Obituaries; Classifieds. How it started when she was just 6 years old. Browse Kyle local obituaries on Legacy.com. While I avoided spiraling into more destructive behaviors, many victims turn to drugs and alcohol to cope. Years later, when she was 12, Stephens told her parents about the abuse and her mother and father confronted their friend Nassar. Andres H. Renteria, our beloved Father . By using her name, publicly, and putting her face out there on TV for the whole world to see, Kyle sends a message: "I am not ashamed.". Eric Stephens <p>Eric Scott Stephens, 37, of Gravette, died July 9, 2022, at his home in Green Forest, Arkansas.</p> <p>He was born January 28, 1985, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Ronald and Esther Stephens. Lianna Hadden, a MSU athletic trainer. Stephens was the first of 152 Nassar victims to testify at Nassar's sentencing hearing in January in Ingham County Court. He was . 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 Stephens was first abused by Larry Nassar, a family friend, at the age of 6. Paul Young Stephens, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 56. You can follow Believed on Twitter @believedpod. This article was published more than5 years ago. Stephens was the first of nearly 100 women who are expected to provide victim-impact statements during the four-day hearing. Kyle Stephens said she had her first sexual experience when she was 6 years old. I testified to let the world know that you are a repulsive liar, Stephens said in court. Defensive player of the year: Isaiah Afework, Federal . More victims. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Richard Todd Stephens age 57 of Linden, AL died October 26, 2022 at Marengo Nursing Home. View the profiles of people named Kyle Stephens. Join Facebook to connect with Kyle Stephens and others you may know. Stollack did not contest a finding that he violated the Public Health Code due to conduct that constituted negligence or a failure to exercise due care, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. One in 9 girls, and 1 in 53boys, will experience such abuse by their 18th birthday. Rubbed her feet on his penis. "And I don't have to worry about running into him. Kyle attended schools in North Carolina. Seeing the report was the first time, Stephens said, she realized she wasnt his only victim. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mr. John Lee Stephens, age 81 of Sparta, passed away at 11:09pm Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Bailey Manor in Cookeville, Tennessee. Both organizations previously said they were unaware of Nassars crimes. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. After years of suffering from the sexual abuse, Kyle told her parents what was happening. Kyle glances around the courtroom. She holds the doctor responsible for her fathers premature death. Her father, who later killed himself, finally believed her. Emma Winowiecki/Michigan Radio He then later moved to Hebbronvi "I was the first to testify in this case. Kyle J. Stephens. He is survived by his wife Karissa; three children: Connor, Ryker and Ethan; three siblings: Cearra (Josh) Thompson, Kyler Tryon and Cory Stephens; birth father, James Howington, Jr.; birth mother . 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. 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. Emma Winowiecki/Jodi Westrick/Michigan Radio. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Kyle Stephens blames her father's suicide on the abuse she suffered at the hands of disgraced US gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Nassar wept and hid his face as Stephens and several women told of how he cruelly abused them as children, Stephens, the first woman to speak, held back her tears as she branded him a 'repulsive liar', Mum of gymnast Chelsea Markham who took her own life confronts Larry Nassar at his sentencing, Almost 100 victims are expected to address the Michigan court during the four-day sentencing, Stephens told of how Nassar convinced her parents that she was lying about the abuse, Stephens said Nassar would pleasure himself in front of her at her family home in Michigan, Larry Nassar confronted by ex-gymnasts he abused - Alexis Moore and Jade Capua - at his sentencing, Donna Markham told of how her 23-year-old daughter Chelsey killed herself in 2009, years after Nassar sexually abused her, Olivia Cowan wipes her tears as she delivers a victim impact testimony during the sentencing hearing, Nassar bowed his head as victims described experiencing "searing pain" during the assaults, Former US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar pleads guilty to multiple charges of sexual abuse, Larry Nassar weeps as brave victim says her dad killed himself when he discovered US gymnastics doctors abuse, Shocking photo shows bedsheet where girl died weighing 23st - as mum JOKED about flies in squalid room, Man, 43, died after being held down by security guards at Sainsbury's, Man rushed to hospital with stab wounds after 'incident' at Hackney Central railway station as cops rush to scene, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family. He was born on October 20, 1934 in Silverton, Texas, to Claud Mack and Otha Lee Etta Cavitt Stephens. Nassar pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a child in November 2017. He was born on March 9, 1999, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the son of Chance Stephenson and Bonnie Taylor. