Jackson Jambalaya

Her parents didn't bail her out? Amazing after all these years.

KF remind me to stay out of trouble. Because if I don't, you WILL find it! ;-)

I just don't know what happened here. Good Catholic parents...father in law enforcement...college grad...great tennis player...attractive and smart... attractive smart boys...good social skills...NOT spoiled or rescued growing up... seemed to be a successful entrepreneur, brother is a good man who has done the right things...

I'm not surprised about other children gone awry who I saw were ignored or indulged but this one stuns me.

Linda's parents didn't have reason to doubt her stories when things began to go sour in adulthood as she'd been a great, no problem kid.

I guess they've " got" it now. Me, too and it breaks my heart as it's such a waste.

It is such a waste. She was a very likeable person and very talented. That woman could cook like nothing I've ever seen! Made the cutest cakes for the kids' classes and parties and would always have tons of kids over at her house.

Her boys were adorable as little boys, and were talented athletes, too.

I pray she's learning her lesson and can regain her relationship with her family.

What she did was SO very wrong though.

Any drug abuse?

I never saw any sign of drug use and social drinking was always moderate in my presence 7:40.

And, you're right about her cooking skills 7:26 especially cake decorating.

The marriage stuff was the first thing that sounded a bit " off" to me and then I started hearing of the financial shenanigans a couple of years after that.

I just don't know what happened...chemical changes from some prescribed drug or medical problem ?...or that sociopaths can be charming and never reveal what they are really like until what they want and need is thwarted by those they seek to manipulate?

I really feel for her family. I don't fault them for believing her versions of events at first and for her parents probably thinking they were helping her buy time to get out from under her financial problems. They had been so proud of her accomplishments for so long...she had been the perfect daughter.

What alerted me to her was several years ago a friend of mine told me Linda, who she barely knew, had put her down as a reference for a creditor. My friend found this out as the creditors began calling her looking for Linda and she thought it was very weird. So I ran her name in the Hinds County Judgement roll and voila, there she was with more than a few judgements and liens against her. It was pretty clear what was going on. Then a year later the Rankin Ledger listed as being arrested in their docket for larceny or embezzlement, I can't remember which charge it was. Then she moved to Tennessee soon afterwards. We figured out she was scamming investors but if no one prosecutes her or doesn't settle, then no one knows about it.

Say a prayer for her boys. These must be difficult times.

Kudos to whomever it is that is raising her youngest. He was always a good kid. I understand the oldest graduated NW Rankin but haven't heard anything since.

Yes, KF..wish I'd found you sooner. I wasn't an investor but a long time friend who was scammed.

And, it wasn't just people who Linda " barely knew" who were used.

Unfortunately its the kids who suffer but, I hate to say it, that child will probably benefit from being removed from her influence.


The pattern you see among people like Linda is they will travel in higher class circles for two reasons: there is more money and if they get caught, the pigeon is usually too embarrassed to admit what happened and thus the predator moves on to the next prey. Supposedly that is how the NE Jackson jewel thief has been able to pull it off for so long as well.

Thought that her name was Linde "Peach" Harmon? I am one of her "marks' and went to the Williamson county jail to serve her papers. They indicated that she was too much a flight risk to grant bail. Anyone who would leave her kids to escape, would jump bail.

papers for what? email me if you like.

Her maiden name is Peach. It's Linda Lee Peach Harmon.

The NE Jackson jewel thief's youngest kid goes to the same school Linda's did when they were younger. Her husband divorced her several years ago, probably for what she was doing. This was kept much too quiet and allowed her to keep stealing. And she's a psychologist? She should have her license pulled.

Glad I've missed the jewel thief but haven't missed a couple of other high society dames with kleptomania.

It's not embarrassment, it's been compassion for their families or a decision that some things are more important than " stuff" including the hassle of pursuing legal avenues or the social concerns( having your friends choose up sides especially if klepto has more money and long time social connections).

And, no matter how morally or criminally bad the behavior,there are those who will accept excuses or believe, if all else fails, the person has changed because they found Jesus. No proof of behavior change is required.

In time, even Robbie will be restored to her former place in society as she'll still have some money. Linda won't...no money, not enough social clout.

For those with enough money, a civil judgement is like a small fine...not a deterrent for bad behavior and besides, there's plenty of ways to keep the plantiff from ever seeing a dime...just ask OJ.

I hear the jewel thief is at it again, and still no charges.

Better than that, the jewel thief is now remarried. Sucker.