PAT REGAN Murdered At Home... ... ...

simonm · Post by **simonm** » Thu 05 Jun, 2008 7:47 pm

BLAKEY wrote: If, yes I see what you mean now. The reporting is indeed unclear in that case. It came across to me as if he had been found still in the flat with Mrs. Regan's body in the afternoon. However I hope you are right and that he had gone to the Station afterwards with whatever intent - if so at least there hadn't been a fatal error in judgement in leaving him free to commit this heinous crime. As Pat and many of her family are friends of my family I can tell you that he killed his Gran, Pat, early in the morning and left to attack the person in the station. The family have struggled with Rakeim's mental illness for a while now. Pat was looking after him as they were having difficulty in getting him sectioned. Up to Sat night there was no real indication that His nature was to turn, but on Sat night my son was trying to placate him as he was really bad, claiming all sorts of wierd thoughts. As my son tried, in vain to get a hold of Rakeim's uncle he rang Pat and told her. Little did he know what was to happen. My son is beside himself in the belief that he is responsible for Pats death. Obviously Pats son is with my son and they are all getting through this together, as are the rest of the family.Real tragic events that could have been avoided if the social and mental network was in place to help such families. It's not the first and it probably wont be the last. Shame, but a modern world! RIP Pat.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Fri 06 Jun, 2008 12:31 am

Thank you Simonm for the proper facts from someone who really does know what's what. What a dreadful tragedy this has been and I am so sorry for all those trying to get through the ordeal. Easy for onlookers to say I know, but your son must not blame himself in any way as he was only genuinely doing what he thought was right at the time in impossible circumstances. I've seen Mrs. Regan on TV and heard her on Radio Leeds and I admired her courage and her stance greatly.

Si · Post by Si » Fri 06 Jun, 2008 9:00 am

Simonm,I think Blakey speaks for us all.All the best, mate,Si.

FLOJO · Post by **FLOJO** » Fri 06 Jun, 2008 12:09 pm

BLAKEY wrote: Sadly just another day of what at one time would have been shocking sensations, but now is juat daily routine. Hi living here in South Africa these sort of crimes are everyday occurrences, but we are aware of them ,if I came back to the UK I would be scared to go out.Where we live in South Africa is a small Dorp(in English Town)So there is very little crime compared to the cities.My heart goes out to the rest of the ladies family.

Croggy · Post by **Croggy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2008 7:39 pm

Si wrote: Simonm,I think Blakey speaks for us all.All the best, mate,Si. AbsolutelyRIP, Pat and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2008 11:55 pm

R.I.P PAT http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/regan/2827325

skippy · Post by **skippy** » Sun 08 Jun, 2008 11:42 am

Brandy wrote: R.I.P PAT http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/regan/2827325 my thoughts and prayers also to pat's family, she really was a saint, why not put her name forward for her family to receive a medal or something on that line

Feenie · Post by **Feenie** » Thu 21 Aug, 2008 5:05 pm

A small point.....his name is spelt Rakiem.I hope he receives the treatment he so obviously needed and the huge amount of support and help he will need to live with what he has done. I really feel for the family and am pleased to hear they are standing by Rakiem. My thoughts are with them.