Organizations Northern Books Supports:
Advocates United for Humanity:
Northern Books supports the Non-profit organization Advocates United for Humanity - Proceeds from Lee Roberts' and Donna M. Kshir's book sales go AU4H in effort to assist this grass-roots support group of advocates providing vital resources to those in need.
The Homeless:
Tent City in Charleston, West Virginia - Shortly after the release of Tent City: Tragedy Turned Triumph controversy struck...
We received several hundred emails and private messages, and even a number of threats, from several people who were upset with the book’s outcome. They believed the book seemed to be one sided and fabricated by one individual's story; completely conflicting with how the residents of Charleston, West Virginia described the aftermath of Tent City.
This news broke our hearts, as our sole intention was to help the men and women of Tent City. Being strong believers of truth and justice, we thought it was best to have the whole story told. Broken-hearted and angry as hell, we dug deeper into the story connecting with many more of the residents of Tent City and those left in its aftermath. As they shared with us on a deeper level their experiences, we now realize we were misled and crucial pieces of this important story were withheld from us.
Now, we are pleased to bring you the true story of Tent City by those who lived it. Buy now!
We received several hundred emails and private messages, and even a number of threats, from several people who were upset with the book’s outcome. They believed the book seemed to be one sided and fabricated by one individual's story; completely conflicting with how the residents of Charleston, West Virginia described the aftermath of Tent City.
This news broke our hearts, as our sole intention was to help the men and women of Tent City. Being strong believers of truth and justice, we thought it was best to have the whole story told. Broken-hearted and angry as hell, we dug deeper into the story connecting with many more of the residents of Tent City and those left in its aftermath. As they shared with us on a deeper level their experiences, we now realize we were misled and crucial pieces of this important story were withheld from us.
Now, we are pleased to bring you the true story of Tent City by those who lived it. Buy now!
Conner's Law:
Conner's Law is the name for a law in the state of Kentucky in the United States that requires people charged with manslaughter in the first degree to serve 85 percent of the sentence prior to being released. The law is named after Conner Bachuss, a Kentucky boy who suffered unspeakable abuse at the hands of his mother's then live-in boyfriend Ronald Saunders II. Conner died five days later from those injuries on December 10, 2010.
History:
In December 2010, Mashanna Bachuss-Waggoner's two-year-old son Conner Bachuss died from unspeakable abuse by her then-boyfriend, Ronald Saunders II. Saunders used a plea to a lesser charge to escape a long-term sentence.
Conner was physically abused and suffocated in the early morning hours of December 5, 2010 at the hands of Saunders, but his trial in January 2012 ended in a hung jury. In March 2012 new evidence came to light. This Included a detailed confession from a cellmate of Saunders and DNA evidence.
In April 2012, the McCracken County Commonwealths Attorney Office accepted a plea deal offer for the case. The McCracken County Commonwealth's Attorney Office accepted a plea of Manslaughter in the 2nd degree, which is a non-violence offense. That labeled Conner's murder as non-violent, and Saunders a non-violent offender. Saunders only served 5.5 years of his 10-year sentence and he was released.
Seeking justice for her son Waggoner and began investigating later her ex-boyfriend. She later discovered Saunders had a violent past. In 2005, Saunders had been under investigation by Children's Services in North Carolina. However, Saunders was never charged with any crime. In 2007, while serving in the United States Marines Corps, Saunders was convicted on three different occasions for assaults on other Marines. This prompted his early release.
As Waggoner began lobbying for change in an effort to keep her son's memory alive, her mother Patsy Edwards stumbled upon a news article in the Detroit Examiner about Conner. They immediately connected with the writer. Donna Kshir (pronounced Shear) was a columnist in her hometown with the Clinton County Record, the Newsblaze and the Detroit Examiner. She was also the president of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children and an online radio personality. Waggoner and Kshir quickly created a close friendship. The two worked together in an effort to give Conner the justice he deserved. As Waggoner approached Kentucky Lawmakers, Kshir used her influence behind the scenes collecting signatures, creating online petitions, updating websites, and connecting with other activists to gain national support in the growth of Conner's Law.
After two prior attempts left Conner's Law in a House committee Waggoner turned to Danny Carroll, the freshman senator for help.
This time the bill passed the Senate 36-0 and the House 97-1.
Waggoner told Local 6 it was extremely emotional to watch the Governor sign it in person.
On December 5, 2019, Waggoner wrote Kshir a 'Letter of Recommendation' for her work with Conner's Law. Waggoner and Kshir still remain close friends. Waggoner continues creating public awareness for child abuse through her online group Conner's Coalition. Kshir, too, continues to be a voice for children. In 2015, she co-founded Advocates United for Humanity with her best friend Lee Roberts. She and Roberts' have published several books together and they have a popular podcast, AU4H Radio, that airs on iHeartRadio. The duo interviewed Glendene Grant on the 15th anniversary of Missing Jessie Foster. Currently, the duo is petitioning to make the Central Registry public in Kshir's home state of Pennsylvania.
