OT: Martell Webster's Mom killed by Green River Killer (Likely)

[OSUBlazerfan]

Sad

Of all the Seattle basketball players, Martell Webster should earn the most community respect and support. His mother, Cora McGuirk is thought to be one of the 70+ victims of Gary Leon Ridgway aka the Green River Killer. Martell was only four years old at the time she disappeared in 1990. The patterns of the killings show the Green River Killer started burying his victims in the late 80’s for two reasons; to avoid the temptation of necrophilia and trying to keep his profile low with the police. Cora’s murder falls into this time period and the likely reason her body was never found is that she was buried somewhere in King County. It was not until 2001 that the Green River Killer was caught by the DNA evidence of four women used against him. He will serve life behind bars although he never admitted to the murder of Cora McGuirk.

Martell Webster was raised from the time of his mothers death on by his grandmother. The first time he was contacted by his father came after he signed his first NBA contract as the 6th overall pick out of high school. The man who drafted Martell Webster was the great Seattle philanthropist, Paul Allen. Of all the children left alone after their Mothers were taken by the Green River Killer, it is safe to assume that Martell Webster is one of the few success stories. Martell is a perfect example of how it takes a village to raise a child. Martell received support from extended family, friends and coaches who all helped him on his path to stardom. It was very lonely for little Webster growing up with no parents and that is why he needs even more fan support. There should be plenty to cheer for as Martell Webster is embarking on his first season away from Portland after being traded to Minnesota where he should carve away a substantial role.

read more: http://seattleballers.com/martell-websters-mother-green-river-killer/

 

[oldguy]

I'm sure Martel is thrilled that this is being reported, since most of the victims of the GRK were prostitutes.

Good for Martel that he overcame loosing his mom so early in life.

Go Blazers

 

[HailBlazers]

Makes me glad PA drafted Tell

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I'm a fan of the 'Tell.

 

[andalusian]

Makes me glad PA drafted Tell

Over CP3/Deron? Nah. Good kid, would always be a fan of him as a person, would love to see him succeed, but let's not kid ourself, that draft was a big, big, mistake.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Over CP3/Deron? Nah. Good kid, would always be a fan of him as a person, would love to see him succeed, but let's not kid ourself, that draft was a big, big, mistake.

Agreed. This story first came to light back when Webster was drafted. It's tragic - no 2 ways about it - but it has nothing to do with what happened on draft day.

 

[Mediocre Man]

So Webster's mom was a prostitute? Isn't that who he targeted?

 

[oldmangrouch]

So Webster's mom was a prostitute? Isn't that who he targeted?

That's the implication. Growing up with an absentee father and those kind of stories about his mother........I do feel sorry for the kid.

 

[Mediocre Man]

That's the implication. Growing up with an absentee father and those kind of stories about his mother........I do feel sorry for the kid.

It appears that he has turned out very well. He seems to be an upstanding guy, and is now making millions of dollars a year. Great job by both he and his grandmother.

 

[HailBlazers]

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/t...0910_por_top10.nba/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1

#10!


I'm not saying drafting Tell wasn't a mistake, I'm just saying it makes me feel better about the situation to know that he stayed in the NW for a while near his saint of a Grandmother.

 

[Wheels]

I coulda swore we have discussed this before. Still sad though.

 

[MickZagger]

Well we got more out of Tell than we would have got out of the fan favorite at the time, Gerald Green.

 

[Draco]

Do you think we could trade Babbitt for Martell?

I initially thought the trade was good, we dumped salary and had a player with more upside. After following Luke for a few months and with Rudy now likely not participating I'm concerned about our backup 3. Martell was our best wing defender when Nic was out and when Nic was healthy Martell allowed us to keep one defender on the court at all times. If this team is healthy and an outside contender Martell could have given us valuable minutes this upcoming season. I don't expect anything from Luke this year.