Another Deaf Person Faces Death Penalty
Apparently many people have forgotten that there is also another profoundly deaf person facing a capital murder trial in North Carolina. Chris Lambert was accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Tallie Antolin and leaving her body rolled up in blankets and plastic bags outside the balcony of her apartment for four days. Chris had a history of drug abuse and their stormy relationship was also plagued by domestic violence. Since both Tallie and Chris attended Gallaudet, they were well known. When the news of Tallie’s murder and the suspected involvement of Chris in her death broke out, their friends and acquaintances in the Deaf Community were both shocked and devastated.  Â
The trial had been postponed repeatedly, even though the murder occurred almost three years ago, for reasons not clear yet. Some speculated it may be due to problems getting qualified interpreters. The latest date for the court appearance is Aug of 2007, three years and three months after Tallie’s death. To this day, Chris maintains his innocence.
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Here are some notes written by Tallie’s stepfather. They are long, but definitely worthwhile reading. Just like the note from her mother last fall, these ones are also heartbreaking. Â
                                    A Death in the Family
                                      A Stepfather’s Story
This is a compilation of my comments, news clipping and comments from Tallie’s friends.
The phone rang at 3:00 AM on Mother’s Day 2004. It was a Durham Police officer. “Is this Carol Barden?” She asked. Carol said “Yes” and the officer said, “Ok, a police officer will be there shortly to talk with you”. Carol and I waited almost an hour for the police officer to arrive. When she did she asked Carol to call a Morganton Police telephone number. That is how we learned that her youngest daughter Tallie had been murdered and thus began a nightmare that continues to this day.
That Sunday was a blur of phone calls, our Minister, both of our families and our friends. How does a mother call her children and tell them one of their siblings was murdered. I had to sit there and watch the woman that I love do exactly that.
In the days that followed, there were questions about the police releasing Tallie’s body. It took several days just to identify her. There was planing for the memorial service, funeral arrangements and a hundred other details. Among the worst parts of this whole nightmare was helping Carol pick out a coffin for Tallie. I am not enough of a writer to adequately describe that horror. Tallie’s brother and sister came in from Maine. Carol’s brother and sister came in from the West Coast. With so much help from so many family and friends, we made it through those days.
On the way to the memorial service, our family stopped at the cemetery and had a private service and interment. After that we went to church for the memorial service. I vividly remember walking into the church and through my tear clouded eyes being stunned by all the people that were there. There were people from Carol former work places, my co-workers, friends, aquaitences and people I didn’t know. They will never know what it meant to us to see all of them.
I would like to correct some of the information that I’ve seen on the Internet from Chris’s friends. In the weeks that followed her murder I handled her probate. I saw her bank statements and checks. For me, looking back at her bank statements was like looking at a horror movie where you could see the trouble coming. Starting about 5-6 days before her murder, we could see where Chris had started withdrawing money from Tallie’s account. Her checking account and credit card were both drawn down to the maximum amount by Monday. On Tuesday, she was murdered. We think she found out and confronted Chris. I also found written angry messages from Tallie to Chris about what he was doing. We also found pawn tickets. Chris was pawning Tallie’s stuff before her death. I turned all this stuff over to the police. The police reviewed pawn shop and bank videos and found Chris was pawning stuff after her death too. He was also taped trying to use her ATM card after her death.
We also found court documents about the time that Chris attacked Tallie with a hammer in Washington DC a couple of year’s earlier. We know that Chris had stolen money from Tallie many times over the years to support his drug habit. We helped Tallie pay her bills several times. Carol and I struggled between helping Tallie recover from these thefts and trying to get her to understand what Chris was doing to her. This information was turned over to the police.
The police say she was murdered Tuesday evening and not discovered until Saturday afternoon. Several time in that period, Carol had turn on her computer and saw Tallie was online with AOL IM and tried to talk to her. Until then Carol and Tallie had talked almost every day. She was always running late and hung up quickly. We now know this was Chris and not Tallie.
Carol had been over to Tallie’s apartment a few weeks before her death and there was no sign of Chris. Chris was not Tallie’s Fiancé. Most of the evidence points to the fact that Chris showed up at Tallie’s needing a place to stay. We have reason to believe his own family had disowned him because of his drug problem. Like I said earlier, there is a lot of evidence that Tallie was trying to get Chris to leave. The police were given everything.  Below is a news article from the Morganton News Herald. It gives more details on Tallie’s actual murder. I won’t reiterate it. The news article is bad enough.
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MORGANTON News Herald — Tallie Marie Antolin has been identified as the woman found dead on the back porch of a West Union Street apartment over the weekend, Morganton Public Safety Detective Crystal Watts said.
Because Antolin had been dead for several days before she was found and because she had no identification on her, it took several days to positively identify her body. The State Bureau of Investigation identified the body through fingerprinting, Watts said.
The medical examiner has determined the cause of death to be stab wounds, Watts said.
