For an entire year now many within the public following the murder mystery of Honors Teen Phylicia Barnes have been trying to make sense of the senseless tragedy that resulted in the child’s death. The fact that the child was left alone with males unrelated to her, the culture that existed there, and the apparent irresponsibility of those charged with her care are all difficult realities to absorb. If we take a closer look at the kind of person Phylicia was, we see a child with a fun loving spirit, an affectionate smile, and a kid with a glowing personality that lured others to the sunshine she displayed. I viewed a video posted on he child’s Myspace page that showed her frolicing around on the floor with friends, in a silly girlie manner, and her voice resounded with laughter along with the other little girls who were simply enjoying themselves in childhood like fun. In that video it was clear that these kids were in a safe environment, a clean home, and though no adults were shown, the scene was an ideal setting for kids their age when considering the lures of drugs, crime, and peer pressure that many of our kids face in an ever changing American Society. In some ways Phylicia was a normal kid who survived a broken home and became well adjusted with a strong father figure in her new family setting. The home that Phylicia grew up in new the lord, and it is clear that the child had extremely positive parental guidance which promoted education as a key to her personal development and future prosperity to become an upstanding citizen in society. After reading the kinds of things that her teachers, classmates, family, and friends had to say about Phylicia, we realize that she was far more then a normal teenager. There were post on her Myspace page related to school work and school exams that were the focal point of much of what her interest appeared to be. There were comments about going to the mall and other typical activities associate with kids of our time. However, what made Phylicia different is what was absent from her Social Media sites. There were not images of drugs and alcohol, weapons, hip hop music, or even kids listed on the child’s friends list that indulged in anything remotely similar to what we know were on the sites of those the child was exposed to in Baltimore. It’s safe to say Phylicia was not familiar with that type of culture, nor was it permitted or tolerated in the home environment the child was accustomed to. Phylicia was a straight A student preparing to pursue a college degree in Child Psychology a year early. Phylicia was a unique kid and one of a minority within a generation that we see far to often, which depict troubled kids falling prey to the lures of violent street pop and hip hop culture. Unfortunately, even when good kids like Phylicia are exposed to negative activity outside of their normal well structured guidance, they are vulnerable and fall prey to not wanting to become indifferent to popularity. In Baltimore it seems drinking, doing drugs, and engaging in lude sex acts were the popular things to do. The volume of young men and women close to Phylicia’s age coming and going, their activities condoned by the child’s supervision, and Phylicia being naive, overwhelmed by the excitement of “Big City” life, probably exposed just how different the studios child was. I can personally relate to such a scenario while contemplating similar situations in my youth. As a native Baltimorean I can recall instances of being mocked for speaking articulately. A young African American who speaks well is often times accused of “trying to be white”. Improperly used words and street jargon is the acceptable dialogue in Baltimore, a city leading the nation in illiteracy among African Americans. Phylicia’s intelligence more than likely garnered animosity and bitterness toward her. I am not saying this to cast negativity or dispersions upon people living in my hometown, it’s just that I know Baltimore, and I have walked in the little girl’s shoes in that regard. Also, Phylicia was a very pretty child, with gorgeous brown eyes, and shoulder length hair. Her sisters revealed and confirmed what the child’s mother said about how meticulous Phylicia was about her appearance. For the most part all they talked about was going shopping for beauty products and getting her hair done. The child’s personal hygiene habits is another factor that may have create bitterness and jealousy, because Baltimore is a place where young people walk around the streets night and day in an uncleanly manner all the time. A few years ago the Center for Decease Control announced alarming statistics about Baltimore City, stating the town had the “highest rate” of incurable sexually transmitted deceases in the country. The CDC findings speaks volumes regarding the culture of uncleanliness that has become an acceptable standard in may subcultural settings. Baltimore also remains at the very apex of cities in America with bolstering teenage pregnancy stats. Now what does any of this have to do with what happened to Phylicia? Perhaps it has nothing to do with the case what so ever, but the many subcultures that exist in Baltimore offer insight as to why the child may have been targeted. In many of the photos on the Social Media pages of some of the young men Phylicia had contact with in Baltimore, we see several other females there during the drug and alcohol fueled parties. I wonder why none of these young women ended up murdered, nude and floating in a river. There apparently was something about Phylicia that stood out, made her different, and created a desire for someone to harm her. What event sparked this heinous crime? Why was Phylicia targeted? Why was there such confidence and arrogance that this crime could be meted out and not result in the kille(s) eventual accountability, arrest, and conviction? Was Phylicia Simone Barnes that different that it warranted her losing her life? We all continue to seek answers to these rhetorical questions, but in all reality, those responsible for the killing of this child are in fact indifferent from civilization as we know it, and should be removed from humanity for ever.

