The Rodriguez family carried a large photo portrait of Javier when they gave their victim impact statements to the Walmart shooter. It’s the portrait that hangs in their living room and is displayed for birthdays and family occasions for a son and brother who is dearly missed.

A day after the shooter pleaded guilty to killing 23 people and wounding 22 others, Yolanda Tinajero gave the judge an unusual request.

Speaking to the gunman who killed her brother and 22 other people, Yolanda Tinajero did not raise her voice or condemn him for his racist attack at a