Victims’ Voices

Larry Settle

Larry Settle wants more communication for families of victims.

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Leesa Sparks Wants to Change A System That Neglected Her and Her Family

For a long time, Leesa Sparks didn’t want to be called by her given first name. She went by Rhae, because hearing “Leesa” reminded her of the voice...

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A Life Sentence Like No Other - Pat Tuthill's Story

Like far too many, I am a victim and survivor of a violent crime. My young daughter, Peyton, was sexually assaulted, tortured and murdered in 1999 as...

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Advocating For Change - Magdalena Kozikowska's Story

My name is Magdalena Kozikowska and I am a survivor of sexual assault. For many victims of violent crime—including myself—it is very difficult to...

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Marsy's Law Will Ensure Families Aren't Forgotten

I believe victims have the right to be heard and the right to be notified about developments in their cases. This is why I am supporting Marsy’s Law...

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When A Case Falls Through The Cracks- Holly's Story

The Marsy’s Law for Maine team wants to thank a person who has quickly become very special to us. Her name is Holly. Fourteen years ago, at the age...

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Speaking Up For Deborah - Michael Liles' Story

My life changed forever on March 23, 2017, when a convicted felon broke into my home and murdered my beautiful wife of 43 years. Our five children...

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For one Victim, the Struggle to Regain a Sense of Control

Natalie Marti’s experience as a victim of crime begins in February 2003 when she, her husband, and their baby daughter were driving home on an Idaho...

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"Hello, Beautiful" - Tamiko's Story

Tamiko Pugh, an author, and activist against domestic violence, lives in Austell. Below, she shares her story and why she supports Marsy’s Law for...

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A Closer Look with Ashlee Birk

On March 11, 2011 Emmett Birk was shot and killed in a Walgreens parking lot by the husband of a secret mistress. His wife, Ashlee, was made a widow...

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Victims Need Stronger Rights – Skylar's Story

Marsy’s Law for Kentucky will provide Constitutional rights for crime victims – equivalent to those that the accused and convicted enjoy. It will...

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Kelsey Grammer Supports Marsy's Law for All

Having endured the loss of his father to homicide and then the rape and killing of his sister, Kelsey Grammer has experienced the challenges of the...

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