The People’s Champion
I’m David Adams

Assuming that nothing occurred prior to December 28, 2010 that resulted in the murder of Monroe, N.C. Honors Teen Phylicia Barnes, that the child was still at her older half sister’s apartment early that morning, and the events that led up to the child’s disappearance materialized during that time frame, who ever killed the child had an abundance of time to cover their tracks. Deena Barnes revealed that she left for work around 8:30 that morning. None of Phylicia’s family returned to the apartment until 6:00 p.m. when Deena arrived back home. Deena and Kelly both were aware that at least one male had been by the apartment that day, as they both say they assumed Phylicia was asleep. That account had been told to Deena by her ex-boyfriend Micheal Johnson who called her to advise her he was there to do laundry. It has been confirmed that MJ left the apartment at some point to take a younger cousin to his grandmother’s home. MJ returned to discover the door to the apartment wide open, loud blaring music inside, and young Phylicia no where to be found. That extremely disturbing report by MJ didn’t create a since of urgency from Deena what so ever, and consequently there was a gaping 9 1/2 hour period since Phylicia’s family had last saw her, which was when Deena arrived home. How could Deena leave young naive Phylicia alone for such an extended period of time knowing that MJ still had a key to her place. How could Deena leave Phylicia there knowing that when she left for work three men unrelated to Phylicia were still there. Deena’s irresponsible actions afforded the killer(s) an eternity to met out what ever they wanted to do to the child. The report about MJ taking his cousin to another relative’ home while Phylicia was supposedly asleep on the couch is way too fishy. This version creates an alibi for MJ and his cousin, as they could both simply say that the child was asleep on the couch when they left. Now after MJ returns there is now mysteriously no Phylicia and a very convenient argument is created that something must have happened to her while they were gone. It’s quite possible that MJ and William “Krazy” Johnson (the cousin) could have transported the child’s body to a secret location, or took the child alive to a secluded place and held her against her will. They had all day to get Phylicia out of there because it seems as if they knew no one would be coming by the apartment until later that day. My argument is supported by the fact that Kelly never went to pick young Phylicia up for their scheduled shopping and hair dresser engagement they had planned for that day, and Deena never reacted urgently when she learned her place was left open and Phylicia was no where to be found. From 8:30 in the morning when Deena left for work until 6:00 p.m., we could have watch nearly 3 NFL Football games in their entirety. For some strange reason it appears that people were deliberately staying away from Deena’s apartment that day. The rationalization that the older sisters offer, that they believed Phylicia was sill asleep seems manufactured for the purpose of justifying their avoiding going to the apartment. Moreover, when Deena finally sounded the alarm that Phylicia was missing and started calling people, she called her father in Atlanta, Ga. Her dad instructed her to call the cops. This doesn’t make since to me, and displays even more Deena’s lack of urgency related to her baby sister’s safety. So, after another 1 1/2 hours elapses before the cops are called to her home, someone for some unknown reason told the Police that Phylicia was last seen going to get something to eat. The primary Police Officer at the scene of Phylicia’s missing person report was led to believe that the child would probably be walking in the door momentarily, and that’s just what the cop told Janice Sallis-Mustafa, Phylicia’s mother when he spoke to her. This created more time for those responsible for the child’s disappearance to conspire their plan to either discard of her body, or conceal her where abouts. It was also rumored that Phylicia may have wondered off with some friends she had met in which her siblings didn’t know about. It’s uncertain where that account derived from or who suggested that theory, but all of these reports of Phylicia going here and may have went there are simply idiotic. There were people there with the child and someone knows what happened, plain and simple. The confusing communication that transpired between the Police and the child’s Baltimore Family bought the killer(s) time, and created a mindset for the cops that her disappearance was a routine none emergency incident. Since we have learned that MJ was told to stay away by Russell Barnes, the opportunity to get a statement from him on the record early on was lost. Micheal was reportedly the last person to see Phylicia and he was the primary person the Police needed to talk to. The information given to the police was extremely passive from the start, and it wasn’t until Phylicia missed her return flight back to North Carolina that the Police began to treat her as a legitimate missing persons case. Five days had gone by and that was more than enough time to discard of potential evidence that would implicate those who were responsible for her murder. All of the bogus tips that were given to the Police alleging Phylicia’s possible location bought even more time for the killer(s). The child could have still been alive for all we know, and all of the efforts amassed by the authorities with police personnel, police dogs, and volunteers combing wooded areas looking for the child was all wasted resources which resulted in a futile endeavor to locate Phylicia. To solve this murder mystery I am certain that the authorities have had to filter through much of what they were told in the very beginning, and if it’s ever established that members of the child’s Baltimore Family knew anything about her where abouts or what happen to her at the initial stage of this investigation, then the confusing miscommunication was deliberate and they should be charged with conspiracy in Phylicia’s murder. In Janice Sallis-Mustafa’s last post here on the TPC blog the grieving mom conveyed a very heartfelt thanks on behalf of the Mustafa Family for my continued public discussion of Phylicia’s case. Janice and Raheem should know that heir expressed gratitude is completely unnecessary, as I remain committed to persistent dialogue surrounding the circumstances that resulted in the untimely and tragic ending of their beautiful little girl. William “Krazy” Johnson recently Tweeted on his Twitter Page that he “has been having nightmares”. He along with the rest of the Johnson clan should have nightmares every second, because we haven’t even begun talking about this murder case yet, and Justice for Phylicia Barnes will prevail.