Antolin, 31, had worked as a dorm counselor at the North Carolina School for the Deaf since August. She was originally from Anaheim, Calif., according to her obituary. Funeral services were held today in Durham.
Christopher Lambert, 35, of West Union Street, was originally charged with second-degree murder, but he now faces first-degree murder charges in this case. Charges were upgraded on Tuesday due to new evidence in the case obtained from the medical examiner and other interviews, Watts said.
Officers found Antolin’s body wrapped in blankets and plastic bags after Lambert called 911 on Saturday evening, Public Safety Capt. Scott Kerley said. Antolin’s body was found on the back porch of Lambert’s apartment, Kerley said. Lambert used a relay phone system for the hearing impaired to call 911 around 5 p.m., saying he thought he had killed someone and needed help.
The officers who responded to the call reported that Lambert came to the door and extended his arms as if to signal them to handcuff him.
Lambert made his first appearance in District Court on Monday, using a sign language interpreter to communicate. He requested a court-appointed attorney and is being held at the Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility under $100,000 bond.
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This is an essay that I wrote for the Minister that handled Tallie’s Memorial Service.
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Who is Tallie Antolin?
I first met Tallie over 20 years ago. She was a beautiful little girl around nine years old with a fantastic smile. Even though she was very shy her smile could light up a room and bring smiles to all around her. Tallie was a very special girl. Born mostly deaf she had a very limited world in the late 1970s. We who can hear have no idea how much we learn of the world while we aren’t actively listening.
Then a local Lion’s Club stepped in and donated a closed captioned machine for Tallie to use on the television. This happened when these machines cost far more than a single mother with three kids could afford. This simple act of kindness by a group of strangers changed Tallie’s life greatly. Suddenly she began understand what the world was about. She not only learned more, but learned to love learning, something she never lost. Instead of being satisfied with just getting by and blaming her problems on her “handicapped”, she always went the extra step to excel.
One of her early jobs in high school was in a large grocery store. She started working as a bagger and within a few weeks she had worked her way up to working alone on the cheese counter. In spite of being deaf, she used some hearing, lip reading and a pleasant personality to assist her customers.
Her volunteer work was very extensive. Even while dealing with her own disabilities, she always worked to help others. Some summer she worked as a residential counselor in a group home for mentally ill deaf individuals. She worked one on one as an teacher’s aide for the summer camp, working with a deaf girl with additional disabilities in her development of ASL, daily activities, basic life functioning, and, and participated in her educational activities
She spent years with D.E.A.F., Inc. of Massachusetts working as a volunteer, carrying out various duties volunteer position. She supervised deaf campers of all ages and walks of life of during sessions each summer.
After high school Tallie worked at was at various jobs as teacher’s aids and in her spare time tutored small children with and without disabilities. She finally decided what she wanted in life went back to school to get a teaching degree. Starting at a community college and finally ending up at Gallaudet University in Washington DC. In spite of life’s many setbacks, she always picked herself up and carried on toward her goal. Through it all she always volunteered and tutored those worse off than herself. Finally in May 2003 she graduated from Gallaudet University with a Bachelors of Arts in American Sign Language with minor in Deaf Studies with a GPA of 3.5.
Not only did Tallie do many things, she did many things well. Among her awards was the Office of Student Affairs Award for 3 years, Dean Scholar’s Award for 3 years, Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf member for 5 years, D.E.A.F Inc, volunteer for 4 years. She also participated in the Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf’s Miss Deaf Massachusetts contestant. She won the best talent category. She was also a painter. As a young girl she like doing painting. Several of her friends and family have these pictures on the walls of their homes even today.
After graduating from Gallaudet, Tallie moved to Morganton and went to work for the North Carolina School of the Deaf as a Dorm Councilor. She was working toward her master’s degree. She worked with teenaged girls with disabilities. She loved the job. She would say that one day the girls would hate her and the next day they would give her hugs. She loved it! She knew she was making a difference with these girls. She always tried to take her own life experiences and teach the girls how to avoid making same mistakes.
One personal story about Tallie that I saw shows how really amazing she really was. Several years ago, she came to visit us and neighbor came over to say hello. He brought his own two grandchildren who were also deaf. These two children were painfully shy. Tallie realized this and smiled and started to communicate with these two children with sign language. Within minutes these two children were smiling and laughing and signing back with glee. This was what made Tallie special.
Steve Barden
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This is an Email that I sent to the police asking about Chris prison conditions.
Hello Officer..,
I am sorry to bother you again. This topic has come up several times. If there is someone else that I should contact about this, please let me know. What are the conditions that Chris Lambert is living under?
Is he in county jail or city jail?
Is he in solitary or general population?
Does he have 24/7 access to phone, tty and/or computers.
Does he have his own computer and TV?
What are his living conditions?
Can he eat what and when he wants?
Does he have free access to visitors?
What is his cell like?
Does he have to work?
As you can tell, Carol and I have never been in jail. These questions seem to come up in conversations and we like to have a feel for his conditions. Thank you so much for your time, Steve Barden
Police Reply:
Any time you have a question, feel free to ask. I’ll answer these as best I can.