Mashanna Bachuss
12-05-019
RE: Ms. Donna Kshir
To whom it may concern:
Donna Kshir is advocate for abuse children everywhere. She spreads awareness by using her voice to gain attention to child abuse cases. She worked diligently to spread awareness for Conner Bachuss’s case and for Conner’s Law. Donna wrote articles about the case and law, shared petitions, shared updates about the progress, and design a website for Conner’s Coalition. Donna has given a voice to victims of child abuse and their families by writing countless articles and books. She also published and contributed to a series of book for victims and survivors called Unmasked,Unmasked 2, and Unmasked 3. Donna Kshir is a pillar of her community for helping with several local projects. She was raised money, and raised awareness for different issues in her community. She also started a local writing group to give people support and an outlet to express their selves. Donna has also partnered with other child abuse advocates groups to spread awareness about child abuse. Donna Kshir has been a significant individual for awareness and growth for child abuse advocacy.
Sincerely,
Mashanna Bachuss
Conner’s Coalition
Conner's Law - Conner's Mother
History:
In December 2010, Mashanna Bachuss-Waggoner's two-year-old son Conner Bachuss died from unspeakable abuse by her then-boyfriend, Ronald Saunders II. Saunders used a plea to a lesser charge to escape a long-term sentence.
Conner was physically abused and suffocated in the early morning hours of December 5, 2010 at the hands of Saunders, but his trial in January 2012 ended in a hung jury. In March 2012 new evidence came to light. This Included a detailed confession from a cellmate of Saunders and DNA evidence.
In April 2012, the McCracken County Commonwealths Attorney Office accepted a plea deal offer for the case. The McCracken County Commonwealth's Attorney Office accepted a plea of Manslaughter in the 2nd degree, which is a non-violence offense. That labeled Conner's murder as non-violent, and Saunders a non-violent offender. Saunders only served 5.5 years of his 10-year sentence and he was released.
Seeking justice for her son Waggoner and began investigating later her ex-boyfriend. She later discovered Saunders had a violent past. In 2005, Saunders had been under investigation by Children's Services in North Carolina. However, Saunders was never charged with any crime. In 2007, while serving in the United States Marines Corps, Saunders was convicted on three different occasions for assaults on other Marines. This prompted his early release.
As Waggoner began lobbying for change in an effort to keep her son's memory alive, her mother Patsy Edwards stumbled upon a news article in the Detroit Examiner about Conner. They immediately connected with the writer. Donna Kshir (pronounced Shear) was a columnist in her hometown with the Clinton County Record, the Newsblaze and the Detroit Examiner. She was also the president of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children and an online radio personality. Waggoner and Kshir quickly created a close friendship. The two worked together in an effort to give Conner the justice he deserved. As Waggoner approached Kentucky Lawmakers, Kshir used her influence behind the scenes collecting signatures, creating online petitions, updating websites, and connecting with other activists to gain national support in the growth of Conner's Law.
After two prior attempts left Conner's Law in a House committee Waggoner turned to Danny Carroll, the freshman senator for help.
This time the bill passed the Senate 36-0 and the House 97-1.
Waggoner told Local 6 it was extremely emotional to watch the Governor sign it in person.
On December 5, 2019, Waggoner wrote Kshir a 'Letter of Recommendation' for her work with Conner's Law. Waggoner and Kshir still remain close friends. Waggoner continues creating public awareness for child abuse through her online group Conner's Coalition. Kshir, too, continues to be a voice for children. In 2015, she co-founded Advocates United for Humanity with her best friend Lee Roberts. She and Roberts' have published several books together and they have a popular podcast, AU4H Radio, that airs on iHeartRadio. The duo interviewed Glendene Grant on the 15th anniversary of Missing Jessie Foster. Currently, the duo is petitioning to make the Central Registry public in Kshir's home state of Pennsylvania.
Mashanna Bachuss
12-05-019
RE: Ms. Donna Kshir
To whom it may concern:
Donna Kshir is advocate for abuse children everywhere. She spreads awareness by using her voice to gain attention to child abuse cases. She worked diligently to spread awareness for Conner Bachuss’s case and for Conner’s Law. Donna wrote articles about the case and law, shared petitions, shared updates about the progress, and design a website for Conner’s Coalition. Donna has given a voice to victims of child abuse and their families by writing countless articles and books. She also published and contributed to a series of book for victims and survivors called Unmasked,Unmasked 2, and Unmasked 3. Donna Kshir is a pillar of her community for helping with several local projects. She was raised money, and raised awareness for different issues in her community. She also started a local writing group to give people support and an outlet to express their selves. Donna has also partnered with other child abuse advocates groups to spread awareness about child abuse. Donna Kshir has been a significant individual for awareness and growth for child abuse advocacy.
Sincerely,
Mashanna Bachuss
Conner’s Coalition
Conner's Law - Conner's Mother