Mother shares advice as vigil is planned for second murder victim

A candlelight vigil is being planned for the country’s second murder victim.

 

Family members of 29-year-old Carissa Chandler announced via a flyer that the event will take place Friday night at Ffryes Beach.

 

The former State Insurance employee was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend, Ted Knowles during a domestic in New Winthropes May 23.

 

Knowles, 44 was remanded to prison after police charged him with murder and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

 

On her Facebook page, the deceased’s mother, Cathy Daley- Chandler thanked users for their “kind sentiments and wishes”, and added “it has been a very difficult and dark time for my family”,

 

The mother also took the opportunity to “admonish all young people to be careful of the person(s) you let into your heart and life.”

 

“Trust your gut instincts; they’re usually right. Listen to your parents and make sense of what they say. Their words usually come from a place of love and for your benefit! Give yourself time to ponder WHY they are advising you and then make your decision”, she advised.

 

Daley-Chandler added, “don’t be too hasty to embrace the teller of “sweet words”. Predators come in all forms. Guard your life and your future from those who would seek to control you or alienate you from those who love you. They have their own agenda and it’s for their own selfish purpose and not for your good.”

 

“I’ve lost my daughter to an alleged predator and how I wish she’d listened to us and trusted her gut instinct. How I wish she could have seen that mom, dad, friends and others only meant well when they warned her about her choice of partner. Not only has an unfair price been paid, but we have ALL LOST dearly!”, the woman lamented.

 

“My young, beautiful people: Love yourself, believe in yourself, trust yourself, be patient with yourself. And make good choices that rest well within yourself. Above all, allow God (in whatever form you believe Him to be) to lead and direct your life decisions! Be admonished, be encouraged, be wise!”, she concluded.

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