The People’s Champion
I’m David Adams

By now many have already viewed the disturbing cell phone video clips posted on Youtube and other Social Media Websites, that captures a mob which primarily consisted of young Black and Hispanic consumers who camped outside of a Texas Town East Mall, waiting for the midnight release of Micheal Jordan’s Cool Grey Jordan 11’s basketball shoes. Scenes like this are typical around major holidays with shoppers going the extra mile to purchase highly desired products that make fashion statements, and are advertised as the latest hip products often glorified by an ever growing status seeking pop culture. I guess it’s alright to stand outside in the cold for hours if your personal image is of grave importance, but what ultimately happened this night in Texas is embarrassing, and depicts a very sad commentary about how young people of color in America have placed their priorities on materialism, wealth, and personal image. The cost of these latest Jordan sneakers is $180.00. It probably wouldn’t matter to the adults and young people who bared chilly temperatures, an agitated mob, Police dogs and pepper spray, that the product they desired was manufactured in places abroad like Pakistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam for less then .67 cents a pair. It probably doesn’t matter that Corporations like Nike and other manufactures of apparel continuously place exaggerated markup and over pricing on retail items that cost them literally pennies in production, and in essence is absolute robbery when considering the consumer’s expense for this merchandise. It probably doesn’t matter to these people that the kind of marketing strategies companies utilize are targeted toward certain ethnic groups and a primary source of economic oppression designed to impact the poor. It probably doesn’t mater that while many Corporations obtain more and more wealth, it’s done off of the backs of ignorant, impoverished minorities, and a people who’s spending power has in fact made the dominate and ruling 1% in America filthy rich. It probably doesn’t matter that this Western civilization has created an epic market place in which many people of color remain enslaved to. Perhaps our people are so disconnected with finance that they are completely unaware of the growing economic debt in this country, that many have predicted will force our Nation to the brink of complete economic insolvency in the immediate future. Moreover, it’s challenging to to see the level of anxiety that colored people display over complete bullshit when there are far greater and pressing disparities that directly impact the social, educational, and economic viability of our young people, community, and daily living. Measuring the manner in which the local media captured the incident, many of those shopping for high end products appeared to be unable to even spell or properly articulate the word Jordan. This could not be any more painfully obvious than the interview of a young African American female who attempted to describe the insanity of mothers standing in line with infant children. “What if the baby catches Ammonia”, is what she said. Her words were only eclipsed by the mob that broke down the main entrance of the shoe store and set off a complete mobilization of local Police, who promptly dispersed hundreds of shoppers that had stood in line for hours, and were hoping to purchase one of only 30 pairs of sneakers that the store’s inventory consisted of anyway. The desire of material luxury by status seeking people who more than likely can’t afford to purchase them continues to plague the Black community, and remains one of our continued states of Mental Enslavement. A very sad commentary indeed.

The People’s Champion
I’m David Adams

A guide in understanding and aiding a culture of violence and destruction

Foreword
In urban America, it is a badge of honor to be called a “Nigga.” If you live in the inner city and you are not known as a “thug-ass Nigga,” you have no street credibility. If you have a job, attend school, get good grades and speak properly, you are most likely not heavily regarded, rather viewed as a square. A person with no street credibility gets no respect. To have respect is what one gets when he is getting paper (money), hoes or Bitches. Sadly enough, too many young and older people alike will spend their entire inner-city and incarcerated life attaining to be a Nigga who gets much street credibility.

People will be offended, outraged and I am sure a few protests, boycotts, marches and rallies will occur in response to this title. Great! I have achieved the goal. The goal is to anger people so much so that they do something that will evoke a positive change in the culture that all too well identifies themselves as Niggas.
What will be alarming is not the fact that there is a cultural demise occurring in urban America, however, that I had the audacity, the lack of class to entitle this book in such a way. If you have to wonder why I selected this title than you really have no idea about what is going on in urban America. Before one gets irate, indignant and be at the ready for protest, allow me to first borrow that angst for the usage of the word, “Nigga” and ask that people get angry, get up and become apart of a pre-existing movement that will allow us to help, and most importantly save our dying culture.

Many will wonder, why does a popular, white radio host get fired and protested against, yet this black woman gets to write a book with a title which includes such a hateful word. I am in no way singling out any specific person nor am humiliating a certain group of people. I say to you this, on the streets, which I will explore within the book’s contents are men, women and children who have adopted the mindset that one is not a real thug ass Nigga if he has not been incarcerated or in some cases shot, shot at or done the shooting.

