Since coming to Hawaii, I have been able to see much in microcosm. One thing this smaller picture reveals is what I see as a really SICK antagonism here, between men and women. I know we've all heard of the war between the sexes. But here, there is a pathos and animus that I have not preceived anywhere else, on such a pervasive scale. I lean to the thought - albeit unschooled -that it is the result of what is left over from cultures abusive to women, and the long and prevalent presence of the military. So depressing. Really Sick.
by Vernon Balmer Jr.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
Attorney Debra Loy, is representing Denise Wright, who is accused of attempted murder of her daughter. Photos by DEBORAH BOOKER | The Honolulu Advertiser |
Melvin Wright Jr. is also on trial, accused in the near starvation of his daughter, who weighed 29 pounds at age 12. |
By Jim Dooley
Advertiser Staff Writer
Debra Loy, the public defender assigned to defend Denise Wright, told a jury yesterday that there are two victims in this case: Indigo and Denise Wright.
Loy said Denise Wright suffered from two mental illnesses — "acute chronic depression" and severe anxiety — as well as "personal disorders" that made her dependent on her husband and caused her to avoid situations that would create conflicts.
Although Loy said Wright failed to provide her daughter with "adequate nutritional" support, she did not intend to kill her.
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