Confronting: O.J. Simpson Podcast

I have been working really hard on a new project … and it’s finally here! Season One of Confronting: O.J. Simpson is launching June 12, 2019 on anywhere you listen to podcasts! This has been a passion project of mine for the last few months and I am excited to finally get to talk about it and share it!  This

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Looking for Stories

I need your help! As you might know, I have been given a great opportunity to tell stories about victims and survivors for Crime Watch Daily, with Chris Hansen.  The Emmy award-winning, nationally syndicated show, is making a huge impact in the world of true crime, justice, and the plight of victims. I am truly proud to be a small part

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It’s a Sibling Thing

For some, June 12 celebrates the last day of school, the first day of camp, the beginning of summer vacation or just another day at the office. But for me, it marks the day my life changed forever. The day my only sibling was killed.   20 years ago on June 12, my brother was brutally and viciously stabbed to

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The National Compassion Fund

As a board member, nothing gives me a greater sense of pride than knowing that the work of the National Center for Victims of Crime is making a difference.  Not only do we provide programs and resources for victims to help them in their healing, we are now helping others lend their support. This past week, in response to the tragic shooting at

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The Reality of Murder

I am painfully aware that I am extra sensitive when it comes to things that relate to death, murder, trauma, victimization, etc. I am also astute enough to know that not everyone shares (and nor should they), in my belief around the exploitation of violence and crime. And along these same lines, I strongly support freedom of speech and in

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It’s a Sibling Thing

For some, June 12 celebrates the last day of school, the first day of camp, the beginning of summer vacation or just another day at the office. But for me, it marks the day my life changed forever. Nineteen years ago on June 12, my brother was brutally and viciously stabbed to death by an ex-professional football player, who still

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Vision of Love

As previously seen on Huffington Post: Son: “Mom, when can we get another baby? I want a brother, or a sister. I just want a sibling.” Me: “Well, babe, I do too. Just not sure that is in the cards for us anymore” Son: “Well, you can adopt, and get a baby that way.” Me: “I could honey, but having one child alone, is hard

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Death Penalty: A More Expensive Version of Life in Prison

I am really not surprised that the jury in the Jodi Arias murder trial, locked horns during the penalty phase – I can’t even comprehend the emotional turmoil those jurors must have been feeling as they deliberated the fate of someone’s life. Yes, I know during voidire they were all asked about their opinions surrounding death penalty, but saying you

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My Right To Be Safe

As previously viewed on Huffington Post   “Mommy, why do we have to take our shoes off at the airport? ” “How come I can’t take my juice box onto the plane? ” “What is war? ” “Mom, will they shoot me at school?” “Why is everyone so sad today (9/11)? ” “Are we safe going to the hockey game?

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