When I first informed a few good friends and trusted colleagues of my intent to name this book, they attempted to dissuade me on the title. Others stated that this is the type of title that will grab someone’s attention. It is my hope that not only am I able to grab your attention but yet to encourage you so much so that you will join a movement to stop the endless flow of our people in and out of prison and the witnessing of endless tears and prayers at the ever too often, funerals.

In my defense of the book’s title, I am out there on the front line, devising campaigns to address the issues, taking valuable time away from my family, attending the marches, rallies, and candlelight vigils; therefore, I am allowed to use this word to describe to you what I see in this war. You see, don’t get upset with me for using this word if you are not in fact out on the front line with me. I will not apologize for explaining this culture in the manner in which I have chosen.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and various community organizations recently buried the word Nigga throughout the country. How can a word be buried if it lives on constantly every day in this culture? In a sense we buried alive a word that refuses to die. We can have ceremonies all day long, burying the word, yet the mentality breathes death into the lives of so many, each and every moment. I use this harmful word in the title not to judge, not to point fingers and call nasty-hurtful names, however so that we may grow and learn from those who often use this word, and who live the lifestyle of a culture filled with violence and sometimes a sense of hopelessness.

Comedian Chris Rock said, “I love Black people; but can’t stand Niggas.” Many Black people cringed when Mr. Rock stated his comments, and still we all knew good and well where he was coming from on this issue. Instead of us shaking our heads, rolling up our windows, locking our doors, and accelerating in our cars as we zoom through the hood to get away from those gloomy images standing on the corner with their baggy pants, braids in their hair, and 40-ounce bottles in their hands, let us come together and understand exactly how this culture operates.

This book will explore the lives of various people in the “hood,” it will provide insight as to what goes on behind the graffiti laden walls, the crowded prison cells filled with Black males and ever growing number of our Black girls, provide resources and most importantly hope for us all.

In this country, there is a definite divide between various ethnicities and cultures and anyone who says otherwise is not being totally honest with themselves. There is also a divide between the upper, middle, and lower class cultural groups. For example, one will see a division between upper, middle and lower class Black people. The lower class Blacks have no problem referring to themselves as Niggas, yet it is the rest of us who feel ashamed and outraged that these same people refer to their ladies as Hoes and Bitches. The popular, yet widely criticized rap group of the 90s, Niggas with Attitude or NWA, said, “Bitches ain’t shit but hoes and tricks,” which are the affectionate terms used by those in hood to identify women. I will not, cannot blame the cultural demise on rappers, however, there is blame for us all.

Everyone is to blame. Parents, churches, community so-called leaders, city, state and federal government, and when the fingers are all tapped out, we must look in the mirror and realize that we must take accountability for our own actions– every man, woman and child; white, black, and all of the colors, ethnicities in between.

In closing, there is a resources section found in this book. I do not ever want to hear another parent tell me, “They need to have more programs for these kids. It ain’t nothing for these kids to do.” I have always begged to differ with that opinion. There are tons of free activities found through the inner city. Many resource officers and community organizations grow bored sitting at the office waiting for the phones to ring. People are not tapping into the resources for jobs and activities. I also ask that you read this book with an open mind and pure heart so that we may begin to eradicate the fear, hopelessness and despair facing our people.

Ms. Warner’s book: The Mindsent of Niggas; Reaching the Unreachable is available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble via Nook for $3.99.

The People’s Champions
I’m Natosha Warner

To first understand exactly, the term, “A Nigga’s Mentality, allow me to trace our culture back to the slavery era.   In the early 1600’s people from Africa were forced into places like the United States, Brazil and other parts of the world.  When the white slave traders laid eyes upon us they referred to us a Negro, or Niger as it means black in Spanish.   Around the early 1800s, the term Nigger was then associated with having a derogatory connotation used and created by the white slave traders, the white people who sold and purchased slaves.  During that timeframe, the word Nigger was also used in sentences like, “come here dumb Nigger,” or “Nigger, what are you doing?”  Blacks didn’t have personal names associated, like John, Sue or Lisa, rather the word nigger was used in a way in which to call or belittle black people.

If you are reading this story and you are of African American descent, it means one thing in particular to me.  It means that your people who crossed the Atlantic Ocean through the Middle Passage, who were forced onto slave ships, raped, brutally beaten, branded and tortured did in fact survive.   They survived being hanged, beaten with whips, mutilated and for what?  Three-digit homicide rates in places like Philadelphia, PA?   What it means is that our people survived for you.  It means you are of strong and determined genes.  You originate from Kings and Queens.  Survivors! To hear and see the destruction we face today saddens me because I know that many people who need this book or any book for that matter will not opt to expand their knowledge base.  It also means those of us who can break the vicious cycle have turned our heads and backs on our brothers and sisters still caught up on the chains.  It means that those of us who are out here fighting and assisting are tired and need help.  It also means that some of us have lost hope.  We must do more for these people.  A dear friend of mine always says, “No one is safe until we’re all safe.”

