2011.01.27: January 27, 2011: Chronology of the Kate Puzey Murder Case

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Chronology of the Kate Puzey Murder Case

Chronology of the Kate Puzey Murder Case

Chronology of the Kate Puzey Murder Case




2009


Kate Puzey's email to Her Country Director
The email that Kate Puzey sent to her Country Director about a language facilitator and how she has heard repeated stories of him harassing/sleeping with students and having sexual relations with a PC volunteer from PSL 19 27 February 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Murdered in Benin
Peace Corps Volunteer Murdered in Benin 12 March 2009



ABC News is reporting that unnamed officials have declared her...
ABC News is reporting that unnamed officials have declared her death a murder, but neither the Benin government nor the United States State Department have officially determined her cause of death 14 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer a view from benin writes: Please keep...
Peace Corps Volunteer a view from benin writes: Please keep Kate's family in your thoughts and prayers, but also know that this tragedy does not represent a general trend of violence toward volunteers in Benin 15 March 2009



Major Suspect in PCV Murder in Benin
Major Suspect in Murder of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey 15 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie's Life in Africa writes: Peace Corps...
Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie's Life in Africa writes: Peace Corps is doing all that they can to make sure we are all as safe as possible and prevent this from ever happening again 16 March 2009



Ambassador calls for investigation into death of PCV
US envoy in Benin calls for investigation into death of Peace Corps volunteer Cathérine Puzey 16 March 2009



Service Planned for Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey...
Service Planned for Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey 16 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Vroegin Benin writes: A Sad Loss in...
Peace Corps Volunteer Vroegin Benin writes: A Sad Loss in Bénin 17 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer From Green Mountains to the Birthplace of...
Peace Corps Volunteer From Green Mountains to the Birthplace of Voodoo writes: Peace Corps is doing everything in their power to make volunteers feel safe and continue to live at post and do positive work 17 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer An African Hillbilly writes: Kate...
Peace Corps Volunteer An African Hillbilly writes: Kate 18 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Monica au Benin writes: This past week...
Peace Corps Volunteer Monica au Benin writes: This past week has been really hard 19 March 2009



Returned Peace Corps volunteers affected by Kate Puzey's death...
Returned Peace Corps volunteers affected by Kate Puzey's death 20 March 2009



Authorities have two suspects in Benin PCV's murder
The Puzeys say authorities have two suspects but haven't told them many details about the investigation of the Murder of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey in Benin 20 March 2009



Catherine Puzey's death is testament to sacrifice
Ed Innace writes: Catherine Puzey's death is testament to sacrifice of Peace Corps 20 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Revolution Me writes: Peace Kate...
Peace Corps Volunteer Revolution Me writes: Peace Kate. . . 21 March 2009



Family and friends celebrate the life of Kate Puzey...
Family and friends celebrate the life of Kate Puzey 21 March 2009



Nat Harwell writes: Today, I seek to honor sacrifices made...
Nat Harwell writes: Today, I seek to honor sacrifices made by Peace Corps volunteers in general, but Kate Puzey in particular 21 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Ever Been in Benin? writes: Even after...
Peace Corps Volunteer Ever Been in Benin? writes: Even after the short amount of time that I spent with her, I can say with complete confidence that Kate was one of the friendliest people I have ever met 22 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Bisous from Benin! writes: On Thursday March...
Peace Corps Volunteer Bisous from Benin! writes: On Thursday March 12 at about 1pm, I got a phone call from my boss informing me that one of my friends, a fellow English teacher from the training class ahead of me, had passed away 23 March 2009



Senator Johnny Isakson writes: This past Saturday, I attended one...
Senator Johnny Isakson writes: This past Saturday, I attended one of the most moving ceremonies of my life--moving in a sad way but also in an uplifting way 24 March 2009



Chris Dodd speaks about Catherine Puzey
Senator Chris Dodd speaks on the Senate Floor about Catherine Puzey and the Peace Corps 24 March 2009



Family celebrates life and work of Catherine Puzey
The Puzey family of Cumming, Ga., the Peace Corps and the Beninese government have been hosting events to celebrate the life and work of Catherine "Kate" Puzey 25 March 2009



Jody Olsen's remarks at service for Catherine Puzey
Remarks by Peace Corps Acting Director Jody Olsen at the Memorial Service for Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine "Kate" Puzey to the Government and People of Benin 25 March 2009





2010



Parents of Murdered Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey Speak Out...
Parents of Murdered Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey Speak Out 10 March 2010



Parents of Murdered PCV Speak Out
Mother says Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey's murder happened within days of her reporting a co-teacher, who was not a Peace Corps volunteer, was sexually abusing some of the female students at the school where they worked 12 March 2010



