HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

Meredith Emerson was found murdered in January of 2008. She was last scene hiking with her dog, Ella, in Dekalb County, Georgia.  A nerve was touched, not only because of the character of the 24 year old Emerson herself, but the hope that was suggested, then dashed, by the recovery of her dog, Ella.  Ella was adopted by Emerson’s parents after the tragic death, but it was briefly believed that if Ella was found, then Emerson could be alive.  Unfortunately it was not true.

To read the full dossier of events, click HERE for all of the prior coverage on HoundsGood.com.

Now, a new wrinkle in events has occurred. Hustler magazine is trying to obtain photos of Emerson from the crime scene and autopsy. The photos are being requested under the guise of the Public Information Act. This is clearly a request that is not only insensitive to the family, but downright sickening. Legislation that State Rep. Jill Chambers will introduce will exempt autopsy and other similar photos from such requests. It may or may not apply to this case, but will protect future victims from being exploited.

Representative Chambers can be reached at:
State Representative Jill Chambers
614 Coverdell
Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA, 30334
(404) 656-3949
jill.chambers@house.ga.gov

She also has a Facebook Page

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