Hey all, my name is Jessica Posz. For those of you that do not know, I am Loryssa's older sister and I live downstate near Lansing, MI. My sister and I speak daily, but the miles between us keep us separated too often for our liking. 

I'm going to jump right in and tell you that this GoFundMe is on behalf of my sister, Loryssa Wiideman, her two daughters and that of her son, Dominic John; I will be sharing information surrounding the tragic death of her son, who was only four months old. I have my sisters consent to create this GoFundMe.


* I am aware this will be a hard topic for all, maybe even impossible for some. Please know, my intent is not to shock, but only to convey a tragic event.*

Life as we knew it, would be irrevocably changed the evening of September 29, 2018.
My nephew died en route to the ER. Two days later, we were informed the cause of death and our entire world shifted.
The death of Dominic John was ruled a homicide by pathologists that specialize in traumatic injury of infants and children, at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
This led to the arrest of Randy Tuominen; Dominic and his twin sister's father, who was alone with them at the time and their sole caretaker while Loryssa worked full time.
He is currently awaiting trial on one charge of homicide and two charges of 1st degree felony child abuse.
The trial will, tentatively, commence June 2019.
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Forsyth-Township-man-facing-murder-charge-for-infants-death-set-for-jury-trial-504382871.html?fbclid=IwAR04guMbEIksm12sxh-SxMSXnehlpHbnqqj6ulSIzC4cQR91XrhVTey-Ars 


The primary goal for this fundraiser is to see my sister through this trial and her present struggle to undertake the immensely heartbreaking task of beginning to learn how to cope with the homicide of her son.

Today I pour out this painful memory for anyone to see, and I will reluctantly share traumatic events my sister, nieces and nephew experienced.

The only reason being; my sister desperately needs your help.

With much gratitude, we thank you for simply clicking on this link and being here right now, knowingly joining us in our heartache.





The following is a statement from Loryssa ;

"From day one, my twins became my world. Dominic John came barreling into this world. A tiny bundle, unwilling to wait long enough for pain blockers to be administered or to wait for me to be wheeled into the OR room. The doors closed behind me and the mass of nurses helping me deliver my children safely; and my son entered the world. My daughters delivery was far more difficult, taking nearly 45 minutes after Dominic was born.
All the while Dominic rested quietly in his Auntie Jess's arms while we all eagerly waited for his sister to finally be ready to meet us. He was so content to be a part of all the commotion. He just looked at all of us and you could see his gentle spirit immediately. The calm he exuded amazed me, and everyone fell in love immediately.
The first three months of my twins lives I was able to be there with them every single day. I had to return to work the beginning of September.
I will never forget the feelings that overwhelmed me, that still do to this day, when I came home to find my son unresponsive, laying on my side of the bed, wrapped in a blanket decorated with little lion cubs playing. The agony of calling 911, speaking to the operator through my panic and pain. Then preforming CPR on my precious Dominic John. My heart breaking into a thousand shards all the while. The ambulance didn't even make it to UP Health Systems, they pulled over on the highway.
I learned, standing on a dark highway, that my son had died.
I think of him every day and I look at his sister and know that she will forever be missing a piece of her."


I share all of this to ask for your help with any support you can provide for Loryssa and her remaining children after this senseless tragedy.
Loryssa struggles daily with the crushing feelings of losing her son in such a manner, with the added burden of PTSD after returning home to witness her unresponsive infant that fateful night.

Loryssa has sought out the help of community, local and state aide. Help has been offered by many of the wonderful individuals here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The communities of Marquette, MI and Gwinn, MI have been invaluable to her well-being and that of her children. Without all of these people, we would have been at our wits end much sooner.

However, that aide has only been able to help with so much. She still struggles with a mortgage, utilities, vehicle maintenance, a recent plumbing issue, diapers, etc. [Feel like I want to add more but blanking]. We are asking for any donations possible, big or small, every cent counts.

Recently, Loryssa had been advised to retain the services of a lawyer and that she would need legal representation, not for defense, simply to guide her through a trial that is high profile.
For those of us desperately hoping to see justice for Dominic, this is the highlight of our fundraising. We are asking for donations to help cover the legal fees of a lawyer in Marquette, MI.
If you are a lawyer, or know one who would consider representing her pro bono, our family would be very grateful. Every little bit counts.

 For your peace of mind, Loryssa receives any and all donations, as she is on this team and all funds go directly to her via her bank account. If you would like to contact Loryssa outside of this campaign, she is willing and able to take your calls and messages. You may ask me if it is something specific, but again, Loryssa manages her own affairs.
As stated in this campaign, Loryssa has had need of funds to help catch up on utilities, vehicle maintenance, clothing, necessary cosmetics for herself and the girls . The rest will be held in her savings for the months to come.

This isn't just a fundraiser to help a grief-stricken mother through this harrowing time.
This is also a fundraiser to help a grieving family see justice done for Loryssa, her eldest daughter and her infant daughter, twin to Dominic.
And most importantly, a plea to help us hold on to our hope that justice can be done for Dominic John, an infant who will never have the chance to grow older than 4 months in the hearts and minds of his family.

You cannot put a price tag on what it is to overcome grief. Monetary gain is not a bandage for loss. We live in a world where it costs to do anything. All of this is a hard reality to a grieving mother, and heart wrenching to a family doing everything in it's power to see one of their own keep her head above water.
 My sister needs to be reminded that people still care. I tell her, to be vulnerable is brave. In telling only a small part of her story, she has made herself vulnerable. To criticism, and even harassment. All of you prove to her that she does not stand alone. We are here for her. You have our boundless gratitude.

On behalf of Loryssa, her children and our family, I just want to tell you how much we appreciate the outpouring of support from our communities.
As well as our appreciation for those of you here, reading our story right now. To the ones who will simply share the link, and to you, the people considering donating to this GoFundMe.
The gratitude we have in our hearts for strangers and friends alike. For all of you willing to help in any way you can. The feeling is just immense! From the bottom of our broken, yet mending, hearts; THANK YOU!

Oh, one last thing. PLEASE, please share the link to this GoFundMe to help me get the word out as far and wide as possible!