Sad news tonight, Anne Pressly, the Little Rock Arkansas news anchorwoman who was found, by her mother, severely beaten this past week in her own home, has died. Just earlier this week, the reports that we heard on the news, was a little bit more encouraging because some of the swelling, in her brain, was shrinking…and, it was looking as if she would survive; albeit with a long recovery. She was beaten in the head, face and neck. I heard someone say that almost every bone in her face was broken.
It is hard to imagine that one human being could do such a thing to another. It is terrible that she will not be able to survive and help find her attacker. At this point, it is being considered a random attack; others disagree because of the savagery with which she was beaten. Some say there was too much violence for it to have been a random attack; and because of that…someone who knew her; or felt they knew her, caused this terrible attack.
Anne was only 26 years old..but, she had already been making a name for herself on television and more recently in the movies. She had achieved much success. She had a small cameo in the new movie, “W”. Anne was on the morning news show, Daybreak, at the Little Rock affiliate news station KATV.
Last week on Good Morning America, Anne’s father gave an update on her condition. He seemed guarded, yet hopeful…all the while, thanking viewers for their thoughts and prayers. They are a family of faith. Robin Roberts seemed visibly moved as she expressed the fact that she had only just met Anne recently. I am sad for the Little Rock community of viewers; for Anne’s family and friends. I pray that the person is caught who caused her death.
After the attack, Anne’s purse was discovered missing and someone used one of her credit cards. I can only hope and pray that there is video of the person who was using the credit card and that it can be traced to the person responsible for this beautiful young woman’s injuries and death. Please keep her family in prayer at this time of loss. They will need privacy and healing time and lots of support.
For update see: https://writeasrain.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/finally-a-named-suspect-in-the-murder-of-anne-pressly/
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I’M SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT SHE PASSED. I FOLLOWED HER PROGRESS EVERY DAY – AND WAS HAPPY TO HEAR THAT THE BRAIN SWELLING WENT DOWN, ETC. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ANNE’S FAMILY.
I so sorry to hear this. I hope that they find the person who did this. Before he/she hurt someone else.
She was a upcoming star, her whole life ahead of her.
Violence is a big part of this country. If you are not safe in you own house, where can you be.
I prayers go out to her mother and father and hope they a able to get though this. They are going to need time.
Our sweet Anne taken from us so early in her life. She was like a daughter to us, we watched her since taking over for Jason when he left. She was so full of vitality and spirit. She brought happiness to everyone who came in contact with her and she always had a smile on her face. I believe in God the Father Almighty and the Ten Commandments. Perhaps if individuals who conduct themselves the way this person did in such a heinous crime against Anne or any other person, they be punished in the same manner as they brutally attacked Anne.
She was taken away from her parents, friends, co-workers, the state and nation, everyone is grieving today and for sometime ahead. This should have never happened. What kind of person would do something like this to anyone?
Anne, you are in Heaven now with God the Father, free of pain. We know He will put your talents to good use and you will serve Him reverently. May the Peace of the Lord be with you and your family and friends.
We love you,
John and Teresa Barclay