Chris is in the Burke/Catawba Detention facility at the Burke Co. Sheriffs Office. It’s a combined jail for both Burke and Catawba Counties. They handle all inmates from both counties and cities within those counties. They do rent some space to the NC Dept. of Corrections.
As far as I know he’s in general population and is in a 10-16 man cell and spends the majority of the time in that cell. They get out for meals (scheduled) and an exercise time. He eats what everyone else gets when they give it to them. There is no smoking any time. The cell is what you would see on TV, hard floors, bars, stainless steel open toilet and sink, bolted down metal beds. There are no televisions, computers, and I believe there is a pay phone, but all calls have to be collect. He has limited access to a tty and has to ask to use it. They don’t always allow him because I know he’s tried to manipulate the jailers and they caught onto him quick. They do have visitation on Saturdays, but that is limited as well. I don’t think he’s had too many. He has written to some people at NCSD asking them to visit him, but they refuse to even open the letters. They call Crystal and she picks them up.
As far as work, I’m sure he’s working by doing laundry, cooking, and cleaning. There is no “work release” type there.
He’s not getting any special treatment that I know of, his life is not pleasant. I should think he needs to get used to it, he’ll probably spend pretty much the rest of his life this way.
Again I hope this answers some of your questions. Feel free any time to write/e-mail.
Inv. Officer…
End of stepfather’s notesÂ
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2/18/07: Christopher Robert Lambert, accused of killing Tallie Antolin in May 2004, is due to stand trial in August. Det. Mike Longpre of the Morganton Department of Public Safety says Antolin was stabbed multiple times and left on the back porch of the house wrapped in a sheet. Lambert also could face the death penalty, according to court records. http://www.morganton.com
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Gallaudet University: Â ‘Fantastic First-Year Students’ are bound for success”, 1999
Tallie Antolin—Tallie, who is from Massachusetts, is thinking about majoring in Deaf Studies. She enjoys reading, swimming and outdoor activities.
Comments: (Maria Waters) “Tallie is an extremely dedicated student who goes the extra mile. She is highly motivated in class and in doing her assignments.” http://pr.gallaudet.edu/otg/BackIssues.asp?ID=218Â Â
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 A previous post on Chris Lambert last Nov:  http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/11/20/capital-murder-trail-of-chris-lambert/
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For deaf people who are currently experiencing domestic violence and need assistance, the programs below are operated by Deaf people using ASL. If you feel your life is in danger, please immediately contact one or call 911. Don’t wait or you may become another victim like Tallie. MZ
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ABUSE HOTLINE (TTY)800-787-3224
DAWN – Deaf Abused Women’s Network in Washington, DC
24-HR TTY HOTLINE: 1-866-290-DAWN (3296)
Website: www.deafdawn.org
Â
DeafHope
Oakland, CA 94612
Get help 24-hours a day on our   HotlineÂ
ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services)
Seattle WA 98102-3213
(TTY ONLY): 24-hour crisis line 206-236-3134
E-Mail: adwas@adwas.org
Website: http://www.adwas.org
DOVE: Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Women and Children
Denver, CO
303-831-7874 24-Hour TTY/Voice Hotline or Hotline@deafdove.org
www.deafdove.org
Vermont
Deaf Victims Advocacy Services
If you don’t have a TTY please call 1 800 217 9315
VP keridvas.zapto.VP keridvas.zapto.<w
pager: keri@sprint.keri@sprintker http://www.dvas.org/index.html
 I just realized that there is no VP number. I’ll check for them. The importance of keeping our TTYs for emergencies is more obvious now than before. For those who live outside these programs, feel free to contact me and I’ll search for one nearest you. Also if there are other Deaf Domestic Violence Programs not listed here, please let me know so I can update them. MZemail contact: mishkazena@aol.com
Apparently many people have forgotten that there is also another profoundly deaf person facing a capital murder trial in North Carolina. Chris Lambert was accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Tallie Antolin and leaving her body rolled up in blankets and plastic bags outside the balcony of her apartment for four days. Chris had a history of drug abuse and their stormy relationship was also plagued by domestic violence. Since both Tallie and Chris attended Gallaudet, they were well known. When the news of Tallie’s murder and the suspected involvement of Chris in her death broke out, their friends and acquaintances in the Deaf Community were both shocked and devastated.  Â
The trial had been postponed repeatedly, even though the murder occurred almost three years ago, for reasons not clear yet. Some speculated it may be due to problems getting qualified interpreters. The latest date for the court appearance is Aug of 2007, three years and three months after Tallie’s death. To this day, Chris maintains his innocence.
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Here are some notes written by Tallie’s stepfather. They are long, but definitely worthwhile reading. Just like the note from her mother last fall, these ones are also heartbreaking. Â
                                    A Death in the Family
                                      A Stepfather’s Story
This is a compilation of my comments, news clipping and comments from Tallie’s friends.
The phone rang at 3:00 AM on Mother’s Day 2004. It was a Durham Police officer. “Is this Carol Barden?” She asked. Carol said “Yes” and the officer said, “Ok, a police officer will be there shortly to talk with you”. Carol and I waited almost an hour for the police officer to arrive. When she did she asked Carol to call a Morganton Police telephone number. That is how we learned that her youngest daughter Tallie had been murdered and thus began a nightmare that continues to this day.
That Sunday was a blur of phone calls, our Minister, both of our families and our friends. How does a mother call her children and tell them one of their siblings was murdered. I had to sit there and watch the woman that I love do exactly that.
In the days that followed, there were questions about the police releasing Tallie’s body. It took several days just to identify her. There was planing for the memorial service, funeral arrangements and a hundred other details. Among the worst parts of this whole nightmare was helping Carol pick out a coffin for Tallie. I am not enough of a writer to adequately describe that horror. Tallie’s brother and sister came in from Maine. Carol’s brother and sister came in from the West Coast. With so much help from so many family and friends, we made it through those days.
On the way to the memorial service, our family stopped at the cemetery and had a private service and interment. After that we went to church for the memorial service. I vividly remember walking into the church and through my tear clouded eyes being stunned by all the people that were there. There were people from Carol former work places, my co-workers, friends, aquaitences and people I didn’t know. They will never know what it meant to us to see all of them.
I would like to correct some of the information that I’ve seen on the Internet from Chris’s friends. In the weeks that followed her murder I handled her probate. I saw her bank statements and checks. For me, looking back at her bank statements was like looking at a horror movie where you could see the trouble coming. Starting about 5-6 days before her murder, we could see where Chris had started withdrawing money from Tallie’s account. Her checking account and credit card were both drawn down to the maximum amount by Monday. On Tuesday, she was murdered. We think she found out and confronted Chris. I also found written angry messages from Tallie to Chris about what he was doing. We also found pawn tickets. Chris was pawning Tallie’s stuff before her death. I turned all this stuff over to the police. The police reviewed pawn shop and bank videos and found Chris was pawning stuff after her death too. He was also taped trying to use her ATM card after her death.
We also found court documents about the time that Chris attacked Tallie with a hammer in Washington DC a couple of year’s earlier. We know that Chris had stolen money from Tallie many times over the years to support his drug habit. We helped Tallie pay her bills several times. Carol and I struggled between helping Tallie recover from these thefts and trying to get her to understand what Chris was doing to her. This information was turned over to the police.
The police say she was murdered Tuesday evening and not discovered until Saturday afternoon. Several time in that period, Carol had turn on her computer and saw Tallie was online with AOL IM and tried to talk to her. Until then Carol and Tallie had talked almost every day. She was always running late and hung up quickly. We now know this was Chris and not Tallie.
Carol had been over to Tallie’s apartment a few weeks before her death and there was no sign of Chris. Chris was not Tallie’s Fiancé. Most of the evidence points to the fact that Chris showed up at Tallie’s needing a place to stay. We have reason to believe his own family had disowned him because of his drug problem. Like I said earlier, there is a lot of evidence that Tallie was trying to get Chris to leave. The police were given everything.  Below is a news article from the Morganton News Herald. It gives more details on Tallie’s actual murder. I won’t reiterate it. The news article is bad enough.
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MORGANTON News Herald — Tallie Marie Antolin has been identified as the woman found dead on the back porch of a West Union Street apartment over the weekend, Morganton Public Safety Detective Crystal Watts said.
Because Antolin had been dead for several days before she was found and because she had no identification on her, it took several days to positively identify her body. The State Bureau of Investigation identified the body through fingerprinting, Watts said.
The medical examiner has determined the cause of death to be stab wounds, Watts said.
Antolin, 31, had worked as a dorm counselor at the North Carolina School for the Deaf since August. She was originally from Anaheim, Calif., according to her obituary. Funeral services were held today in Durham.
Christopher Lambert, 35, of West Union Street, was originally charged with second-degree murder, but he now faces first-degree murder charges in this case. Charges were upgraded on Tuesday due to new evidence in the case obtained from the medical examiner and other interviews, Watts said.
Officers found Antolin’s body wrapped in blankets and plastic bags after Lambert called 911 on Saturday evening, Public Safety Capt. Scott Kerley said. Antolin’s body was found on the back porch of Lambert’s apartment, Kerley said. Lambert used a relay phone system for the hearing impaired to call 911 around 5 p.m., saying he thought he had killed someone and needed help.
The officers who responded to the call reported that Lambert came to the door and extended his arms as if to signal them to handcuff him.
Lambert made his first appearance in District Court on Monday, using a sign language interpreter to communicate. He requested a court-appointed attorney and is being held at the Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility under $100,000 bond.
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This is an essay that I wrote for the Minister that handled Tallie’s Memorial Service.
Â
Who is Tallie Antolin?
