DATE: September 19, 2011
CONTACT: Anna Hackett
CELL: 480-242-9669
EMAIL: ahackett@fpsupportservices.com
Phoenix Victims Revered with V.O.C. Bracelets
Silent Witness Introduces Victims of Crime Bracelet at Annual Golf Tournament
September 19, 2011 (Phoenix, AZ) – The non-profit crime fighting organization Silent Witness launches Victims Of Crime Bracelets on September 26, 2011 at the Silent Witness Annual CATCH A CROOK Golf Tournament. The V.O.C. Bracelets are a public awareness and memorial announcement to four Arizonan’s that lost their life during the commission of a felony. Each V.O.C. Bracelet has the name of one of the four victims and the Silent Witness contact information etched into it as a virtual vigil and keepsake of the victim and the assistance available from Silent Witness.
Each bracelet is sold for $25.00 and all proceeds go to the general fund of Silent Witness
Kyleigh Sousa – 21 year old female ASU student murdered in June 2010, case solved.
Lynsey Chainhalt - 20 year old female murdered June 2003 remains unsolved.
"Path" Van Leeuwen – 78 year old woman died June 2008 remains unsolved.
Edward Forst – murdered June 2007 on West McDowell Rd., remains unsolved.
During the 1970's people wore POW bracelets in an active support of the military during the war. Supporters wore them 24hrs a day in hopes that their person would be returned to freedom safely. Silent Witness Board member Cathy Droz was inspired by the eternal vigil the bracelets represented in the ‘70s and recreated the sentiment with V.O.C. Bracelets. “I remember wearing that bracelet everyday to remind me of the families who had a loved one missing. My soldier became a part of my family and prayers,” Droz said.
The V.O.C. Bracelets are available online at www.silentwitness.org effective Monday September 26, 2011 in conjunction with the annual fundraiser. For more information on the golf tournament or other ways to help Silent Witness, go to www.silentwitness.org.
Contact Anna Hackett at 480-242-9669 for additional contacts and media interviews available with:
Sgt. Darren Burch 4603, Silent Witness Coordinator Phoenix Police Department
602 534-8596
Family Members by calling Sgt. Darren Burch
Silent Witness Board Members- Volunteers
About Silent Witness: Silent Witness is a 501c3 non-profit organization funded entirely on donations. Citizens with information regarding a felony crime can contact Silent Witness. Silent Witness rewards tipsters with information leading to an arrest or indictment on any unsolved felony crime. Anonymous tips can be left on the silent witness website at silentwitness.org Contact with Silent Witness must occur prior to arrest or indictment to be eligible for any reward. Call 480-948-6377/480-WITNESS or toll free at 1-800-343-TIPS or online at www.silentwitness.org
Anna Hackett (BOARD MEMBER: SILENT WITNESS)
Forensic Psychology Support Services
PO Box 28422
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-242-9669
ahackett@fpsupportservices.com
www.fpsupportservices.com
