FAMILIES OF NC MURDER VICTIMS URGE PASSAGE OF UNBORN VICTIMS LEGISLATION
On Saturday, Oct. 31 three families will be speaking with one voice in support of The Unborn Victims of Violence Act For NC. The Unborn Victims bill would bring these families justice by recognizing in law the second victim in these horrific murders: the unborn child. The bill would also allow the State to prosecute for two murders.
WHERE: Chapel Hill Public Library
100 Library Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, 11:00 AM
WHO:
Michele Dye: Michele is mother of Lucy Johnson and grandmother to the 15 week old unborn baby she was carrying. Lucy and her unborn baby were brutally murdered July 16, 2008. She was raped, shot twice in the back of the head, and her house set on fire to cover up the crime.
Kevin Blaine: Kevin is the father of Jennifer ("Jenna") Nielsen. Jenna was 8 and 1/2 months pregnant with her unborn son, Ethen, when, on June 14, 2007, they were both murdered in Raleigh, NC, while on her early morning delivery route of USA Today. To date, no killer has been apprehended and they continue to seek public assistance in solving the case.
Effie Steele: Effie is the mother of murdered victim Ebony Robinson, and her beloved grandson, Elijah. Ebony was only 21 years old when she was shot and murdered in Hillsborough, NC. Ebony's unborn son, Elijah, would have been born only a few short weeks later. Ebony and Elijah were laid to rest in two separate caskets.
Jeff Gerber: Grassroots activist and founder of the non-partisan organization" The Justice For All coalition", committed to passing the Unborn Victims of Violence law. Gerber has given the victims' families a voice by organizing press conferences throughout NC.
Jeff Gerber
704-564-0065
jeffgerber01@yahoo.com
www.thejusticeforallcoalition.com
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