I first met Tallie over 20 years ago. She was a beautiful little girl around nine years old with a fantastic smile. Even though she was very shy her smile could light up a room and bring smiles to all around her. Tallie was a very special girl. Born mostly deaf she had a very limited world in the late 1970s. We who can hear have no idea how much we learn of the world while we aren’t actively listening.
Then a local Lion’s Club stepped in and donated a closed captioned machine for Tallie to use on the television. This happened when these machines cost far more than a single mother with three kids could afford. This simple act of kindness by a group of strangers changed Tallie’s life greatly. Suddenly she began understand what the world was about. She not only learned more, but learned to love learning, something she never lost. Instead of being satisfied with just getting by and blaming her problems on her “handicapped”, she always went the extra step to excel.
One of her early jobs in high school was in a large grocery store. She started working as a bagger and within a few weeks she had worked her way up to working alone on the cheese counter. In spite of being deaf, she used some hearing, lip reading and a pleasant personality to assist her customers.
Her volunteer work was very extensive. Even while dealing with her own disabilities, she always worked to help others. Some summer she worked as a residential counselor in a group home for mentally ill deaf individuals. She worked one on one as an teacher’s aide for the summer camp, working with a deaf girl with additional disabilities in her development of ASL, daily activities, basic life functioning, and, and participated in her educational activities
She spent years with D.E.A.F., Inc. of Massachusetts working as a volunteer, carrying out various duties volunteer position. She supervised deaf campers of all ages and walks of life of during sessions each summer.
After high school Tallie worked at was at various jobs as teacher’s aids and in her spare time tutored small children with and without disabilities. She finally decided what she wanted in life went back to school to get a teaching degree. Starting at a community college and finally ending up at Gallaudet University in Washington DC. In spite of life’s many setbacks, she always picked herself up and carried on toward her goal. Through it all she always volunteered and tutored those worse off than herself. Finally in May 2003 she graduated from Gallaudet University with a Bachelors of Arts in American Sign Language with minor in Deaf Studies with a GPA of 3.5.
Not only did Tallie do many things, she did many things well. Among her awards was the Office of Student Affairs Award for 3 years, Dean Scholar’s Award for 3 years, Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf member for 5 years, D.E.A.F Inc, volunteer for 4 years. She also participated in the Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf’s Miss Deaf Massachusetts contestant. She won the best talent category. She was also a painter. As a young girl she like doing painting. Several of her friends and family have these pictures on the walls of their homes even today.
After graduating from Gallaudet, Tallie moved to Morganton and went to work for the North Carolina School of the Deaf as a Dorm Councilor. She was working toward her master’s degree. She worked with teenaged girls with disabilities. She loved the job. She would say that one day the girls would hate her and the next day they would give her hugs. She loved it! She knew she was making a difference with these girls. She always tried to take her own life experiences and teach the girls how to avoid making same mistakes.
One personal story about Tallie that I saw shows how really amazing she really was. Several years ago, she came to visit us and neighbor came over to say hello. He brought his own two grandchildren who were also deaf. These two children were painfully shy. Tallie realized this and smiled and started to communicate with these two children with sign language. Within minutes these two children were smiling and laughing and signing back with glee. This was what made Tallie special.
Steve Barden
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This is an Email that I sent to the police asking about Chris prison conditions.
Hello Officer..,
I am sorry to bother you again. This topic has come up several times. If there is someone else that I should contact about this, please let me know. What are the conditions that Chris Lambert is living under?
Is he in county jail or city jail?
Is he in solitary or general population?
Does he have 24/7 access to phone, tty and/or computers.
Does he have his own computer and TV?
What are his living conditions?
Can he eat what and when he wants?
Does he have free access to visitors?
What is his cell like?
Does he have to work?
As you can tell, Carol and I have never been in jail. These questions seem to come up in conversations and we like to have a feel for his conditions. Thank you so much for your time, Steve Barden
Police Reply:
Any time you have a question, feel free to ask. I’ll answer these as best I can.
Chris is in the Burke/Catawba Detention facility at the Burke Co. Sheriffs Office. It’s a combined jail for both Burke and Catawba Counties. They handle all inmates from both counties and cities within those counties. They do rent some space to the NC Dept. of Corrections.
As far as I know he’s in general population and is in a 10-16 man cell and spends the majority of the time in that cell. They get out for meals (scheduled) and an exercise time. He eats what everyone else gets when they give it to them. There is no smoking any time. The cell is what you would see on TV, hard floors, bars, stainless steel open toilet and sink, bolted down metal beds. There are no televisions, computers, and I believe there is a pay phone, but all calls have to be collect. He has limited access to a tty and has to ask to use it. They don’t always allow him because I know he’s tried to manipulate the jailers and they caught onto him quick. They do have visitation on Saturdays, but that is limited as well. I don’t think he’s had too many. He has written to some people at NCSD asking them to visit him, but they refuse to even open the letters. They call Crystal and she picks them up.
As far as work, I’m sure he’s working by doing laundry, cooking, and cleaning. There is no “work release” type there.
