Mike began molesting Meghan when she was 5 and started tricking her mother out. Meghan would watch her own Mother having sex with other men. She would watch men beat on her mother. They were eventually evicted from their apartment and stayed in dirty, musty hotels. Sometimes they lived on the streets. One day when Jodi was not around Mike forced Meghan to perform oral sex on him.
Meghan thought this was completely normal and did not fight it. He became more aggressive with Meghan and started bringing other men around to fondle or do whatever they wanted to Meghan. He was selling a 5-year-old child allowing pictures and videos to be taken.
Meghan’s only safe place was school and Jodi and Mike made sure she went to school. They did not want any authorities around. Mike started to beat on Meghan too. Only he would leave the bruises where nobody could see them. He would put cigarettes out on her body and hit her hard if she dared to cry. This went on for two years until one day Mike was gone, and Jodi died from a heroin overdose.
Meghan was placed in foster care at the age of seven, and her life did not get any easier. She was beaten, raped and abused in the worst imaginable ways. There was nobody to look out for Meghan. She had no place safe to go. She was in and out of foster homes. The whole entire time thinking that this is a normal life.
Sometimes Meghan would go without food or water for days. She would be locked up in a room not allowed to attend school. Meghan had fractures that did not heal right. She never asked for any of this. It seemed each foster home she went to, the abuse just got worse.
Meghan never had any birthday parties, Christmas’s and Thanksgiving’s. Meghan did not know her birthdate however she knew her last name. She never knew love. Meghan had never shared a hug with anyone. She had been kept in isolation.
Meghan had a 2nd grade education. Her foster parents forced her to cook, clean and tend to the other children. If she didn’t do things to their standards she was beaten severely. Her foster family would often times film the beatings in order for her to learn. She was made to watch herself being beaten.
She was put in a dog crate for over a week and chained like a dog. She was fed dog food and she barely got any water. When she did get water, it was from a garden hose and she was tormented with it. They would let her drink a little and spray her body with it. This happened over and over again. All Meghan knew was shame, sadness and fear. There were people who could have helped Meghan but instead they turned a blind eye to her abuse.
Meghan was torn open from being raped by a man 3 times her size. All she could do was close her eyes and leave her body as this happened. Her teeth were knocked out. Meghan does not have her natural teeth to this day. She dreamed of a better life, she prayed for a better life. Over and over again Meghan was hurt by those who should have been protecting her. She would be burned, branded and she has scars from being whipped. I myself do not know how Meghan survived all this.
She never thought it could get any worse for her. If she only knew. Her foster family sold her for $500 to two pedophiles when she was ten. The two pedophiles took her to Dallas Texas. Her Foster Parents kept collecting the checks every month. Sure, the case worker would come around, and inspect the home and she would just leave. Meghan was failed in so many ways. The Social Worker did nothing to protect Meghan.
Every day she was brutalized, raped and sodomized. Meghan thought that was love. She was forced to please these men, cook for them and clean. They kept her in a box when they left the house. The box had a few air holes during the summer months it was agonizing for her. When they were home, she was chained to her bed. They would feed her but they fed her moldy food, sour milk and sometimes she would have to eat from the garbage can. She was not allowed outside, and spent the majority of her time in the box or chained to the bed.
She was treated like a dog. She was filmed being raped, photographed and put on the internet for the world to see. These men were making money off an innocent child’s suffering. They took requests on what to do with Meghan. It sickens me to think someone can hurt a child they way that these pieces of shit did. Meghan was drugged, choked, kicked and tortured by these men. The moment Meghan got her period these men sold her. Meghan never knew their real names. She called them Rod and Henry.
Rod and Henry sold her for $125. Meghan was drugged and chained to a wall for nearly three weeks. Meghan was told that these people owned her now and she would never be free. Where Meghan was there was no light, she and the other girls had to use a bucket for the bathroom. They were kept on a concrete floor with nothing to keep them warm. They were not even clothed. They got water once a day and a sandwich once a day. They were constantly doped up so they would be complacent. The girls who did fight back or try to escape were killed, and it was rumored they were selling their organs on the black market.
When Meghan, and the girls were moved. They were chained up together and placed in a moving van. They were not told where they were going. Meghan described it as deafening. None of the girls wanted to talk. They arrived at their destination and it was still dark out. Meghan had no clue where she was or what was going to happen. They entered a large ranch style house that looked like it had not been worked on in years. She said she was overwhelmed with the smell of urine. She described cock roaches and mice running around. The girls were taken down to the basement and examined by a man she called Jay. He told all the girls to do as he says, and to satisfy each and every customer. If they listened, they would not be punished.
Here Meghan was again locked up, and chained to a wall. Jay eventually moved them into their own rooms that had an adjoining bathroom. He provided them with a toothbrush, hairbrush, towels and mouthwash. Every day it was the same thing for Meghan man after man bruises after bruises and getting shot up with God only knows what type of drug.
Meghan said sometimes she would dream of another life a life without so much pain. She even compilated suicide. After a year or two Jay decided he no longer needed Meghan so he sold her to Carl Booker for the price of $50. He moved Meghan to Marin California where Matias and Facundo met Jay to collect Meghan. Meghan believes she may have been someplace in Nevada.
