Burglary Victim Charged with Murder After Car Crash

You come home late at night and walk toward your door. Someone wearing a ski mask sticks a gun in your back threatening your life and he is not alone. Your mind is racing. You have a daughter asleep inside. Your wife will be home shortly and these men have guns. What would you do?

How many are there? Are there more outside waiting for their friends or waiting to come in another door?  They demand you enter the code to disable the alarm, you go inside. They want cash. They want weapons. Room to room they force you along.  What would you do?

You cooperate while you pray that your daughter doesn’t wake up and come to investigate. You cooperate while you pray your wife doesn’t come through the door and startle them. Once you give them all you have, you pray that they leave.  A gun is held to your head. Threats are made.  They leave.  You look in your daughter’s room, she’s not in bed. What would you do? 

You run past your wife as she arrives; telling her to call the police. No time to explain as you race to your truck to give chase.  Heart is pounding at the thought of your daughter being kidnapped.  Your mind fears what will happen if you don’t follow. You have to get her back. You have to make sure they don’t disappear before the police arrive.  What would you do?

They are in front of you. The county road is dark with low visibility; especially for people who don’t know the area. You need to keep them in site. Their car swerves off the road, slows then corrects.  The speed is too fast and there is no time to stop.  The crash happens in slow motion as you hit their vehicle. 

 

from courierpress.com

What would you do in the same situation? Under extreme circumstances while fearing for your family; this is what happened to Ira Beumer in February of 2012. 

One of the robbers was killed in the accident and one was injured.  Beumer’s daughter had not been taken. The other men involved were captured and charged with the crimes associated with the armed home invasion and robbery.

The story doesn’t end there. On May 18, 2012, Ira Beumer was charged with murder, attempted murder and aggravated battery and is being held without bond.  There has been information on both sides as to the exact sequence of events and questions as to what Beumer’s actual intent was in chasing the robbers. 

Given the same circumstances, what would you do? Here are the links to the courierpress.com articles on the story and the Facebook support page for Ira Beumer.

One Dead After Burglary...

Vanderburgh County ... Charged in Fatal Wreck 

Facebook FreeIraBeumer 

Lefler's Ladies Night Class

I attended Lefler‘s Ladies Night Class at their location on Maxwell Avenue in Evansville, Indiana and I must say, it was a great experience.  The class is very organized with useful and practical information, great food and other area business participation. 

Since 1952, the Lefler family has built a wonderful reputation in the community.  They maintain 4 Lefler Collision locations in Evansville and Newburgh while staying involved with community and charitable organizations and events. Lefler’s specializes in collision and glass repair, mechanical repair and diagnostics but for the Ladies Night Class they specialize in information.

Attendance Gifts

Upon arrival you register at the office and are given a gift bag with great goodies and discounts from the participating businesses. In the next room there are tables with information available from local groups and businesses, including a t-shirt to commemorate the event.  There was a chiropractor performing small adjustments and providing information and a representative from Susan G Komen was available with information on breast cancer.

Walker Studio Artistic Photography also had a table with some of their beautiful portraits displayed.  An Arbonne representative was there with their newest products and samples.  Regis Salon had stylists on site performing eyebrow waxing while providing shampoo samples and discount coupons to the attendees.  Also in attendance were candle and jewelry vendors. j.Gumbo’s Cajun joint, located at Vogel and Burkhardt catered the class with delicious Cajun foods, including bumblebee stew and drunken chicken.  

Ed Dietz and Jimmy Lefler did a wonderful job of providing information on auto repair during the first part of the class. Automobiles are getting more technical and it’s harder to provide any kind of maintenance on your own. Having professionals go over what you can do, answer questions and explain how to work with any professionals you use for maintenance and repair was very helpful. They were able to explain things like tire pressure and checking fluids in a way that made sense while keeping it interesting and entertaining.

Inside of Auto Accident Kit

Quick Auto Accident Kit guide

The second portion of the class involved logical information on accidents but were things that could be forgotten during the stress of an accident. To help you remember what to do they provided everyone with an Auto Accident Kit.  One of the most interesting parts of the collision portion was what to expect if the accident causes the airbag to deploy. It’s something that would be hard to imagine unless you experience it. They actually deployed an airbag from a steering wheel and one curtain airbag.  It was loud, really loud and followed by an unpleasant smelling smoke.  Personally, I didn’t expect either of those things and was glad to find out without having to be involved in an accident. 

The night ended with attendance prize drawings for items donated by the business’ in attendance plus Papa John’s Pizza and Altstadt Plumbing Service. Overall, Lefler’s Ladies Night Class is a great opportunity for women to learn more about car maintenance and what to do in the event of an accident.

Returning From a Long Break

It seems like such a long time since I was here last, it seems just as long since I became frustrated with my writing and took a different path. The problem with a path that isn’t yours, eventually you have to find your way back and follow your heart.
So, I’m back, following my heart on what I know to be the right path. I remember growing up, writing out stories and articles with pen and paper. It doesn’t seem so long ago, until I do the math. Each year passes faster than the last. It’s time for me to get back on my path. Writing is what I know and what I love.
I’ll post links as articles and stories are published and we will see how it goes. Hopefully, the timing is right to make this positive move. Cheers and thanks!