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Stephens. Strampel is now facing criminal charges for failing to enforce rules set specifically for Nassar, including having a chaperone in the room during exams involving "sensitive areas" and getting patient permission before examining or treating those areas. She told Nassar: Little girls don't stay little forever. He was born December 1, 1964 in Demopolis, AL to William. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. How it started when she was just 6 years old. Two of the seven --- Drs. We all have a part in fixing this problem. SF brother, and until we meet again. Kyle Stephens stood in Courtroom 5 of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, steps away from the man who molested her throughout her childhood, and she looked right at him. And you. On August 16, 2022, Rich suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, on the day he was supposed to begin teaching Earth Science and Biology. She remembers one mom in particular walking into court: "[She was] really quiet and stoic and said, 'I need to add my daughter's name to the list.' He was so riddled with guilt and shame for not believing his little girl that, in 2016, he committed suicide. — -- 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. hide caption. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The lawyers run through some last-minute logistics. Stephens said that she told her parents, but they did not believe her. Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, Star singer La Tigresa dies from a heart attack at 89 after storied career, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kyle Stephens testified against Larry Nassar after he sexually abused her over six years, Kyle Stephens called her father "her rock" before he took his own life, Kyle Stephens denounced Nassar as a "repulsive liar", Kyle's parents didn't believe she was being abused when she first told them, Stephens testified against Nassar in 2018, Simone Biles and gymnasts blast FBI for Nassar cover-up at Senate hearing, Kyle Stephens became the first woman to take the stand against Nassar. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Father of Three Larry Nassar Victims Lunges at 'Demon' Doctor in Court, Disgraced Former Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar Sentenced to 175 Years for Sexually Abusing Girls, Father Who Lunged at Larry Nassar in Courtroom: 'I'm No Hero, My Daughters Are the Heroes', pleaded guilty in November to several counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Years later, her father realized . The Basement. K-Y-L-E S-T-E-P-H-E-N-S.", "I was the first to testify in this case. He was predeceased by : his wife Jessica Davis; his father Ralph; his . Obituary. Julia was born on September 10, 1957 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada to Gordon and Carol Harris. And for USA Gymnastics, Rachael has this message: Larry Nassar is one symptom of a much larger infection. Emma Winowiecki/Jodi Westrick/Michigan Radio They grow into strong women that return to destroy your world.. Once her father realized she was telling the truth, he took his own life, Stephens said. She told Nassar: Little girls don't stay little forever. These are the brave women who confronted disgraced Olympic doctor Larry Nassar. to misuse drugs. She said that Nassar repeatedly abused her from the time she was six years old to when she was 12 when her family visited the doctor at his home. Stephens blames her father's suicide on the shame and self-loathing he felt for defending Nassar. Kyle Stephens stood in a Michigan courtroom on Tuesday and practically spat those words at Larry Nassar, . She told the court how Nassar pleasured himself in front of her, rubbed his penis on her bare skin and violated her vagina at her house in Holt, near Lansing. 0:03. Brent Calvin Stephens, 75, of Frisco, Texas passed away July 14, 2018. "But he made up for it big time. Brian enjoyed dirt track racing, Nascar, fishing, the Miami Hurricanes, and Dallas Cowboys. Brent married the love of his life, Laura Lee Leek on November 17, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The crowded courtroom remains quiet as she walks back to her seat. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Sadler. Michael Stephens Obituary. Nassar bowed his head with closed eyes or looked away as Stephens spoke about the ordeal she allegedly suffered at the hands of the doctor. 1. October 27, 2021. This is what it looks like when the adults in authority do not respond properly to disclosures of sexual assault. And the reason everyone who heard about Larry's abuse did not believe it is because they did not listen. 30, 03-Jul, Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor. 