Berry intially addressed her entries to her mother, according to a report by a psychiatrist who evaluated the women. After learning of her mother’s death, she wrote to soothe her mother’s spirit in heaven.
Police do not understand why none of the people who visited the unassuming house at 2207 Seymour including Castro’s family and girlfriend realized what was going on there.
Castro’s adult children and two brothers who had to go into hiding after being briefly detained as suspects have publicly condemned and disowned him.
His victims have begged the media and public to respect their privacy and give them time to heal. In a statement last week they said they were “relieved” by the plea deal and “satisfied by this resolution to the case.”
In a video released by a public relations firm last month, the women put on brave faces and thanked their supporters.
“I want everyone to know how happy I am to be home with my family, my friends. It’s been unbelievable,” said Berry, who made no mention of her daughter. “I am getting stronger each day, and having my privacy has helped immensely.”
Knight said she did not want to be consumed by hatred and was looking forward to her “new life.”
“I may have been through hell and back, but I am strong enough to walk through hell with a smile on my face, and with my head held high and with my feet held firmly on the ground,” she said, reading slowly and carefully from her notes.
DeJesus seemed the most cautious of the three, simply thanking people for their support.
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