Cuccio Cheryl - Incest, Murder and a Miracle: The true story behind the Cheryl Pierson murder-for-hire headlines

The True Story Behind the

Cheryl Pierson Murder-For-Hire Headlines

Cheryl and Robert Cuccio

Written with

Morgan St. James

CRM Publishing

Medford, New York

www.IncestMurderAndaMiracle.com

IN 1986 NEWSPAPERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY carried stories like this one from the New York Post, featuring sensationalized headlines like Abused Girl Charged With Hiring Student to Kill Dad. There was even a story on the front page of the New York Times, and the name Cheryl Pierson was all over the media.

They couldnt get enough of it.

I met my husband Rob Cuccio when I was that abused fifteen-year-old and he has been the rock in my life ever since. We are finally ready to tell our side of the storywhat our life was then and has been like since.

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INCEST, MURDER AND A MIRACLE is an autobiography told with extraordinary courage and integrity. I laud Cheryl Pierson Cuccio and Rob Cuccio for blazoning their traumatic pasts and valiant love story so that others who suffer in silence might be emboldened to seek help. Like so many, I was first drawn to their story for its spectacle, but have come through it deeply humbled and indebted.

~Lee Beckett, Executive Producer,

Investigation Discovery's I, Witness

INCEST, MURDER AND A MIRACLE is the gripping story of Cheryl and Rob Cuccio. It is the heartbreaking account of a high school student named Cheryl Pierson, who suffered years of sexual abuse by her own father. Finally, to end her torment and protect her younger sister from becoming his next victim, she arranged with one of her classmates to have her father killed. After the murder fifteen-year-old Cheryl was arrested, charged as a youthful offender and sent to prison. For some people, the horrors of that childhood would have ended any chance for a successful future, but not Cheryl. Together with her boyfriend and future husband, Rob, they overcame the obstacles, including one that appears to have been resolved with the help of Divine intervention. Its an amazing story.

~Dennis N. Griffin, author of The Battle for Las Vegas,

Surviving The Mob and CULLOTTA

A COMEBACK IN ALL ITS FORMS, from victim to survivor, from defeat to triumph, from life to death, and back again! Recovering from grief, losses, and overcoming injustice, all while rebuilding her life. This intense riveting story will have you on the edge of your seat as you turn every page. St. James helps Cheryl Pierson Cuccio and Rob Cuccio bring luminous intelligence to the impact that incest, child abuse, rape, and family violence have on a person's overall biopsychosocial well-being.

~ Victoria Marion, founder and Executive Director of the Post

Dramatic Stress Disorder Research Institute book

INCEST, MURDER AND A MIRACLE, Cheryl and Robert Cuccios true story that goes back to a 1986 murder-for-hire that grabbed national headlines, is written superbly in great detail with the help of Morgan St. James, who has produced fourteen published books.

~ GrumpyEditor.com

READING A STORY LIKE THIS makes me appreciate my childhood. I realize the problems in my early years were mild compared to what Cheryl endured. To rise up from the ashes of mental, physical and sexual abuse is amazing and I admire the strength in this woman. I can see her as a desperate sixteen year old trying to protect her sister from what she has endured and a part of me understands why she wanted her father dead. Some may wonder why she didnt just leave, but they have never experienced brainwashing through abuse, be it mental, physical or a combination. Add in the incest and the threat of having the same thing happening to her little sister, and I can understand her desperation. Thank goodness she had Rob to support her through the hard times and what turned into good times for them.

~Lizzie T. Leaf

Author, Interviewer, www.lizzietleaf.com

THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO all the abuse and incest victims and survivors out there. We can only hope that in some small way our book will help you see that you are not alone. That the horrible things that may have happened to you, and may still be happening, are not ever your fault no matter what the circumstances. We are a team and we stand together to fight this battle. We will protect each other, because we know no one else will. But we have to talk about it, tell people and bring awareness to the public. We want to thank all of the people out there who have had the strength to speak up for themself, and extend hope to other victims who couldnt speak up for themselves just yet. It is and always will be a hard journey but believe me, the journey of healing gets easier once you get the dirtiness out, rather than using all your strength to keep it in.

TO OUR DAUGHTERSfrom the day you were born, you gave us the strength and courage to get out of bed every day and continue to live. Thank you for all your love, support and patience through the many nights of the read-throughs and the stress our lives and writing this book have put upon you. We appreciate all your input and always having our backs. You are both amazing human beings. You will never know or understand the pure joy or unconditional love we have for you both until you have children of your own one day.

CHERYL TO MY HUSBAND ROB I believe with all my heart that I would not be here today if it were not for fate stepping into my life back in 1985. I know the day my mom died, she sent you (my angel) directly to find me at my locker in school. From that day on you have been, loving, protecting and taking care of me. Even in my darkest days, you never made me feel like the damaged goods I always thought I was. You have continued to love, support and believe in me through the most difficult times. This book was a grueling journey for both of us to relive, remembering all the tears, and putting ourselves right back in those scary moments. But with you by my side, we can accomplish anything. I can only pray our daughters have half a man in their lives as loving and compassionate as you. Thank you for not only being my rock, but my best friend and soulmate for eternity. I love you.

ROB TO MY WIFE CHERYL I dedicate this book to the strongest person I have ever met. I am so lucky to have had you in my life for over thirty years. I cant even begin to think of my life without you as my soul mate. For you to have gone through everything you did and come out the other side of the tunnel as strong and beautiful as you are, is simply amazing. Thank you for never giving up on me after so many people, including my doctors, did. I would not be here to have completed this book if you hadnt been the strong survivor you are. I know that sometimes I can be difficult to say the least, but you are always there to set me straight. I am so proud of you for digging so deep into your subconscious to try to help as many people as you can. I will never forget all the tears and heartache that went into writing this book, all the rewriting and edits to get it as perfect as we could. You are truly beautiful inside and out. Thank you for allowing me to love you and loving me back the way you do. Hey, its finally done and now youre an authorlove you!