Oh Mary Don't You Weep, Mary Denise Lands 4th Anniversary Vigil, March 12, 2008

In January 2008 Calhoun County Circuit Judge Stephen Miller sentenced Chris Pratt to 4 ½-15 years in prison. His earliest possible parole date could occur in February 2012. He is now Inmate # 673261 at Mound Correctional Facility in Detroit, Michigan.
http://www.state.mi.us/mdoc/asp/otis2profile.asp?mdocNumber=673261
As of March 2009 he has not been charged in any crimes related to Mary Denise Lands.

Mary's 4th Anniversary Vigil- Wednesday, March 12, 2008, will mark the 4-year anniversary of the disappearance of Mary Denise Lands. Although we are much closer than ever before in solving the case and bringing Mary home, family and friends still need to come together on this day to continue public awareness for Mary. Please join us!
We believe the winter weather will improve enough for a short event to be held commencing at Noon at the Brooks Memorial Fountain in Marshall. Anita Marshall once remarked, "each year it seems as if Mary is up in heaven pushing away storm clouds and adverse weather for a few minutes to provide us a light from above during our vigils". It appears that on Wednesday we will have milder temperatures, the sun will be bright, and Mary will be smiling upon us all.

This year we plan to do something different. Instead of the yellow balloons that have been sent aloft in the past we plan to release 48 bright blue "star " balloons (Provided by Lakeside Florist in Battle Creek- Lakeside Florist), one star for each month that Mary has been missing. Anita & Cliff will release one balloon on behalf of another missing Marshall woman, Courtney Cook. She disappeared after leaving her home on January 19th. All the balloons will carry a small laminated card bearing Mary's picture, the web-site, and contact numbers for the Michigan State Police and others.

Sgt. Scott McDonald, Acting Chief, will represent the Marshall Police Department, and other law enforcement officials have been asked to attend and say a few words. A representative from St. Philip Catholic Church will offer a prayer. We now all know that Mary was a victim of domestic violence. The Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office has provided an Information Guide from the Domestic Violence Council and we will distribute pamphlets to the public. It is a great resource tool about keeping you informed on the dynamics of Domestic Violence.
Earlier in the week I again met with Michigan State Police investigators and was assured that Mary's case is being actively and aggressively worked by team members each week. We've had good turnouts in the past, but this year lets have as many supporters as possible join us for 15 minutes at the Circle Fountain in Marshall. Let us show how many in our community have cared about Mary's case for these last 48 months as we continue to ask the questions, Where is Mary? and When will we have justice for Mary? We need every one of you to participate. Thank you for your support. We will bring Mary home

This video includes the last known photographs obtained of Mary during a trip to California to visit her sister. She loved lighthouses and she visited the one noted in this video in 2002.

The Marshall family and I would like to express our appreciation to all who have supported us over the last 48 months. This includes our friends in law enforcement, the media, and many other great people. Without your help we could have never come this far. We believe that the investigative team working on Mary's case will soon be successful in their efforts to bring the person/s responsible to justice.

Update, March 16, 2009- "Top of the morn'in to you all".
As we have previously mentioned, there is a saying that the wheels of justice turn slow, but grind exceedingly fine.This morning, Christopher Luke Pratt, Inmate # 673261 is now back at his old digs in Level II, Mound Correctional Facility in Detroit after a brief transfer to Cooper Street Correctional Facility in Jackson that MDOC acknowledges was an error. His minimal status to Level I has also been changed back to Level II.
Happy trails Christopher, & a Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Welcome back to the Mound!
Jim Carlin


Jim Carlin
Justinian Investigative Services
344 Clayton Avenue
Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-5218

Tx- 269.753.1181
Email- JustinianLaw@sbcglobal.net

http://www.JustinianLaw.com
http://www.MaryDeniseLands.com
http://www.JusticeforMary.blogspot.com

The Marshall family thanks you for your support. We will have Justice for Mary and bring her home soon.
If you can help, please call or contact:
D/Sgt. Scott McDonald, Marshall Police Department, 269.781.2596
D/Sgt Mike Salmen, Michigan State Police, Battle Creek Post- 269.968.6115,
D/Sgt. Mike Scott, Michigan State Police, White Pigeon Post- 269-483-7612
Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office- 269.969.6980
Office of the Michigan Attorney General- 517.241.6565

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[JustinianInvest]

On September 3rd, 2009 Mary Denise Lands would have been with family and happily celebrating her 45th birthday. We are now at 5 years, 5 months, and 19 days since fiancé, Chris Pratt claimed she walked away from their Marshall home on a cold winter eve in March 2004.

Take a few minutes to view recent posts on Mary's web site.

Just google, Mary Denise Lands

Thank you

We must all work together and get the final piece of the puzzle that will allow Mary to be brought home to her parents.

[JustinianInvest]

03/16/09- As previously mentioned, there is a saying that the wheels of justice turn slow, but grind exceedingly fine. This morning, Christopher Luke Pratt, 673261 is now back at his old digs in Level II, Mound Correctional Facility in Detroit after a brief transfer to Cooper Street CF in Jackson that MDOC acknowledges was an error. His minimal status to Level I has also been changed back to Level II.

Happy trails Christopher, & a Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Welcome back to the Mound!

Jim Carlin

[JustinianInvest]

Law enforcement authorities will hold a press conference at the Marshall, Michigan Town Hall on Wednesday, February 18th at 1:00 P.M. The Mary Lands family will be present along with friends and supporters. You are all urged to attend.

The event is expected to include comments by Susan Mladenoff, the newly elected Calhoun County Prosecutor, Acting Chief Sgt. Scott McDonald, and the Michigan State Police.

Together we are all working to bring Mary home.

[cristabell7]

May justice be done! Great video.

[VeronaJoe112]

everyone needs to be at Chris Pratt sentencing next week and write to judge. Keep the dude in jail. hes'bad news and violent

[KIRKIAthens]

please, could you tell me who is singing this marvellous song???

[Nearthefountain]

We all need to be a vigil. Pratt will see and hear about Mary on TV. Lets make a statement and have a big response from city. Let him and his clan know we are going to bring Mary back home. Just because he's in prison doesn't matter. We all won't give up.

[Nearthefountain]

To the the Marshall and Lands family.

Don;t give up. The police are going to solve your case and bring your daughter home.

God Bless you all, and a good job to Jim

[VeronaJoe112]

Clyde- Adam in town for xmas yet? He is going to tell all & other family is going to jail

[VeronaJoe112]

you dirtbags in the pratts deserve to be in hell. give the cape back and admit your blood is bad blood.