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This is the letter that was written by his step father after R. Rodriguez committed the murder/ suicide:
Dear Family,
3. We love you very much. You are in our prayers. We have some sad news to share with you. It is about Pete (Davidito), our son. (You might know him as Ricky.) Please do stop a minute now to claim the keys of faith, peace and grace, as this is shocking news. I will explain the situation in brief, although we do not know all the details at this time.
4. Pete had been living in Tucson for the past several months, where he had an apartment and a job as an electrician. Recently Gabe and Amy made a trip to California and while there they called him and he seemed quite happy to hear from them, the conversation was positive, and he commented that he would like to see them sometime.
5. A few days ago Angela (Joy)‚ a Family member who lived with us for many years‚ who was visiting in Tucson, and who knew Pete very well, called him and asked to have dinner with him, knowing that he had responded positively to Gabe and Amy's call. The situation is still being investigated, but it looks like, after dinner, they went to his apartment, where Pete killed her. He then drove to California where he took his own life. His body was found Saturday night [Jan.8] by the police in California.
6. We know the Lord is in control, and nothing can happen except He allows it, so we can trust that He will bring good from this tragedy.
7. As you might recall, Pete has threatened violence against Mama and me. However, when he left our Home in Portugal years ago, he was positive; he wanted to continue in the Family as a missionary, and did so for a few months. It was only after he had contact with some extremely vocal vindictive detractors that he became so negative. (This process that happens to those who leave new religious movements and become apostates is explained in "None of These Things Move Me.")
8. If you could please take some time to pray for the following, we'd be very thankful:
— For all the Family members who knew and loved Angela, that they'll have grace and faith when they hear this news.
— For Angela's relatives in their time of grief.
— For Elixir, Pete's former mate—for peace of mind and heart for her‚ for stability and faith.
— That the Lord will bring about victories through this terrible tragedy.
— That our Husband will help us all to understand that the spiritual warfare has intensified and that we must do all we can to keep ourselves spiritually prepared.
— That our vindictive former members, who will undoubtedly try to blame this on Mama and the Family‚ will realize that they have played a part in this sad situation through their negative influence on Pete and that they will reflect upon it.
— For Mama, Techi and me. The Lord has given us miraculous grace‚ and we know it's a result of the keys of mercy and the undefeatable weapon of praise.
9. Thank you very much! We are depending on your key-filled prayers!
Much love in our Husband,
Peter
Does this sound familiar?
TP
Dear Family,
3. We love you very much. You are in our prayers. We have some sad news to share with you. It is about Pete (Davidito), our son. (You might know him as Ricky.) Please do stop a minute now to claim the keys of faith, peace and grace, as this is shocking news. I will explain the situation in brief, although we do not know all the details at this time.
4. Pete had been living in Tucson for the past several months, where he had an apartment and a job as an electrician. Recently Gabe and Amy made a trip to California and while there they called him and he seemed quite happy to hear from them, the conversation was positive, and he commented that he would like to see them sometime.
5. A few days ago Angela (Joy)‚ a Family member who lived with us for many years‚ who was visiting in Tucson, and who knew Pete very well, called him and asked to have dinner with him, knowing that he had responded positively to Gabe and Amy's call. The situation is still being investigated, but it looks like, after dinner, they went to his apartment, where Pete killed her. He then drove to California where he took his own life. His body was found Saturday night [Jan.8] by the police in California.
6. We know the Lord is in control, and nothing can happen except He allows it, so we can trust that He will bring good from this tragedy.
7. As you might recall, Pete has threatened violence against Mama and me. However, when he left our Home in Portugal years ago, he was positive; he wanted to continue in the Family as a missionary, and did so for a few months. It was only after he had contact with some extremely vocal vindictive detractors that he became so negative. (This process that happens to those who leave new religious movements and become apostates is explained in "None of These Things Move Me.")
8. If you could please take some time to pray for the following, we'd be very thankful:
— For all the Family members who knew and loved Angela, that they'll have grace and faith when they hear this news.
— For Angela's relatives in their time of grief.
— For Elixir, Pete's former mate—for peace of mind and heart for her‚ for stability and faith.
— That the Lord will bring about victories through this terrible tragedy.
— That our Husband will help us all to understand that the spiritual warfare has intensified and that we must do all we can to keep ourselves spiritually prepared.
— That our vindictive former members, who will undoubtedly try to blame this on Mama and the Family‚ will realize that they have played a part in this sad situation through their negative influence on Pete and that they will reflect upon it.
— For Mama, Techi and me. The Lord has given us miraculous grace‚ and we know it's a result of the keys of mercy and the undefeatable weapon of praise.
9. Thank you very much! We are depending on your key-filled prayers!
Much love in our Husband,
Peter
Does this sound familiar?
TP