Impact of Murder

Billy Freitag is a free-spirited young man who spends the warmer months working the family farm and travels when it's cold. Tragically, it's his openness and generosity that lead to a set of events which culminate in his death.

Charisse Christopher escapes her abusive husband and sets up a new, safe home with her three-year-old son Nicholas and her baby Lacie. Several months later, the police discover a scene of slaughter which isn't quite what it seems.

It was an ordinary day at Chardon High School in Ohio, full of the fights, laughs and boisterous behavior that fill the corridors of any high school. But all that changes when one young man shows up with violence on his mind.

College athlete Kayleigh Ballantyne is violently attacked one night. As she battles for her life, she is unaware that elsewhere in the city an investigation is already underway following the discovery of a woman's body.

When Shirlee Sherman and Thomas Hunter are found stabbed to death in an upscale home in Omaha, Nebraska, suspects and clues are in short supply. It takes detectives years to zero on a perpetrator, but not before he kills again.

Amanda Storms watches her high school sweetheart transform from great stepdad to abusive husband. When he moves out, she's grateful for the help of her friend Andrew Shepherd, until a terrible night of violence changes everything.

In 1998, Billie Freitag died in a house fire started by his friend Larry. Billie's sister reveals how delivering a statement in court inspired her to write a book. She describes her determination to live life to the fullest in her brother's memory.

In 1987, Charisse and her young daughter Lacie were murdered in their home. Her son Nicholas survived to tell her story and meets with the case's prosecutor for the first time in 30 years. Their reunion reveals the legacy Charisse has left behind.

When Danny Parmertor was killed in a school shooting in 2012, life would never be the same again for his family. His mother, Dina, describes how creating a memorial fund and connecting with family has given her the strength to carry on.

Kayleigh survived a horrific attack in 2013, but her attacker's first victim died. Kayleigh remembers this victim through poignant keepsakes, regarding her as a guardian angel. She describes finding healing through skiing, and her plans for the future.

In 2008, Shirlee Sherman was murdered by a ruthless stranger. Over a decade later, Shirlee's siblings reveal how her death transformed their lives. Jeff describes Shirlee's presence in his everyday life and Jetta discloses her own journey toward healing.

In 2016, Andrew Shepard gave his life to save a friend from a terrifying attack. His family describe reading their impact statements in court and Andrew's son reveals a determination to continue his dad's legacy of kindness.