My name is Barbara, Hailey was my daughter and Stella’s sister.

Hailey was loving, happy, nurturing, and deeply committed to the people she cared about. She had a way of making friends feel like family and family feel like gold. She carried her relationships into every part of her life. She had plans, she wanted to have children, she had a business she was building and she was looking forward to her future—until her life ended on December 26, 2022, inside the apartment she loved, where she should have been safest.

Since that day, our lives have been turned upside down.

Hailey’s death was investigated by the Marietta Police Department, but they mishandled the investigation. The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office has declined to pursue a murder indictment without additional evidence. Despite my repeated pleas, no further investigation has been or will be done. As a mother, living with unanswered questions about how your child died is a pain that never stops. I may never know exactly how but I do know who.

Everyone loved Hailey. Her friends have stood by her through every court appearance and continue to carry her memory with them in their daily lives and special moments. They are grieving too. Our entire family is.

Through this process, we found Woody Overton and the Real Life Real Crime podcast, along with its listeners, known as the Lifers. Woody dedicated an entire series—Justice for Hailey—to laying out the facts of Hailey’s case. Despite providing everything uncovered during that investigation, the District Attorney still has refused to move forward.

What we are asking for now is not speculation—it is science.

I am raising funds to hire an independent forensic specialist, Scott Roder of Evidence Room, who has extensive experience in crime scene reconstruction, forensic analysis, and courtroom-reviewed investigative work. This specialist will reconstruct the apartment and analyze the physical evidence using established forensic science methods to determine whether Hailey could have taken her own life or whether the evidence shows she was murdered.

The estimated cost for this forensic reconstruction and expert analysis is $10,000, and it will not be less than that amount. This funding will cover the independent specialist’s review, scene reconstruction, evidence analysis, and formal reporting. While additional costs are not expected, any changes or necessary increases will be communicated transparently as the process moves forward. The initial $10,000 is essential to begin this work.

Any findings from this expert analysis will be formally submitted to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office for review.

This type of forensic work must be done while evidence, records, and scene details are still available. If we do not act now, this opportunity may be lost forever.

I promised Hailey I would get justice for her. I cannot rest, and I cannot begin to grieve, until the truth comes out and her memory is honored properly. I am asking for help from anyone who can support us in taking this final step. Your contribution will directly fund the forensic work needed to bring a murder indictment and give our family a chance at peace.

Thank you for standing with us and for helping keep Hailey’s memory alive.

I’ve included some FAQ’s:

Why are you raising funds for this?

Law enforcement and the District Attorney have stated they cannot move forward without additional evidence. This independent forensic reconstruction is our last realistic opportunity to obtain scientifically grounded answers.

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What exactly will the forensic specialist do?

The specialist will reconstruct the apartment and analyze physical evidence using established forensic science methods. This includes examining scene dynamics, positioning, and evidence consistency.

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Why is the cost $10,000?

The $10,000 represents the minimum required cost for an independent forensic review, including scene reconstruction, evidence analysis, and formal reporting. This level of work requires specialized expertise and time.

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Could the cost increase?

The cost will not be less than $10,000. While additional costs are not expected, any necessary changes will be communicated transparently if they arise.

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What happens after the analysis is completed?

Any findings from the forensic reconstruction will be formally submitted to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office for review.

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Does donating guarantee charges will be filed?

No. Donations fund the forensic analysis only. Any decisions regarding prosecution are solely up to the District Attorney’s Office.

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How will donors be updated?

Updates will be posted on GoFundMe as the process moves forward, including when the forensic review begins and when findings are submitted.

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How else can people help if they cannot donate?

Sharing this fundraiser helps tremendously. Visibility increases the likelihood of reaching the funding goal and keeps Hailey’s story from being forgotten.