Georgia Deher, St. Cloud
On Nov. 3, five years ago, I read a terrific article called “Reker recounts daughters’ murders.“ It said, “Throughout the years, Reker has channeled her grief into helping others. She is on the board of Tri-County Crime Stoppers, and she’s been a leader for years for the local chapter of ‘Parents of Murdered Children.'”
In 2008, Rita Reker and family went to St. Paul to back state and local authorities in a new effort to crack 52 cold cases by turning to prison and jail inmates to help solve the mysteries and by using a deck of cards with victims’ faces on them to help generate the tips.
Susan and Mary Reker, ages 12 and 15, are the “2 of hearts” on playing cards highlighting unsolved homicide, missing person and unidentified-remains cases.
Rita’s expertise on contacting vinelink, parole boards and parole procedures helped me personally. Many in the area know of her amazing lifelong accomplishments. Can other readers comment on a positive experience?
I’m glad to see the support for Rita Reker and of her raising awareness once again.
