Author Archives: Radha

For my part, I will be writing a victim impact statement. I live with victim impact every day, so writing it will be natural. The impact does not haunt me today, but it is not far for me to reach in and remember the absolute devastation the murder of Christopher caused this family. I did not know if I would ever smile again, laugh again or be able to fully participate in life again. Now I know that the answer to all these is “YES!” But thinking about the hearing, I remember!

I do feel fortunate that, in spite of “a parent’s worst nightmare,” I have a healthy and loving family with a positive outlook for our future. As terrible as this trauma was–and sometimes still is for us–I know that Christopher wants us all to live and thrive. To honor his short life, his life cut short; we are doing more than surviving his death; we are thriving.

As I share this experience with you all, I feel like I have a very widespread support network. It gives me a peaceful sense of purpose for which I am grateful to each and every one of you who take the time to read my stories.

Thank you.
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I have been doing my homework for our upcoming Parole Hearing for the man who murdered my son, Christopher
Robin Hotchkiss, on March 21, 1996. Continue reading →