by Ray Benich, with an Introduction by Dr. Mike Skladany When "Illusions of Justice" is released, the book will come with an audio CD. The CD will include a song written about a particular incident described in each chapter. Abyss of Infamy, is from chapter VI. On this version of Abyss we feature another incredible young guitarist. Twenty two year old Jeff White contributes an emotionally charged lead that's indicative of the angst subject matter of the song. The rap at the end of the song is deftly laid down here by Raz D, III playing the part of Pennell from hell, as he pleads: Don't look for me, I'm at the bottom of a sea. The gnashing of teeth, tormented by the beast, the gnashing of teeth, tormented by the beast, it's a Mother F#@*$! Don't look for me! Don't look for me! Our current morbid fascination with serial killers and other horrific assailants reveal sick minds and an even sicker society at work. Hyper media attention to the latest kill-spree -- all spells out-- a society that has simply lost its soul. Where is the humanity, decency, and respect for others in all this??? An answer of sorts is forthcoming... Abyss of Infamy uses rock n' roll to send what I believe to be a socially relevant message. Abyss is based on my personal observations, made while having been housed with a number of men in prison awaiting the death penalty, (there is no "death row" in the state of Delaware), in particular serial killer Stephen Pennell. What these men would confide in a fellow "lifer" and what they'd tell a clinical researcher are two different things. The song exposes the way in which many psychopathic killers are actually gratified by, and inspired by, seeing stories about their crimes in the news papers and on TV. In the song they're referred to as "media clones". That is to say that the media itself actually inspires and encourages these sick individuals to seek recognition through their horrific acts. Perhaps federal legislation should be introduced mandating limitations on the air time given to assailants. Sometimes, all an unstable mind, teetering on the brink of a violent rampage needs, is that final push that the media gives, when they do one of their infamous, grandiose, in depth glorification's of some horrific act. Spending more time on the shooter, than the innocent victims, giving birth to yet one more, media clone. Abyss of Infamy copyright 2000 - All rights reserved 2007