Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
Summary
In 1979, Catina Salarno, a college freshman, was shot and killed at the University of the Pacific. Her family has since worked for decades to keep her killer in prison and raise awareness about victims' rights.Key Facts
- Catina Salarno was found unconscious and bleeding on her first day of college in 1979.
- Her parents, Harriet and Mike Salarno, and her sisters were deeply affected by her death.
- The family has been involved in legal efforts since 1990 to prevent the release of Catina’s killer.
- Harriet and Mike worked as juvenile commissioners to support young people in San Francisco.
- Catina was known as a kind and caring older sister and was close to her sisters Regina and Nina.
- The Salarno family had a strong, middle-class background with a focus on faith, family, and community.
- Catina had a girlfriend/boyfriend relationship with Steven Burns, a nearby neighbor’s son and athlete.
- The family's story has been featured in news programs like "48 Hours" to highlight their journey for justice.
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