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. Later, Stephens said her father apologized to her countless times for not believing her story. On Tuesday, while testifying, Stephens said, You convinced my parents that I was a liar.. He was predeceased by : his aunt Donna Jean; his uncle Harry Peterson; his . He can't hurt anyone ever again," she said. "After my parents confronted you, they brought you back to my house to speak with me," she tells him. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 6, 1942 to Calvin Heber and Edna Elizabeth (Cromar) Stephens. "As tragedies are politicized, blame is inevitable," Simon said in her resignation letter. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He was born on May 15, 1947 in Morgantown, West Virginia and was raised in East Liverpool, Ohio. Steven D. Moore. Their message was this: This is a Larry Nassar problem, not an MSU problem. Speaking to Nassar in court in January 2018 while testifying against him, she said: You convinced my parents that I was a liar.. Every single one. PAUL STEPHENS OBITUARY. Eric was born January 28, 1985, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Ronald . She was 64. Jeffrey Kyle Stephens Obituary. And the effects are not limited to individuals who were physically violated. Abusers dont see race, religion or political affiliation. KYLE Stephens was abused from the age of six by serial pedophile and the team doctor for USA Gymnastics Larry Nassar. Kyle was born on December 30th, 1969, in . 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. It's one thing to know that Larry's victims are young. She said she wants young athletes "to be safe from sexual predators, from this kind of abuse. 1. Facebook gives people the power to. "But I still get sick at the smell of that lotion.". All rights reserved (About Us). For Rachael, this whole case comes down to just one question. She resigned in 2017 after Strampel reprimanded her for not telling MSU officials that she was aware Nassar stopped volunteering as a team doctor for USA Gymnastics in 2015 because of allegations of sexual misconduct. But I knew, when it came time to use my first tampon that my hymen wasn't intact.". An attorney for Nassar, Matt Newburg, declined on Monday to comment on Biles accusations. Kyle Stephens, who was abused by Nassar from the ages of 6 to 12, was one of the former gymnasts to read out her statement in a Michigan court, in which she detailed Nassar's crimes. Kyle's statement does something else, too. Kyle's father defended Nassar for years, calling his own daughter a liar. 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. It was only when Nassar was arrested that Kyle Stephens father discovered the abuse had in fact taken place. Ultimately, 204 women and girls tell their stories. Kyle Stephens was a gymnast when she encountered Larry Nassar for the first time in her life. "It all started with him," she said, describing her daughter's downward spiral into drug abuse. After Nassar was fired by MSU in 2016 and at his direction, Lemmen also removed boxes of documents from his office, according to a police report. 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). ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Believed is a podcast produced by Michigan Radio and distributed by NPR. THE FIRST WOMAN to testify in Michigan state court about Nassar's abuse was Kyle Stephens. Kyle Stephens held back tears as she told how Nassar abused her at her family home. On another occasion, he molested her underneath a blanket while watching TV on the couch. Raisman tweeted Monday she will not attend the sentencing because it was too traumatic, but a letter she wrote will be read in court. But I still flinch when my feet are near someone's lap. Kyle Stephens and her parents were family friends to Larry Nassar, a respected doctor for the USA Gymnastics team. 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. Stephens said her father committed . One she articulated in that courtroom: "How much is a little girl worth? In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister and . She was far from the first women (girl) he assaulted, but she was the leading charge in Michigan's case against him. About all of us. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina wants him there so victims can look at him directly while they make their statements. On Tuesday, while testifying, Stephens said, "You convinced my parents that I was a liar.". By that time, 156 women had come forward to testify against him. Later, Stephens said her father had apologised to her countless times when discovering the full extent of her abuse. I wanted him (Nassar)to hear what happened to my daughter the fact that he started the process of her self-destruction, according to video posted on the Lansing State Journal website. He labeled me within my family as someone that was just a vile person, Stephens said of Nassar during a Thursday appearance on Megyn Kelly Today alongside fellow victims Rachael Denhollander and Mattie Larson. He was the youngest of eight children. And then, it begins. . 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