When twelve-year-old Stacey’s mother, Nancy Jo Andrade, went missing, her world shattered. What followed the devastating discovery that Nancy Jo had been murdered were decades of painful uncertainty—her body never being found and her family’s relentless fight for justice by a system that faltered.

In this riveting and personal account, Stacey shares what it means to live in the aftermath of violent crime—not as a headline, but as a daughter, sister, and survivor. Through her eyes, readers witness the silence left behind, the ongoing battle with courts and sentencing, and the haunting absence of closure.

This book is not about answers—it is about the questions that never stop. It is about the weight of absence, the resilience of love, and the unrelenting pursuit of justice for those who can no longer speak for themselves.

For families who have endured similar loss, Stacey offers recognition and solidarity, as well as a collection of resources to help navigate the impossible journey of surviving violent crime. For others, this is an unflinching glimpse into the human cost of violence—a story that demands compassion, awareness, and change.

Stacey Andrade King’s story stands as both testimony and tribute: to her mother’s life, to the families forever marked by murder, and to the enduring fight for justice when the system fails.