She went on: "After my parents confronted you, they brought you back to my house to speak with me. Later, when her father realized that Stephens was indeed telling the truth, she said that he committed suicide. Mark was born May 27, 1958 in Louisa, Kentucky and left this earth Sunday January 31, 2021 to rejoice in a reunion with . Heres why. Norma M. Stephens, 96, of Suffield, entered into Eternal Peace on Saturday, January 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Kyle is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald C. McGhee and Wayne L. Stevens. Jeffrey Kyle Stephens Obituary. She was a retired Registered Nurse. The university fired Nassar in 2016 after the Indianapolis Star reported on allegations of assault by him made by former gymnast Rachael Denhollander. But they knew Rachael. He was a father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and beloved friend. He was born April 23, 1989 in Phoenix, AZ to Jack Stephens Jr. and Teresa (Bittikofer) Cousino. She says she was about 6 years old when he first exposed himself to her. They grow into strong women that return to destroy your world.. Soon, Nassar began masturbating in front of her, placing his fingers in her vagina, and rubbing his penis on her bare feet, she said in her emotional testimony. Stephens said Nassar convinced her parents she was lying about him hiding "lotion in the basement so you could beat your penis while I hid. Jim was born on April 20, 1933 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Geraldine Hudson McAlpine and Victor Paul Hudson and passed away on February 24, 2023 at his home in Amarillo, Texas with his family by his side at the age of 89. And, worried the attention that could come with that, asked for complete anonymity," Kyle . But after that confrontation, Nassars alleged abuse stopped completely., Honestly, it really got glossed over, which was really hard for me, she said. He was the youngest of three children. For one week in January 2018, hundreds of women and girls told their stories about Larry Nassar's abuse. As a survivor of sexual abuse, I can testify to the cascade of mental and physical health complications that stem from this trauma. But instead of believing her, Kyles parents demanded their daughter apologise to her abuser. Donna Markham, the mother of Chelsea Markham, testified her daughter was molested by Nassar after seeking treatment for a back injury she suffered in a fall off a balance beam when she was 10, Sports Illustrated reported. 1. Last week, the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University and its then-president Lou Anna Simon asked state Attorney General Bill Schuette to conduct a review of the schools handling of Nassar. Kyle Stephens, whose family was close with Nassar's, said he repeatedly abused her from age 6 to 12 during family visits to his home near Lansing, Michigan. "They believed Larry Nassar over me," Stephens testifiedin Ingham County Circuit Court. Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Dec. 26, 2013. Who Where Receive obituaries Joyce Campbell Justason December 29, 2022 (90 years old) View obituary Muriel Elizabeth Lomax December 22, 2022 (86 years old) Was born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Etta and Raymond Hunt on June 22,.! She told the court that her father had taken his own life when he discovered the full extent of Nassar's abuse of his daughter. Lianna Hadden, a MSU athletic trainer. Stephens said her father committed . Nassar is already serving a 60-year-sentence after pleading guilty in July in federal court to child pornography charges. She still had not lost all of her baby teeth when she was forced into her first sexual act. . There were times when Stephens said she would get into arguments with her dad and he would tell her she needed to apologize to Nassar for making accusations against him. This cannot go on. Visitation for Jim will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel. About all of us. to misuse drugs. Stephens decided two weeks . Kyle Stephens, pausing to compose herself during Nassars sentencing hearing in a courtroom in Lansing, Michigan, said the doctor, a family friend, began molesting her when she was 6 years old and her parents did not believe her when she told them. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. One in 9 girls, and 1 in 53boys, will experience such abuse by their 18th birthday. To plant trees in . — -- When Dr. Larry Nassar was led away in handcuffs after his sentencing hearing, Kyle Stephens, who says he repeatedly abused her as a child during family visits, said she felt an emotional weight was finally lifted. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Stephens said Nassar first allegedly exposed himself to her in a dark boiler room in the basement of his house when she was 6 years old. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister and . It was only in 2016 when Kyle read the story of another woman who had been abused by Nassar, that she called the police. Several victims gave emotional testimony on Tuesday and asked Ingham County Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina to impose the maximum sentence. How it started when she was just 6 years old. KYLE STEPHENS OBITUARY. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Stephens. Nassar was a family friend of Kyle Stephens' parents and allegedly started molesting Stephens when she was just six years old. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. Kyle Stephens and Zachary Lupia are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Amy Diana Lupia. When Kyle Stephens told her parents she was being abused by family friend Larry Nassar, they did not believe her. Raisman tweeted Monday she will not attend the sentencing because it was too traumatic, but a letter she wrote will be read in court. For Rachael, this whole case comes down to just one question. and proceeded to molest me for six years. I have received messages from survivors all over the world detailing their abuse and isolation. Brent Calvin Stephens, 75, of Frisco, Texas passed away July 14, 2018. The police were able to obtain a search warrant for Nassars house, where they then found hard drives containing 37,000 images and videos of child pornography, leading to Nassars arrest. "As president, it is only natural that I am the focus of this anger. Women and girls who have banded together to fight for themselves because no one else would do it. JULIA STEPHENS Julia Ann Harris Stephens, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and selfless servant to her church and her family, passed on into eternity on August 25, 2022. I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing, Stephens told 20/20. Nassar has pleaded guilty to molesting females with his hands at his Michigan State University office, his home and a Lansing-area gymnastics club, often while their parents were in the room. When an Instagram message is the only place where victims can speak their truth, we are failing. Stephens said that she told her parents, but they did not believe her. In March, USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny resigned amid criticism of the organizations handling of the scandal. Nassar pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a child in November 2017. LARA's investigations are "strictly focused" on whether a license-holder has violated the Michigan public health code, a spokesman said. After years of suffering from the sexual abuse, Kyle told her parents what was happening. Larry is brought in, his hands uncuffed. Pressure had increased on Simon to step down during Nassars sentencing hearing, which included a week of testimonials from Nassars accusers. Stephens said Nassar convinced her parents she was lying about him hiding"lotion in the basement so you could beat your penis while I hid", adding: "But I still get sick at the smell of that lotion." She holds the doctor responsible for her fathers premature death. "Sitting on my living room couch I listened to you tell me that no one should ever do that, and if they do, you should tell someone. It was only in 2016 when Kyle read the story of another woman who had been abused by Nassar, that she called the police. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Our inaction protects predators, and anyone who doesnt see remedying this problem as a priority is unfit to lead our country. By that time, 156 women had come forward to testify against him. View the profiles of people named Kyle Stephens. She said she finally told her parents when she was 12 years old that Nassar had been allegedly abusing her, but Nassar denied the allegations. In 2004, he treated Kyle Stephens, then a 12-year-old who told her parents and Stollak that she had been sexually abused for years by Nassar, a friend of the Stephens family. Kyle's mother stands a few steps behind her on her right. When I was six, he exposed himself to me in his basement boiler room. DISGRACED gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar cowardly hid his face as one of his victims revealed the abuse she suffered at his hands in chilling detail. Anderson. 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I believe, my mom definitely had lingering suspicions, and my dad probably did, too, but they had committed to believing him. February 16, 2018 at 9:18 a.m. EST. Each day of the sentencing, the crowd in the courtroom gets bigger. Kyle Rix Stephens, 32, was arrested about 1,000 kilometres north of Perth despite being told two days earlier, when he arrived at Perth airport, that he did not have permission to enter the state. But I still flinch when my feet are near someone's lap.". On that last day, lead prosecutor Angela Povilaitis stands to introduce Rachael. Her parents initially believed him and Stephens blames her father's suicide on the shame and self-loathing he felt for defending Nassar. At first, a lot of survivors don't want to use their names when they face Larry in court. Instead of notifying law-enforcement officials, which Stollak was required to do, Stollak arranged a meeting between Nassar and Stephens' parents in which Nassar denied the abuse and the parents believed him, according toStephens'court testimony. Kyle Stephens was first abused by Larry Nassar, a family friend, at the age of 6. Another statement came from Donna Markham, who told of how her 23-year-old daughter Chelsey killed herself in 2009, years after Nassar sexually abused her during a medical examination. hide caption. They say things such as I have never told anyone, I dont think anyone will care and I didnt say no. I despair that our communities attach so much shame to sexual abuse and offer so little support to victims that survivors feel their best option is to reach out to me through social media. He's exposing himself to me and I remember just feeling awkward, like, OK, I've never been in a situation like this. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. She told the court that her father had taken his own life when he discovered the full extent of Nassars abuse of his daughter. Many of those who spoke during sentencing were critical of Simon and the Michigan State administration. Olympic gold medallists Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman have said they were victims too. I lost my father to his guilt. Defensive player of the year: Isaiah Afework, Federal . Opinions to start the day, in your inbox. She said her parents thought she was lying. Kyle J. Stephens. And the effects are not limited to individuals who were physically violated. Kyle Anthony Crowley, 53, of Cold Spring, KY passed away unexpectedly at his residence on January 10th, 2023. We must demand that every candidate running for office has a sexual-abuse and assault prevention agenda. How much is a young woman worth? YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Abusers dont see race, religion or political affiliation. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 3rd, from 12 pm to 1 pm, with memorial service following at 1 pm . comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . All rights reserved (About Us). Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. As a young girl, Kyle was abused by Larry Nassar, a family friend, for six years as her family would visit him every Sunday for dinner. Emma Winowiecki/Michigan Radio Our silence and inaction create a culture where predators can thrive. Stephens said Nassar denied the abuse and my parents chose to believe Larry Nassar over me. She said her parents made her speak with Nassar about the allegations, and the predator allegedly told her, No one should ever do that, and if they do, you should tell someone.. . To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. More victims. Dr. William Strampel, an osteopathic physician who also was dean of MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine and Nassar's former boss. The people who watched this sentencing, this case, play out in a way we've never seen before. After that, Stephens said in court that her relationship with her parents deteriorated, especially her connection to her father. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "Look around the courtroom. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. As a young girl, Kyle was abused by Larry Nassar, a family friend, for six years as her family would visit him every Sunday for dinner. But while the family visited Nassar every Sunday in his family home, Nassar would take Kyle and her brother down to the basement to play hide and seek. And show the predators that their time is up. And then Rachael turns to her faith, which has guided her through her entire life, but especially through this process of getting justice. She said she wants young athletes "to be safe from sexual predators, from this kind of abuse. On another occasion, he molested her underneath a blanket while watching TV on the couch. By Kyle Stephens. And each day, Rachael Denhollander is there. We must start treating sexual abuse as a public health issue. My deepest sympathies to the family of John Stephens. Little girls don't stay little forever. "I urge those who have supported my work to understand that I cannot make it about me now," she added. Former gymnasts Kyle Stephens, Rachael Denhollander and Mattie Larson tell Megyn Kelly about the sexual abuse they endured from Larry Nassar. I introduced myself and I'm trying to get some information from her and she just starts crying and she goes, 'She just told us last night that she was also abused.' STEPHENS - Brandon Kyle Stephens, Sr., 25, of Yulee passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. MVP: Vaughn Weems, Federal Way, sr. Kyle Stephens gives her victim impact statement. My father and I did our best to patch up our tattered relationship before he committed suicide in 2016, Stephens told the court through tears. ", Rachael Denhollander gives the final victim impact statement. It was only when Nassar was arrested that Kyles father found out the truth. Educate yourself and your children. Larry is a predator, Rachael says. This site is sponsored as public resource by the independent funeral homes repesented here. 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"Sitting on my living room couch, I listened to you tell me no one should ever do that, and if they do, you should tell someone. Later, Stephens said her father apologized to her countless times for not believing her story. On Wednesday, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of Michigans Ingham County Circuit Court sentenced the 54-year-old to up to 175 years in prison. The Basement. How it started when she was just 6 years old. By the time he died, Stephens said her father had made it right. I understand, and that is why I have limited my personal statements. After Rachael offers Larry forgiveness, she addresses us. Inaction is no longer excusable. On the first day of sentencing Kyle Stephens, who blames Nassar for her father's suicide, revealed how he repeatedly abused her between the ages of six and 12 at her family home. They would approach her in the courtroom, shyly, and say, "Thank you." You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Norma leaves her daughter, Kyle Stephens and her wife, Janice Kwasniak, of Wakefield, RI; her daughter-in-law, Judy Stephens of Enfield . Paul Young Stephens, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 56. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In January 2018, Kyle Stephens became the first woman to take the stand against Nassar and tell her harrowing story. She went on: "After my parents confronted you, they brought you back to my house to speak with me. "And the next day being ready to give an impact statement is unbelievable," says Snyder. Michael Stephens Obituary. "'You convinced my parents that you didn't stick your fingers up my adolescent vagina. STEPHENS - Brandon Kyle Stephens, Sr., 25, of Yulee passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. Emma Winowiecki/Jodi Westrick/Michigan Radio. "Kyle Stephens. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Biles and Raisman are among a number of victims who accuse USA Gymnastics and Michigan State of not properly vetting Nassar. ABC News' Elizabeth Vargas and 19 of the women who made victim impact statements at the Nasser trial. age 73, passed away on April 7, 2021 in Medina, Ohio. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family. K-Y-L-E S-T-E-P-H-E-N-S." Kyle takes a breath. I felt too fat, too ugly or just simply not good enough to be around others. "And I don't have to worry about running into him. In 2004, he treated Kyle Stephens, then a 12-year-old who told her parents and Stollak that she had been sexually abused for years by Nassar, a friend of the Stephens family. How he put his fingers inside her. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mr. John Michael Stephens was born in Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Michael Lowell Stephens and Lisa (Bilbrey) Meadows on Tuesday, September 27, 1988. They knew her story. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. But I knew, when it came time to use my first tampon that my hymen wasn't intact.". Kyle Stephens, the first of more than 100 women to testify about Larry Nassar's abuse, says her father did not believe her and later died of suicide. But after Kyle, that starts to change. Armeda Joan Gurley Stephens, 86, of Mount Olive, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The entire courtroom survivors, parents, coaches, friends, dozens and dozens of people who have been so damaged by a man they trusted breaks into sustained, enthusiastic applause. And the reason everyone who heard about Larry's abuse did not believe it is because they did not listen. Aquilina announces her sentence: 40 to 175 years in prison. She's only been known as Victim Z-A. Stephens said, Without my knowledge or consent, I had engaged in my first sexual experience when I was in kindergarten.. Her father, who later killed himself, finally believed her.