Citizens Against Homicide

A non-profit, public benefits organization serving families and friends of homicide victims.

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"CRIME WIRE" BLOG TALK RADIO SHOW

Citizens Against Homicide is pleased to introduce a wonderful media resource to highlight nation-wide homicide, suspicious death and cover-up cases for families seeking justice. Join co-hosts Denny Griffin, Susan Murphy-Milano and Vito Colucci Jr.

Crime Wire is broadcasting on Vegas Kool Radio. Shows are Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. EST or 6:00 p.m. PST at http://vegaskool.com.
The Home Page features a "Listen Live" option in the upper right corner. There is also a "Kool Podcast" option in the menu across the top of the page for playbacks.

The Crime Wire Team is pleased to announce the establishment of the Crime Wire Investigative Bureau (CWIB). The CWIB will allow us, in select cases, to go beyond simply profiling the case, and actually apply investigative resources. Introducing Crime Wire Bureau Chief, Tom Shamshak.

Also, introducing the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit, designed for use by those in life-threatening domestic violence situations.

"When there is nowhere else for families to find answers and seek justice, the Crime Wire team is there."

Also, please visit the Crime Wire website at http://www.crimewiresite.com.

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WERE YOU THE VICTIM OF A CRIME AND THE CALIFORNIA COURT ORDERED YOU TO RECEIVE RESTITUTION?

The CA Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation may have collected money for you. Contact the Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services to inquire if you have unclaimed money from a direct order of restitution. To update your address or to obtain additional information, call us toll free at 1-877-256-6877.

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HOW DO I REQUEST COMPENSATION FOR TRAVEL COSTS TO A PAROLE HEARING?

As of May 2010, the CA Office of Victim and Survivor Rights & Services (OVSRS) has funds available through a federal grant, which allows for reimbursement of up to $100 - to a limited number of victims for costs associated with travel to parole hearings. For information on how to apply for travel reimbursement, please contact call (877) 256-6877.

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THE HALLMARK CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE OF "CITIZEN JANE," ABOUT OUR CO-FOUNDER JAN ALEXANDER

Jane Alexander (played by Ally Sheedy, "Kyle XY") has it all -- a wonderful family, personal and financial success and a deep romance with her boyfriend, Tom O'Donnell (played by Sean Patrick Flanery, "The Dead Zone"). A family friend for 25 years prior to their romance, Tom helped Jane cope with the death of her husband, and captivated her with his charming, unflappable personality. But Jane's picturesque life comes crashing down around her the morning she received the news that her beloved Aunt has been murdered. Slowly, astonishingly, the evidence begins to point to the last person Jane would ever believe capable of such an act: Tom. With moral support from her dear friend, Evelyn (Played by Nia Peeples, "The Young and the Restless"), and the equally determined Detective Jack Morris (Played by Meat Loaf Aday, "Fight Club"), Jane sets out to bring her Aunt's killer to justice. Based on a true story, "Citizen Jane", a Hallmark Channel original movie, premiered Saturday, September 12, 9/8 central. Watch for subsequent broadcasts.

Go to "Citizen Jane" Movie Website:

http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/ConsumerWeb/Shows/419-26608.html.

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Jane Alexander, our co-founder, crusader for crime victims, and friend died Sunday December 14, 2008.

It is with fond memories and a heavy heart that CAH bids adieu to our champion and friend, Jane Alexander.

Co-founder of Citizens Against Homicide, Jane passed away after a brief battle with kidney cancer. As so many of you are aware, Jane fought tirelessly for murder victims and their families, and wrote endless letters to help keep convicted killers behind bars.

When most people of her years have retired, Jane continued to work part-time at the Tamalpias warmly greeting the retirees that live there. The rest of her time was spent pushing for the resolution to cold cases, guiding heart-broken families through the confusing world of the criminal justice system, advocating for laws to keep our citizens safer, and pushing the parole board to keep murderers in jail…and she was 86.

We are at a loss at the moment for how we will ever manage our work without her, but more importantly, we are stymied as to how to push on without her friendship, her stubbornness, her humor, and her thoughtfulness.

It has been said that true heroism comes in a thousand modest and selfless acts, the same could be said true of friendship, and Jane was both a hero and a friend to so many across the state, nation, and world.

Her crusade began in 1983, when her Aunt was brutally murdered. When she suspected someone that she had loved and trusted was responsible, rather than shut down (as many of us might have), she worked tirelessly to see that he was convicted. She worked with various victims groups before founding CAH with Jan Miler. In 2006 Jane was honored with a Minerva Award and there has been a book and several television shows about Janes work.

For those of you who wish more information:

There is a link to her book on this Website through the "Book Citizen Jane" button.

There is a "Memorials For Jane Alexander" page on this Website. If you would like to write a memorial letter about Jane and email it to jan@millerandperotti.com we will gladly post it on this Website.

Directly below are links to news articles from video, newspapers, magazines and television.

1. "The Womans Conference 2006: Minerva Awards - Jane Alexander"

The Womans Conference Video

2008

http://www.californiawomen.org/the-women-s-conference-2006-minerva-awards-jane-alexander-2/

2. "We Honor The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Jane Alexander" 2006 Minerva Award Winner - Honors Notable California Women Given by First Lady of California Maria Shriver.

Marin Independent Journal by Gary Klien

December 15, 2008

http://www.firstlady.ca.gov/index.php/news/505/

3. "The 2006 Minerva Award Winners: Jane Alexander"

http://www.firstlady.ca.gov/files/pdf/THE%202006%20MINERVA%20AWARD%20WINNERS.pdf

4. "Jane Alexander Dies - Victim's Rights Advocate"

San Francisco Chronicle by Robert Selna

December 23, 2008

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/23/BA9F14RJ5T.DTL&hw=Jane+Alexander&sn=001&sc=1000

5. "Jane Irene (Solen) Alexander Death Notice"

San Francisco Chronicle

December 20, 2008