On April 11,2017 at a little after midnight, the Lexington, Virginia Police Department responded to a residence for a domestic dispute call. There they charged Martin Nicholas for domestic related charges but let him go on a citation. Approximately 6 hours later the Police Department was later called back to the same residence for an unresponsive female. The victim would be later identified as the victim in the original domestic dispute. Lexington Police Department's failure to protect and serve the community as they swear to uphold, ended up resulting in an innocent individuals life being taken simply because the police department refused to remove the aggressor from the home and have him incarcerated. Because of this, the general public calls for a full and impartial investigation from the Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to the entire incident that happened here and as to why the police department did not remove the man from the home, atleast with an Emergency Protective Order.
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April 18, 2017
Reaching five hundred signatures brings a heavy weight to this process that I did not anticipate at the start. It is clear that the community feels the same urgency for accountability as I do. We are proving that there is a collective demand for a proper investigation into the failures of that night.
Reached 500 supporters
April 15, 2017
April 12, 2017
The momentum behind this call for an investigation reflects a shared belief that accountability is necessary for justice. We are nearing five hundred signatures and reaching this threshold will ensure our request is seen by the officials who need to hear it. Please continue to bring this matter to the attention of those who have not yet seen the urgency of our situation.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
The momentum building behind this request is a somber reminder of how many people recognize the gravity of what happened to Debbie. Reaching one hundred signatures will provide the tangible weight we need to press for the oversight this case deserves. Please take a moment to pass this along so we can reach that threshold before the upcoming review of these events.
200 Comments
I lived with this man for almost 2yrs I know what he is capable of! Justice needs to be served and with his record on Domestic Violence something should have been done along time ago instead of it leading to this happening!!!
This is a tragedy that could have been avoided. Lexington Police Department needs to be held responsible for faiing to do their job. This is only one instance of many where the police have protected the aggressor of violence against women, and not the victim. He should be charged with Murder II at the very least.
I believe the law says that the police are to arrest the domestic abuser and take him to jail and a 72 hour restraining order is placed against him. None of this was done. The police department is liable for her death.
This is my cousin . and the man who did this deserves alot more then jail . if she would have got the help she needed she could still be here with her family .. Why do the cops wait tell its to late to do anything ..
this is a terrible thing for this to happen. I lived it and survived he shot me and abused me and my kids he is now dead and not bothering us, it does not always work out this way. when police gets involved please help the ones in danger this could have been prevented. she did her part you should have done yours.
Something needs to be done with Mark. He has a record of beating this poor girl. It's sad for him to get by with this.
So so sorry. I don't even have the words to express my heartfelt sympathy. This could have been prevented. Someone has to be held accountable.
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On April 11,2017 at a little after midnight, the Lexington, Virginia Police Department responded to a residence for a domestic dispute call. There they charged Martin Nicholas for domestic related charges but let him go on a citation. Approximately 6 hours later the Police Department was later called back to the same residence for an unresponsive female. The victim would be later identified as the victim in the original domestic dispute. Lexington Police Department's failure to protect and serve the community as they swear to uphold, ended up resulting in an innocent individuals life being taken simply because the police department refused to remove the aggressor from the home and have him incarcerated. Because of this, the general public calls for a full and impartial investigation from the Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to the entire incident that happened here and as to why the police department did not remove the man from the home, atleast with an Emergency Protective Order.
Updates
April 18, 2017
Reaching five hundred signatures brings a heavy weight to this process that I did not anticipate at the start. It is clear that the community feels the same urgency for accountability as I do. We are proving that there is a collective demand for a proper investigation into the failures of that night.
Reached 500 supporters
April 15, 2017
April 12, 2017
The momentum behind this call for an investigation reflects a shared belief that accountability is necessary for justice. We are nearing five hundred signatures and reaching this threshold will ensure our request is seen by the officials who need to hear it. Please continue to bring this matter to the attention of those who have not yet seen the urgency of our situation.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
The momentum building behind this request is a somber reminder of how many people recognize the gravity of what happened to Debbie. Reaching one hundred signatures will provide the tangible weight we need to press for the oversight this case deserves. Please take a moment to pass this along so we can reach that threshold before the upcoming review of these events.
200 Comments
So in Lexington you can go to jail for driving on a suspended license, but with a domestic assault a "let's wait & see what happens" attitude was taken!? This monster has a history of abusing women & the PD knows this! Debbie was a sweet & kind woman - she didn't deserve to die like this!
I lived with this man for almost 2yrs I know what he is capable of! Justice needs to be served and with his record on Domestic Violence something should have been done along time ago instead of it leading to this happening!!!
This is a tragedy that could have been avoided. Lexington Police Department needs to be held responsible for faiing to do their job. This is only one instance of many where the police have protected the aggressor of violence against women, and not the victim. He should be charged with Murder II at the very least.
I believe the law says that the police are to arrest the domestic abuser and take him to jail and a 72 hour restraining order is placed against him. None of this was done. The police department is liable for her death.
This is my cousin . and the man who did this deserves alot more then jail . if she would have got the help she needed she could still be here with her family .. Why do the cops wait tell its to late to do anything ..
this is a terrible thing for this to happen. I lived it and survived he shot me and abused me and my kids he is now dead and not bothering us, it does not always work out this way. when police gets involved please help the ones in danger this could have been prevented. she did her part you should have done yours.
Something needs to be done with Mark. He has a record of beating this poor girl. It's sad for him to get by with this.
So so sorry. I don't even have the words to express my heartfelt sympathy. This could have been prevented. Someone has to be held accountable.
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So in Lexington you can go to jail for driving on a suspended license, but with a domestic assault a "let's wait & see what happens" attitude was taken!? This monster has a history of abusing women & the PD knows this! Debbie was a sweet & kind woman - she didn't deserve to die like this!