Meghan met Lily Rose and Lily Rose gave her hope. Lily Rose showed Meghan compassion something she had never experienced before. Lily Rose took care of Meghan while she was going through withdrawals. Lily Rose showed Meghan love, and kindness. Lily Rose made a promise to Meghan that she would be free and Lily Rose kept that promise. Meghan was not with Carl for long before Lily Rose killed him. Lily Rose fought so Meghan could be free and have a happy life.
Meghan was in the hospital for about two months and I knew I had to protect her. I spoke to my wife about fostering Meghan and getting her the help she so desperately needed. My wife Emily quickly agreed and we started the process to foster Meghan. I am one of the Detectives that worked on Lily Rose’s case I am Brett Everly.
We love Meghan and we have shown her what real love is. Meghan has a long road ahead of her, but I know she can make it. She has not touched any type of drugs since she met Lily Rose. I am grateful to God that Meghan is not HIV positive she had other sexually transmitted diseases and is fully recovered from them. Unfortunately, Meghan will never have any children. Meghan has had multiple surgeries to fix her broken bones. My wife and I know that it will be a long painful recovery for Meghan. The doctors were able to fix some of her old fractures but she still has pain. She walks with a limp and has trouble with her left arm.
Meghan is reading at an 8th grade level now. She is a very smart girl. She is learning math my wife, and I have provided her with tutors. She is getting counseling, and coming into her own. Meghan is an incredibly strong brave girl. Despite everything she went through she wakes up each morning ready to face the world. She is grateful for Lily Rose, Emily and I.
We are building happy memories together. Meghan wants to help other victims like herself. My wife and I fully support her on that. She can be an inspiration. She inspires my wife and I every day.
Meghan is
a beautiful girl and I see so much hope, awe and kindness in her eyes. We will do whatever it takes to save this angel that God has blessed us with. Meghan deserves the best life and we will give her the best life that we can. For now, we plan on home schooling Meghan she will let us know when she is ready for school.
Meghan still has nightmares. She has Rape Trauma Syndrome and PTSD. We have her in the best counseling money can buy. She also goes to support groups, and is really beginning to open up. We go to family therapy together and my wife and I also attend some support groups with Meghan. We have the best doctors, and dentists for her. We had her teeth fixed and she could not stop looking at them or smiling. I know Meghan can have a great life. Meghan is dedicated herself to getting better.
Meghan has begun to make friends in the neighborhood. She goes outside and plays with the other kids. Emily, and I take her to the Red Wood Forest, Yosemite and up and down the Pacific Coast Highway. Meghan has never seen such beauty. My wife and I plan on taking her any place she would like to go. We tell her every night we love her and we want to adopt her. We want Meghan as part of our family. She is smiling a lot more, and so full of life. It did not take much for her to come out of her shell.
She loves to read and wants to learn everything she can. She loves science, history, math and writing. She is a very bright girl; she is a fast learner. Meghan is really thriving with her education. She has improved immensely on her hand writing.
Meghan does not deny what happened to her. She refuses to be called a victim. She is now talking openly about what happened to her. She will not let Carl Booker or the others control her life. She says it is her life and it is all up to her to get better. She is still friends with Lily Rose they lean on each other. She tells Lily Rose all the time that she can make it. Meghan refuses to give up. She wants to keep fighting, and help others like herself.
My wife, and I are so blessed to have her in our lives. She smiles and it is stunning. Despite what has happened to her she has this great outlook on life. She sees the beauty in things, and in people. She is a miracle, and she will succeed no matter what she does. She loves life and is looking forward to her future.
It makes me so angry what people have done to her. They are still walking the streets. How dare anyone put their hands on a child. How dare anyone rape a child. Meghan was sold as a sex slave at the age of ten. To think what those men did to her makes me boil inside. She was just a child. Her foster parents have been arrested, and so has the case worker. The foster parents are refusing to give the names of the two pedophiles they sold her to. We have Arizona authorities looking into her other homes. All these people who wronged her need to be brought to justice. I cannot believe the abuse she endured and how sick people are. I wish I could go out there and smash their heads in.
Emily is teaching Meghan how to cook and clean. We give Meghan chores and she has no issue doing them. We have gotten her into a routine, and found hobbies she enjoys. Meghan loves to paint and draw she is really talented. She paints every day and her paintings are amazing. She paints some dark paintings but she is releasing her anger in a healthy way. Emily and I talk to Meghan about what happened and she is open. My wife and I cry when Meghan tells us about having cigarettes and cigars put out on her. I always tell her they will be caught.
One day Meghan came to Emily and I and asked if she could call us Mom and Dad. She said she wanted to change her last name to Everly. Emily and I cried, we felt so honored. She said she wanted us to adopt her. We told her we were already planning on adopting her. We told Meghan from the very moment we met her we wanted to adopt her. Of course, she could change her last name to Everly. Of course, she could call us Mom and Dad. We explained to Meghan that we already started to adoption process. She was already part of our family. We got her birth certificate and knew her birthday.
