Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Villages-News.com Lake Sumter Landing Market Square  |  5:00 PM society confined women to predefined roles and suited only for tasks deemed ‘appropriate’ for their gender Activities considered risky or unconventional were reserved for men while women were expected to stay within the realm of safety and predictability have the boundaries that once held women back and claiming space in areas long dominated by men Corporal Morata Murdock; Paula-Anne Porter-Jones broadcaster and educator; and Laurie Radlin-Walker are doing just that — navigating the world of motorcycling with confidence and skill Being a female motorcyclist comes with unique challenges they often sense the astonishment from male riders when they realise a woman is keeping up with them it affects their egos,” Radlin-Walker remarked Porter Jones shared how she enjoys the double take from male riders when she removes her helmet revealing that they had been riding alongside a woman all along and they realise it’s a woman!” she chuckled noting that some male riders react competitively when they become aware that she is a woman especially if I’m on a bigger bike than they are,” she said Despite the moments of competition and resistance all three women acknowledged that there are men who support and uplift female motorcyclists The late Sergeant Uzander ‘Mackie’ McFarlane had been one such mentor for all three women in different capacities and equal in a space that often favoured men Murdock described her experience training under McFarlane at the police academy as life-changing may his soul rest in peace,” she exclaimed reminiscing about her first fall from a motorcycle after he gave her the opportunity to ride during training riding a motorcycle does not mean sacrificing femininity With beautifully painted long acrylic nails she embraces her ‘hot girl’ appearance while commanding her machine “Some men can’t believe I ride with long nails She pointed out that women generally are fascinated by her ability to balance both worlds proving that being a rider does not mean losing the essence of being a woman one of the greatest joys of motorcycling is the sense of freedom it provides it’s like you’re in a different world,” related Murdock Radlin-Walker described it as “tunnel vision” they acknowledged the misconceptions surrounding motorcyclists Many people view them as reckless and irresponsible and Porter-Jones noted that some are even outright rude to riders “But they’re not gonna be rude to you as a police officer,” she quipped at Murdock One undeniable reality of motorcycling is the high number of male fatalities many of which could be prevented by wearing proper safety measures “When we are the ones driving the motorcycle we are usually wearing helmets,” Porter Jones pointed out We want to keep ourselves safe and ensure that others are safe as well.” Radlin-Walker was direct in her stance on helmets “Yuh not a rider if yuh doh have on yuh helmet,” she said firmly She described how dangerous it is to ride without head protection highlighting the risk of debris hitting your face at high speeds and the potential for severe head injury in the event of a crash Porter Jones added that ensuring a helmet is certified is just as important as wearing one they won’t protect you the way they should.” who is lead for the National Helmet Wearing Coalition’s communication workstream is committed to advocating for helmet safety as a female rider especially given the fact that she has a daughter who also rides “One of the scariest things for me was when my daughter decided that she wanted to learn to ride and was going to take her bike to work every day,” she disclosed The conversation around women and motorcycles is evolving More women are riding whether as pillions or as drivers and with that change comes a shift in perception “All these ladies on the back of bikes with no helmets we need to figure out how to change that narrative,” Porter Jones reflected I most admire ________ because... My mom because she makes me better If I could meet one celebrity it would be: Biggie Dream Job: College sprint/hurdle coach Favorite Class at UNC: Sports Management Favorite thing about being a Tar Heel: Tar Heels never quit Too many automated requests from this network By RACHAEL BUNYAN and ED WIGHT FOR MAILONLINE A grieving son who kept his dead mother's mummified corpse 'in perfect condition' on his sofa for 13 years was known locally as 'Vampire' and would allegedly talk to her as they sat watching TV The 76-year-old man, named only as Marian L., dug up his mother's grave in the small town of Radlin, southwest Poland and took her body to his home and placed her on the sofa in front of his TV would allegedly sit talking to his mother's mummified corpse and even attempt to feed her as they watched TV together Locals said they know very little about the pensioner describing him as a loner who avoided contact with people They even called him the 'vampire' as many didn't know his name His mother's mummified corpse was finally found after the 76-year-old's estranged brother-in-law decided to visit him at his home Marian L dug up his mother's grave in the small town of Radlin Pictured: A general view of the area in Radlin   wandering around outside the house 'looking mad' and decided to call paramedics When they they entered the property they found the mummified corpse lying on a couch on top of a pile of newspapers dating from 2009 Before Marian L. was led away from his home, he told the paramedics that he had to say goodbye to his mother, reports Fakt news outlet Police spokeswoman Małgorzata Koniarska said: 'We received a report in connection with the disclosure of the body from a family member of the owner of the apartment In the part of the house belonging to an elderly man Joanna Smorczewska from the District Prosecutor's Office said: 'According to the DNA content 'It was established that the grave of Jadwiga L. 