Barbara thanks for putting your heart into this and also for educating people about drugs. I dont know what happened after 99. The next year they got invited to play Unplugged and did a couple of songs for a movie and then Demri died in October and Layne kindof shut himself off. He was dressed as a monster that night and no one recognized him. Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist of the rock band Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle's grunge movement. (Im sure this is an exaggeration but you get the idea.) ), Press J to jump to the feed. 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. I could go on for days with stories, but I wont. May your familys hearts be at ease and protected. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Jessica, not sure if you will get this its been awhile since you wrote it but I dont update this site very often anymore. Id like to read it someday but finding a copy would be the hard part and there is no way Id pay that much to read a book by someone who just researched Mike. For me, I was blesse dot have been there when it all happened ( Im from L.A. Check it out and let me know. Such a sad story. But god, if he isnt just a little gratified also. She was staying with Tom the coke dealer because he had klonapin so she wouldnt have seizures. I wish that Barcolas hadnt moved out. Pictures and info about the woman who stole Layne Staley's heart and inspired fashion trends during the '90s Seattle grunge era. I'm fascinated at how a beautiful young lady like Demri lost control of her life to drugs. 1). She was really sweet and really cool. So sorry to hear about your Dad too and believe me I understand how easy it is to go back to the only thing we know made us numb again. I think that Layne always sort of blamed himself for not looking after her, because she did need looking after. Not a day goes by when I dont think of the both of them. Also, you mentioned the pain she was in, & how her mother, Kathleen tried so much to help. I think he lived with Ian at the warehouse on I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. There was no question about that. I KNOWI just wanna try it onceBELIEVE ME I am not stupid it doesnt usually end up working out like that. Thats when he came back and Demri left. He obviously didnt have the strength. I know he did get an infection because of his very, very stupid way of not looking after things. Her smile, always sincere, always beautiful show who she was and how she was. Every story is different so I cant claim to say this is the best advice for every person with an addict in their lives. Those pictures are breathtaking. Please answer, so that I may know that youre ok. All my love, Laura. Demri Parrott photo shoot. Addiction is no joke, I go to med school so I spend a lot of time in the hospital and its just awful what being addicted to something does to people. Why? A lot of people think he was shitty because he would prop Layne up on a microphone stand if he had to and do the show, even if Layne was totally wrecked. 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? Sounds like you are happy and settled now with your beautiful familyhave a good weekend xx, Barbara, Just saying! Depends on the person but most would do anything to be all that their families wanted for and from them but addicts can get so far gone and lost that they cant see the light at the end of the heroin tunnel anymore and heroin has become their everything. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiance of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. They were very discreet about it. 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. She and Layne, and Rosheen, Mike and all the friends are together and laughing, having fun and taking care of us. Covers. Just human. They were engaged in 1992 but later separated in 1994. EVER. But Demri did start using drugs again, and instead of asking her to leave, because then she would really be in trouble, Layne took a hike. Nice she was, but not very independent. 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. Demri had the help of her family and Layne, not something to ignore. In the 1980s Demri was adopted by her then step-father Dennis Murphy and she used his surname too, going by Demri Murphy but never legally changing her name. Parrott was born in Bremerton, Washington to Kathleen Austin and Dennis Dougherty on February 22, 1969. In a few days it will be 24 years since her passing, and Id really love to honour her just by sharing some of the things Ive read about her; good and bad. He loved Layne more than anything, I think even more than Courtney sometimes (Courtney as you all know was Jerrys on off gf.) She was having a harder time this time and told him to take her to Capital Hills to get drugs he said, No! I just wanted to share that with you and everyone else on here. Who knows why, ours is to respect their will. Previous Next. Layne was trying to quit EVERYthing at this time (he even attempted quitting smoking) and Sean was still bringing pot around everytime they would get together. were goners. So, anyway, the point to me leaving a comment is to say that I just read Layne Staley, Born again by Adriana Rubio. She died of an accidental overdose, her mother will confirm this and its also written on her death certificate. because you write about people and events where you can not find if it is the truth sorry my english. beautiful post, beautiful website and beautiful comment thread . Who knows why, ours is to respect their will. RIP Demri and Layne. I hope this doesnt sound silly, but I pray to Andrew and Demri sometimes. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. After her passing, Layne looked after him. Addicts not necessarily. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. It was kept by a friend over the years, who had it in a box and it was in perfect condition. Ive always thought you were such an exotic beauty. then announces the song say hello to heaven. 