Our Story
The way our story began is all too familiar for VOID families...
On October 3, 2020, our family’s lives were forever changed. Our 19 yr old daughter, Marissa, was hit head-on by a 4 time repeat DUI offender. We had no idea all the immense struggles that awaited us - including navigating a complicated legal system while seeking justice for her 100% preventable death.
As we worked through our devastating grief, we sought the help of our state legislators to address concerns about a “system” that fails to keep impaired drivers off the road. We believe victims’ families are uniquely positioned to lead a movement focused on CHANGE & prevention. Through our efforts to find other families experiencing this loss, VOID was created.
It is our sincere hope that through our efforts and in partnership with other organizations who have a common mission, we can put an end to DUI fatalities and when the unthinkable does happen, to have strong, expedient, and consistent enforcement of our state’s laws in response.
- Jeff & Kristy Murrow, VOID Founders
Our Purpose
Support Families
- Attend court proceedings
- Assist with Victim Impact statements
- Provide resources
- Speak at Victim Impact panels
Raise Awareness
- DUI Victim Awareness Day
- Support other awareness efforts
- Speak at Awareness events
- Cooperate with media efforts to increase public awareness
Develop DUI Legislation
- Work with legislators and state agencies
- Advocate for victims’ rights
- Promote meaningful change in laws
- Stop habitual repeat offenders
About VOID
Victims of Impaired Drivers, also known as VOID, is an Oklahoma-based, non-profit 501c3 organization composed of families that have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one due to the preventable crime of DUI. Our members also include extended family and friends of anyone affected by this crime, as well as experts in this area who wish to support our efforts.
VOID is a community of people who have endured tragedy at the hands of an impaired driver. We offer a safe space to interact with others who are on the same journey. We do not provide mental health services, grief counseling, or financial assistance.
VOID is not a religious organization, however, many of our members are people of faith. We seek to raise awareness about the consequences of impaired driving, advocate for stricter laws and prevent future tragedies.
Our Leadership
Jeff Murrow
Director, Board of Directors
Father of Marissa Murrow
Michael Freeman
Deputy Director, Board of Directors
Father of Rachel Freeman
Lindsay Wilson
Secretary, Board of Directors
Sister of Daniel Watkins
Kristy Murrow
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Mother of Marissa Murrow
Candace Schwarz
Member at Large, Board of Directors
Daughter of Ray Davis
Denise Lewis
Leadership Team
Mother of Sean Tucker
Tansey Hellbusch
Leadership Team
Mother of Kolby Crum
Jeff Hellbusch
Leadership Team
Father of Kolby Crum
Rob Scholl
Leadership Team
Father of Chandra Krutsinger
Zona Scholl
Leadership Team
Mother of Chandra Krutsinger
Jody Freeman
Leadership Team
Mother of Rachel Freeman
Rebecca Cunningham
Leadership Team, MADD
none of none
Corporate Partners
VOID would also like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous partners for supporting our efforts through donations of goods and services. We appreciate you all so much!
