About us ~
After eleven years of countless Motions, Hearings, and
two Capitol Murder trials, the Reed family is still fighting
for justice. Justice for Stacie, Kristie, and all victims
of crime.
Stacie
and Kristie’s mother, Lorraine, decided to take a stand.
After the brutal attacks of Stacie and Kristie, Lorraine
founded the S.T.A.C.I.E. Foundation. She implemented changes
in the death notification and the response to victims in
Prince William County by speaking about her daughters’ case.
Detective Richard Leonard, the master detective assigned
to this case, joined her. Together they offer seminars,
“The Impact of Victimization” to victims, law enforcement
agencies, victim witness programs, commonwealth’s attorneys,
universities (political science) and inmates.
Detective Leonard, who at the time of the crime was with
the Prince William County Police Department, and is currently
with the Stafford Sheriff’s Office, presents an overview
from the law enforcement standpoint. Says Detective Leonard,
“As Law Enforcement officers, we've been trained for years,
the criminal is our main focus, and he was. He was captured
six-hours later.” . . .
“Despite professional training, there are no textbooks
to teach us how to deal with victims and their families
who are left behind to deal with the horror and aftermath.”
Says
Lorraine Reed Whoberry, “Little did I know that morning
when I dropped Stacie off at school that our life, as we
knew it, would forever be changed because of one person’s
jealously and rage. As a victim, we found changes needed
to be made where victims are concerned. We automatically
assumed we would be included in every aspect. Not so! However,
we took the time to find out why. In our search for justice,
we not only found most of our answers, but we’ve met some
extraordinary people and learned there are those willing
to become involved and make a difference. Since that horrific
day, January 29, 1999, the past ten years have been painful
for us, but knowing how hard my girls fought for their lives
has given me the courage to remain focused and positive
to work hard for the justice these girls deserve, as does
every victim.
By reaching out to others, we continue to find hope and
healing. If we’ve helped one victim we’ve succeeded in our
journey. However, our journey doesn’t end here. We need
your help! This is why we offer this seminar. We’ve been
dealt a life sentence. Now we must choose how to live it.
We share our story because we feel what we have to offer
is crucial.”
We extend this offer to all interested agencies. We deliver
a powerful message to show how victims and law enforcement
can work together to educate and share the changes that
have been implemented that have and will continue to benefited
other victims. Our training seminars have been very successful
and well received.
Says Lorraine, “Credit goes to all law enforcement officers
who serve our communities and work diligently to “Serve
and Protect” and bring justice to all victims. The more
closely we work together the stronger we become.”
“We’ve chosen our path. I’m not anxious to be the loudest
voice or the most popular. But I would like to think that
at a crucial moment, I was an effective voice of the voiceless
and effective hope of the hopeless.” Lorraine
Reed Whoberry
For a journey of a thousand miles must being change to begin
with a single step.
Thank you for walking beside us, on our journey! S.T.A.C.I.E
Foundation Brochure here
