Browsing Archive: February, 2010

HB 4614 Introduced in Congress could add 10% additional Funding for Alaska

Posted by Karen Foster on Tuesday, February 16, 2010,
A bill hoping to encourage all 50 states to collect DNA on felony arrest is offering a 10% bonus in the Byrne Grant Funding to states that collect DNA on Felony Arrest.  This is funding for law enforcement and our crime lab and it helps victim services.  

 HB 4614 is modeled after Katie's Law.  Katie Sepich was murdered in New Mexico.  Her parents, Dave and Jayann Sepich, have fought tirelessly to get DNA on Arrest in all 50 states ( www.DNASaves.org ) Getting all 50 states will leave no safe ...
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Judge Allows another Delay in Bonnie Craig Murder Case

Posted by Karen Foster on Saturday, February 13, 2010, In : Bonnie Craig Murder 

February 12th, 2010

Judge Jack Smith granted Defense another extension in Bonnie Craig Murder Trial

Kenneth Dion was identified as the alleged killer by a DNA Hit in CODIS, the national DNA database, November 2006.  Original trial date was set for September 2008 so there would be absolutely no reason for extensions.  It was then set for January 2009.  After 18 months of doing nothing on the case, according to Andrew Lambert, Lee Degrasie was taken off of the case and another public defender was...


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New Crime Lab Funding

Posted by Karen Foster on Wednesday, February 3, 2010,
All Alaskans need to let their lawmakers know that they want the protection of the new crime lab.  It is the foundation of our justice system.  Juries expect scientific proof of a crime.  We can't get convictions without the scientific proof.  Let's make sure the new crime lab funding ($75 million) in the Governor's budget is approved.  We can't afford any more delays.  What is more important in the state's responsibility than protecting the innocent.  Call your lawmakers and let them know yo...
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Karen Foster, Bonnie's Mom


Karen Foster Victims and families need to make sure that the CRIMINAL Justice system becomes more balanced and starts protecting the innocent, not just the guilty. Please help us balance the scales of justice. Don't wait until you are a victim to find out how broken the system is. Take 5 minutes to call your lawmakers or drop them an email to support funding for our new crime lab. It will save lives and prevent a lot of crimes by getting the criminals off our streets sooner. Juries expect scientific proof to convict the predators in our society. 5 minutes of your time is all I'm asking for; it will make a difference in our justice system.
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