August 14, 2025 marked 40 years since Kristin O’Connell was brutally taken from her family and the world on August 14, 1985
In Ovid, New York community members gathered for a solemn candlelight walk along the path Kristin walked that night, culminating in a moment of silence at the spot where her body was discovered. They carried candles, read Kristin’s poem, and renewed their plea for justice through full DNA testing .
In her hometown of Burnsville, Minnesota, friends and family joined in remembrance. Kristin’s mother shared the pain of a murder that remains unsolved after four decades, yet expressed hope that new forensic technologies may finally bring answers .
But there is still more we must do
Sign and share this petition to amplify our demand for change in NYS around how they handle unsolved cold cases. Keep raising Kristin’s name, ensure her life and story are not forgotten!
Kristin O’Connell deserves justice, her family deserves closure
Please help us make sure these 40 years of silence lead to real action today
Articles and news segments:
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/ovid-community-seeking-justice-40-years-after-oconnell-murder/
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-kristin-oconnell-40-years-unsolved-murder-new-york?