Kristi’s Case

In 1998, my life changed in a way I never expected.

What began as a normal evening ended in a violent, unprovoked attack inside my own apartment.

This page outlines what happened, how the case unfolded, and the legal process that followed.

THE NIGHT OF THE ATTACK

After returning home from work, I followed my normal routine.
Nothing felt out of place until I noticed my door was slightly open.

Within moments of entering, I was attacked.

The attacker held a knife to my neck, punched my jaw and forced me to the ground. What followed was a fight for survival.

IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH

The incident triggered a full police investigation.

Evidence was collected.
Statements were taken. An episode of Crime Stoppers was aired.
A case began to build.

Like many violent crimes, the process was not immediate.
It required time, persistence, and navigating a system that can feel overwhelming for victims.

IDENTIFICATION & ARREST

The attacker was later identified as David Michael Miller, a repeat offender connected to multiple violent crimes. His history revealed a lengthy pattern of targeting women.

An arrest was made, and the case moved forward.

COURT PROCEEDINGS

The legal process spanned years.

Testimony, evidence presentation, and court hearings required revisiting the experience repeatedly.

JUSTICE?

He was sentenced to multiple life terms for violent attacks against multiple women.

In total:

-Two life sentences for my case

-Two life sentences for another case

-An additional 30-year sentence for another victim

In the end, he served 26 years. The original sentences were overturned through the appellate process. In 2024, he was released.

Today, he is on probation, living near a major university.
Within a couple of years, he will be fully released.

This is the reality many victims face.

The system does not always protect the citizens. Sentences are not always final.
Through the appeals process, outcomes can change in ways that allow violent offenders back into the community.

LIVING WITH THE AFTERMATH

This wasn’t something that ended in a courtroom.

It shaped how I think, how I live, and how I understand safety.

For over 25 years, I’ve lived with the impact of that night.

And I’ve also spent those years learning how to reduce risk in everyday life.

THE BEGINNING OF SAFEMIND LIVING

This experience is the foundation of SafeMind Living.