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The Guardian
10 hours ago
- The Guardian
Child molestation survivor revisits case of his father killing his accused abuser on live TV
A child abuse survivor whose father shot his accused abuser to death in plain view of television news cameras in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the 1980s says he suggests parents whose children are molested 'not to take the law into your own hands and put yourself in a position to be prosecuted'. Instead, 'I would advise [them] … to be there for their child,' Joseph Boyce 'Jody' Plauché remarked in a new interview that was recently published by People. Plauché's comments revisited the slaying of his karate coach Jeff Doucet at the hands of his father, Gary Plauché, which was once one of the US's most sensational criminal cases. Jody was 10 when Doucet became his karate coach and began molesting the boy, as Plauché recounted in a 2019 memoir. In February 1984, Doucet drove an 11-year-old Jody to a relative's home in Port Arthur, Texas, and then they took a bus to the Los Angeles area to visit Disneyland. Doucet and Jody were there for about a week, and authorities found them in a motel room after the man let the boy make a collect call to his mother. The boy was quickly brought home, and tests confirmed he had been sexually assaulted. Two deputies from the sheriff's office in Baton Rouge flew to California to bring Doucet back on charges of kidnapping and child sexual abuse, and Gary Plauché learned from someone at the Louisiana news station WBRZ when the karate coach was arriving at the local airport. Gary Plauché went to the airport in sunglasses and a baseball cap and lay in wait. As officers walked past him with a handcuffed Doucet, Gary Plauché aimed a handgun at the 25-year-old's right ear, fired point-blank and killed him as news cameras filmed. Video recorded one of the deputies who helped arrest Jody's father – and recognized him – as he shouted: 'Gary, why? Why, Gary? Why?' Gary Plauché – who instantly became a vigilante hero to many Americans at the time – eventually pleaded no contest to a manslaughter charge, spent five years on probation and avoided serving any time in prison. He died in 2014 at age 69. Jody, who would go on to title his memoir Why, Gary, Why?, later told the Associated Press how people constantly approached him to exalt his father long after the case fell out of the news headlines. Well into his adulthood, he would post cooking videos online – and rather than weigh in on his dishes, viewers would write comments commending his father. 'They won't comment: 'That gumbo looks great,'' Jody said to the AP. 'They'll just be like: 'Your dad's a hero.'' But in his recent conversation with People, the 53-year-old Jody Plauché said his father 'got lucky' that he didn't face a harsher sentence which would have taken him away from his son at a crucial time in his recovery from his sexual abuse. He said he even gave his father the silent treatment for a couple of months after Doucet's killing. 'I didn't want Jeff dead – I didn't want daddy to hurt Jeff,' Jody Plauché said to People of his state of mind at the time. 'I just wanted Jeff to stop doing what he was doing, which he never would've, but that was just the hope back then, the prayers I would say at night.' Jody Plauché said he forgave his father after seeing Gary and his mother 'getting along really [well]' in the aftermath of the deadly shooting. He had done that upon accepting that authorities would not come take Gary away at a time when his boy needed him, as Jody told People. During one of the rare conversations they had about Doucet's slaying, Jody recalled, 'I told him … 'I'm not mad at you no more. I understand why you did it.'' Jody said he remembered Gary responding with something to the effect of: 'I love you.' As Jody tells it, he later earned a general studies degree at Louisiana State University with minors in speech, communication and psychology. He worked in Pennsylvania as a sexual assault counselor for seven years, returned to Baton Rouge in 2005 after his father suffered a stroke, and took a job at his brother's transportation company. Jody Plauché has said that the purpose of Why, Gary, Why? is to give hope and knowledge to survivors and their parents, respectively. 'I wanted outsiders to get a general understanding about sexual violence and sexual abuse,' said Jody Plauché, now a vocal advocate for child molestation survivors. In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline on 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help. For adult survivors of child abuse, help is available at In the UK, the NSPCC offers support to children on 0800 1111, and adults concerned about a child on 0808 800 5000. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. In Australia, children, young adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or Bravehearts on 1800 272 831, and adult survivors can contact Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. Other sources of help can be found at Child Helplines International
Int'l Business Times
18-07-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
From Confusion to Confidence: Why Most Traders Fail and How Jody Samuels Is the Missing Link