He’s not getting any special treatment that I know of, his life is not pleasant. I should think he needs to get used to it, he’ll probably spend pretty much the rest of his life this way.
Again I hope this answers some of your questions. Feel free any time to write/e-mail.
Inv. Officer…
End of stepfather’s notesÂ
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2/18/07: Christopher Robert Lambert, accused of killing Tallie Antolin in May 2004, is due to stand trial in August. Det. Mike Longpre of the Morganton Department of Public Safety says Antolin was stabbed multiple times and left on the back porch of the house wrapped in a sheet. Lambert also could face the death penalty, according to court records. http://www.morganton.com
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Gallaudet University: Â ‘Fantastic First-Year Students’ are bound for success”, 1999
Tallie Antolin—Tallie, who is from Massachusetts, is thinking about majoring in Deaf Studies. She enjoys reading, swimming and outdoor activities.
Comments: (Maria Waters) “Tallie is an extremely dedicated student who goes the extra mile. She is highly motivated in class and in doing her assignments.” http://pr.gallaudet.edu/otg/BackIssues.asp?ID=218Â Â
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 A previous post on Chris Lambert last Nov:  http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/11/20/capital-murder-trail-of-chris-lambert/
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For deaf people who are currently experiencing domestic violence and need assistance, the programs below are operated by Deaf people using ASL. If you feel your life is in danger, please immediately contact one or call 911. Don’t wait or you may become another victim like Tallie. MZ
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ABUSE HOTLINE (TTY)800-787-3224
DAWN – Deaf Abused Women’s Network in Washington, DC
24-HR TTY HOTLINE: 1-866-290-DAWN (3296)
Website: www.deafdawn.org
Â
DeafHope
Oakland, CA 94612
Get help 24-hours a day on our   HotlineÂ
ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services)
Seattle WA 98102-3213
(TTY ONLY): 24-hour crisis line 206-236-3134
E-Mail: adwas@adwas.org
Website: http://www.adwas.org
DOVE: Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Women and Children
Denver, CO
303-831-7874 24-Hour TTY/Voice Hotline or Hotline@deafdove.org
www.deafdove.org
Vermont
Deaf Victims Advocacy Services
If you don’t have a TTY please call 1 800 217 9315
VP keridvas.zapto.VP keridvas.zapto.<w
pager: keri@sprint.keri@sprintker http://www.dvas.org/index.html
 I just realized that there is no VP number. I’ll check for them. The importance of keeping our TTYs for emergencies is more obvious now than before. For those who live outside these programs, feel free to contact me and I’ll search for one nearest you. Also if there are other Deaf Domestic Violence Programs not listed here, please let me know so I can update them. MZemail contact: mishkazena@aol.com
March 15th, 2007 at 9:01 am
Murder is a very horrrible thing and the life that Tallie’s alleged murderer is living inside of that jail does not sound like much of a life at all! In a way,..in this case,..justice sounds like it is being done.
March 15th, 2007 at 9:17 am
This is a very serious and common problem.
I think this would be a great vlog to make.
I hope someone will make a vlog about this.
March 15th, 2007 at 9:48 am
How old is Chris ??
How old is Tallie?
My heart is broken about Tallies death.. I feel bad for her family , God will take care of this ..
March 15th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Chris deserved to be jail for killed Tallie! I hate to see men abuse women! It is not my character to abuse women. I cherish women! I must admit that men are PIGS, MACHOS and EGOISTS! Men need to learn how to love women in right way. I am sorry to hear what’s happening to Tallie. *SIGH* Women need men to love them not control or abuse them.
Thank you for sharing with us.
March 15th, 2007 at 11:24 am
Iam, maybe you can do that, if you feel inclined?  Your vlogs are just great!
Bonnie, Tallie was 31 when she died. Chris is probably 38 years old now.
Toby, not all men are pigs. My hubby is a wonderful guy who highly respects women. You say you do, and there are also some other men. Some women feel there are no good men out there, but they do exist. One just has to look for these gems
March 15th, 2007 at 11:29 am
WOW–MZ…..the articles from Tallie’s stepfather was definitely and eye opener. Im glad you posted this. Should do it once a year on the anniversary of her murder to continue to educate.
Thanks for sharing this! I cried when I read it. whew!
March 15th, 2007 at 11:30 am
You are an outstanding blogger. The resources you find is just incredible. I appreciate you doing this. Domestic violence is about power and control. Please do check http://www.deaf-hope.org to see the Deaf power and control wheel.
March 15th, 2007 at 11:31 am
Domestic violence (DV) within the D/deaf community is probably more common than many of us think. ADWAS (Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Service) of Seattle, WA has worked hard for a long time to help victims nationwide cope with DV and to prevent it from happening.
On Saturday, March 24th the Alpha Chapter of the Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority will host a 5K Walk-Run on the Gallaudet campus. Marilyn Smith, founder of ADWAS will be with us. All proceeds will go to ADWAS and “A Place of Our Own”. This event is open to everyone. You may contact Thelma Schroeder at Thelma.Schroeder@gallaudet.edufor more information.
