As they’ve searched for justice for more than two years, Grace Norris’ family and friends have been frustrated and felt it’s impossible to get justice for their late loved one.

“We’ve gone on, but every day, there’s this dark cloud hanging over us,” said Jake Norris, Grace Norris’ father. “Even on days when you’re happy, you’re still not happy. There’s always a huge part missing for us, whatever we do.”

Grace Norris, 19, of DeMotte, was killed in a July 4, 2023, Winfield crash in the 7000 block of E. 117th Avenue. Christine M. Mefford was charged in October 2023 with causing death while operating a vehicle with a scheduled I or II controlled substance in the blood, reckless homicide and three counts of criminal recklessness, according to Post-Tribune archives.

Two other teenagers were i

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