Ten Year Anniversary of Kris Kime's death
This Monday marks a decade since our client Kris Kime was beaten to death during the Mardi Gras Riots.
I had the privilege of representing the family. They came together to my office. Ken the father, Kim the mother. And even though they had long since been divorced, they came united as a family. I came to know Kimberlee, Kris' step mom. His brother Keith. His sister Kirsten. His brother Cameron. His grandparents. Through them, I learned who Kris was and how much he was loved. I wept with them when his killer Jerrell Thomas was convicted and sentenced to present. I wept with them when his conviction was overturned for legal reasons and his sentence plea bargained down. I went to Kirsten's wedding and met some of the people who had received Kris' organs. I'm thankful for facebook so I can see what they are up to. And my breakfasts with Kim who is one of the most caring people I've ever known.
Kris Kime would have been 30 years old on Monday. His life was too short. But it was not in vain.
King5 did a show in memory of one of the most shameful incidents in our city's history. A moment when police were ordered not to help citizens in need. They did a 2nd story on the killer. If you are in pioneer square visit Kris' memorial by the pergola. Light a candle. And think of the greater humanity that this young man and his family stand for.
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