March 15th, 2007 at 11:57 am
Women came a long way until only a very few decades to unlock themselves from staying in kitchen barefooted and pregnant with windows painted black. Some of my relatives who saw that during these days told me about that. Abused women, children and animals were unknown that abusive men got away with it. Wow, it is interesting that the law in England used to exist that husbands had the right to beat their wives with thumbsized rods. “Thumb Rule Law”.
Hope there will be never a way to return to these days again.
That is why I set off about a blogger who mocked at JKF’s body with two cartoon illustrations of a chubby woman in her bathing suit. Our mother was beautifully chubby whom we loved dearly. No sexism is allowed to be a blogger.
March 15th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
Sorry for using the wrong word, “sexism” I mean “sexist”.
MZ, I appreciate your bright colored hotline numbers for the domestic abused women.
Thank you very much for protecting them.
March 15th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
There’s a shelter in Harrisonburg, VA with a staff member who can sign. She’s not quite fluent, but she can get her point across and she has pretty good receptive skills.
If you want to call them, you have to use the relay and let them know you’re going to call back with the TTY.
First Step
540-434-0295
March 15th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
mishkazena, you are right. I re-read my message. This is a board message. I meant some men are… There are a very few good men out there. It is hard to find them. It is depends on who women pick. It is not only women, men is the same. There are a very few good women out there. Maybe more. I am not sure. But thank you for correcting me.
March 15th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
A tradegy.
March 15th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Thats very sad. Tallie would be blessed to have a thoughful step father who wrote a heart breaking letter.
Some men learn from their fathers and adults who rasie them how to control and abuse women. My ex-husband whose mother controlled his life was controlling my life and mentally thats why I left him in 2001. Before I left him, I stayed bit longer because I forgot about the problem when raising my 2 boys. I’m now very happily married to a new wonderful husband who knows how to love me. He respects women highly. I cherish him.
Toby, you are such a sweetie pie for saying you cherished women.
March 15th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
chris has schizophrenic disorder and does not remember the killing but after wards, he realized he may have killed her and called police after he came to realize his real self. his other person did it. it was good thing that he called and turned himself in.
March 15th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
CL is NOT schizophrenic at all. He knew his drug problems that already affects his life, his family, friends and many more. CL would have stopped using the drugs many years ago. Back in ‘92 or later, CL went to the the detox center and got some helps but unfortunately he had chosen to use drugs instead. Sad… He knew the serious the consquences but now it is too late.
March 15th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Yes drugs is not the cause of domestic violence. Once again DV is pattern of power and control.
Michael, the mental illness you decribed is not schizophrenia. Its called multiple personality disorder. it is very rare and commonly used as a cop out by batterers.
Schizophrenia is form of mental illness that doesnt include spit personalities. I got the following info by googling:
The name ’schizophrenia’ has its roots the ancient Greek language, where two words meaning ’split’ and ‘mind’ were combined. This explains the common misconception is that schizophrenia is a “multiple personality” – which is a very rare disorder and completely unrelated to schizophrenia.
People with schizophrenia usually hear voices or see people that do not exist. They have different realities. They are more likely to be victims of domestic violence.
I have seen incidents where Deaf people with mental illnesses were exploited or taken advantage of. They are not in position of power and control.
March 15th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
MZ,
I am concerned that the stepfather presented his “testimony” before the trial started. The defendant’s attorney could very well call for a mistrial based on biased media distribution by a family member. This happens. I am surprised the family attorney hadn’t advised the family to remain silent until the trial is over. This is the normal procedure.
March 15th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
I am sad to hear about this.
Thank you MZ for giving details that deaf women can contact in case of domestic violence.
March 15th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
The stepfather definitely needs an outlet to express his feelings, he is probably reeling from shock and despair. It is a very tramuatic and sudden thing to happen to a family. Three years is awfully too long to be waiting for the trial to begin and its not good for the family emotionally. The trial will help close some of the wounds and push the family on to their healing path but the judical system is doing a big injustice to this family for holding or dragging it too long.
March 15th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Julie and Susan, thanks. Vikee, yes, the notes from the stepfather are very informative.
Old friend, I hope it’ll be a complete success.
Toby, I guess some men do feel that way. lol.
No, Chris isn’t schizophrenic. He abused drugs big time, yes, however he had a long history of domestic violence, including attacking Tallie with a hammer three years prior to the murder. From what I’ve understood, he is extremely manipulative and ‘plays’ people.
The stepfather authorized that the notes be used in my blog. I don’t think the people in NC would be reading a deaf blog on the Internet several years after the fact. The jurors will be quizzed for any knowledge of the crime and if they know too much, they will be dismissed. Still you have a good point.
Michelle, yes, the constant postponements are very hard on both the family and friends of Tallie. I don’t know why it drags so long, when we see Daphne’s case being processed faster.
March 16th, 2007 at 2:05 am
Again, your interview with ABC News comes into play.