There's never been a better time to get into trading, and never a worse time to do it without preparation. The markets are saturated with inexperienced retail traders who see trading as a quick win. Many jump in with high leverage, fueled by the hype created throughout various social media channels, only to blow up their accounts within weeks. The problem is not just the market. It's a fundamental lack of skill, psychology, structure, and support. Jody Samuels , founder of The FX Trader's EDGE , has built her career solving this exact problem. She understands what it takes to become a strategic, sustainable trader, and it's not what most people think. "People want a quick fix and quick profits," she explains. "But trading is a profession. You need a strategy. You need coaching. You need psychology and a plan." Jody's story is not one of theory. She started as an interbank trader, managing positions across global markets, and later created The FX Trader's EDGE in 2005 to share her expertise with retail traders. What started as a forex-focused platform has since expanded to include futures, stocks, options, and ETFs, making it a home for serious traders, regardless of the market. She's seen the same struggles play out again and again: fear of giving back profits, jumping from one strategy to another, refusing to take small losses, not having a structured plan, and letting emotions drive decisions. One of the most common patterns is the use of excessive leverage, especially in the fast-growing futures market, without understanding how margin, risk, or liquidity really work. Jody Samuels - Founder of The FX Trader's EDGE Even more dangerous is the mental rollercoaster that comes with trading. Traders panic when a position moves against them, and second-guess when it moves in their favor. It's an emotional battlefield, and most are unequipped to handle it. Jody calls these common pitfalls the roadblocks to performance, and she's developed a framework to overcome them. Her signature methodology is built around the 5 P's: Purpose, Personality, Process, Plan, and Performance. Each P addresses one of the core issues that traders face. Most traders have unrealistic expectations and no clear reason why they are trading in the first place. They chase strategies that don't suit their psychology. They make trades without a process or plan. And they never track what's working, or why it is not. The 5 P's reframe the entire approach to trading. Purpose forces the trader to define goals and focus on skill development. Personality ensures they align their strategy with their temperament. Process brings structure and routine to decision-making. The plan enforces risk management and entry/exit rules. Performance demands accountability through regular reviews and feedback. This is what separates hobbyists from professionals. Jody doesn't just teach this framework; she coaches traders through it. Her Wealth Builders Roadmap program is a hands-on experience that dives into both the technical and psychological aspects of trading. In the live sessions, clients are guided step by step through modules, equipped with tools to move the needle, empowered with practical exercises to solidify the 5 P's, and coached through emotional patterns like fear vs. greed or patience vs. impatience. Her goal is not just to train a trader, but to transform one from the inside out. Wavy Tunnel PRO The strategy side is equally comprehensive. Her Wavy Tunnel PRO training simplifies Elliott Wave analysis and teaches traders to understand market cycles, trends, reversals, and sideways action across any asset class. It's a complete, multi-market strategy that's taught in a way even beginners can grasp. There are also specialized programs in institutional price action, forex fundamentals, and funded account preparation. Jody's strength lies not just in her technical expertise but in her ability to simplify complex concepts and guide traders through the mindset shifts they need to succeed. She believes that strategy alone won't make a trader profitable; discipline, emotional awareness, accountability, and support are equally critical. Traders struggling with inconsistency, fear, over-trading, or strategy confusion need to rebuild the way they trade. One of the best ways to begin is with a self-assessment on Jody's website, the Trader's Scorecard . Once completed, traders receive the "10 Habits of Successful Traders" PDF, based on her book and published work. Trading is not magic, and it's not a mystery. It's a skill, and like any skill, it can be taught, learned, and mastered. Jody Samuels has built a career helping people do exactly that.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Urgent appeal to find Staffordshire woman who went missing in the middle of the night
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a woman from Staffordshire who disappeared in the middle of the night. Jody, from Penkridge, was last seen at midnight as Saturday night went into Sunday morning, July 13. Staffordshire Police said officers had concerns for the 29-year-old's wellbeing. READ MORE: Friend of park drowning victim urges three changes after new tragedy The force posted an image of Jody and asked for the public's help to find her. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join Jody is white, 5ft 3ins tall, of slim build, with shoulder-length brown hair. She also has two tattoos on her right wrist. At the time of her disappearance she wearing a black crop top and black shorts. In issuing the appeal, a spokesperson for South Staffordshire Police said: 'Have you seen Jody? 'We are concerned for the whereabouts of missing woman Jody from Penkridge and we need your help. 'Jody, aged 29, was last seen at midnight today (13 July).' Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox The statement continued: 'She is described as 5ft 3ins, a slim build and shoulder length dark brown hair. She also has two tattoos on her right wrist. We believe she was last wearing black shorts and a black crop top. 'If you have seen Jody or know of her whereabouts, please call 101 immediately quoting incident number 198 of 13 July.'
Buzz Feed
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Funny Childhood Misconceptions That Will Make You Laugh
Kids have very active imaginations. They see the world in a totally different way! Of course, this can lead to some pretty funny mix-ups, misunderstandings, and lots of make-believe. Reddit user Night_sky2025 recently asked, "What was the weirdest thing you believed as a child?" Here are some of the wild, hilarious, and wholesome responses: "When I was pretty young, I learned the word 'fired' in reference to guns. I didn't know that it also referred to being terminated from a job. So it was with confused horror that I observed my mom casually inform my dad that her coworker, Jody, had apparently been shot to death at work for her subpar job performance. And it was unnerving how casually my dad reacted to it, with little more than a, 'Oh man, that's too bad.' For quite a while, I became quite invested in my mom's work performance." "My dad was a pilot, so he was gone a lot when I was a kid. My mom often took us to Chuck E. Cheese when my dad was on a trip. I eventually noticed we only went there when Dad was gone, so I asked him why he never wanted to go with us. He told me he was the guy in the mouse costume and was always there; he just wasn't allowed to interact with us. For many years, I genuinely believed this. We laugh about it now." "As a kid, I believed you were supposed to pray to God when you wanted good things to happen and pray to Satan when you wanted bad things to happen. Like, two separate customer service departments." "Endora from Bewitched was real and could see me through the TV, so I had to clap and act super grateful for Bewitched or she would curse me." "Someone told me Canadians eat toast upside-down because that places the toast toppings in direct contact with taste buds. Young me believed Canadians were very clever for coming up with this toast-eating method and would occasionally give it a go myself. I met a Canadian as a fully grown adult and asked him if my 'fact' was true. Understandably, he was politely mystified. " "I believed that brown cows were the ones that made chocolate milk, and the black/white cows made the regular milk. Pink cows made strawberry milk, and farmers had to hide them in their barn because they were afraid someone would steal the pink cows because everyone loved strawberry milk." "That we had two stomachs: one for liquids and one for solids. When people would say, 'It went down the wrong pipe,' I assumed it was liquids vs. solids, not solids vs. gas." "I was told to leave my cuts and scrapes alone because when I went to sleep, little, tiny people would crawl into my bed and build the scabs themselves using their tools, and I'd be rude if I messed with their work by picking at it. I used to want to catch these little tiny people. To be fair, I never saw a scab develop. I'd just wake up, and it would be there, for it seemed legit. Thanks, Mom." "That the new president of the US had beaten up the previous president to get the job. I spent so much of my young life hating Ronald Reagan, not for his policies, because I was unaware of them, but because I thought he had beaten up Jimmy Carter, and Jimmy Carter seemed like a nice man." "So many things. One of my favorites is that my grandpa told me the neighbors behind them were building a shed for an elephant. It was big enough for one, and my grandpa worked with the circus, so it was totally plausible. It's still referred to as the 'elephant shed.'" "My parents told me that TV was black and white before because the world was actually black and white. Then, a colorful meteorite struck the Earth and gave color to the world. In my defense, I was very little." "That there could be cameras in our house filming a TV show like other families (The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, etc.)." "You know, in infomercials, when they say, 'But you gotta call right now to get this deal!'? I used to think they kept track of what time their commercials aired, and started a few-minute timer after they aired, and if you called after the timer ran out, you wouldn't get the deal." "I thought shooting stars were make-believe like unicorns and leprechauns. I was well into my 20s before I figured it out. Still never seen one though." "I remember my dad telling me that part of his job was firing people. I imagined him taking them up on a hill at night, building a campfire around them, and lighting them up. I didn't understand why anyone would allow this to happen to them, even if they were bad at their job." "My parents were raised Catholic and didn't want to force it on me, so I never went to church or read the Bible or anything. Didn't want to. It seemed boring. All of my religious influence came from outside sources that I felt pretty separated from, so I kind of didn't know Jesus was a religious figure. All I knew was what I saw on TV and read brief references. Seeing different versions of Jesus was especially confusing because if he were a real guy, we wouldn't be able to redesign him, right? So for a really long time, maybe until I was 11 or 12, I fully believed Jesus was a type of character. Like a wizard or the Good King sorta deal. He was just 'That Brand of Guy.' If you will, an improv prompt, or some kind of role that needs to be filled in for a story. I still think that, but I thought everyone else thought that, too." "I used to believe the 'Gray Pumpkin' would come the night of Halloween to take some