If you are of non- African-American descent and are reading this book, I need for you to understand that not all Black people are bad people and in fact there are far more good hearted and hard-working Black people than the ones who are committing crimes and lending themselves to nonsense or have an “I don’t care mentality,” are lazy, trifling and any other negative prejudice one may have about Blacks.  We have too many great leaders and average Black people who have contributed greatly to this country and beyond.  It is on our backs, blood, sweat and tears that this country was built and please don’t ever forget that tidbit of information.

With that being said, and for reasons that are not totally understandable by many, although sociologists and theorists will argue otherwise, there are some that have fallen by the wayside, through the cracks and have adapted this Nigga mind-set where it’s all about self and not us as a people.

Having the mindset of a Nigga is plain and simple.  If you have an “I don’t give a damn,” attitude about anything or anyone because “I have been wronged in life,” it is more than likely you have a Nigga’s Mentality.

I will allow you to take this simple test to determine if you have or know someone that has a Nigga’s Mentality.  Chances are, you know of someone or you are in fact, a person who shares these ideologies.

Do I have a Nigga’s Mentality?

1.      You proudly claim and boast that you’re a Nigga

2.      You aspire to be a criminal

3.      You don’t take pride in yourself or your community

4.      You refer to your kids as Niggas and other harmful names

5.      You’d rather rob, steal or kill someone rather than work for a paycheck

6.      You encourage your kids to sell drugs or perform illegal activities

7.      You’ve been released from jail only to return to society to be a better criminal

8.      Excluding religious reasons, you have more kids than you can afford, yet keep having more

9.      You have no goals nor want any

10.  You illegally own a handgun and you kill people, showing no remorse

Thinking of one’s self, or aspiring to be negative is not only harmful to self yet its harmful effects can be seen throughout the community.  When I am your neighbor and you throw trash in front of your home, have loud music blasting in your front yard with no consideration for me at 1:00 AM or have your kids running up and down the street until the early hours of the morning, that hurts us all.

Hurt People; hurt People.  I learned this quote a few years ago and although it’s simplistic, it succinct.   Let’s take the example of a wounded animal.  When I was about seven or eight, I witnessed a neighbor’s dog get hit by a car.  The dog’s leg was shaking profusely, he was foaming from the mouth and he was probably about to die. The dog’s owner reached over to comfort the dog and or pick him up and the dog attempted to bite the hand of his owner.   The same goes for some people who have been called names growing up.  They sometimes lash out.  Now this is not to say that some hurt people will inevitably lash out to hurt everyone they encounter but chances are, if a person is hurt, there is a chance they will want to inflict that same type of pain on others.

Calling your child harmful names, physically and verbally abusing them on a continual basis may lead to damaging effects, which could even result in further destruction.

If you are not your child’s role model, yet you think the professional basketball or football star qualifies for this position, you are sadly mistaken.

As people, we have been granted special gifts, our children, who are our most valuable resources; our community, to which we call home; and our freedom, which was is our inalienable right.  The Bible, Luke 12:48, says, “To whom much is given, much is required.”  Simply put, this problem of violence and destruction did not begin overnight and it will not end with any one reading this book.  We will see an increase in support when we collectively address this problem.

 

Ms. Warner’s book: The Mindsent of Niggas; Reaching the Unreachable is available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble via Nook for $3.99.

 

The People’s Champions
I’m Natosha Warner

 

