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This is the tragic story of Kent Whitaker's heart-wrenching journey toward forgiveness and faith after the brutal murder of his wife and one of his sons.
Straight from the headlines comes an incredible true story of a son's treachery. For the first time, readers are offered inside access to the emotional drama that went on behind the scenes. At the core is the remarkable healing power of forgiveness, demonstrated by Kent Whitaker, which shows how the survivors of such atrocious events can still forgive those who have permanently damaged their lives.
One evening, the Whitaker family returned home after dinner, celebrating a son's impending graduation from college. On opening the front door, they faced a gunman lying in wait. The gunman opened fire, instantly killing the younger sonand Kent's wife, leaving Kent and his older son lying wounded until police and ambulances arrived. While recovering in the hospital, Kent resolved in his heart to forgive whoever was responsible for the deaths of his wife and son.
Over the next few weeks, it was discovered that the whole murder plot had been orchestrated by the surviving son -- whom Kent had unknowingly forgiven. After a trial that resulted in a death sentence for his son, Kent emerged from this harrowing ordeal to share their astonishing journey toward forgiveness and redemption.
Synopsis
Whitaker tells of his heart-wrenching journey toward forgiveness and faith after the brutal murder of his wife and one of his sons--a murder plot orchestrated by his surviving son.
About the Author
Mr. Kent Whitaker, a lifelong resident of Houston, Texas, graduated from the University of Houston in 1971. A former comptroller of a major construction company before he retired, he now devotes his time to church and various community organizations. He enjoys cycling, water sports, and restoring classic cars.
Table of Contents
IntroductionChapter 1 The First 200 Minutes
Chapter 2 Dust to Dust
Chapter 3 New Year's Eve: Looking Forward, Looking Back
Chapter 4 Storm Clouds of Suspicion
Chapter 5 Interludes
Chapter 6 Hitting the Fan
Chapter 7 Cleaning Up the Mess
Chapter 8 The Worst Day of My Life
Chapter 9 Hurricanes Rita and Marshall
Chapter 10 Switching Horses
Chapter 11 Behind the Mask
Chapter 12 The Evolution of Murder
Chapter 13 48 Hours and a Trial
Chapter 14 The Verdict
Chapter 15 Six Years to Eternity
Acknowledgments