She was interested in philosophy and poetry, and loved to collect vintage clothes, make decoupage, write poetry and play in front of the camera. They were both so beautiful in their own weird way. I noticed the list of books on the home page and decided to go check out Everybody Loves Our Town by Mark Yarm at our public library. I live in the middle of nowhere with a very small population yet people are dropping like flies. Jessica, not sure if you will get this its been awhile since you wrote it but I dont update this site very often anymore. They had called me after being with me in Vegas in the spring of 93 when they got there and they wanted Layne to have the band there on Family Day to deal with Band Issues. Valley St. or Roy. I hope that you get to write your own edition of a book about Demri and Layne. The photo of Demri on the couch in lingerie is at my apt on Queen Anne, the one Andy died at. I just wanted to share my story because i dont think alot of heroin addicts think about the other consequences that iving heroin can cause such as endocarditis. But I will say this: Jerry saw this coming. He was already quite reclusive in 1996" The last time Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, saw Layne Staley, was in 1997. Xana. Laynes riff with Jerry was for telling him he needed to go to rehab and not going himself, hearing Laynes solo music and taking it to the band and borrowing his 8-track and erasing his stuff with Maynard (I dont think Jerry noticed it was on there). I have never been in that position so Im sure its not nearly that easy. No one would have had any idea who she was if not for Layne. I was just wondering why couldnt you guys call the cops? She wanted the 27 club, and she got it, much to everyone who loved her, bringing them such sorrow. BUMMER. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All text content on this website is copyrighted by Barbara Dearaujo Text and comments may NOT be reproduced on or offline with out permission. Who Was With Demri Parrott When She Died? - FAQS Clear Start a new life and meet new friends otherwise its always a phone call away and for addicts its just to easy to make that call. She is buried at Ivy Green Cemetery Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. Demri Parrott was born on 22 February 1969 in Bremerton, Washington, USA. I also want to be straight up about why Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike are gone now theyre stories should never be romanticized. Soon I heard he had passed on. Revisit the final painful interview of Layne Staley - Far Out Magazine You lose the internet Susan bc you obviously dont give a shit about other people that have to concentrate on sobriety every day, work a full time job, pay bills, take care of kids, etc. I listen to Chloe Dancer and think of how I want my life to be as beautiful as that song. It usually has nothing to do with how much they love YOU. They have many members,some who knew Layne personally,and they are always being updated with member participation. are you Barbara, sure that your friend Rosheen died in 1997? Shes a vegan and follows raw till four which is like raw veganism but includes a cooked vegan meal at dinner time. I haven't seen her in years, but I had a thing for her since the moment I laid my eyes on her and I can't get her out of my head to this day. It doesnt seem right to me that they continue the band because there is no improvement. Im grateful to be 19 years clean and sober and also I stopped before my body got thrashed ( although coke alcohol and pot were my drugs of choice, not heroin). By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I have not read any of the books written about the era or the books written about my friends Mike and Layne. Rosheen was clean at the time and doing awesome.. but then she relapsed and on June 19th 1997 she passed awayshe was only 22 years old. Just saying that Demri could have done so much more. Demri Parrott & Layne Staley Part 1 - YouTube 3 years ago | 67 notes #demri parrott #demri lara parrott #demri #layne staley #alice in chains #seattle grunge #seattle grunge scene #demri forever "Demri could communicate and socialize beyond her years. Boredom plays a role and if your a recovering addict you have to keep yourself busy. Omg, those TIGHTS! This site is so beautiful, props to those who made it/run it! She did what she wanted to do, and the friends she left behind are crying at her memory. Demri Parrott - Listal When Demri passed, Layne really took that hard. I just dont know what happened after 98 99. Please if you ever get a chance, write that book. Thats an actress and that picture is a screen cap from the video Sea of Sorrow. They went down to QFC and he asked her to wait in the car while he ran into the store to buy a few things. However, their addictions caused damage to the relationship and they broke off their engagement. As her mother, when I am missing her most all I have to do is google..I am so happy you made it, I tried to direct Rosheens Mother Tina to your site but she didnt get it so I will continue to try. Thank You! WTF are you talking about? You have done so much, been through so much, God bless you. Drugs was his escape to find what he was longing forlove. Demri had a look that seemed to define the musical era, beautiful in a small-town way with her bright eyes, round cheeks, and curly hair. RIP Layne, Demri, Mike, rosheen, Andrew, Chris, and everyone else who left this life untimely. She was staying with Tom the coke dealer because he had klonapin so she wouldnt have seizures. Without happiness in your life life is not worth much. That all makes total sense. Mara one of Dems good friends name was Mara! She must be a really strong lady. I find it hard to believe. I have seen people/myself go from great people to completely changed. This site https://icepicksandnukes.com/2011/12/16/setting-the-alice-in-chains-record-straight/ will let you fact check and their are some concert's where he talks pretty negative about her stealing and selling their equipment, etc. Ive read several places where it said he had braces on his legs to help him walk, but I think that is not true. But Demri seemed to live an existance of from here to there, no where to run, but her mom had a home waiting just for her. She was unconscious for two and a half hours before she finally got to hospital. Full name: Demri Lara Parrott Murphy Date of birth: February 22, 1969 Died: October 29, 1996 Age at death: 27 years old Parents: Kathleen Austin (mother) Dennis Wayne Dougherty (father), Stephen John Parrot (stepfather) Siblings: 4 (Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy, David J.M. I didnt even know it was even possible to be that naturally beautiful. Every addict Ive read about has said the same thing. Layne had admitted that he was mostly finished with show business. Just from her pictures you feel love what a beautiful person she was and I cannot imagine how she is missed by all who new her.I feel fortunate to have found this site and kinda feel as if I got to somehow get some insight to what a beautiful person she truly was.We all now get to experience why she is so deeply missed by her family and friends.Thank you for introducing us to her.RIP. But like Demri i have a death sentence hanging over my head because my heart could fail at any time. Anniversary of Dems passing & a note from her Mom, Darin Lamb One of Layne Staleys Best Friends. I couldnt afford all the hospital bills, but somehow, or someone, helped Demri. Question: Did Demri ever drive a car? REED HUTCHINSON (Feast guitarist) Before Layne was going out with Demri, I got to know her through I started writing this journal online because writing about losing you all has helped to heal my broken heart when nothing else did. Pictorials. That time he was upset because he felt everyone in the band should be at Rehab and it really pissed him off to be singled out esp. Half of this sounds made up..this Koa girlJesus, what people do.. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-234414-p-11.html, Any comments about this? I just come here to pay my respect to Demri passing anniversary. Hes got this Im Jerry Cantrell and youre not sort of attitude. i was born after demris passing but reading about her and seeing her photos is truly enchanting. Now for the more positive things: Demri Parrott (which I recently found out was pronounced Puh-Row) was described by everyone who knew her as a bubbly, charismatic and beautiful girl. ), Press J to jump to the feed. I relapsed and used from april to june of 18. DAVID DUET At our next rehearsal, Demri and Layne walked in together, and within a month I was doing guest appearances with Alice in Chains, singin Bowie songs and stuff. OK, Ill stop now; I just wanted to write that to someone who understands, so thank you if you read this rambling mess. Beautiful Country, would love to visit. Around October 20th or so she made some phone calls and wrote some letters to some people. I was a reference for him. At least, Layne came first. There are also the addicts who just seem to overdose all the time and I dont know if their bodies are not built to handle it or what but theres always that girl or that guy that no one wants to get high around or with because they know they might end up giving them CPR by the end of the night and let me tell you when you have someones life in YOUR hands thats traumatizing. Please answer, so that I may know that youre ok. All my love, Laura. He was in the middle of drawing a very cool cartoon for him when he died. Im determined to fight this demon, and be a better daughter, sister, aunt and friend to those who love me. 17 talking about this. She was the biological daughter of Kathleen Ann ne Austin and Dennis Wayne Dougherty, but at the time of her birth, her 18-year-old mother had been married to Stephen John Parrott, aged 21, for 21 days. Miss Layne so much. Barbara you remember when you came into the room at the hospital and thought you were interrupting and we got Rachel to leave so you could have some private time with Demri and she thanked you saying she felt like she had vultures over her and could feel Rachel wanted her to die so she could have Layne. Who is the other girl with her on the couch? Jerry wanted to tour but Layne was sick and then in and out of rehab 13 times. Probably every home in America has it, so it would be easy to squire. Demris story haunted me when I first learned of it a few years ago. Adalsteinn, thank you so much for your kind comment so many years ago I hate to stop before I am finished with something and will work 72 hours straight to get something finished no matter what even being my own boss. Murphy, and Christa Dougherty (step-sister)) Nationality: American Why? I was and still am a huge fan of Laynes and AIC, and admired the beautiful Demri. Born Demri Lara Parrott on 22nd February, 1969 . Layne was around more drugs due to his lifestyle. (I never knew about Demri until I discovered this site and got to know BarbaraI consider her a friend and thank her for putting this wonderful site together.). He found her like that, turned on the heating, drove home and did his laundry, leaving her in the car. Thank you B! Today. Jason Buttino, who has recordings of both versions, attributes the change to the fact the second version was recorded more than a year after the death of Demri Parrott, Layne's longtime girlfriend. I have changed it though to allow 3 and I have posted the videos for you.. all you have to do is post the link and it will automatically post the embedded video. Young, but very sexy. I guess Im looking at the wrong fb pages. I know she is watching us from avobe, taking care of us, smiling everytime we think of her. He was known for his distinctive vocal style and tenor voice, as well as his harmonizing with guitarist/vocalist . Not all people are cruel. His body took a while to die, but his spirit lived on, as did Demris, after her passing. Was it the greater love that made them sole matesdrugs? Demri lost that place in Feb. Because she could no longer afford the rent on her own. Jerry always had this I told you so thing going on. Im pretty sure about it , Much love, peace and good karma to you! All the pain and suffering when their lives could have been filled with so much love and happiness. demri parrott, alice in chains, demri lara parrott - Pinterest (The ones that used and didnt contract it, were generally the ones that either snorted or shot with clean needles. But, I dont know of a court that would deny a parent power of attorney if they have a child on the brink of death. Its just heartbreaking and I believe this site will help people not to ever get into it and this site and your efforts are saving countless people from such a sad fate. So crazy cool and I know youd agreeor I wouldnt of told my stories or shared your pictures. I know that you have a busy life, but Ill never forget that you emailed me info on Demri, such as her liking of decoupage with Angels & Victorian art, which she used & put on boxes as gifts for friends. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Most of her friends described her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. He walks around flipping his hair and trying to hump everything he thinks might have a vagina. The drug is the great deception and it kills people around where I live every day. De Sola writes in Alice in Chains: The Untold Story: People who knew very well Layne and Demri, in general, agreed and told me that Layne never surpassed Demris death. I was jealous of the model dip**** and I hated her. As a mother, I cannot imagine losing any of my kids. Lol. Check it out and let me know. By the way by the way , I am a female b. If you knew both it is obvious. So go to youtube and search for this: Anyway.. hate to burst your bubble and mine.. because I was excited to see a video of her FINALLY but no that is not her. Im not totally sure when that started to change. She never tapped it seemed.. no matter how horrible the circumstances got she could deal with it. Layne Staley didn't overcame girlfriend's death at the time Grief takes time. Apparently she made friends with some of the elderly people and used to make them laugh. Their pain or their struggle. It is not worth your life and the heartbreak of your family just to see what its like. I just hope you are able to get well again and I hope whatever happens you are able to find peace with it. I go to ER find out i have endocarditis again because after u get ur valve replaced it can EASILY get infected again. They both wanted to live a normal life, get married, but the drugs stood in the way. R.I.P. Sorry I meant to say decision! Bothered me for some reason. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. Layla, Ummmm people still have lives to live sir, No need to apologizeIt just shows you careI was just giving you another way to think of it but not like the person behind me answeredsaying others have lives to live etcthat is selfish and narcissistic as you know what! Friends comment that after Demri died, Layne was put on suicide watch for 24 hours. I do not know how much truth there is in the message must have the attributes and say their name. If memory serves, her mother was a counselor while Demri was alive. Lol. Historical records matching Demri Parrott Demri Parrott. Demri in 1996 and Layne in 2002. Are there any pictures of her last months of her life / heroin days? A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. So that would be nice. . "Layne supplied nearly all the money for their addictions. Many of us are looking forward to books that are from friends, and true to the tale of Layne and Demri. Also, tf is your point? I guess most all questions have been answered on this lovely site. DAVID DUET Before I left Seattle, Alice in Chains was having their big Bumbershoot show and Facelift was out. The Story Behind the Last Photo of Layne Staley - Chaospin Her cause of death was an accute intoxication and the combined effects of opiate, meprobamate and butalbital. I read somewhere that he was still living there during the Mad Season days and then I read somewhere else that he bought another condo in 94. Take care and Thanks so very much again for keeping this site up and running. Unconditional love? ROCK IS DEAD? I do believe in suboxone if you just use it for a short period and then detox off. Demri Parrott photo shoot. You need to be happy. The drs told my family that my chances didnt look good because the infection was too out of control n i probably wouldnt make it through surgery. I read it within days. Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. It is heartbreaking the way Layne died and was not found for 2 weeks. Once you fall, that base diminishes. Barbara, I found an interview of ALC at the backstage of Lolapalooza in 1993 and the good news is that Demri was caught by the camera . Being in a relationship w/ Layne changed none of that. Dem had gifts, she was not tortured she was a very old soul. Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. I dont know how it is nowadays though. Best Of Luck to you Ms. Jacqueline from Scotland. For all she claimed she wanted to be known as Demri, not Layne's girlfriend, she rode that and took whatever she could from it. (Im sure this is an exaggeration but you get the idea.) The rest Yes, Jerry had a coke problem. Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. The book was poorly written. Photo Timeline. She wore vintage costumes, long skirts with docs, lots of vintage style 30s and 40s jewelry. I didnt get a album to hang on my wall which would have shown something for all the hard work. Which is correct?? Apparently, he found that lasting love with Dem or did he? I went to the video and checked and I dont think its Demri because: 1. Addicts in your life should never be seen as selfish assholes.. most are actually just broken and sad and while they may come off as being selfish because they wont get clean for you most are just not equipped to know HOW to get clean or are too scared to try. She also has Demris engagement ring that Layne gave her. I have nooo clue i would never have imagined in a million years Id be doing what Im doing today if I was asked back thenI have 3 kids.. Id last about 3 days. I need spell check! I apologize ms. Susan. This website is dedicated to Demri Parrott, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Rosheen Raugi with love and for anyone who ever thinks they wanna try it just once for fun.. Demri Parrott Photos, News and Videos, Trivia and Quotes - FamousFix She studied at the Arlington High School, Washington (1984 1986); the Lakewood High School, Arlington, WA (1986); and the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, Florida (1985 1989). I also do NOT recommend enabling or helping addicts stay in their addiction by loaning them money or letting them stay with you.. especially if their addiction is messing up your own daily lifebut I also dont recommend calling them names or hating on them either they do that enough to themselves already. I first read that on the findadeath.com forum many years ago maybe 06 or 07? Jul 10, 2014 - Layne with fans New Years Eve 1999, reportedly last public photo in circulation. From the time I bought Facelift (14 then), until Laynes deathand to the present. Photographer unknown. Im so glad to see the people who are able to look past her addiction because obviously there was so much more to her. They were eventually engaged to be married. Around 94 Layne began to realize that to become clean and stay with her, she also needed to be clean. I have had major issues with drugs and alcohol (off and on) since I was in my early teens and I could have 100 people tell me that I could always visit or talk with them when Im feeling down however I always had a hard time with that because its hard to explain to someone if theyve never been there. History has proven that young people experiment without clearly thinking of their mortality. He directed me to your site which is beautiful. Quite a few wrongs have been righted by the existence of this site, the amount of BS out there about these individuals is beyond belief. Again thank you. Who would your Mom or Dad or best friend mention in your Obit? I remember looking out your window at the docks one time