'It is likely that the man dug up the mother's body immediately after its burial and then mummified it and the body has remained in this house since 2010.' who lives just 300 metres from the cemetery may have taken the corpse home on his bike Head of the district prosecutor's office Marcin Felsztyński added: 'Everything indicates that the man must have used some chemicals to mummify the corpse The body was apparently in 'perfect condition' regardless Locals said they know very little about Marian L The cemetery where his mother was buried is 300 metres from his house in Radlin When it was late and they saw that he was going out Another said: 'I didn't sleep for a week when I found out collected things that had been thrown away.' Another said: 'He always left the house at night took his bike and went into the unknown.'  Prosecutor spokeswoman Joanna Smorczewska said: 'Marian L Has been charged with desecrating a corpse due to the fact that he has been in the hospital for over a month he will be examined by expert psychiatrists who will give an opinion on his state of mind.' Although the initial discovery was made in February the news is only now being reported following the suspect being charged with desecration of a corpse The comments below have not been moderated We are no longer accepting comments on this article The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Copyright © 2025 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd A grieving son who mummified his mother's corpse and put it on a sofa in front of the TV after digging up her grave and taking her home is facing jail A grieving Polish son who mummified his mother’s corpse and kept her on the couch for 13 years after digging up her grave is facing jail time for a number of charges The family made the disturbing discovery when the 76-year-old man’s estranged brother-in-law decided to visit at his home in the Polish city of Radlin walking around outside the property “looking mad” paramedics entered the property and found the mummified corpse of Jadwiga L lying on a couch on top of old newspapers dating back to 2009 The elderly woman had passed away and was buried more than 13 years ago said: “We received a report in connection with the disclosure of the body from a family member of the owner of the apartment Head of the district prosecutor’s office Marcin Felsztyński told local media the smell was disgusting and they firmly believe chemicals were used to preserve the dead woman’s body “Everything indicates that the man must have used some chemicals to mummify the corpse The body was apparently in “perfect condition” Joanna Smorczewska from the District Prosecutor’s Office said: “According to the DNA content “It was established that the grave of Jadwiga L. “It is likely that the man dug up the mother’s body immediately after its burial and then mummified it and the body has remained in this house since 2010.” Marian lives just 300m away from the cemetery his other was laid to rest at Police believe he may have transported her body by bike The initial discovery was made in February but has now made global news after the woman’s son was charged with the desecration of a corpse Local media reported that the suspect was “a loner” took his bike and went into the unknown,” one neighbour said Microsoft has closed Skype to focus on its Teams service Attorney-at-Law Christopher Townsend - file photo Site managed by View the discussion thread. More women are shattering stereotypes and claiming their place in spaces once dominated by men -- motorcycling is no exception Among these trailblazing women are police corporal Morata Murdock broadcaster and educator Paula-Anne Porter-Jones These women safely navigate the open road with confidence They say that being a female motorcyclist comes with unique challenges and in some ways it affects their egos," Radlin-Walker remarked Porter-Jones shared how she enjoys the double take from male riders when she removes her helmet and they realise it's a woman!" she said with a chuckle especially if I'm on a bigger bike than they are," she said she embraces her 'hot girl' appearance while commanding her machine "Some men can't believe I ride with long nails it's like you're in a different world," related Murdock Radlin-Walker described it as "tunnel vision" where it is just her and the bike moving as one "But they're not gonna be rude to you as a police officer," she quipped at Murdock many of which could be prevented by wearing proper safety gears "When we are the ones driving the motorcycle we are usually wearing helmets," Porter-Jones pointed out We want to keep ourselves safe and ensure that others are safe as well." "Yuh not a rider if yuh doh have on yuh helmet," she said firmly Porter-Jones added that ensuring a helmet is certified is just as important as wearing one they won't protect you the way they should." View the discussion thread. Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino is a currently a contestant on season 32 of “Dancing with the Stars,” and is embracing her sexuality as a mother The 56-year-old has admitted that she has faced several challenges since entering the dance competition and her goal is to overcome them during her time on the show “I think it’s been a long time since I’ve thought of myself as “We don’t think of ourselves that way when we enter… the motherhood phase And maybe that’s a mistake… we should always embrace our sexuality but… I’m not… living in that at the moment.” Sorvino spoke about her struggles to “re-access that confidence” while participating in “sexy” dances She added that she hopes her dancing will inspire other moms in America “All of us moms… we trade that young single person who is kind of confident in her sensuality… to being like the mothering person but not the person who… shines in her own sexy light,” she said Sorvino is paired up with “Dancing with the Stars” pro Gleb Savchenko where they recently performed a sexy salsa dance earning them a spot in the next round of the show Sorvino is the daughter of “Goodfellas” actor Paul Sorvino who passed away in July 2022 from natural causes The 83-year-old had been dealing with health issues prior to his death Mira took to Twitter at the time to announce the passing of her father where she said “My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed.” She continued “My heart is rent asunder – a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend.” Sorvino tied the knot with actor and director Christopher Backus in 2004 and share four children together Sons Johnny and Holden and daughters Mattea and Lucia the Jamaican woman who was knocked from her motorcycle by police personnel along Mandela Highway in St Catherine a year and a half ago wants Jamaicans to be embolden to speak out against excesses by the security forces Radlin was body slammed to the ground by a police officer during an arrest Contacted by THE STAR for comment on the George Floyd-inspired riots in the United States Radlin said that she is encouraged by the fact that people are prepared to march for justice She wishes that Jamaicans would do likewise "Everybody is talking about Floyd but what about the disabled woman in August Town This type of incident is happening too often and some of us live to tell the tales while others don't," Radlin told THE STAR The August Town woman she referenced is Susan Bogle allegedly by soldiers who were shooting at thugs That matter is now the subject of an investiation by the Independent Commission of Investigations who knows what it is to be caught in the clutches of police officers "When I heard the big man cried for his mother I remembered my son because I know that anything can happen The police are the law and if you should get in a situation with them there are hardly anyone who will have your back and say that they are there for you Everything is going to be swept under the rug and a new story comes tomorrow and your situation is forgotten," Radlin said malicious destruction of property and resisting arrest but those were dismissed when she appeared in court View the discussion thread. the St Catherine woman who was knocked from her motorcycle by police personnel along Mandela Highway on August 17 says last week's conviction of a policeman who was involved in the incident has reaffirmed her faith in the justice system Corporal Owen McCleary was found guilty of assault when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court "Police must understand that they are not the law," said Moroso who was handcuffed and her motionless body dragged along the roadway by the policeman during the bizarre incident She told THE STAR that she does not trust the police but was quick to say that "I still have faith in the justice system" but I knew I had to hold out until the end because it was excessive force that was used against me," she added who worked as a bearer at the time of the incident said that she was driving her motorcycle when she overtook a car along Mandela Highway in St Catherine which caused her to fall from her motorcycle on to the hot asphalt An amateur video of the incident shows Moroso being grabbed by the throat by one of the occupants of the vehicle which hit her motorcycle She was hurled her against a concrete median and knocked unconscious To add to her physical and emotional scars the police charged her with malicious destruction of property and resisting arrest Those charges did not hold up in court and were dismissed Moroso told THE STAR that she watched the amateur video of the incident once and cannot muster the energy to do so a second time The picture with the police standing over me like that is horrifying and it gives me too much emotion," said Moroso was charged following a probe by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau who is represented by attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend View the discussion thread. 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Principal of the Franklin Town Church Of God Basic School the principal of the Regent Street Basic School in Denham Town were all smiles recently following a presentation of equipment from the Masters and Celebrities organisation handed over computers and fans bought from proceeds from the annual 'Bring Back The Love' exhibition football match held at the Harbour View Mini-Stadium in May Livingston said the equipment will be of great benefit to the students "We are very thankful to Mr Campbell for this gesture and we know that the children will indeed benefit from it," she said Brown-Radlin could not thank Campbell enough "I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of the Regent Street Basic School to Mr Campbell and his team for this gesture We know times are hard and anything that is given to us we appreciate it So a big hats off to Mr Campbell and his team for this effort," she said who was born in the Franklin Town community in close proximity to the Franklin Town Church Of God Basic School continued to make his call for peace in communities across the island "In some communities you cannot leave from one street and go to a nearby street I have seen it all over Kingston and in some rural rural areas Let us just try to live in peace and love," he said livingston.scott@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread.