My name is Mallory Thornton, and I have been advocating for the justice of 3-month-old Arieanna Day since the beginning. This child deserves justice, and I am committed to ensuring that her case is never forgotten. I have dedicated myself to pushing for a renewed investigation and public support for her case 
We, the undersigned, demand justice for 3-month-old Arieanna Day, who was last seen alive on September 11, 2018, in Roanoke, Virginia. Arieanna’s disappearance remains unsolved more than six years later. Both of her parents, Jessica Day and Andrew Terry, have made troubling and inconsistent statements ( including on social media platforms)regarding the infant’s fate. Terry was previously convicted of concealing a dead body in connection with this case—yet Arieanna’s remains have never been recovered, and no one has been charged with her death. Jessica Day reportedly told law enforcement multiple conflicting stories about her daughter, including that the baby died of accidental smothering. Despite this, and Andrew Terry's prior conviction, no murder or manslaughter charges have been filed against either parent. Virginia law supports "no-body" prosecutions, and the state has secured convictions in similar cases such as those of Michael Edwards, Lamont Johnson,Cory Bigsby and Stephen Epperly. There is clear precedent for moving forward even without physical remains when there is substantial circumstantial evidence. 

We understand that mental health may be a factor in prosecution decisions. However, if a person is legally competent and probable cause exists, mental health should not prevent the pursuit of justice-especially in a case involving the death and disappearance of an infant. We call on Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney Donald Caldwell, Current Council Members: Mayor: Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
Vice-Mayor: Joseph L. Cobb
Council Members: Peter J. Volosin
Vivian Sanchez-Jones
Patricia White-Boyd
Stephanie Moon Reynolds
Luke W. Priddy City Manager’s Office
to: Reopen the investigation into the death and disappearance of Arieanna Day,
Convene a special grand jury under Virginia Code § 19.2-206 to examine all available evidence,
Evaluate the roles of both Jessica Day and Andrew Terry in the events surrounding Arieanna’s disappearance,
And provide a public update on what is being done to ensure this case is not forgotten.
Arieanna Day was a defenseless infant whose voice has been silenced. The public deserves to know that every legal option has been exhausted to bring justice in her name. This petition is more than words on a page it’s a cry for justice for a child who never got a chance at life. I hope that it reaches someone whose heart won’t allow them to look the other way. Someone in a position to act, to reopen this case, to demand accountability, and to help uncover the truth. This isn’t about me this is about Arieanna,a beautiful baby girl full of promise, who deserved safety, love, and protection. It’s about making sure her voice is not silenced forever. To those reading this: if you have the power to help, please don’t ignore this. Justice for Arieanna is long overdue. Together, we can help bring peace to her memory and make sure her story is never forgotten. Please sign and share this petition. Arieanna’s life mattered. It’s time for answers. It’s time for action.