Sierra LaMar Murder Inspires New Legislation
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| Sierra LaMar |
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) attended a vigil last night for LaMar, and announced she'd be pushing state legislators to author a bill that would force school officials to notify parents immediately should a child not show up for class.
Investigators believe a law like this could have made a difference in LaMar's case.
"When a child doesn't show up at school you know notify the parents right away rather than the end of the school day whether a child has been abducted or is merely playing hooky," Lofgren reportedly said at last night's vigil. "It's something the parents should know right away."
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| Antolin Garcia-Torres |
Police later found her cell phone and clothing on the opposite side of the from her school bus stop. In May, they arrested 21-year-old Antolin Garcia-Torres, claiming they found traces of his DNA on LaMar's clothing, and her DNA inside his red Jetta.
Garcia-Torres is expected to appear in court later this month. He has yet to enter a plea to kidnapping and murder charges.
Anyone with information on this case should contact sheriff's
investigators at (408) 808-4500, or the anonymous tip line at (408)
808-4431. There is also a
designated e-mail for tips on Sierra's case, tips@sheriff.sccgov.org.
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