while you were on the computer, and I was making you listen to some stupid old song because I thought it was cool. Being so removed from the reality of it all only made it more exciting though, and through all my adult years I have regularly sought out every bit of information I could about the real lives of the musicians involved, and in this case, their significant others. Demri always and forever a wild wood pixie. That doesnt mean I dont care that just means I wasnt aware. were goners. Comfotably numb. Was she running scared? It has been very therapeutic for me over the years and it has helped to keep Demris memory alive and has introduced her name to so many who never knew who she was which was my original goal. I know that he was at Jerrys 98 Halloween concert, and had thought about making an appearance there. From then on, he said, he just wanted to do art and make music for his friends. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. Mind, I never knew him entirely well and I never saw him do it, but its what people were saying. This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? Get help for yourself from someone whose been there or a professional and they can help you learn how to handle your specific situation better. We need to find a way to unite and help our sons, daughters, friends, lovers, entertainers. I too lost a sister. He literally looked up to the sky and said, Thank you for this feeling., DAMON STEWART Right after the release of Facelift, Layne and I became roommates in Seattle. Enabling is just as bad as abandoning. Rare pictures show her to be dark-featured and pretty, with long black hair and dark eyes. These talented people were all under the thumb of an evil drug addiction that tortured them and eventually ended their lives and heroin is not a drug you try once so if you want to be another tragic statistic..go ahead and try it only once but Ill tell you from my own personal experience being there when people have tried that it for the first time and very few successfully do that. She was made weaker by the fact that shed contracted heart problems from the use of dirty and used cotton when she used heroin. Suffice to say that she got the wrong ideas about some things, Layne was hurt by her assumptions and they parted ways for a while. But he wanted to be left alone. There is no magic cure.. but writing, journaling and even just talking about the ones you lots does help or at least it helped me. Jerrys almost entirely about money, or at least he was 3 years ago. When someone you care about turns blue and stops breathing that will mess with you forever. She had an amazing confidence which shines through in her modelling pictures and her pieces of writing. They seemed happy in most of the photos taken of them back when they were together. Its hard to have someone understand that you didnt get off the couch all day because you just couldnt get up or because you want to rip the painful gaping hole out of your chest. They were less like brothers than like a weird married couple. They both deserved better. The statistic for heroin addicts who get clean and stay clean are actually depressing and shocking. Im just happy more people came out and started to share pictures of her. I dont know what happened after 99. Youth fueled by fame and wealth is even more deadly. Demri Parrott (born Demri Lara Murphy on February - Demri Lara Parrott She was around five feet tall-maybe even shorter-and was stunningly beautiful. She very much held her own identity and path. Layne was tired of it and didnt want to do it anymore, and Jerry became very devious in his words and his actions. Why wouldnt she stay with Layne, or anyone, always running, to and fro, even before she got sick? I believe that their friendship was love as well as drug based. Thanks Dave! Her zodiac star sign was Pisces. Demri Parrott passed away in October of 1996, one of the worst things to ever happen to Layne Staley. Layne loved what they had done, he thought Jerry did it on purpose. Theres an interview with AIC from 1999 on RockLine (Im sure you know it) where Layne calls in, and at the end of the interview he mentions that theres a girl he was friends with that had turned into a freak. Just not interested in other peoples opinions or stories, they bore me. You are a survivor and your story is so important, especially to those that struggle xx, Hi Barbara, just wanted to share this video with you, just in case this photo in it is Demri http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlGZfqQzpvU. The facts, and I will allow myself to speak of them as facts, as I have 100% trust in Barbaras descriptions and tellings, are staggering. It was YOUR take on Demri and it made me think about my take on them as well. I know it can cause lots of damage to your body. Not trying to get anything out of you, no anger, but if what you say is true, and I believe you, Rosheen wouldve passed in April 1998. You were like a mom to them,making sure they were eating and breathing. That Jerry just wanted to keep Layne well so he could keep the band together.
