Charles Thurman's name was changed to
Charles Motuzick. Since the movie debuted Tracey's son has been plagued
with problems. According to sources this is most likely due to
everything that he witnessed as a small child. Her son CJ is serving out
a seven year sentence. He had already served a 6 1/2 year term in
prison. He was on probation at the time of his arrest. Tracy has
supported him through all of his run-ins with the law. She appeared at
nearly every court hearing that her son has had since his problems
began back in 2000. At one court hearing Tracey and her new husband were
there to support their son. Tracey was seen crying at the time. The
judge in that hearing acknowledged that Cj seemed like a nice guy, and
that he needed to make changes in his life. His attorney at the time
suggested that Charles Jr.'s problems began after he was involved in an
accident and became dependent on medication. His family and friends are
all very supportive of him. We wish you luck in your journey Cj. Do know
that you are more than what has happened to you, and that you matter.
2004: Motuzick was arrested for (Dgs.)
2005: he was taken into custody for striking the woman that he was dating at the time.
2010: In March of 2010 he was taken into custody for the same thing.
2010: In August of 2010 CJ Motuzick was apprehended on a Friday night at his home when the SWAT team raided the house in Torrington. His bond was listed at $100,000. He was taken into custody for selling.(..).He was given 7 years to serve.
Where can I buy a DVD of this film? I cannot seem to find it. If you know, my email address is: mjwright2519@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletetry going to mylifetime.com you may be able to find it there since lifetime plays it so much.
DeleteI would like to know also matthew
ReplyDeleteyou can watch this on you tube
ReplyDeleteIt's been on TV several times this week, so I DVR'd it to keep. I watched this movie when it first aired, and I still am horrified each time I subsequently see it. It is such a compelling story and every woman should see it.
ReplyDeleteTracy is a strong women and people is and will always think of her. I wish she would come out and do a interview and tell us about her life and take back her power. She have this in the bag. Thank u Tracy for being real and putting your life out there stay strong and things will get better.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to Tracey's story, back in the 80's I was also a victim of abuse at the hands of my husband, and after 13 years of marriage I divorced him and fled the state where I was living with my kids, to only have my husband find me 6 months later. I was always looking over my shoulder and worried he would be right behind me. He had threaten to cut my throat if I ever divorced him, and the police would not do anything, they said unless he hurt me there was nothing they could do. No wonder so many women live in fear of abusive husband's, they do not believe that anyone will help to protect them. But there is hope, help and life after abuse. I became a Cop and my ex backed off. I have tried to help women escape and get the help they need, but there are too many times a woman who was abused will go back to the abuser. This has to stop, women have to understand they do not deserve to be mistreated and learn to stand on their own 2 feet, and with the right help they can.
ReplyDeleteI was once a victim of abuse as well. My son and I stayed in a DV shelter for 6the months. It was truly heartbreaking to see so many women return to their abusers! I pray every day that God will watch over victims of abuse and give them the strength to stand up for themselves and get out of those situations. I know now that I had to go through what I went through so that I would be able to give strength and hope to others. Praise God that you are in a position to help others now. If you can save just one person, it's all worth it!
DeleteI too am a survivor.
DeleteTraci, God had to be watching out for you with protection the day your ex-husband stabbed & kicked you! There's no way a human should survive that. I know you had a lot of injuries & still deal with the aftermath of what happened to your body...but you are alive! Thank goodness! Don't doubt God loves & cares for you. I know I do & will be praying for you. Just saw your movie today on lifetime.
ReplyDeleteThank you for standing up for women everywhere!
My husband downloaded this movie for me. I watched it for the first time when I was 15 it was horrible. I am now 27 still get shaken up by it. Tracy you are a strong and courageous woman. U have helped me in more ways than one
ReplyDeletei wonder what ever happend to tracey is she okay and every thing?
ReplyDeleteThe dvd of Tracey Thurmans story "A Cry for Help" is available through Ebay
ReplyDeleteI am tweleve and using her as my history project because her sotry inspires me.
ReplyDeleteIhave watched this several times over the years. It is stunning. I am a survivor of abusive husband. I had to move out after saving up money then waiting till he left for work one day and "bugged out". I lived in fear for quite a long time, he threatened to kill me many times. Thanks to Tracey's courage for putting her story out there.
ReplyDeletebless you tracy and the lord rebuke those cops who did nothing to help u
ReplyDeleteWatchin the movie now and it amazes me just how much times have changed. Watching the scene where the cops did nothing I have to ask were did they get their training from and what that poor kid went threw and saw lord knows the deamons he carries with him. Such a shame he has followed down the same road as is dad but I am sure that stems from what he was raised around. More of these movies should be made to show people that violence still and will always be there.
ReplyDeleteIt was because of this movie that I was able to leave an abusive husband and fight long enough to have it all culminate in a stalking trial where he was convicted. Thank you Tracey, you gave me the hope and strength to fight back.
ReplyDeleteThe first thought that came to me when I heard about C.J.s problems was that he could have delayed-onset PTSD. From the accident, or even possibly from the events he witnessed as a 2-year-old (latent memories?)
ReplyDeleteWhatever the reasons for his problems, I pray that he overcomes them and has a good life filled with people who love him.
There was an episode of Justice Files from Discovery Channel, (the original) that featured Tracey. I cannot find any episode guides or any youtube videos of it anywhere. I would like to see it again but I can't even find the title of the episode she was on.
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