Jackson Jambalaya

Four years ago today. You're not forgotten. This essay was written in November 2007 for JJ by Heather's dear mother, Linda Francomb. I repost it again in memory of Heather and in honor of her family.

Today marks the day two months ago that my world, as I knew it, changed forever and I lost my beautiful girl. It doesn't get any easier. My grief follows me and everywhere I go, festive decorations remind me of the upcoming holidays, Heather's favorite time of the year. But instead of shopping for her gifts, I'm shopping for something special to put on her grave. This shouldn't be. She should be here. Up until she was 25 years old when I still lived in Jackson, I would put out "Santa Claus" for her and her brother and fill their stockings. Not a lot, just some things they could wake up to...to keep the fun going and keep our tradition alive. I have videos of every year, getting up in the early morning hours and video-taping them as they walked into the living room, tree lit and Christmas music playing...seeing the sleepy smiles on their faces as they surveyed their gifts. But best of all were the hugs and kisses that we shared. My arms ache for a hug from her.

One of Heather's favorite holiday foods was deviled eggs. I have a photo of her from last year, at her grandmother's, stuffing eggs with a big smile on her face. Several of the eggs would disappear before they ever made it to the table! And gifts...she was such a great gift-giver, so thoughtful, a giver from the heart. After my move way up north, she always seemed to know exactly what I needed. A down stuffed jacket, a big fluffy robe that she said was 'the warmest robe you'll ever wear', and it is. And so many more things she knew were special to me.

I miss her. I miss everything about her. We all do. Not just at holiday time, but every minute of every day. I am thankful for the 28 years I had with her. She helped mold me as well as I did her, growing up together, mother and daughter, learning from each other. I am also thankful for my son, who inspires me and continues to make me proud. Never take what you have with your children for granted. Hug them, kiss them and tell them you love them, every day. Other than our hope of eternal life in Heaven, our children are the true gifts we are given on this earth.

posted by LHF.

If you want to honor Heather's memory, visit the website of Heather's Tree.

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Copy of motion

Robbie Bell doesn't want anyone seeing her phone records. She filed a Motion to Quash or "in the alternative", a motion for protective order in the lawsuit filed against her by Elizabeth Hall. Elizabeth Hall was kidnapped by Bell's son after he murdered her best friend and roommate, Heather Spencer.

Ms. Hall subpoenaed Ms. Bell's phone records from ATT from May 2007 to the present. Ms. Bell argues the subpoena should be quashed because it "exceeds the scope of discovery" and because such documents are "irrelevant" and "won't lead to the discovery of admissible evidence." Mr. Burwell, the attorney for Ms. Bell, then requested the Court to seal the phone records from public disclosure stating they contain "private and confidential information".

Nice to know Mr. Burwell is so concerned with wasting the court's time. What would be interesting is if the court redacted the phone numbers but left the time of any phone calls public. Would be very interesting to see how many calls and at what time Ms. Bell used her phone during that night of terror.

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Elizabeth Hall filed a supplemental response to Robbie Bell's motion to dismiss the lawsuit Hall filed against her earlier this year. Ms. Hall filed her lawsuit in July, then Bell filed a motion to dismiss on September 11, the second anniversary of Heather Spencer's murder. Both sides then filed various responses and Judge Yerger held a hearing on the motion to dismiss on November 30. Earlier Post on hearing, Copy of response

Judge Yerger ruled he was converting the motion to dismiss to a motion for summary judgement and gave each party ten more days to submit additional information to the Court. Hall filed her supplemental response on December 11, 2009. The plaintiff argues there are "genuine issues of fact" that need to be decided by a jury, "no discovery has been conducted in this case", and that at a minimum, the Court should grant a "continuance on this matter until discovery has been completed and depositions conducted."

The plaintiff also claims Bell can be held "civilly liable" for violating criminal statutes and that under Mississippi Code section 97-37-13 someone can not "sell, give, or lend" to anyone intoxicated. Ms. Bell has not shown the guns were not hers and the police reports published on this website state they were her guns. Neither side has produced the paperwork on file with ATF that would show ownership. The question that also should be asked is where was George staying when he was released from rehab. If it was at Ms. Bell's home, one would think she had a duty to secure all firearms from a known druggie that was the subject of an active arrest warrant for a violent crime. The plaintiff hints at this by arguing Ms. Bell is liable under the doctrine of negligent entrustment. Hall also asks for an additional five days to address any issues raised by the defendant in any supplemental response she files.

It has also been learned by JJ that Robbie Bell filed a twenty-page memo in support of her Rebuttal to Hall's Response to the Motion to Dismiss. The memo does not appear on the docket but it was filed with Judge Yerger. It is standard practice for such memos not to appear in court filings. JJ requested a copy of the memo. The request was denied because Mr. Burwell, Bell's lawyer, objected to this site having a copy of the memo.

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Update: WLBT covers story and credits JJ, WLBT video

Warning: This post and accompanying materials contain information of a violent and graphic nature.

Jackson Jambalaya recently obtained a copy of the police report submitted by JPD on the murder of Heather Spencer. It describes how George Bell, III went on a violent rampage of rape, murder, and kidnapping fueled by cocaine on September 10, 2007. A conspiracy of events and legal actions worked together to keep the public from learning the truth about what happened at Robbie Bell's home on Trawick Drive. What emerges from the report is a horrifying story overwhelming the senses.

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One of the more disgusting things I have heard of in Jackson took place recently at the Magnolia Ballroom Association monthly dance, which is usually attended by 150 or more people at the Ag Museum.

The recently indicted Robbie Bell has been a long-time and well-known member of the ballroom dancing community in Jackson. At the last dance on November 17, something interesting, well I should say really offensive, took place.

Some friends of Robbie Bell took it upon themselves to chip in and get her a $250 gift certificate for a day at the spa. How do I know about this? Is the Kingfish repeating some coffee shop chatter or barroom BS? Nope. I know about this because the same friends took it upon themselves to announce to the gathering over the p.a. system that they had collected money and bought her a $250 gift certificate for a day at the spa and said it was because she had been going through a rough time lately. (Isn't that too bad? She has been suffering. I wonder how her suffering compares to that of Heather's.)

The first question is what the hell was going on? Are the moral compasses of these socialites THAT screwed up? One can understand those close to Ms. Bell supporting her but for them to get her a day at the spa, announce it publicly, and say it is because she is going through a tough time is simply outrageous and a public slap to Heather Spencer's family.

Yes, Ms. Bell HAS been having a tough time lately, most of it of her own making. Only a fool would think that George was able to stay out of town, avoiding arrest, after beating Heather in June, without her help. The media reported that Ms. Bell was in the house all night after he "allegedly" beat Heather to death. Mr. Bell also left at some point to kidnap her roommate. Ms. Bell did not call the police when she had a chance to do so, which is one of the reasons she was indicted. If the family of Ms. Spencer is to be believed, Heather did not die until up to ten hours after the beating, during which time Ms. Bell was in the house and did nothing to help her.

Its a pretty safe bet that the Association had no idea what these friends of Ms. Bell were going to say when they took the microphone. However, I'm not going to say anything about their actions as I think no comment needs to be made.

While poor pitiful Robbie suffers and needs a day at the spa, just keep in mind it would be nice if Heather could have a day at the spa.

NOTE: Ms. Bell was NOT at the dance.

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