01/01/2026
As we step into a new year, I want to pause and speak from my heart.
To Chase’s family: thank you for trusting me with your son’s story. That trust is something I carry with deep responsibility and gratitude. Chase is not just a case or a name. He is your son, your family, your love, and it has been an honor to help keep his story alive.
Working on Chase’s case for more than two years has brought tears, frustration, anxiety, and anger. There have been moments that felt heavy and overwhelming. But it has also brought something deeply meaningful. Getting to know Chase through you, through the stories you’ve shared, and through the friends who have taken the time to talk with me has been a gift. Through all of you, I’ve come to know who Chase is beyond the headlines, and that matters more than anything.
You welcomed me into your lives during the unthinkable, and I will never take that lightly. Your strength, your grace, and your unwavering love for Chase have changed me. You are part of my life now, not just through this fight, but through the bond we’ve built along the way.
I promise this: I will continue to search for answers. I will ask the hard questions. I will do the scary things. And I will not stop. As long as I have a voice, Chase will be spoken of, remembered, and fought for.
Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for being part of my life.
With love and determination,
Teri