Meghan asked us what her birthday was? I told her December 26, 2003. She cried and said she never knew her birthday, she never had a party and gifts. I looked at her, and said we will throw you a party. You may have whoever you want to come.
“Dad it is not December.” That is okay Meghan we will still have a party. Her face just lit up. She invited Patricia, Patrick, Gabe, Lily Rose, James and Johnny. The following weekend we threw her a party. We took so many pictures and Meghan was beaming with happiness. Lily Rose was smiling too despite what she had been through. Meghan had the best time and was so overcome with joy. She had the people who meant the most to her there. All she did at her party was smile and she was a great hostess.
After the party she looked at everyone and thanked us all for the happy memories. At that point I knew that she was going to be happy. I strongly believe Meghan can put the past behind her and move onto a brighter future. I know in my heart she will be okay. She is smart, strong willed and a survivor.
She is not the girl who was deprived of food and water. She is not the girl locked in a dog cage or a box. She is not the girl who was raped repeatedly. She is not the girl who had multiple broken bones and who was starved. She is not the girl who had cigarettes and cigars put out on her. She is not that girl who was whipped, beaten and branded. She is so much more than all of that. Despite what happened to her she still loves. She has the strength to overcome all of this.
Meghan has been with us for almost two years. For her real birthday we want to throw Meghan the most amazing party. Meghan loves Alice in Wonderland. My wife and I have no issues throwing her the party of her dreams. We will only invite people that Meghan knows and trusts. Her birthday is the day after Christmas so we need to send out invites very soon. I know people go out of town during the holidays. I know people are busy, but I want to do something special for Meghan. I am positive Meghan will only want James, Johnny, Gabe, Patricia, Patrick my wife and I to attend her party. She may want a few of her neighborhood friends to come.
She has opened my heart and my wife’s heart she makes us want to be better human beings. She holds no ill will towards the people who hurt her. She says what is broken inside her can be fixed. She attends her counseling meetings, the support group and speaks with her psychologist every week. She refuses to give up. She tells her psychologist that she wants to go to college and major in Criminal Justice, Social Work and Political Science. She feels she can help other survivors that way.
Meghan is a beacon of hope. She is not ashamed of what happened to her or where she came from. She has learned to accept it, and in doing so she goes out, and tells her story. She is fearless, and that makes Emily and I proud of her. Meghan refuses to back down I have never met anyone with as much courage as her.
Meghan told us she is so grateful that we took her in. That we bathed her, feed her, gave her clothes, shelter and love. She says she never knew what love was until we came into her life. She said that Lily Rose gave her love and she is forever thankful for her friend.
She went on to say that she never knew affection or had a hug. She said she hugged Lily Rose and told her that she had always wanted a big sister. Lily Rose hugged her back for the first time ever. She said she cuddled with Lily Rose the first night she was with Carl. Meghan says that she is indebted to all of us.
She told Emily and I, Mom and Dad I love you. You are magically people, and the world would be a much better place with more people like you in it. I love you both so much. Thank you for not giving up on me and thank you for taking me in. Thank you for all your help and for loving me for me.
Mom and Dad,
I have learned that fear builds walls and I am tearing down my walls slowly but surely. After what I have been through, I can go out and conqueror the world. I can make changes; I can help other victim’s such as myself. I can overcome anything and I will never give up.
Mom and Dad, you have shown me so much and I will always love you for that. You two are truly wonderful people. Thank you for giving me a chance! I look forward too many special days to come. I know it will not be easy but I will stay focused and stay the course.
Mom and Dad, you h
ave shown me that I can be anything I want to be. You have shown me how smart I really am. And I am more than just a sex slave worker. My life has meaning because of you.
I thank Lily Rose, Patrick, Patricia, Gabriel, Mike, Dee and Johnny for being my friends during my darkest hours. I thank everyone for believing in me all of you are a lot different from what I once knew. I love each and every one of you. You make me want to be a better human being. You bring out the best in me.
Love you always!
Meghan
I will achieve anything I put my mind to I refuse to fail. I plan on taking down scumbags like the men who sold me. The men who raped me and anybody involved in this industry. I plan to learn as much as I can about human trafficking. I pledge to save as many lives as I can. Nobody will stop me I have so much support. This is an industry that needs to be stopped. People need to stand up and call in tips. Inform the police and the FBI. We all need to work together instead of turning a blind eye to what is really going on. Imagine it was your son, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt or uncle. How would you feel knowing they are being sold into forced labor, sex slavery or being killed for their organs? It is time to wake up people and fight back. I will take down as many mother fuckers as I possibly can. I will go out and talk to these girls who are forced to be slaves. I will let them know there is so much more out there for them. They can be free, and have a great life. They can be free from drugs, they do not owe anybody a debt, they do not deserve to be beaten, degraded and humiliated. They can get help there are so many resources out there and so many people who want to help. They need to know they can be whatever they want in life, and can achieve anything they put their minds to. There is life after human trafficking it is not easy it takes a ton of commitment and a lot of hard work.
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