If this man were not registered he might still be alive.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that Steven Stryker, a Navy veteran, died after his court-appointed guardian, Rebecca Fierle, determined that he should not receive life-saving actions, despite Stryker’s desire that they be administered.
According to the Sentinel, “When investigators interviewed Fierle, she told them it was difficult to find facilities for Stryker because he was a registered sex offender.” But that “Even though it was difficult to find a facility willing to accept him due to his sex offender status, as court-appointed guardian, it remained Fierle’s responsibility to ensure the ward’s medical care needs were met.”
Stryker would likely have been alive today if he had access to a proper facility that could meet his needs. Ironically, last month the Miami Herald ran a story about the aging registrant population and just a few weeks later we see the unfortunate consequence of these laws.
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Fierle is guilty of murder one.
If the official legal system does not impose the proper sentence, then it is a moral right that other means of achieving justice be found.
This has happened many times in history.
It’s good to see reporting that exposes the inhumane treatment of registered persons. Perhaps it may awaken the social conscience before our condition becomes terminal and requires a divinely decreed “DNR”.
Sent this to the reporter:
Dear Ms. Cordeiro:
Your exclusive report published today regarding guardianship abuse was an excellent read, one that reveals a growing issue in our country. I appreciate your work to expose this problem and to inform the public in a way that may very well save the lives of others who have been in the same perilous situation as Mr. Stryker.
Thank you for the kind of report that is making a real difference in the lives of your readers!
Best regards,
[name withheld]
James – you always step up. It’s sincerely appreciated.
I can’t see this as anything more than murder committed by a callous and lazy court-appointed guardian. This woman took it in her own hands to put this man to death. If she was honest, she probably has a deep-seated hatred for any sort of “sexual offender”. I hope the family of this man WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY ONLY TO BE CRAPPED ON AT EVERY TURN can sue everyone involved in this travesty to the point not one of them will be left with a pot to pee in.
Thanks for all your posts and comments regarding this. Does anyone know who the reporter is in Miami that did a story recently?
Also, anyone know any law firm that they have had dealings with that might take this case. Daughter was turned down by Morgan and Morgan (For the People) and we are anxious to find an attorney to help.
Linda,
The story can be found here: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article231296693.html
The Journalist was Meryl Kornfield, you can write to her at: [email protected] or [email protected] (for the editor).
send an email to [email protected] and we’ll see what we can do to get you some legal help.
Taking away a RSO’s life is the intent of the State