Light a Candle for Kate Puzey...
Light a Candle for Kate Puzey 12 March 2010



Peace Corps Volunteer "Krissy's latest adventure - Benin, West Africa" writes...
Peace Corps Volunteer "Krissy's latest adventure - Benin, West Africa" writes: Friday, March 12th, marked the 1 year anniversary of the tragic death of Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine Puzey 14 March 2010



Peace Corps Volunteer "Peace (Corps) Out " writes: This March 12th...
Peace Corps Volunteer "Peace (Corps) Out " writes: This March 12th marked the one year anniversary of the death of Peace Corps Benin Volunteer Kate Puzey 25 March 2010



How ABC News Came to do the Show about Kate Puzey
The Backstory on How ABC News Came to do the Show about Kate Puzey 23 November 2010



Peace Corps Volunteer "vita si uti scias longa est" writes...
Peace Corps Volunteer "vita si uti scias longa est" writes: Before I begin, there will be a report on 20/20 on December 3 about Kate Puzey, the Volunteer who was murdered in Benin last year 28 December 2010



Peace Corps Volunteer "vita si uti scias longa est" writes...
Peace Corps Volunteer "vita si uti scias longa est" writes: If you tried to watch the 20/20 segment I wrote about last time, you probably noticed it didn't happen. 28 December 2010





2011



ABC to air Program on Kate Puzey Murder on January...
ABC to air Program on Kate Puzey Murder on January 14 11 January 2010



Statement by the Peace Corps
Statement by the Peace Corps on the Murder of Kate Puzey 11 January 2011



Parents of Slain Volunteer Kate Puzey Say Peace Corps Error Led to Murder
Report by ABC News 20/20: Parents of Slain Volunteer Kate Puzey Say Peace Corps Error Led to Murder 14 January 2011



Family says PC stopped giving the family the answers they needed
The family of slain 24-Peace Corps volunteer Kate Puzey says the Peace Corps was initially helpful and supportive but eventually stopped giving the family the answers they needed 14 January 2011



Comments about the ABC 20/20 Program
Comments about the ABC 20/20 Program on the Murder of Kate Puzey 14 January 2011



Aaron S. Williams' Response to ABC News
Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams' Response to ABC News' 20/20 14 January 2011



RPCVtg writes: I feel that 20/20's decision to frame...
RPCVtg writes: I feel that 20/20's decision to frame Kate's story in terms of the abuse/molestation of girls in her village to be misguided and irresponsible 15 January 2011



RPCV Casey Frazee of First Response Action writes: Our Appriasal...
RPCV Casey Frazee of First Response Action writes: Our Appriasal of Peace Corps' Response to the ABC News 20/20 Investigation of the Murder of Kate Puzey 16 January 2011



Peace Corps Volunteer "Ko Ko Ko! Life in Benin as...
Peace Corps Volunteer "Ko Ko Ko! Life in Benin as a PCV" writes: On January 14th, there was a 20/20 exposé on the Peace Corps focusing on Kate Puzey, the PCV who was murdered in Benin almost two years ago 18 January 2011


PCOL Editorial: The Peace Corps Needs a Procedure in Place for Death Notifications
PCOL Editorial: The Peace Corps Needs a Procedure in Place for Death Notifications to the Families of Volunteers who have Died in Service to ease the Suffering and Pain of the Grieving Process of the Volunteer's Survivors and Families 18 January 2011





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How Volunteers Remember Sarge Date: January 18 2011 No: 1487 How Volunteers Remember Sarge
As the Peace Corps' Founding Director Sargent Shriver laid the foundations for the most lasting accomplishment of the Kennedy presidency. Shriver spoke to returned volunteers at the Peace Vigil at Lincoln Memorial in September, 2001 for the Peace Corps 40th. "The challenge I believe is simple - simple to express but difficult to fulfill. That challenge is expressed in these words: PCV's - stay as you are. Be servants of peace. Work at home as you have worked abroad. Humbly, persistently, intelligently. Weep with those who are sorrowful, Care for those who are sick. Serve your wives, serve your husbands, serve your families, serve your neighbors, serve your cities, serve the poor, join others who also serve," said Shriver. "Serve, Serve, Serve. That's the answer, that's the objective, that's the challenge."

PCV Murder Investigated Date: January 18 2011 No: 1477 PCV Murder Investigated
ABC News has investigated the murder of Benin PCV Kate Puzey. Read our original coverage of the crime, comments on Peace Corps actions, the email Puzey sent her country director about sexual incidents with Puzey's students and with another PCV, the backstory on how RPCVs helped the Puzey family, and Peace Corps' official statement. PCOL Editorial: One major shortcoming that the Puzey murder highlights is that Peace Corps does not have a good procedure in place for death notifications.

