the Mendocino County Grand Jury to give him some help. Susan Keegan’s death certificate, the official, state-determined record of what caused a death, is succinct in calling hers a … Continue reading
59th Birthday: In Memorium
Happy Birthday, Susan. Beloved sister, cousin, mother, daughter, friend, artist, and teacher. We keep your memory alive in our hearts, we celebrate the time we had with you, and we miss you every day. And we continue to pursue justice on your behalf. Enough already? Susan would disagree, as we are reminded by words spoken … Continue reading
A System We Believe In
And still we wait. As Susan Keegan’s 59th birthday approaches, the sole suspect in her homicide remains free. Anxious, one assumes. Fully aware that much of the Ukiah community expects his arrest. Very cautious about his behavior in public. But free nonetheless. Susan “died at the hands of another” more than three years ago, according … Continue reading
The Anguish of Uncertainty
When the Malaysian airliner vanished from the skies last month, the world’s heart ached for the families – not only for their terrible losses, but because the early investigation was badly mishandled and the authorities kept them in the dark for far too long. We can relate. The family and friends of Susan Keegan, a … Continue reading
Conduct Unbecoming: The Weeks after Susan’s Death
Everyone expresses grief and shock differently. But Dr. Peter Keegan’s behavior in the weeks and months after Susan’s death – at times resentful, at times celebratory, are best described as bizarre and inappropriate. Note on sources: Much of the material in this blog comes from a series of long, rambling emails Dr. Keegan sent to … Continue reading
Establishing Motive: Rage, Money and a Sense of Entitlement
Establishing motive is one of the key obligations in a homicide prosecution. The evidence suggests three culprits: Fury, money, and narcissism. These emerge in the stories Susan told friends, and in Dr. Peter Keegan’s behavior and his emails before and after her death. Copies of relevant emails have been turned over to the authorities. California … Continue reading
Understanding Emotional Abuse
Before she was a victim of homicide, Susan Keegan was a victim of emotional abuse. When we think about domestic violence, we tend to think about physical harm, but a victim can also be the target of verbal aggression, manipulative behavior, and deliberate efforts to humiliate or belittle. Contempt is often part of that package, … Continue reading
Three Years On: Applause, Frustration and Hope
Today, the third anniversary of Susan Keegan’s murder, offers us a chance to express both admiration and indignation about how this case has been handled. The contours of Susan’s death are well known to readers of this blog. Less certain is when the long-delayed prosecution will get underway. Family and friends are still pleading, scolding, … Continue reading
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