Comments on: Wherein we break the law

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:59:27 +0000

Hi Annie

Not sure if it did as I am not based in the UK? Thankfully he is still remembered by many people in UK and other countries and his sickening treatment in life has made people in the UK and other countries more aware of how many faults there are with the child protection system. I think Peter has saved other children and that will be his legacy.

This lovely little boy will not be forgotten in a hurry. Rest in Peace Peter.

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:24:36 +0000

Does anyone know if the blue ribbon campaign, started in Peter’s memory, took off in the UK? One of the tribute videos on YouTube mentions it and I just wondered how far the word had spread.

I’m glad people are still remembering Peter and making sure he and his story are not forgotten.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:08:53 +0000

Rest in Peace Peter, I pray that the angels hold you close.

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:56:27 +0000

Today is the 3 year anniversary of baby Peter’s death, 3rd August 2010.

Rest in Peace little angel. Gone but not forgotten xxxxxxx

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:39:12 +0000

Thanks Annie. We can only hope that his plight touched good people like you and I around the world and I think it did. I am sure because of little Peter’s case other little children have been saved and us good people are a bit more conscious of how bad some people out there are. These degenerates unfortunately breed degenerates and it is a vicious circle. Those bad people will always be around as each generation brings up another batch as bad if not worse than the last. Maybe the general election in Britain on Thursday may bring a new Govt. that doesn’t pay people to sit on their butts all day courtesy of the British taxpayer, drinking, drug taking and in worst case scenario abusing their children. This was the situation in Baby P’s household. That witch let him continue to suffer so her childrens allowance would not be cut and the authorities wouldn’t find out that those monsters were living there too. She was absolutely repulsive and it beggars belief that those children were left with her. The Govt. child protection policies have a lot to answer for here too. Taxpayer paying social workers who you wouldn’t trust to care for animals don’t mind little children. As I said earlier, vicious circle.
Anyway on a brighter note, people like you and I and all of the good people that have commented on this site will never forget what happened to baby Peter and his plight will have made an impact on our lives and hopefully will help us to be more aware of children that may be suffering in future. If we give a little money to those societies that help little children we will be helping in our own small way.

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:02:06 +0000

Good on you, Jan, for taking the step of writing to Gordon Brown. I wish I had thought to do that, but very little to do with Peter’s case was published here and by the time I had heard of him, the news was months old. I did, however, sign the petitions I found on the internet.
The whole story made me feel physically sick, and I wish someone, anyone, had intervened early enough that little Peter did not have to die. I was so angry with the inhabitants of that house for doing what they did and failing to protect and care for not only Peter, but the other children living there. I really hope they are being looked after properly wherever they are now.
I am trying to think of a way that I can best get the message out about child abuse and how to stop abuse that is currently happening, but also to prevent it starting in the first place. Society in general just seems to be degenerating, with each generation a little worse than the last. There has to be a way that Peter’s story can help to bring about a higher level of awareness of child abuse so that the amjority of us who care can stamp it out before more children suffer the same fate.

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:48:13 +0000

Annie, this case absolutely sickened me. It upset me to my very core. It actually scared me when I thought about what was done to this little boy. I wrote to the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at the time, something I would never have done but I felt so strongly about the absolute shambles that was this case. Everyone let baby Peter down and I was very angry about that. I suppose moreso because there was nothing I could do to stop this happening. You feel helpless when you hear these horror stories! But, you are very right. Nothing can be done for little Peter now but helping a children’s charity or doing something positive for children would be a good start. Those horrible people who hurt baby Peter will be dealt with by a higher authority in time hopefully.

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:56:08 +0000

I may be on the other side of the planet from where this horrific chain of events unfolded, but I can honestly say that no news story has ever horrified and devastated me more than the story of poor little Peter. His little face haunts me and not a day goes by when I don’t think of him. I have a little boy myself just a few months older than Peter was when he died, and when I look at him I wonder how anyone could hurt a beautiful, innocent child.
I know we’re all filled with anger and disgust, but maybe if we channel these feelings into positive action, we can each help to make the world a better place. This could be as simple as offering help to a struggling single parent, making a donation to a reputable children’s charity, or even becoming a foster carer. There are so many babies and children out there who need our help, and maybe, just maybe, through the simplest gesture, a child like little Peter can be saved from a similar fate.
There’s nothing wrong with being angry, but please turn it into something positive. The guilty parties will get theirs in the end.

