We Live 1 Mile from Robert Card’s Body

It’s over. Or at least we can breathe again. We live in Lisbon Falls, Maine and it feels as though yesterday evening was the first time in 48 hours that our small town could take a real breath.

Wednesday, October 25th

7pm — I went to the Domino’s in Lisbon Falls to pick up a Pizza for dinner. This is a pretty regular occurence for us. There aren’t very many food options in Lisbon Falls and the pizza is cheap and quick. Robert Card had already killed 7 people at the Bowling Alley in Lewiston. He was actively shooting people at the Bar in South Lewiston. I was less than 10 miles South, on the only road that directly connects Lisbon Falls to Lewiston, picking up a pizza — completely oblivious.

7:30pm — I get back home, brush the toddler’s teeth, put him into some pajamas, read him a book and tuck him in for the night. All completely normal. Card has most likely already abandoned his car at the Boat Launch 1.5 miles from our house. Still — we knew nothing.