Recently a rare public appearance in Social Media by Barnes Family Members in Baltimore surfaced here on the TPC blog, but that dialogue was a very short stint. After a few comments by Russell Barnes the biological father of Phylicia, and Bryan Barnes her half brother, their comments have since fallen silent. I have been in contact with Bryan via email and he has conveyed to me his personal interest in discussing particulars about the case “from the beginning”. We have seen some comments by him in the past during television interviews and have heard him speak on radio broadcast. Bryan perhaps is most notedly remembered for his public comment, “We don’t care who killed Phylicia. We want justice even if it’s a family member”. That statement has since been the source of continued discussion as public suspicion continues to grow surrounding the events that led up to the tragic ending of young Phylicia Barnes. Many believe that Bryan’s comment tends to infer his own personal belief that members of his own family may be directly responsible, complicit, if not at the very apex of the killing of his baby sister. Since there has been essentially nothing heard from the child’s older half sisters, I am sure that Bryan’s insight on the investigation and his personal perception would be welcomed by the public. Chiefly, there are many inconsistencies in the accounts offered by his sisters during a “Peas In Their Pods” Blogtalk Radio broadcast in which Bryan was also in attendance. However, as one caller stated during the show, Bryan wasn’t there at the time his kid sister vanished. It would perhaps be very insightful to hear his opinions regarding what he thinks may have happened. Bryan’s posture has been one of solidarity related to suspicion that has surfaced pertaining to Deena, Kelly, and even his dad Russell Barnes’ potential involvement in this murder mystery. It is completely understandable that a family member would adopt such an approach simply because people inherently do not want to acknowledge or accept the culpability of loved ones in the heinous act of killing another loved one. I think that Bryan honestly believes in the innocence of his family and I anticipate that being his take on the case when I get the opportunity to speak with him directly. I think that we all would be relieved if that perspective materializes upon the apprehension and subsequent conviction of whoever is responsible for the killing of this beautiful, intelligent, and promising teenager. Moreover, though the public suspects his family, everything that has been learned about this case via the media, Phylicia’s Baltimore Family comments, and those of her grieving mother, it leaves much to be desired in proving that her sisters were not involved. Images recently published here on the TPC blog confirms at the very least, Deena Barnes may have lied to authorities about events that led up to Phylicia’s disappearance. Deena’s denial that she exposed her baby sister to drugs and alcohol has been met with extremely compelling images that depict the culture that she condoned by those who were known to frequent her apartment. The eyewitness account that Phylicia was seen walking to get food during the onset of her disappearance has been proven to be false, we have yet to establish the source of that information, and it appears that who ever gave that account to the Police may have deliberately done so to either create deception or throw the cops off during the very critical hours of investigating the child’s where abouts. The unexplained texting verses directly speaking with Phylicia on Decembet 28, 2010, coupled with the fact that neither Deena nor Kelly actually went by the apartment until Deena arrived at 6:00 p.m. that day is simply outrageous after we consider the nature of what actually may have been going on there. Also, the affiliation and close ties that ranking Baltimore Police Personnel have with individuals who may be potential suspects is just another disturbing element of the case that has yet to be disclosed publicly by authorities investigating this murder. So, I applaud Bryan Barnes once again for his personal efforts in continuing to seek Justice for young Phylicia, and I await the opportunity to exchange discourse with him while unraveling some of these very challenging dilemmas he face.

The People’s Champion
I’m David Adams

For a while now I have been contemplating adding additional writers to my blog to institute more content for a vast reader and follower base that has exceeded over 27,000 all time visitors to the site. The all time single day visitor total reached nearly 700 on December 21, 2011. Much of the current following have come to the Blog to obtain updates related to the Phylicia Barnes murder case. However, it is my desire to broaden the scope of reading content with a more vast topic spectrum. Writers would be allowed to contribute articles of their choosing related to topics that impact the daily life of society at large, and hold full Administrative functionality of the blog’s WordPress UI. If you think you have what it takes to help support my growing readership, please forward a brief writing sample to me at dbrianadams43@gmail.com.

David

Warning: Blog Post contains nudity and images unsuitable for children, and also maybe offensive to viewers.

When I interviewed Janice Sallis-Mustafa regarding the tragic murder of her late daughter Phylicia Barnes, she shared with me the horrible thoughts that played over and over again in her mind what may have happened to her child. One of those thoughts was Phylicia possibly being lured to Baltimore and sacrificed for a drug debt by sex crazed drug dealers. She was concerned that the volume of young men in and out of Deena Barnes’ apartment probably was related to drug solicitation by some of those we have learned were actually living there. Images posted in a previous Blog entry show the Johnson clan engaged in a party like atmosphere with booze and marijuana, but up until now there hasn’t been anything to substantiate drug dealing. We continuously saw William “Krazy” Johnson with cigar leafs and others smoking blunts as they posed for pictures. On William Johnson’s “xChill xWillx” Twitter page we see that perhaps the drug solicitation theory isn’t without merit. Clearly there is marijuana packaged for distribution along side boxes of cheap cigars and a laptop:

These images posted on Krazy’s Twitter Page doesn’t necessarily mean he was in fact engaged in drug solicitation, but common sense confirms that he at the very least had access to a volume of the drug.  Krazy, his relative, and others were a fixture around Deena Barnes’ apartment and it’s safe to say given the public display of their “pot head” culture, that marijuana also accompanied them. We are all aware of the negativities associated with drug usage and solicitation, as well as the violence that historically has been associated with those involved in narcotics. The drug and alcohol atmosphere that young Phylicia Barnes was exposed to created an ideal situation for violence to rear it’s ugly head and unfortunately resulted in the child’s death. The pictures also demonstrates a bold, careless, and arrogant disregard for the law by Krazy, who apparently is fearless of any potential criminal repercussions related to his public display of illegal drug possession. It’s the very nature of this kind of  ignorance or irregard for the law that suggest Krazy and the entire Johnson clan alike, are capable of just about anything.

