Damon’s grandparents were murdered 18 months before he was born. He never knew them, but their deaths — and the trial for their killer — defined much of his childhood. 

For nearly three decades, Damon’s mother has attended every parole hearing to deliver a victim impact statement. 

When we meet Damon, there is another such hearing coming up, but his mother is unable to attend. For the first time in his life, Damon prepares to see his grandparents’ murderer face to face.  

Originally published 1/23/2017

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