Not in Vain

Jan is a wife, mother, and grandmother. Her simple, calm, safe life was hurled into a nightmare overnight. After the murder of her daughter, she became a strong advocate against domestic violence and decided she needed to tell her story, hoping to save others. She is involved with the New Mexico Survivors of Homicide in her hometown, and a volunteer for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate, for children). She has traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and to Washington DC speaking out against domestic violence. Being dedicated to helping other victims, she has appeared on radio shows and a national TV talk show.