of the candy my brother and I collected in exchange for toys. As it turns out, this was just a fun little lie my mom told us so that I, a kid with a severe nut allergy, wouldn't feel as bad about not being able to eat like 75% of the candy I collected. Also, it was supposed to be the 'Great Pumpkin' (from Charlie Brown), but I misheard, so I always imagined a large, gray pumpkin with arms and legs sneaking into our house." "I remember thinking our eyeballs hang by hooks. I don't remember anyone telling me that; I think I just came to that conclusion myself because I couldn't understand how else they are there." "My sister made up a pop star named Rosie. Though I had never seen her or heard her music outside of my sister singing 'Rosie songs,' I was her biggest fan and would love to ask my sister all about her. I was shocked when my sister came clean after we were almost full-blown adults, haha." "That you only had a certain amount of 'voice' allotted for your lifetime, and that's why old people's voices were very soft and shaky, because they'd used up all their voice when they were young. For a while, I was DETERMINED to have a booming voice when I was old, so I barely spoke to 'save' my voice for later." "Have you ever gone on a highway and seen a sign that says 'speed limit enforced by aircraft'? I thought that they would just shoot you from the sky for speeding. It's not like a plane can give a ticket." "That the opposite side of my knees were called 'leg pits.'" "If you play Candy Crush in the car while it is pumped with gas, the car will explode." "If you turn a light on in a car at night, you could get a ticket." "That when you eat, the food would start to fill your entire body up, beginning at your feet. I thought people could cram food into themselves like you shove cotton into a stuffed animal." "The left side of my body was sad because I was right-handed. So if I were eating, I'd always have the last bite on the left side of my mouth to cheer it up, etc." And: "That 'made from scratch' meant whatever scraps were lying around." What's the wildest or silliest thing you believed as a kid? Tell us in the comments or share anonymously using this form. Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Chelsea sign SA youngster Schaper
'Chelsea have won the race to sign Camden,' Jody told the Benoni City Times. Jody Schaper has confirmed that London giants Chelsea FC have secured the services of his prodigiously talented son, Camden. 'Chelsea have won the race to sign Camden,' Jody told the Benoni City Times. Chelsea win fierce battle Earlier this week, the Benoni City Times reported that Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City were in a fierce battle to sign the teenage football sensation, reportedly valued at £700 000 (R16.9m) — making him the most expensive 13-year-old footballer in the world. Having watched Camden's development over the years, Schaper senior expressed his pride and excitement. 'Talent and hard work always lead to success. Camden is a humble and hardworking child,' he said. 'It has been an honour to watch him grow into the player and person he is. Every team he has played for has improved because of him. High performers elevate those around them by up to 15%, and we've seen that first-hand.' While the interest from English giants and other European clubs was flattering, it came as no surprise to Jody. 'Scouts from several clubs attended most of Camden's matches this past season, so we knew interest would come. To have our pick of those clubs shows that he stands out,' said Jody. 'Scouts look for qualities that the average person wouldn't notice. It's reassuring that Camden has attributes that will take him far in the game.' After impressing in the Gauteng Development League (GDL) as part of the SuperSport United (SSU) Academy, the Schaper family moved from Benoni to England two years ago to pursue better footballing opportunities for Camden and his younger brother, Astin — a goalkeeper now with Manchester City. Blackburn's Academy In England, Camden played grassroots football for a year before signing with the Blackburn Rovers Academy in December 2023. He began with the U12 side and was promoted to the U14s by March last year. His strong performances at Blackburn attracted attention from several top-flight clubs, ultimately leading to Chelsea securing his signature. Speaking to the Benoni City Times, Camden said he was thrilled to be joining the six-time Premier League champions. 'I'm very excited. I'm focused on my football … ready to work hard, to be challenged, and to learn as much as I can in an elite environment,' he said. Camden's long-term goals include becoming the best age-group footballer in the country and one day playing for Chelsea's first team. 'If you work hard and believe, you can achieve anything' 'It's all about breaking into the first team now. It would be amazing if I can manage to do that at a young age.' He also expressed pride in his South African roots and hopes to shine a spotlight on youth football in the country. 'The world must see the talent South Africa has. Being at SSU was so important in this journey — it made me the player I am today. If you work hard and believe, you can achieve anything.' Asked whether his son will eventually represent South Africa or England internationally, Jody said: 'That's an interesting question. It will be Camden's choice, but right now, as a youth player, it matters who comes calling first. We'll wait and see.'
