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 on a Tuesday night, I followed my normal routine of walking my dog. Nothing seemed unusual until I noticed my front door was slightly ajar.

Within moments of stepping inside, I was attacked.

The attacker held a knife to my neck, punched me in the jaw, forced me to the ground, and stabbed and slashed me eight times. I fought with everything I had to survive.

That night changed the course of my life forever.

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 large 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 nearly three decades, I have lived with the impact of that night while continuously studying personal safety, crime prevention, and risk reduction.

THE BEGINNING OF SAFEMIND LIVING

Today, that knowledge forms the foundation of SafeMind Living™ and my mission to help others make smart choices that may reduce risk.