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
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.