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:38:03 +0000

Steven Barker, the boyfriend of the abused infant’s mother, was reported to have suffering scalding to his face and arm after another prisoner threw boiling water over him.

The newspaper reported that Barker, who is serving a life sentence at high security Wakefield prison, West Yorkshire, was scarred with a mixture of boiling water and sugar, known in prison circles as “napalm”. The liquid sticks to the skin and intensifies burns.

A source told this paper: “To say Barker is disliked is an understatement – he is reviled. The other inmates all hate him with a passion.

“When Barker came here everyone knew what he had done to Baby P. Your card is marked if you have a crime against your name concerning kids.

“After the attack everyone was in good spirits, knowing someone had hurt Barker. The guy who did it will be getting applauded everywhere he goes now.”

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:42:46 +0000

An appeal court judge this week rejected an attempt by lawyers acting for Baby Peter’s stepfather and killer, Steven Barker, to overturn his conviction for raping a child. Rightly so, many will say. But it was also, according to Childline president Esther Rantzen, a “historic” decision.

Little Peter wasn’t going to let this freak off the hook for what he did to his sister. Karma Folks?

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:12:33 +0000

Lesley

That is so true. By supporting the childrens charities we can help those that are alive today. It really is a great thing to do and one that I hope I can organise on a regular basis i.e. monthly donation as soon as I get my finances sorted. I support another charity so am trying to figure out if I can afford at this moment in time to commit to monthly donations on another charity. However, one way or the other this case has meant that I never walk pass a box anymore that is a reputable childrens charity without donating and I will continue to do so as long as there are children suffering in this world.

Little Peter is doing his good work through us from above. So anyone who reads this between now and Christmas, please give a little donation it will help a lot.

Have a peaceful Christmas with the other little angels Peter.

Jan

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:13:25 +0000

I can’t get this situation out of my mind. To even think of the pain this child went through horrifies me. My friend sent me the one video about this and I sobbed through it and felt totally helpless that this could happen, let alone that the social workers did not notice anything or do anything to get those children away from that place, those people.
There aren’t words to even say how upset I am and how I would have loved to be the one to take Peter in, teach him about love, let him feel secure, safe, wanted. I can still do this for others and I will as situations come up, but I also have to feel for the victimizers as far as saying that someone should have also stopped the abuse that happened to them which caused them to become warped enough to do this to another human being. Where does it begin? When does it end? When do people stop hiding from this stuff and be VOICES for the voiceless victims? I know we will never have a perfect world, but we sure can learn to protect our children and people or we are no different than other countries in which this stuff is everyday normalcy. Lord, help us!

By: LESLEY

LESLEY — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:41:02 +0000

Is so nice to know that Baby peter is still so fondly remembered loved and defended by the majority of the public. This is one of the saddest moments in my life learning about this case and I have experienced death and loss of my loved ones but nothing brought me to the horror of what that baby and his sisters must have endured, whilst a mother sat by and done nothing, and thus participated. The impact of this situ has touched the heart of millions. Let it make us us a more watchful and vigilant society. Let it make us want to make a difference in all suffering children’s lives. Let it make us want to end child cruelty forever. Let it make us get rid of the scum who carry out these acts in our soceity forever. Let us all please God, pray for the angels of love light and protection to find these abusers and cause them to be found out and punished and the children freed. There are still so many suffering quietly. Please save the children. When you are finished crying please dry your tears and do something about it, supporting charities like RSPCC or even praying. Never underestimate the power of genuine heartfelt prayer I do pray constantly. And more and more each day sicko’s like this are being dragged out of the woodwork so I always give thanks to the people involved in having to deal with those sickos to bring them to justice. Keep asking the angels to do the work. They will find a way believe me if you just believe. I pray and I support the RSPCC and whilst it is not much in the large face of things it is a start to show to the world that child cruelty must end and should not be tolerated ever. Please pray , and those who can’t or won’t then get involved with supporting chilren’s charities or similar. We can all collectively make a huge difference no matter how much small it is individually. A loving mother. Rip Beautiful Baby Peter Never will be forgotten.

