Rodney Reed is guilty

"I am very pleased with Judge Langley’s recommendation to uphold the jury’s verdict. Rodney Reed is guilty of the murder of my sister, Stacey Stites.

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"My family has been tortured and retraumatized by this nightmare for 25 years and it is time for justice to prevail and for the defendant to accept responsibility for the murder of my sister.

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"Stacey was a daughter, a sister and a friend and her memory has been lost in the unnecessary circus that has been created around this very open and shut case.

 

"Reed’s story is only believable if you ignore the overwhelming evidence that he is a serial rapist and the complete lack of evidence that he ever had a relationship with Stacey.

 

"In 25 years, no tangible evidence of a relationship between Stacey and the defendant has ever materialized. That is because no relationship ever existed. There are no photos, no gifts, no phone records, no receipts and no corroboration by those that knew Stacey best.

 

"I want to thank the state’s attorneys for their commitment to seeking justice for Stacey and I want to thank the many people from around the world that have supported my family.

 

"This judgment does not bring Stacey back. The defendant robbed us of all of the memories we would have made with Stacey the past 25 years. He will never be able to do this to another family and he will never be able to victimize another woman."

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Stites Family, November 1, 2021