Also, back in early July media reports surfaced that Federal Authorities were looking into a possible “child porn” link in this murder case. It was revealed that a volume of pornographic images were discovered during the investigation. There also rumors floating around that pornographic images were discovered on the cell phone of one of the men who was either at the apartment or lived there around the time Phylicia went missing. The below image demonstrates that the individual who may have had nude photos on his cell phone probably was William “Krazy” Johnson:

The image speaks volumes for itself, and gives credibility to a perspective that Janice Sallis-Mustafa theorized may have been a associated with her daughter’s killing. Janice’ “sex crazed drug dealers” theory can only gain fuel when considering the above images. I believe the grieving mom’s argument has been substantiated here, and has  proved her not to be the biter, crazy, lieing, and unstable woman that some have relentlessly attempted to describe her as. Sometimes a mother  just knows some things and I believe Janice hit the nail right on it’s head on this one.

The People’s Champio

I’m David Adams

Concerned citizens in Baltimore who have been following the Phylicia Barnes Murder case awoke today to headlines in a Baltimore Sun News Article which reads, “State Police: Progress made in Phylicia Barnes investigation”. The story highlighted a public statement from the Maryland State Police, in anticipation of Media inquiries surrounding the approaching anniversary of the teen’ killing,  and the first time that authorities have broken their silence since reports of a possible “child porn” link surfaced back in early July of this year. Though authorities declined public comment regarding the specifics of the murder investigation’s progress, it appears that the killing of Beautiful and Studious Phylicia Barnes isn’t a cold case, but rather tips and information from the public has aided authorities in what ever they apparently have discovered that resulted in the promising teen’ demise. Read full article below:

 (BALTIMORE, MD) – Maryland State Police homicide investigators and their partners in the Baltimore Police Department are actively continuing their investigation into the murder of a North Carolina teenager, who went missing while visiting family in Baltimore almost one year ago.

Phylicia Barnes was visiting family in Baltimore when she disappeared on December 28, 2010. Her body was found on the morning of April 20, 2011, in the Susquehanna River near the Conowingo Dam in Harford County. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death was a homicide. Investigators have yet to publicly release the cause of death due to the importance of that information to the ongoing investigation.

Detectives from multiple units in the Baltimore Police Department, including the Homicide Unit, were investigating the disappearance of Barnes. When her body was found in Harford County, Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators joined the investigation into her murder. This joint investigation has continued since April, with the assistance of multiple other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

No charges have been filed or arrests made in connection with the murder of Phylicia Barnes. Investigators have worked the case continually and progress has been made, although making the details of that progress public at this time could hinder the outcome of the investigation. The work of investigators has included re-interviewing family and friends, reviewing evidence, searching for and analyzing additional evidence, and conducting forensic examinations. Investigators have continued to work with the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office and have kept officials there updated on the investigation.

Concerned citizens have called regularly with tips and theories for investigators. That information has all been reviewed, analyzed, and investigated. Police continue to urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Phylicia Barnes to contact them immediately. Persons with information may call the TIPS Line that has been established since Barnes disappeared at 1-855-223-0033. Or, they can call the Maryland State Police duty officer at 410-653-4200. Calls may be kept confidential.

Homicide investigators have maintained contact with the family of Phylicia Barnes, both in North Carolina and Baltimore. They have assured family members the investigation is active and ongoing.

Copyright © 2011, The Baltimore Sun
In the article State Police Authorities are quoted as saying, “progress has been made, although making the details of that progress public at this time could hinder the outcome of the investigation”. That statement I am sure, was met with absolute joy by thousands who have been clinging to news clips, articles, and blog entries to remain updated about any progress what so ever in this heinous crime. Although this recent public statements appears generic on it’s face, we must conclude that the Police have something that they are continuously working on, and arrest in the killing of Phylicia Barnes has now in fact been confirmed to be imminent.

The People’s Champion

I’m David Adams

 

One of the main focal points surrounding the investigation and subsequent murder of Honors Teen Phylicia Barnes has been whether or not the child was exposed to drugs and alcohol during visits with her half siblings in Baltimore. During my interview with Janice Sallis-Mustafa a few weeks ago, she revealed to me that prior to going to Baltimore after learning that her daughter had gone missing, another minor child, and close friend of Phylicia’s poured her heart out, distraught, and crying. The little girl told Janice that Phylicia had shared with her that her sisters had allowed her to drink Vodka and smoke Marijuana during her trips to visit them. Janice said the child was extremely upset because she thought something may have happened to Phylicia, and that she was remorseful for not having told what she knew sooner. Armed with that information, upon Jance’ arrival in Baltimore, she confronted Deena Barnes directly about the child’s account that they had been allowing Phylicia to indulge in drugs and alcohol. Janice has continuously publicly stated that Deena Barnes offered the rationalization that Phylicia only had a few puffs of pot, confirming what the little girl told Janice before she left for Baltimore. That information is crucial to the investigation because Deena has denied the allegations during news interviews, on the “Peas In Their Pods” broadcast on Blogtalk, and to the authorities. More importantly though, the child who gave the account about Phylicia using drugs lived in North Carolina, has never been to Baltimore, and couldn’t possibly know anything about the life style or culture that existed in Deena Barnes’ Northwest Baltimore apartment. It’s very incredible that a child living in north Carolina with no knowledge what so ever about what was going on in Baltimore, could describe with accurate detail some of the activities that the Johnson clan engaged in which are  depicted in the following images from Glenton “Bootz” Johnson’s Myspace Page:

