In 2007, Congress designated September 25 as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Robert and Charlotte Hullinger, of Cincinnati, formed Parents of Murdered Children following the 1978 murder of their 19-year-old daughter, Lisa, while she was studying in Germany. The annual day of observance is on the date Lisa was murdered. The annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims gives us all the opportunity to remember those lost to homicide, and honor their memories. The purpose of this event is to focus on the impact of murder on families, and communities, and ways to support and serve survivors. The annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims pays tribute and honors murder victims and their surviving family members. Crime victims and survivors gather at events across the country to commemorate this Day of Remembrance.
Family members and loved ones of murder victims, law enforcement, victim service agencies, parents of murdered children, and community members are invited to attend. Please bring a photo of your loved one.