Support Independent Funding for the Third Goal Date: November 9 2010 No: 1460 Support Independent Funding for the Third Goal
The Peace Corps has always neglected the third goal, allocating less than 1% of their resources to "bringing the world back home." Senator Dodd addressed this issue in the "Peace Corps for the 21st Century" bill passed by the US Senate and Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter proposed a "Peace Corps Foundation" at no cost to the US government. Both are good approaches but the recent "Comprehensive Assessment Report" didn't address the issue of independent funding for the third goal at all.

Jan 9, 2011: Push for the Peace Corps Date: January 9 2011 No: 1464 Jan 9, 2011: Push for the Peace Corps
Rajeev Goyal Pushes for the Peace Corps 20 Dec
Denis Dutton founded Arts & Letters Daily 2 Jan
Jim Carter promotes organ exchange 29 Dec
Bob Hollinger embraced the Toyama-ryu style of karate 27 Dec
Anthony Siracusa is Riding a bike around world 27 Dec
Marianne Combs writes: Another Upheaval in Ivory Coast 25 Dec
Kathy Rousso documents weaving methods in Guatemala 24 Dec
Ramsey Nix writes: Christmas in Mongolia 23 Dec
Leanne Moore writes: Coming Back to America 23 Dec
Cancer Victim Linda Lahme dreams of Africa 23 Dec
The RPCV Who Changed American Parenting 22 Dec
Dick Holbrooke at the Peace Corps 22 Dec
Mahlon Barash publishes "Imágenes del Perú" 20 Dec
Susan Luz writes "The Nightingale of Mosul" 18 Dec
RPCV arrested in alleged Sandinista 'Land Grab' 17 Dec
Peter DiCampo captures village life in Ghana 16 Dec
John Coyne writes: Peace Corps Prose 16 Dec
Kathleen Stephens presses China to rein in North Korea 15 Dec
Greg Parsley writes: PC taught me to bypass bureaucrats 14 Dec
Pat Waak writes: Peace Corps Pays Off 8 Dec
David Matthews wins NATO medal for work in Afghanistan 7 Dec
Ralph Bolton wins award in Anthropology 9 Nov

Nov 8, 2010: The 50th Begins Date: November 9 2010 No: 1457 Nov 8, 2010: The 50th Begins
University of Michigan commemorates 50th 16 Oct
Wittenberg University also has claim on 50th 31 Oct
Historical Marker Unveiled to Celebrate 50th 15 Oct
Directors Discuss Impact of Service 13 Oct
Mary Morgan writes: Some thoughts on the 50th 16 Oct
Colombia I Holds Reunion at Rutgers 31 Oct
Remembering the Early Program in Ghana 23 Oct
George Packer writes: Meaning of the Mid-Terms 2 Nov
Steve Driehaus Defeated for re-election 2 Nov
Michelle Obama's Uncle was PCV in India 1 Nov
Chic Dambach writes "Exhaust the Limits" 31 Oct
Alrick Brown Directs Documentary on Rwanda 31 Oct
Rajeev Goyal writes: Obama Does Nothing for Peace Corps 31 Oct
Dr. Paul Frommer Created Language for 'Avatar' 20 Oct
Cy Kukenbaker Directs Movie about Soccer in Malawi 15 Oct
Peace Corps has no Institutional Memory 14 Oct
Kristof and Stacia Nordin demonstrate permaculture in Malawi 9 Oct
Volunteer Stephanie Chance dies in Niger 8 Oct
Peace Corps volunteer Census hits 40-year high 4 Oct
Malaysia PM wants Peace Corps to Return 25 Sep
Volunteer Thomas Maresco Murdered in Lesotho 4 Sep
Johnathan Miller launchs Airborne Lifeline 26 Aug

Memo to Incoming Director Williams Date: August 24 2009 No: 1419 Memo to Incoming Director Williams
PCOL has asked five prominent RPCVs and Staff to write a memo on the most important issues facing the Peace Corps today. Issues raised include the independence of the Peace Corps, political appointments at the agency, revitalizing the five-year rule, lowering the ET rate, empowering volunteers, removing financial barriers to service, increasing the agency's budget, reducing costs, and making the Peace Corps bureaucracy more efficient and responsive. Latest: Greetings from Director Williams

Join Us Mr. President! Date: June 26 2009 No: 1380 Join Us Mr. President!
"We will double the size of the Peace Corps by its 50th anniversary in 2011. And we'll reach out to other nations to engage their young people in similar programs, so that we work side by side to take on the common challenges that confront all humanity," said Barack Obama during his campaign. Returned Volunteers rally and and march to the White House to support a bold new Peace Corps for a new age. Latest: Senator Dodd introduces Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act of 2009 .



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