It doesn’t take rocket science to come to the conclusion that what the little girl told Phylicia’s mother was completely accurate. Although the images doesn’t show a young Phylicia Barnes in them, it’s explosive and very telling that Deena Barnes more than likely told lies to the Police about the activities that she allowed her baby sister to indulge in during her trips to visit her family in Baltimore. Also, it should be said in all fairness that this doen’t mean Deena actually gave a naive Phylicia Vodka what so ever, but it’s highly coincidental that a child 100’s of miles away could describe the kind of alcohol that would be a party by some of the very people that are in fact known to have been staying at Deena’s place, and were actually there the day Phylicia went missing. The pictures probably couldn’t prove that Deena and others contributed to the delinquency of a minor, but it sure does offer a hell of a summation in he eyes of public opinion, and speaks volumes about the character and integrity of Deena Barnes.

One of the other disturbing images on Bootz Myspace page depicts the complete recklessness of some of the people associate with the Johnson males. The below image speaks for it’s self. The baby in the carrier apparently belongs to one of th females in attendance at the party. The alcoholic beverages in the foreground offers a realistic vantage of the level of responsibility by the child’s mother associated with the Johnson clan:

 Let’s just keep it real. This mother is a poster child for the Division of Children and Family on how to be a candidate for a DCF Child Neglect case. Just imagine if the adults engaged in this party can display this kind of carelessness for an infant child, we can only imagine how a young Phylicia Barnes faired in the midst of their misguidance.

Drinks and young women appear to be the Johnson’s signature. We know what some of our young people are up to when they are not properly supervised, but we see a true picture of the culture that existed with the young people that Deena Barnes exposed her Beautiful baby sister too:

Now we know that our young people engage in unlawful activity such as drugs and alcohol, but the point that should be driven home here is that Deena Barnes continuously has attempted to convey that her place didn’t experience any activity of this nature while Phylicia was there what so ever. We now see that that is in fact a complete lie. It’s not convincing that this group of young people would not indulge in these kinds of activity at her apartment, especially considering that we have learned two of these young men actually  lived there with Micheal Johnson and Deena.

When the story firs broke about young Phylicia’s disappearance, News Media reported that Police described Deena’s apartment as a flop house for college kids. In the below image we see several people sleeping on the floor of an unfurnished room. A close examination of some of the clothing they are wearing, it appears to be after the night of the alcohol fueled party. This also gives us an idea of what the apartment might have looked like after the December 27, 2010 party that allegedly occurred the day before Phylicia went missing. This proves that there probably were more people then reported left alone with Phylicia at Deena’s place the morning she say she went to work. Also, we see more Vodka as reportedly had been given to Phylicia in this image:

Deena Barnes also denied giving her baby sister Marijuana. These below images reveal that it was at least a part of the culture among the young men that stayed, visited, or either are associated with having been at her apartment. Again, we have to contemplate whether the child who told Janice Sallis-Mustafa about the alcohol and drug usage was actually psychic, because she was absolutely accurate about at least some of the kinds of activities that those around Phylicia were engaged in:

Some may look at the above images and simply convey that they don’t see anything untypical of young people in American Culture, and the pictures doesn’t prove that they are cold hearted baby face killers. However, the below images are not only alarming, but they clearly illustrate that there is a culture of violence that exist among at least one of the males close to this case:

If there were ever any doubt by the public that any of these young men could possibly be complicit in a crime of violence, I believe the young man has cleared up the answer to that question himself by posting such images. I wonder who those weapons belong too, if the cops ever obtained a search warrant pertaining to those guns, and why does Bootz who isn’t legally old enough to purchase or own them in Maryland, have the guns in his possession.  Perhaps we see some degree of fear on the Barnes women part in not exactly being candid with the authorities investigating the murder of Phylicia Barnes. Telling lies surrounding a Capitol Murder, even in the face of fear isn’t excusable. The account of the events surrounding the disappearance and subsequent murder of Phylicia Barnes by Deena is challenged drastically by the above images. The pictures proves that she may have in fact lied about introducing alcohol and pot to her baby sister. If Deena exposed Phylicia to substances, it’s bad, but I can’t believe that those mistakes has caused her to mislead the murder investigation of Phylicia. She is covering something and we all continue to wonder what that may be.

The People’s Champion

I’m David Adams