17 talking about this. That girl looks like shes afraid of Demri, or what Demri is saying to her, while Demri looks totally relaxed, lol. Thank you and I am sorry too just been very emotional lately with all going onno disrespect to this wonderful page or people. She was also seeing this new guy that her family hadnt met. Was she running scared? She is proud of us the same way we are proud of her, and she loves us as we love her. Then I went back to Houston, where I was working at a nightclub, and the phone rang in the office. Stop this. I understand that Jerry started doing cocaine again around this time. Sure, that might work for a short while but ultimately addicts need more incentives in their life then how someone else feels and those two things shame and guilt can also completly back fire on family members who always seem to try this route too and it will just cause their addict to go deeper and farther into their addiction and they may begin to isolate themselves emotionally and physically away from the people who made them feel that way because they dont wanna let them down anymore or let them see the disgusting mess they know theyve become.. so theyll just remove themselves from their lives instead.. breaking everyones hearts including their own. I breed dogs, I work in tech support and Im a web designer.. not in a MILLION years would anyone have guessed that about me. She goes into rehab and comes back to the car gets in and falls asleep while he runs errands. ROCK IS DEAD? Layne wants to quit, Demri doesnt, she has developed a fatalistic attitude towards her life. One day she fell unconscious in his car while he went into a grocery store. I gotta say, if demri had lived, layne would be here to, No doubts, if she had gotten clean, there would have been hope, and this world would be a better place. Was it a physical predisposition to everything out there? Best thing people can do is move away from everything you know and everyone you know that makes it easy. JAMES BURDYSHAW Demri had started lookin kinda ragged for a young person. I just came across this site, and Im stilled to my core by the haunting beauty in these photos and the story of Demri and Layne, and so many others in her world. Also how she would decorate her hospital room with the same. I think that a lot of facts that she put on the story are true, BUT..she def. I had read that Jack had her on tape at one of his photo shoots. Pinterest. The sad parts of all of our lives are the MOST important cautionary tales on this website.. written for someone who needs to hear it or some kid or young adult who thinks they just wanna try heroin someday Do not do it! Once again, I am sorry you have lost so many people that you loved. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver As a mother, I cannot imagine losing any of my kids. Id cook up some favorite foods like my scampi tacos, phad Thai, smoked chix green chili enchiladas, and Layne loved his pot roast meal and Demri Fettuccine. Yes, Laura very, very true you basically nailed it. She went out one night with the new bf of hers and she had shot heroin before they left. You need to be happy. I am very sorry about your lossI hate cancer and congrats on doing good, keep strong. But also open dialogue about drugs and continued thinking of the young that this could never happen to them. Yes, she was sick from herion, but so was Marilyn. He had that presence that gave you goosebumps and made you want to move closer or turn up the volume. Hang in there sister it gets easier and it gets better. You know what he was like? Hope the families will at some point be more forthcoming as well. But all the while enjoying experiences that you must cherish greatly, I imagine. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Like you said Barbara some things sound partially right. It was supposed to be their clean and healthy place and after Ward. Many people looked after her, while Layne was on tour. Xana. Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, started shooting smack and Alice in Chains got famous. Anway hope you continue to find this website informative and fun to visit. Theres a youtuber named Kristina who has a channel called FullyRawKristina who makes videos about raw veganism, even though a lot of her videos are receipe videos which may be high in fat and should not be eaten too often of they have a lot of fat, but her videos are a place to start. She showed me her belly button, and she goes, Look, I can make a cats butt! Or did he just appear that way because of being really thin and probably feeling sick a lot? As for the book both Mike and Layne told me they wanted to sue her because it was full of lies. His style was like no other. He thought Demri could see him from heaven so it didnt want to upset her. Demri made a mess of the house and the living situation in Laynes absence. Ya I mess up and say it (we had nicknames) but also it was to motivate her to add a little fuel under her butt and remember she had a purpose for being here. Im lucky to have 2 beautiful little girls that keep my life full. Im all up for experimenting with certain things with responsability but heroine, cocaine, meth and those kind of drugs are out of the question. I know none will be truly right until you and Darrin perhaps right one but for now could you guide me to what you feel is ok?? Miss Layne so much. Thank you for visiting the site and showing love for the ones we love. When she was herself she was a very sensitive and fun girl. She had been in and out of the hospital a lot, and I am sure her mother did everything she could to help her. Drugs are not fun, and will never try again. Hot! 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. What she looked like, how she dressed, & the decoupage shed make from angel& Victorian cutouts that she would paste on boxes & give as gifts. Demri Parrott and Layne Staley were engaged for 2 years. I know youve lost several, so hard to take, but your only daughter was trying to teach unconditional love for everyone. Ive read/heard about that name (Demri Parrot) since the late 90s but never really felt the urge to check out her bio until recently. Demri Parrott (born Demri Lara Murphy on February 22nd 1969 - d. October 29th 1996) was the love of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley's life. It is a familiar tale but one that just cant penetrate the young minds. ITS JUST FUCKED UP BULLSHIT! Demri was well known and had numerous friends that she touched with her charismatic and enchanting personality. R.I.P. 