By: LESLEY

LESLEY — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:40:04 +0000

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:34:43 +0000

Hi Renee

Yes we all still think of him loads. The little fella is never too far from our thoughts and in our hearts. Personally I don’t think I will ever forget him. I do hope some day I get to meet him and give him a big kiss and cuddle.

Rest in Peace little Peter Connolly and all the other little angels taken so cruely from this earth by scum like the Barkers and Connolly.

Jan.

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:37:15 +0000

It is comforting to read that other people still think of little Peter everyday…I look at his picture and my heart aches. I love him so much. It is amazing to have such strong emotion for a baby that I have never met, an ocean away. I wish I could turn back time and save him. I hope that there is a God and that baby Peter can feel how much he is loved and cherished.

By: Alex98

Alex98 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:13:17 +0000

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By: annonimous

annonimous — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:25:12 +0000

i never knew you when you were alive beautiful baby peter but now i know who you are i will never ever forget you, ull live on in my heart forever as if you were one of my own i love you little one rest in peace xxxx

By: annonimous

annonimous — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:20:59 +0000

does anyone know the name of the 15 year old, i have read that someone thought her name was mary but thats the grandmothers name (also traceys middle name) ?
i went to the house 37 penshurst road (which is the first road on the left as you come out of the station at white heart lane theres a beauty salon and chip shop on the corner, just incase anyone who wanted to go )
i just stood outside looking up at this house, which looks normal on the outside and i just thought of all the terrible things that happend to gorgeous little baby peter in that house.i wanted to kick down the black front door and go to baby peters room just to feel close to him.to let him know i love him, and hes not alone no more but obviously its 2years 2months to late.

i cant understand how could this have happened why arnt social workers doing their jobs and more importantly why wasnt the inhuman bitch tracey so uncapeable of protecting her children.

i know someone who knows baby peters natural father and they have told me things i didnt know nor am i going to repeat but it did open my eyes abit and whilst i whole heartedly agree he could have saved his little beautiful baby and he is to blame too, he too had been lied to and unfortuantly brought the lies which ultimately is the biggest mistake of his life, the biggest mistake of baby peters life, im not trying to defend him i just think theres a bigger picture and hes not allowed to say anything to the public so people will never hear what he has to say, and so people including me will always just presume he wasnt a good dad and he failed his son. he will never be forgiven not by me, you , his daughters but most of all his self.
did u know hes not even allowed a photograph of his son beautiful baby peter up in his home just incase somebodys sees it then will know who he is.
Remember the 3 little girls (not including the one born in prison) have had a disgusting life seen their brother being tourtured so much so he died,lived in a house with so many deranged people,one was raped and christ knows what else they all went through. the only normality they know and the only one they trust is their dad (as although not many people would discribe him as it but his children have stated he is a good dad and presumably the only one to have shown them love),

the oldest daughter is 9 years old and can read so shes going to see what youre writting about her father which will surely cause her more hurt. i am not a do gooder, if it wasnt for the the other children id be cursing their dad, i would do anything to go back and save baby peter to change what had happened but i cant no one can,(and that breaks my heart) all anyone can do to help baby peters family (sisters ) now is protect them and shield them from anymore hurt so please think of them theyve been through too much

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:54:13 +0000

And surprise, surprise Peter’s father is going to sue! He’s seemingly looking for 200K. We could all see that coming eh!
That’s another one to watch. Great country if he wins the case. This is the man who handed his little boy to monsters and left him to die…. Jesus I will never understand how this man did that and how he can live with himself since. It absolutely stinks!!