An event in the Hilo Peace Garden will be held on April 27 as part of the 42nd Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a nationwide event that aims to honor crime victims and survivors and recognize individuals dedicated to serving victims in the community.
Examining Kern s crime during the 40th Anniversary of National Crime Victims Rights Week
and last updated 2021-04-19 23:42:34-04
KERN COUNTY, Calif. â It s the 40th Anniversary of National Crime Victims Rights Week.
The Kern County District Attorney told 23ABC that of the 125 record-breaking homicides that took place last year, 60% of those remain unsolved at this time. She says this week is meant to bring dignity and respect to the victims and their families, who are more than just statistics.
â2020 was our deadliest year on record,â Cynthia Zimmer, Kern County district attorney.
As we ve reported, Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer says there s been an uptick in homicides from 90 in 2019 to 125 in 2020, adding itâs up a considerable amount for a county of 900,000 people.