Emerald was a beauty. Tragically, she was missing for quite some time and died a violent death. Our thoughts and prayers are still with her and her family. -Becky Polick Thomas
In Memory
Emerald Crawford
Emerald was a beauty. Tragically, she was missing for quite some time and died a violent death. Our thoughts and prayers are still with her and her family. -Becky Polick Thomas
Rick Champlin
Emerald was my very first girlfriend back in 5-6th grade (if you can call it girlfriend/boyfriend at that young age). We were very close throughout elementary and junior high but, sadly, had drifted apart from each other in high school. I remember Emerald always looking and acting very mature for her age. In grade school, she looked like a high school student. In high school, she looked and acted like a collage student. Emerald was a very beautiful, sweet and smart young lady!I was devastated when I found out that Emerald was brutally murdered - it still makes me sick to think about it!!!
A BEAUTIFUL PERSON HAS BEEN WRONGFULLY TAKEN FROM US IN THIS WORLD!!!
I hope that the #%&$! ANIMAL that took Emerald from us rots in hell for eternity!!!
Marco “Mark” Nuñez
Emerald's death was a tragedy. My brother was instrumental in the investigation that led to an arrest. May she rest in peace.Eileen Garbarino
I have fond memories of hanging out at lunch with Emerald, Elsa Ezzre and Anna Redondo. May Emerald rest in peace.Virginia Hagerman (Cuevas)
Emerald was my neighbor in 1981, just before she died. I can't believe it has been so long ago now. she was so full of life and it is a shame what that man did to her. I was blessed to have gotten to know her before she was taken from us. God Bless you and may you Rest in Peace.Cynthia J. Coan
Truly appalling circumstances, no doubt about it. I recall reading the Arizona Daily Star article (probably printed around 1989) reporting Emerald's disappearance. Though she and I had never been close back when we were in the same 6th-grade class, I nonetheless found the account of her disappearance troubling. Afterwards I often wondered what had happened to her. Though it's too late to bring her back alive, I'm glad at least they got a conviction.
Anyone wishing to read the details of her case and the ruling can find it at http://www.leagle.com/decision/19931439827FSupp612_11344/U.S.%20v.%20ABURAHMAH.