The Drug

March 7, 2021 by

On Friday, March 5, 2021, my parents were notified of the following press release:

ADCRR Stands Ready for Executions: PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) has notified the Arizona Attorney General, that the Department is prepared to perform its legal obligation and commence the execution process as part of the legally imposed sentence. At the direction of Governor Doug Ducey, ADCRR has been working diligently to obtain the drugs necessary to implement executions in the State of Arizona, and to identify sources to prepare the drugs in compliance with Arizona law.  ADCRR stands ready, with the AG’s Office, to administer justice according to A.R.S. § 13-757(A). Link to ADCRR release: https://corrections.az.gov/article/adcrr-stands-ready-executions

Vicki Lynne, Age 4

Whoever coined the phrase “It’s going to be a long, dusty road” had no idea some of us would live it. Literally. It’s been 36 years, 5 months and 17 days since my sister, Vicki Lynne Hoskinson’s life was taken at the hands of a monster.

It is a long time to live without her and to also fight tooth and nail for justice to be carried out. I won’t go too far down the long list of disappointments, delay’s and heartache our family has been through in those years since but we stand before you stronger than ever in our convictions to see that the man who took my sisters life is punished to the full extent of the law.

With Friday’s press release, we are very optimistic that not only do we have full forward motion but that the reality of seeing justice served is truly in sight. We are hopeful and confident that those with the task of deciding who gets executed first will chose Frank Atwood and we will finally be able to close this chapter of HER story.

As we are informed of the steps moving forward, we will keep you posted here. We are eternally grateful for the love and unwavering support our family, friends and community has given us all these years … we wouldn’t be here without you and can’t finish this chapter alone.

13,320 day’s … justice is long overdue. Love NEVER Forgets.

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The Tree

January 18, 2016 by

It’s page 18 of 365 in 2016. One of my favorite quotes is by C.S. Lewis “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” How true is that?

It’s been a busy 3 months since the last update to my blog, but really there has been no forward motion from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in our case since September. Frustrating? Yep. I’ve learned that a 30 year old case with a guilty defendant and miles of boxes full of documents just seems to bog down a very broken system with nothing we can do but keep looking to the horizon…

To be honest, I’ve struggled to write this blog for more than a week. I’m not sure why, when it comes to writing or conversation, I’m not usually a loss for words… those who truly know me can insert your comments and laughs here…

Looking back on all that has happened, both wonderful & amazing and heartbreaking & trying, and I feel I’ve really needed to stop and listen more … Who has truly had “ahhhh haaa” moments? I’ve had quite a few lately…

Vicki Lynne's Tree planted at Homer Davis Elementary School Arbor Day, 1985

Vicki Lynne’s Tree planted at Homer Davis Elementary School Arbor Day, 1985

See in February of 1985, we planted a tree in the courtyard of Homer Davis Elementary School where Vicki & I attended school to bring hope that she would be found alive. When Vicki’s remains were recovered in April of 1985, that tree continued to grow and bloom for 30 years. Last October (2015) it was uprooted and blown over in a storm… it was as if a piece of what we watched grow through our journey was gone and we were absolutely devastated. And, I feel we started to mourn again.

Our initial reaction was to replant a tree to replace it… and in time we realized we could never do that, it would never be the same. Honestly, I know with all my heart Vicki blew the tree over for a reason, and we may not be able to understand it right now, but in time, we will.

We were able to recover a substantial amount of the wood from the fallen tree and have plans as a family to have something made with it and rededicate it to Homer Davis at a later date. We will take the fallen pieces and make them beautiful again… just as we have done with our lives.

I want to make a very public thank you on behalf of myself and my family to Flowing Wells School District. From Dr. Baker, Mr. Miller, Governing Board, and the entire staff with a big SHOUT OUT to the Grounds Crew, each and every person has been so protective, caring and sensitive to us as we have moved through this process. The love that continues to shine in our community is extraordinary and comforting.

I will continue to keep my blog updated as we begin forward motion in the appellate part of this story, and as each day of 2016 unfolds, we will continue to look ahead and embrace our past as it is the seeds that continue to grow our future.

#dontforgetvickilynne #loveneverforgets

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