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. I know Barb and so many others that knew Demri and Layne and were close to them, loved them dearly and that they are both very much missed. You were making fun of it and you crooned the line you are so superduper bravissimo to me like the big goofball that you were. From everything you say about Demri and what a force of personality she was, this drug seems to have had an unbreakable hold on her. The Mad Season lyrics are generally regarded to be Laynes true feelings on everything and in Lifeless Dead he said How he wished that they would wed/I promise on our love she said/promises were never kept so we know he wanted to marry Demri at one point and for some reason I feel that he wanted to have a family. This drug is so powerful and addicting that people will keep using even when theyre slowly killing themselves, ruining their lives and hurting the people they love the most! One Day Ay A Time. I was anonymous when I knew Layne and there were lots of reasons for that. JOHNNY BACOLAS I found out Layne was on heroin after the Van Halen tour in 91. Sorry I really wasnt trying to make this about me just stating that the daily struggle is so hard and it always helps to have those who have been there talk you through it. When I spoke to Layne I was pissed off and crying, and told him what was going on at the house, but he pretty much already knew. I wish they had suboxone and subutex available then instead of methadone clinics, I think it wouldve been easier on them. They werent dating at the time, just sharing the apartment. I get sick to my stomach when I read things about Demri that are her friends words but twisted around. I believe its the second version. I just had to say it. I know we all hear this and we all have been told over and over to stay away from drugs but I wish I could drill it into kids heads who might consider trying it. Im trying to post a comment and a link to a video, but all that appears when I try to publish it in this site is: your comment is awaitting moderation!! The EMTS never did anything but save your friends life. YES, IT IS POSSIBLE to get and stay clean but you have to do it for yourself. Today. You are brave and strong and you do all Demris fans a favor telling us about her and running this site. She was only 27. Just saying that Demri could have done so much more. XANA LA FUENTE Innocent yet provocative. Thats how Andrew described Demri when he first saw her. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, . It is not easy because our brain chemistry is so damaged its hard to live life again with out it. . Ive been tormented by my addiction to IV heroin for the last 14 years, my best friend in the world, my everything, my older sister, is the spitting image of gorgeous angelic Dem. She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. Js songs and Ls singing and their harmonizing is what blasted AIC to the top and gave them all their success. Movie posters. However, in the years that followed Dirt"s success, Layne and Demri drifted apart, and their engagement broke sometime in 1994, although she features in the cover of Mad Seasons Above. BUMMER. Ill do what I want! She was her own being, she did what she wanted, to the point that her tiny body couldnt take it anymore. PS: Sorry for my bad english, hopefully my words have been understood. I just dont know what happened after 98 99. Demri went to rehab a few times and she had a pig valve in her heart. I often checked on my kids breathing when they were newborns. Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and model Demri Parrott's relationship started as a fairytale but turned out a tragic love story that people can still remember. He just didnt tell anyone that he was leaving. Both Demri and Layne became drug addicts, hooked to heroin. Hadnt seen that one in a while,its been around forever. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin got that teddy bear back after being found in the things Layne left after his death. Their children. Yes, shes there. Im sure we all have that person that has this strange magnetic effect on us and we dont exactly know why. People around the world come here to share informations and curiosities and read stories about people you love so much. but I cant help but wonder if he had stayed living there, if things wouldve been a lot better for Layne He wouldve have isolated himself in his ivory tower and died the way he did. I have never been in that position so Im sure its not nearly that easy. Lanegan was really sick for a while and Layne was like a Florence Nightingale. She has been an extremely impressionable part of my lifeand it warms my heart to see her honored. Have a look see and enjoy! Jerry is one of the best melody writers ever, and Layne was a virtuoso vocalist and obviously his lyrics resonate with so many people. There are similar pics of Erin Everly & Axl Rose back in the day, to Layne & Demri. Layne and Demri's relationship made me come to terms with the fact that some people in your life will just drill a hole in your head and insert themselves there and there's nothing you can do to ever get them out. I know I will personally miss Demri as long as I live but today marks the day that Demri was taken from us ALL forever. It steals everything from us including everything that makes us who we are the things we love about ourselves and then it takes our very last breathe before we even know how far gone we are. Now I see it selling online for $200!! I don't know man, you can try to write your own story as much as you want to, but it feels like some people enter this world with a story already written for them. I used to live off Denny with Rosheen and Demri stayed with us alot so it was very easy for me to picture the scene when you found your poor sister. 