The 22nd Judicial District to Honor Victims of Homicide

The District Attorney’s Office will host the fifth annual “Night to Honor” ceremony to honor and remember victims of homicide in Maury, Lawrence, Wayne, and Giles County. The observance will take place in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee at First Baptist Church, 2100 Springer Road, on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 pm. Guests should arrive at 5:30 pm for registration, with the program beginning at 6:00 pm.
District Attorney General Brent Cooper,

“The goal of this event is to, hopefully, provide a small amount of comfort for these families. The Christmas holiday is especially difficult for those who have lost a loved one to homicide. This event is meant to make the holiday a little brighter for them. We sincerely invite any family member who has lost a loved one to homicide to attend this event.”

This year’s speaker will be Norma Castro. Ms. Castro is the sister of Juan Castro, who was murdered on April 13, 2008, in Columbia, TN after attending a quinceañera. Four individuals were tried and convicted of the murder.
Family and friends who have lost loved ones to violent crime are invited to attend the event. Their loved ones will be honored as participants place a memorial ornament on one of four wreaths, each representing the county in which the loved one was lost. After the ceremony, the four wreaths will be put on display during the holiday season at their respective courthouses.
For additional information about this year’s event, please contact the District Attorney’s Office at 931-766-1453 Ext., 6107 or email Kendra Cannon at klcannon@tndagc.org. They would also ask that you RSVP to the email address by December 5, 2024. Please also email a picture of your loved one to be included in the ceremony. If you are attending the ceremony, you are invited to bring an ornament in remembrance of your loved one.
You may also find information on Facebook by visiting Brent Cooper, District Attorney – 22nd Judicial District.