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By: Kristen Weaver
TULSA, Oklahoma -
A mother whose daughter was murdered at a Girl Scout camp in Mayes County 44 years ago has been a force for change over the years for victims’ rights.
On the 40th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, she’s still fighting to give victims a voice.
Sheri Farmer said losing her daughter Lori Farmer in 1977 changed her life forever, and she has spoken up since that day to make sure Lori s life will always matter.
Sheri said Lori was smart, strong, loving and the oldest of five kids. She loved when a new baby arrived. She was the quintessential oldest child, and she took care of everyone, said Sheri.
The Skydance Bridge at Scissortail Park and the Crystal Bridge at the Myriad Gardens are going to be lit purple Sunday night in honor of crime victims in Oklahoma.“There’s always going to be, unfortunately, new crime victims that are going to be impacted, and we want to make sure that there’s information and educational resources available for them,” said Kim Moyer, the state director of Marsy’s Law.Marsy’s Law, which passed in 2018, ensures accountability measures are in place for crime victims. The law guarantees them their rights and allows them to be heard.Since the law passed, Moyer’s group has advocated for and worked with crime victims in Oklahoma, raising awareness on the daily challenges they face, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.“We’re seeing that cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, some homicide actually are up, our partners are reporting,” Moyer said. “So, that makes it very difficult when crime victims are isolated.”Moy
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