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. Would anynof those be from 95 or 96 ? Jerry would make these stupid, hazily spiteful remarks like were standing by Layne and I love him anyway. Who wants to be loved anyway? And the thing was that Layne was really bouncing back at this time. There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. Barbara D. Well here I am, all these years later. We need to find a way to unite and help our sons, daughters, friends, lovers, entertainers. Im her age, a Seattle native and recently lost my sister to heroin. They were freaked out by it all and didnt understand it. How you doing Jacqueline? Thanks for this site. Rare pictures show her to be tiny, dark-featured and pretty, with long black hair and dark eyes. Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. Its not like you can just sit around the house for 2 weeks and suffer life doesnt allow it and if you dont have great insurance the rehab isnt taking you either. Ward was when Layne went on tour and he quit paying rent there. The previous year she had suffered pancreatitis. So right now and since june of 18 ive been sick as hell waiting to have my new valve replaced again. . But if it was Amber Feranno who said someone else made that hat, I am really confused, I talk to her often enough and she knows I designed and made ALL of Andys hats and clothing. And thank you for your website. He was always fighting someone elses battle when he thought he had his beat. 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. A bit like the tutu story . I believe that although Layne loved her, and Demri loved him, they both had their own agendas for life, which unfortunately didnt mesh in the final turn of life. We grew up together and we lost her 9 months after Demri. Im very thankful for my daughter because for the first time I had to clean up and start to deal with things. Kathleen will verify the full name thing too. Not just to your soul and family but to your body in general. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. On the slim chance you ever read this, just know that even in 2017 there are people who still cherish the GOOD memories of that time, way back in the day when grunge was still in its innocenceto this day I get chills listening to AiC, Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone. Most of her friends described her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. Id love to know more about her in her younger years before she went out with Layne. The opposite occurred, she cut off contact with Layne save for minor interactions, she hustled to get money for smack. I heard that methadone is harder to kick than H in some cases. Not to mention the way she speaks about Jerry Lets not forget that the guy wrote (and still writes) most of the beautiful and haunting AIC music. No need to rant on that. I know she had siblings and her name changed from Murphy to Parrott at some stage (as per yearbook photo). That was the night of the 28th. Thank you for that! Thanks so much, your website and memories are so generous and appreciated. If a kittens in your bed clawing you, its a kitten, you know? Recent images. She said something to me, I said something back, and that was it. Sadly, Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley passed away on April 5, 2002, at 34 years of age. 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. Today the sitereceived a comment from Demris Mom Kathleen which is so special because she thought of us and wanted to let us know how she felt today and I personally wanted everyone who watches this site.. friends, fans and people who loved her a chance to hear from her Demris Mom today. watch?v=dBZm-_6Qa3k Greetins from Brazil!:). Endocarditis is the end result of shooting with dirty needles or sharing them. Keep us updated on how you are doing. OK, Ill stop now; I just wanted to write that to someone who understands, so thank you if you read this rambling mess. I meant she never *tapped out* not tapped it Ugh! In no way did I mean to upset anyone on this site. TOM HANSEN Demri ended up getting endocarditis, which is an infection of the lining around your heart. Jerry did love Layne but there are definitely 2 Jerrys. Demri is a beautiful woman. Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful. I do know for sure that he seemed shorter because his spine curved since he spent literally years in that position. When cleaning I didnt know what belonged to who, which is risky). 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. thanks admin|. It tries to steal your life and the sparkle or energy that flows within us all. It floods your brains receptors with nothing but the good feeling chemicals and then when you try to say OK, Im done Ive had enough..Well, too badbecause your body and your brain will fight and lie to you..Just one more time it will sayyoull promise yourself over and over.. until you eventually just give up and cant fight it anymore because you get so violently sick. Not much is known about this unidentified older man aside from the fact that he apparently isolated her from her friends and family and wouldnt let them talk to her. Also you dont party on heroin you longing about, nodding out, maybe drooling on yourself, and falling asleep in the middle of a sentence. Have you read David de Solas book on Alice in Chains? I honestly hope so but if not.. no judgment here just love and understanding. All the sources for the information Ive obtained are from her friends or family, so I trust them. Youve lived through so much loss and heartache, and youre still there for the real fans, speaking the truth. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. Some people say that, on tour, Layne ran out of coke, and Demri went looking but found Herion instead. Makes total sense that D and L were soulmates. I will never be whole again and I keep stuffing the pain down and filling the hole in my soul with heroin but I never am rid of the pain nor am I ever joyful and worst I think of allI dont even feel alive.