You answered the WRONG QUESTION. They asked, “Should a Deaf person be put to Death under our legal system?” Instead, you answered exactly HOW a Deaf person should be tried for Capital Murder.
ABC cut your comments from what was aired, because they didn’t want actual ANSWERS to the REAL question, but CONTROVERSY.
I highly suggest you get your butt over to http://www.aclu.org, and alert them as to how you think Deaf people need to be tried under our judicial system. Daphne Wright is being defended bu some Public Defnder judicial HACKS.
Personally, I think Wright is GUILTY AS HELL, but the opportunity to make the judicial system FAIR to Deaf people by exposing the inequities is invaluable. And making the System work right even for Daphne and Chris is what is right for all Deaf people.
March 16th, 2007 at 11:15 am
You talked about no VP contact information. I don’t know other agencies, but I do understand that one agency that I volunteer at, will only give VP info to the victims AFTER they meet and WHEN (NOT if) there is no risk of the abusive partner catching them in the middle. The main concern of using VP is the potential of identifying the agency employee/volunteer, hence the concerns. (In other words, if the abusive partner finds out who the person is, (and it being the “small deaf world”, it would be easier to confront the staff.) Numbers on VP would need to be deleted before the abusive partner comes home as well.
March 16th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Wow. I’m utterly shocked at the bias against Lambert.
Domestic violence is not pretty thing. And trust me, I SAW with my own eyes where Tallie Antolin attacked Chris Lambert — in fact, she flipped him over and beats him up.
Tallie was no saint. But a murder is always wrong. I saw Chris Lambert doing drugs and I was turned off. But for others to claim that Tallie was a victim of the relationship the whole time is not wholly true.
I repeat — I saw it with my eyes where Tallie did attack CL … how can I forget a girl like her overpowered him?
R-
March 17th, 2007 at 9:24 am
Ken, why don’t YOU contact ACLU? You seem to think it’s my responsibility only, but actually it’s everybody’s responsibility, including yours.
Wolfer, good point. However, it is a fact that many deaf people no longer have ttys, preferring to use vp. What if they need to call DV quickly?
R, the fact is that Chris had been know to attack Tallie many times, according to those I spoke with. Unfortunately to the dynamics of chronic drug abuse and domestic violence can render a relationship extremely dysfunctional, causing one’s spouse, partner, and children behaving erratically. Since it is a vicious cycle, so many drug treatment programs not only provide, but also require family therapy, too.
March 17th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
“What if they need to call DV quickly” Then they need to call 911 promptly. DO not rely on the DV agency to reply immediately. Cops are better because they can document any damage, injuries and also give protection to the victim.
I can’t speak for other agencies, but the agency I volunteer at; usually they don’t get direct calls. If there IS an emergency, the victims need to call 911. Cops here knows about the agency and will give the victims the contact information. Most hospitals know as well. Then the victims contacts th. Hotline calls will go to victim advocates and they’d reply asap by TDD or email (if victim has a pager. VP is still too risky unless the VP is at police station (now I wonder if hospitals and police stations have them now?”) victim advocates meet them and discuss what they need and what steps they may need.
VP *is* helpful but in some ways, it is not especially when it includes domestic violence, HIV or other issues due to risk of identity and confidentiality.
Victim advocates keep their identities secret to protect themselves and the clients they work with, but agency employees (like program directors, coordinators, etc) allow VP because they are well known in the community.
March 17th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
R, I want to be sure that Chris is to be blamed for Tallie’s death. Not Tallie. I agree with MZ – Chris’s drug abuse and domestic violence that caused Tallie a great deal of stress and frustration.
March 17th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Wolfer, I know confidentiality of domestic violence programs is of essential importance to its success and also protection of the victims from the abusers. You gave me a new perspective that I hadn’t thought bwfore .. the need to protect deaf DV counselors,too, hence the restrictions on VP calls. This brings up another question. Since the deaf community is very small, would it make protecting the identities of DV counselors difficult?
March 18th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
i love your blog, mishka
der sankt
March 21st, 2007 at 7:05 am
incredible blog,found by accident.she sound great girl,wonderful s/dad.i against death penalty but it makes ya think reading this blog.he gonna suffer rest of life prob wish he was dead now.
August 14th, 2007 at 11:49 am
The court was set for August 13th for Chris Lambert… Whats the latest news?
August 14th, 2007 at 11:57 am
It was postponed… again : (
September 17th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Ben Vess say she or he love mishka’s blog? what was about? Are there blog about CL? What does couple look like? To the one and only Ridor, to my understand about Tallie attacked Cl… She was probably got fed up with CL so many times and finally attack CL? But she did not killed him…Cl seem waiting for Tallie wearing out and kill her? I don’t know. Myself don’t know them ..never met them.
March 15th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Any update and where can I find the information about this trial? I know Tallie myself, she was the ex-girlfriend of my best friend, and we went on same limo to the prom. It was really sad for this tragedy to happen.