Their children. That being said im not a crazed obsessed fan but I am aware of Demri and read her story through Barbara and Darin about 10 years ago right after my heroin addiction started. One night, Alice in Chains dressed up as strippers in skimpy panties and combat boots, and followed Van Halen on stage, aping their signature walk. Shed stay a few nights. Also, you mentioned the pain she was in, & how her mother, Kathleen tried so much to help. That means 13 times she was clean. And thank you very much for your attention and respect with us fans! She had her own connections for buying heroin and she could afford that, but it was LAYNES fault that she got sick b/c he hadnt bought her cotton before he left. She did her movies, needed a babysitter for many, but she got through it all. At that point people were comparing the drugs as to why it was only him. I dont think many people did, to be honest with you. She went out one night with the new bf of hers and she had shot heroin before they left. Comfotably numb. I know it sounds crazy but Im begging you to check it out. 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. Kathleen, Im so sorry for your loss, I cant even imagine, but please know there are many of us who adore Layne & Demri. Days passed before his accountant sent up an alert that Staley hadn't been withdrawing any money. Murphy. I heard that methadone is harder to kick than H in some cases. Kurt and Layne knew each other. They were less like brothers than like a weird married couple. Maybe some of Dems other friends can help you to confirm if that is really her but I say 100% NO.. but you should ask Fab what she thinks or Darin Lamb. I get so busy I dont even recognize the date sometimes. : ( Layne Thomas Staley Layne Staley Demri Lara Parrott Seattle Music Mad Season 90s Rock Grunge Fairy Aic Alice In Chains More information . If I had a quarter for all the times she and I were approached with "I know youyou're Layne's girlfriend", and she would step back and reply "No, I am Demri", I would take all of us to Vegas. Cotton Fever isnt from dirty cotton its from injecting a microscopic piece when you suction up the heroin thru it. Although she went to rehab several times, it didn't work to her, and sometimes had to turn to theft and prostitution to get some money for the drugs. There is a popular opinion that Demri introduced Layne to drugs after they started dating. That girl looks like shes afraid of Demri, or what Demri is saying to her, while Demri looks totally relaxed, lol. To their shock and dismay, the two addicts discovered there was almost an excess of cocaine to be had in Brazil but no smack. Starr, after a stint on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" and "Sober House," overdosed on prescription drugs in 2011. The second one has just a part of the interview becouse it also has Primus and Tool too, but the image quality is better. Do you know if you have the first version or the second? Demri Lara Murphy was born on February 22, 1969, in Bremerton, Kitsap County in Washington, United States. His vocals cannot be matched. It is so scary and so serious. I made myself get over my stupid feelings for you because I had to, and when I did that I also got over my frustration with the fact that everytime I defended you I had to hide behind anonymity and lose credibility. She had been clean for a little while before she went in and shot heroin with that guy she was dating. I bring it up also because I know her family would prefer it be used that way. Now I see it selling online for $200!! Its not easy but it is possible!! Having the time of their lives, without drugs, and living things up with harmony, peace, and love. Thank you for your story. It was her choice, Im sure if someone could have stopped her, they would have done so. Was it the greater love that made them sole matesdrugs? Why? I never told anyone that I knew you and you used to tell me dont let it bother you. Anyway sorry I could not be more helpful. 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. He also thought Damon was spying when it was obvious, no one had to tell. I want people to know that you also had an amazingly strong and smart Mom who not only cherished you but also tragically lost you to a demon that she was powerless to fight against and so were you.. that she lost you far too soon.. which broke her heart and not long aftershe tragically lost your brothers too.Your life may of taken a wrong turn and you got too lost too find your way back but that was not your whole story. Layne picked it out for her because of the gardens. Then I went back to Houston, where I was working at a nightclub, and the phone rang in the office. Also what things happen on the drugs in question that makes dating not realistic. I never wanted [the publics] thumbs up about this fucking drug use. I adored the both of them, but we definitely had plenty of conversations that were like, Look, its not fair for me to say whats right or wrong for you guys But I got to the point where I was like, I cant have this goin on here and be wonderin if you guys are gonna wake up or not., SUSAN SILVER Not that the others werent heavily into drugs, too, but Layne was clearly so deepit was so dangerousthat all of our lives centered around how to aid him. Met Toby the Serial Killer Board Game guy in a regular looking apartment. Not heroin, but pills and marijuana. October 29, 1996 Where did Demri Parrott die? Writing about my life and the lives of the people I lost and actually having people care enough to read and respond was a HUGE blessing for me. I dont know anything about him other than that he dumped her at the Emergency Room and disappeared. Seems like it takes much courage and heart to do so. Then bring on the lying to hide it from everyone who loves you, bring on the HORRIBLE shame and actual disgust for yourself for turning into everything you had always looked down on or at least never thought youd become..a junkie. (Doubtlessly there are some people who were there at these times and knew things differently. Thanx though cool video.. they were all such dorks when it came to interviews. not demri.will try and find the link to the post that says she was not available/she and Layne not together at the time. Demri Parrott was buried at the Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. There was nothing about her that was so special that it would have stood out all on its own. Unconditional love? Anyways, just some comments from me, a no one, to leave for anyone to read, so close to the Christmas holiday. It is not that great. Layne was around more drugs due to his lifestyle. It was later revealed that he leaned more toward drugs so much so that he lost the ability to ingest food. It was supposed to be their clean and healthy place and after Ward. I offered to go if it would help in any way (work was my drug) friends suck it up and help eachother. What a wonderful site and tribute to Layne and Demri. I was the only one with a real job and I should have been saving to travel but spent it on making Andy look amazing and it irks me to think someone is claiming to have made his hats! I was anonymous when I knew Layne and there were lots of reasons for that. They both go through hell, together and apart, but the love they shared keeps them together, not as a couple, but as two people who will never leave one another, no matter what. Young, but very sexy. Please answer, so that I may know that youre ok. All my love, Laura. Merry Christmas to you. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. and Layne almost backed out then, but the others talked him into it. When Layne didnt feel like eating Johnny could get him to drink an Ensure sometimes 2 or 3. So thanks for always showing us the best of Demri! Staley erupted, then yelled at him whenever he tried to take more pills. Demri was a leech. Yes, she was so beautiful, and the love of his life. Education: Arlington High School, Washington (1984 1986); Lakewood High School, Arlington, WA (1986); and the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, Florida (1985 1989) Darin was there but I wasnt because I was in the process of having my first baby and didnt even know about it until it was too late because I was out of the social loop at the time.. Barbara D. Well here I am, all these years later. Which makes the seductive drugs become even more powerful. I think what we could do for the fallen heroin addicts is change. "The same s--t was going on again.". A year after his death, a rare interview emerged with Staley that hed given with Argentinean writer and music fan Adriana Rubio, titledLayne Staley: Angry Chair A Look Inside the Heart and Soul of an Incredible Musician. Yes, she was sick from herion, but so was Marilyn. But it did allow me to come over for several days and get things clean a tidy, although Demri was always a neat freak around me. My mother overdosed and died 2 years before Layne. He was 34 at the time. I also took the photo of Demri with the red white and blue tights on, I gave her the tights from my work Fantasy Unlimited, and we went to see our friend Pony and I think she and Pony dressed up then we took a few photos, this being one. I know she had siblings and her name changed from Murphy to Parrott at some stage (as per yearbook photo). I think Demris Mom confirmed that guy was NOT her boyfriend so it was either a friend or someone that picked her up. For opening your heart with all of us, for sharing your love and passion for Demri, for making her not being forgotten I wish she could of figured it out before it was too late but the truth is.. very few do but the ones who can are super humans and should be extremely proud and share their stories of hope with the ones who havent gotten there yet. She had her friends, and Layne, who made sure someone was always there to look after her. Demri Parrott A blog dedicated to the wonderful sunshine Demri Lara Parrott. In all actuality they probably never will unless they have gone through it. The fabric alone I spent thousands on which in the 80s is a lot, considering everyone else in that scene was flat broke. were goners. I wish they had suboxone and subutex available then instead of methadone clinics, I think it wouldve been easier on them. Barbara you are right on that they suffered from a fatal disease- and also right that drugs arent worth dabbling in. Thank you, I know you may not get the chance to answer this. I never wanted to end my life this way. I have a respectable job and the only way I could keep it was to get right before I went to work and I would spend a 2 week pay check in 3 days and starve for 2 weeks. The talent and beauty he had surrendered to drug addiction and the rest was due to depression due to his drug use so all of it was due to heroin. I went through and read all the Layne/Demri parts when I first got the book, too. When someone you care about turns blue and stops breathing that will mess with you forever. I watched so many people either die or just become such a broken mess they probably wish they were dead. They were freaked out by it all and didnt understand it. I guess anyone could do the research and read all the interviews and maybe even talk to the people who knew them but no one is going to get it completely right. Many of us found them through Laynes music, which has evoked so much feeling and emotion from my heart and I just want to learn anything that I can from someone who actually knew & loved them. Demri never grew up. But it is possible with hard work and TIME. Im her age, a Seattle native and recently lost my sister to heroin. I dont wanna see people anymore and its nobodys business but mine.. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Oct 29th is a day a lot of us who knew and loved Demri will never forget. Demri died on Oct. 29th of 96 of a heroin overdose. 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 there is a pretty controversial youtuber whos channel is Freelee the Banana Girl, and she does cuss a lot lol, but her videos can definitely help. 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. Layne turned a corner with two strippers into a hallway crowded with cops. But they just often acted like a married couple. I relapsed and used from april to june of 18. He fretted and fretted. Ive been thinking a lot lately about Andrew, Demri, Layne etc, because Im currently waiting for a bed to open up at a detox facility to hopefully help me kick this awful ten-year addiction to painkillers. 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. Im pretty sure about it , Much love, peace and good karma to you! Thanks for your honest opinion when you look at it like that its true im thinking of friends from 16yrs ago and even if someone wrote a book on me that facts are so not lined up with who i really am 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. Did pick up the phone for him and speak to John Wayne Gacy and didnt know til I hung up, every place else was an apt. She was constantly on the run..not sure it was running scared but running for sure maybe she was afraid of missing out or just looking for the next thing to stimulate her I have no clue what it was but I definitely could NOT keep up with her and whenever I tried or whoever tried we all would end up just as sick, lost and confused and most of us would tap out. I changed my number. Grief takes time. Demri always and forever a wild wood pixie. His career fell apart and so was Alice in Chains. So I just admit that I do not have the answers. Demri Parrot's Personal Profile Bless you, get well, and have a Happy New Year filled with love, happiness, and joy. After a long time of trying to stop and being unsuccessful you willingly succumb to ityou just give up!!! I think shes someone that facinates many people, and from what Ive read, she probably would have been equally facinating to know even if she wasnt Laynes girlfriend. Then he relapsed again. 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