The Peculiar Case of Jean Stevens
Inspirational, Spiritual, True Crime
Date Published: March 21, 2024
Publisher: Mindstir Media
As a retired death investigator, I have discovered throughout my career that what I once interpreted as normalcy was grossly misunderstood. I have learned that lifestyles greatly vary from individual to individual, situation to situation, and ideology to ideology. A "normal situation" and "normal behavior" are relative to any given individual in any given environment. The inevitability of death is highly overwhelming. There are some who fear death. But, little do they know, fear has nothing to do with death, for it is death that fears nothing. At the core of the fear of death is the fear of destruction, which refers to the extinction of mind, spirit, soul, and the destruction of the body- that is nonexistent.
This book is the true story and behind-the-scene look into the case of Jean Stevens. A case that would change my life, both professionally and personally, forever. Together, Jean and I learned from each other. This case is particularly of interest since it caters to the topic of death and life and how loneliness brings havoc in our normally functioning life. Since death separates one being from the other, the feeling of never meeting the one that is gone is excruciating. This permanent separation can drive people to do things they wouldn't usually consider doing. How far would you go to remain with the ones you love? You will learn how far an elderly woman went to remain with hers.
INTRODUCTION
My name is Tom Carman. I am a retired medicolegal death
investigator. I am now a born-again Christian who dedicates my life to serving
our Lord. This book is the result of over 20 years of experience in the field
of medicolegal death investigation. Being directly involved with over 2,000
death investigations, I have had the opportunity to work with many agencies,
including county, state, and federal. I have also had the opportunity to meet
many families, see the lifestyle, and hear the ideology of hundreds.
I have been deemed an expert in the
field of death investigation by the Court of Common Pleas, but else wise, I am
a simple man with a love for Christ and a desire to bring others to the Lord by
offering hope and lived experience.
It would be within a short period
of time that I would come to the realization that people are as unique as many
of the cases themselves. This uniqueness often brings light to a very dark
scenario. This light brings about explanation, family reunion, and at most
times, understanding. Most times meaning that things are not always completely
understood. In fact, both families and investigators are occasionally left with
an absence of reason and understanding. It is not death we mourn, but the
reasoning behind it.
In those respective cases where
there is discovery of understanding and etiology, I’m reminded of Matthew 4:16,
“The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the
land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”
From scripture, Isaiah speaks in a prophetic
style. A simple synopsis in a place of the overspreading of spiritual darkness
both knowledge and holiness came about them from understanding the principles
of Christ. Likewise, with death (darkness), understanding can come about when
we possess an open mind and systematically approach each investigation. On the
other hand, the inevitability of death is highly overwhelming. Some people in
their old age fear death. But, little do they know, fear has nothing to do with
death, for it is death that fears nothing. People fear the process of death
rather than death itself. As a result, there’s a potential for them to
experience the terror of death consciously. At the core of the fear of death is
the fear of destruction, which refers to the extinction of mind, spirit, and
soul and the destruction of the body- that is nonexistent.
I have discovered throughout my
career that what I once interpreted as normalcy was grossly misunderstood. I
have learned that lifestyles greatly vary from individual to individual,
situation to situation, and ideology to ideology. A “normal situation” and
“normal behavior” are relative to any given individual in any given
environment. With an open, non-judgmental mind, and a desire to seek facts, the
truth will prevail regardless of societal or cultural norms and/or personal
beliefs.
The compilation of case notes
described within this book will illustrate human action, emotion, and ideology
of what these decedents considered to be normal. Perhaps most arguably, normal
is no more than fallacy. In no way are any of these cases mentioned intended to
be judgmental, disrespectful, or a form of embarrassment to the decedent,
family members, friends, or associates. As you read these stories, it is
crucial to remember Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God.”
For the exception of Jean Stevens
and related investigative information pertaining to this case, all other cases
mentioned within this book have been changed for the protection of both the
dead and the living. These changes include names, locations and dates. The
names and locations used in these cases are purely fictitious and in no
uncertain terms represent the factual identity of the person, actual date, or
town in which these incidents occurred.
This book
does however contain a factual, behind-the-scene look into the case of Jean
Stevens. A case that would change my life, both professionally and personally,
forever. Together, Jean and I learned from each other. It is with expressed
consent and expectation by Jean that her story be told. This case is
particularly of interest since it caters to the topic of death and life and how
loneliness brings havoc in our normally functioning life. Social isolation can
drive people to do things they wouldn’t usually consider doing. Humans are
conflicted about their mortality and that of their kin and friends. Regardless
of how a person has lived, they’re bound to fall on their knees when they
experience abandonment and social seclusion. The denial of death is an
essential factor in knowing how and why relationships with other social beings
are fundamentally exploitative and harmful. Since death separates one being
from the other, the feeling of never meeting the one that is gone is excruciating.
Separation drives a person crazy and instills a pursuit of meeting the ones
that are gone. Norman Cousins says, “Death is not the greatest loss in life.
The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” Since humans live
their lives socializing and networking, the loss of special moments upon
someone’s death makes them feel aloof and heartbroken. Reminiscence of priceless
memories shared with the deceased leaves an unfillable void in one’s heart.
Monophobia, which refers to the
fear of being lonely at some point in time in the future also triggers feelings
of loneliness and goes to the extent of mania. Such feelings are commonly seen
within old age groups since they consider that being old jeopardizes their
identity and personality. They are of the view that age-related illnesses, loss
of network of friends, difficulty communicating, and death of a spouse or a
loved one may make them weak, stubborn, and worse – alone. Their intuition
tells them that they are no longer helpful to society and thus feel trapped in
destructive thoughts involving death and isolation.
About the Author
Tom Carman is an American author who currently resides in Pennsylvania. As a retired Medicolegal Death Investigator, he has investigated over 2,000 deaths. Additionally, he has served as a consultant on several other cases. Tom has had the opportunity to get first-hand behind the scene knowledge of both scenes and people. Tom believes in love, grace, forgiveness, and hope. As a non-judgmental, now walking in Spirit man, he shares his personal journey with many. For many years Tom lived in flesh and is very familiar with sin, hardship, and knows the difficulties of starting over and accepting death. Having been formerly incarcerated, Tom now dedicates his life to serving the underdogs of the world by delivering hope. He believes wholeheartedly that anyone can receive this hope and begin a new journey leaving their past behind.
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