Big news, and cautious optimism

 So those who have been following our tale know that the two owners of Key Largo Scuba Shack - Christopher Jones and Alison Gracey, have been on the run for almost 10 years now. TWICE they've been arrested, twice they've been set free on bond, and twice they're gone on the run again.

Last fall I was approached by the producers of the show America's Most Wanted. The show had been off the air some some time, but they wanted to revive it, and they wanted to feature Aimee's case. I, along with Aimee's family agreed, and several of us participated in interviews leading up to the episode. 

That episode, which can be seen here, aired on Monday, March 29.

And a whole 3 days later, Jones and Gracey were arrested in Madrid, Spain! 

Now, I'd like to be excited that after almost 10 years, these two SOBs are in custody. But we've seen this play out before, haven't we? First in St. Maarten, and then again in France, these two have been picked up, freed on bond, and then fled again. 

I'm holding out hope that the authorities in Spain know better this time. The time for Jones and Gracey to face their day in court is long overdue.

Something (small) to report

 Hello, all my old friends. I know I've been quiet here for some time. While I've had some things to say on here from time to time, I just haven't been up to writing here. I've largely gotten on with the business of living my life, exactly as Aimee would have wanted.

But, that doesn't mean that what happened back in 2011 is not still on my mind. Of course it is. And along with so many other aspects of that terrible day, I wait and hope for the day when the two people who carry the largest share of the blame will finally be arrested, extradited, and brought back to the US for trial. For more than 9 years, they have eluded that fate.

I'd like to say that now that's changed, but it hasn't. However, a new tool will soon be employed to try and bring closure to this chapter of Aimee's story. I'll be sharing more on that later this week!