Pine Grove Hosts Crime Victim for Day of Responsibility
June 24, 2019 12:00 AM
SCI Pine Grove held a Day of Responsibility that featured Marilyn Zimmerman, a victim of violent crime. Her daughter's ex-boyfriend threatened suicide if she did not stay with him and began stalking her. On July 5, 1991, Zimmerman and her husband were alone at their house when the ex-boyfriend broke into their home and held them at gunpoint. Zimmerman was able to escape, but unfortunately, her husband was killed.
Zimmerman currently participates in the Impact of Crime Program in state prisons throughout the state. In 2014, she co-authored the book "A Sound in the Night," in which she shared her story of her husband's murder and finding strength and courage to face the future.
Zimmerman spoke at SCI Pine Grove on June 19 and answered questions from inmates.