Nationwide Family and Peer Support
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Survivors of The Golden State Killer Take the Power Back
“I don’t think any parent ever thinks they are going to get a knock on their door with an officer telling you that your child has been murdered. It’s not something you can prepare for. There is not a book or manual that says, ‘if you get the knock, read this’, and if there were such a book, how many people would actually buy it?”
—Kristi Goncalves, advocate and mother of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves, who was murdered alongside three of her University of Idaho classmates in Nov. 2022
Kristi and Kaylee Goncalves
Families should never have to navigate the criminal justice system alone.
They need a safe environment to receive support and guidance from other families who have experienced similar situations.
COMING SOON…OUR FAMILY PEER SUPPORT NETWORK WHERE FAMILIES CAN CONNECT WITH OTHER FAMILIES TO SHARE EXPERIENCES AND FIND SUPPORT.
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“Families of the missing and murdered often spend years living in the uncertainty of an unresolved case. While investigators pursue answers, families need support from people who truly understand the unique challenges of that journey. A strong family peer support system creates connection, understanding, and a reminder that no family has to walk this road alone.
The National Cold Case Center is so important because solving cold cases is about more than evidence and technology—it is about bringing people together.”
—Debbie Boyd, advocate and mother of 27-year old Christie, kidnapped and murdered in 2005 in Placer County, CA. Christie’s body would not be located for another 15 years.
Debbie and Christie