Abstract:
When a young woman is murdered in California, her mother makes a silent vow to chronicle the painful story. Twenty years later, after collecting countless news articles, telephone conversations and legal documents from the never-ending death penalty case, she describes how her family survived the worst nightmare one can experience. While grieving for their daughter and sister, they learn that their pain subsides as they discover ways to keep her spirit forever alive within their family. This story can help illuminate the dark path of sadness for anyone who has experienced loss.