Man Found Dead in Battle Creek Park

I was shocked to read on Google News that a man was found dead on a road in Battle Creek Park. My husband and I used to go there all the time when we were dating. When I used to read mystery books and watch “Law and Order” (this is before my kids), I used to imagine finding dead bodies in the park.

It reminds of something that happened with my father. My father used to go to my older sister’s house everyday at 7 in the morning to pick up her kids for babysitting. She lived in Frogtown. One morning he saw a car stop at the corner and throw a body out onto the grassy corner at the intersection. My father continued driving because he didn’t want any trouble.

What really frightens me is what my father did, which was nothing. It’s just like all those stories you read about a violent crime happening and people just ignoring it. Like the girl who was raped on a train in India and how the people on the same train didn’t help her. Or the woman who was being knifed in the hallway and none of the apartment residents were willing to open their doors to help her.

Get to know your neighbors and the community. We need each other for safety. The less you know your neighbors, the more likely these kinds of crimes will happen. Just a “Hi” can do wonders.

I’ve also read that when you are faced with a crowd, and you need help, it’s more effective for you to single out some one to ask for help rather than addressing the whole crowd. When you single some one out, he/she would feel more obligated to help you.