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I hugged my daughter's killer as we cried together in prison

I hugged my daughter's killer as we cried together in prison

Summary

A mother, Danielle O'Halloran, met with the man responsible for her daughter's death in a car crash to find some closure. Her daughter, Chloe Hayman, died in 2022 when a drug and alcohol-impaired driver crashed the car. Danielle now hopes to educate young people about the dangers of driving under the influence by sharing her story.

Key Facts

  • Chloe Hayman, 17, died in July 2022 in a crash caused by a driver impaired by drugs and alcohol.
  • The driver, Keilan Roberts, admitted to being under the influence of cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine, and alcohol.
  • Roberts's prison sentence was increased to five years and three months after the family's appeal.
  • Danielle O'Halloran, Chloe's mother, met Roberts through a restorative justice process.
  • Danielle described her daughter Chloe as her best friend and "beautiful inside and out."
  • Danielle aims to use her experience to speak with young people about the impact of impaired driving.
  • The driver, Roberts, was remorseful during the meeting, which helped Danielle find some understanding.

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