Ortralla Mosley – A Five Year Memorial
It’s been five years since 15-year old Ortralla Mosley, a high school sophmore, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in a hallway at Reagan High School in Austin. This weekend, Carolyn Mosley, Ortralla’s mother, held a memorial and press conference commemorating Ortralla’s death and promoting awareness of teen dating violence. You can learn more about Ortralla’s story by visiting the Myspace page for the Ortralla Foundation.
When an abusive relationship ends in murder, it often receives media attention that can last for years. While we think this a good thing, we do want to stress that many people are involved in controlling or abusive relationships that aren’t physically abusive. Often, an abuser becomes more violent and more dangerous after a break-up. We hope that stories like Ortralla’s will reach teens that may never think their relationship could get to this point.
I would like to say that i’am very sorry for your loss. I heard about your story on the E channel. I was watching it with my sister who is 15 yrs old. I was very shocked about the show and could not believe your story. I was crying, that’s how much it affected me. I really feel for you and your family. Your daughter is a beautiful young lady and i’am very touched by how much the community was involved and how u did not let your daughters life on earth ever be forgotten. My heart is truly with you and i dont even know you. I feel as if i was apart of your family….
I am very sorry for your loss and I understand what you must went through my cousin was stabbed to death , she was stabbed 5 times in the back in her own home by her sister boyfriend.
im sorry for your lost however seeing your story helped me get out of an abusive relationship and im 17 and gfrantfully that i was able to get away sorry for her having to endure that pain
i am very sorry about your lost your mother came too my school and talked about you she really touched my heart you was a very bright young lady and im so proud of you cause you accomplished your goals as in bein a doctor a lawyer and phycologist im proud of you just as well as your family memebers and your story i heard today i belived changed alot of people in my school god bless you and you will always have a big place in my heart
love cheqista rosser
clarksville tx
i really didnt like what i heard because it wasnt fair at all and i think you are a very strong woman because you stood up and told that story witout really breaking down so i just want you to know that I LOVE YOU with all my heart