JEANNIE LAWLER

Nearly Four Months Later—Jazmine Still Deserves Answers It has taken me a long time to write this update. My silence was not because everything had been resolved or because the need for help had ended. I have been suffering through a deep depression while trying to survive the loss of my daughter, Jazmine, and fight for answers about what happened to her. On May 26, Jazmine was found unresponsive under deeply disturbing circumstances involving a vehicle and a fire. I was told by law enforcement that her dog somehow caused the vehicle to move, resulting in Jazmine being struck or pinned to the side of her house. "Witnesses" on scene stated she ran to the back of her house to save her car and dog, and the dog was inside her car and drove the car into her and pinned her to her house. No one saved her, everyone on scene left her there and the police chief said not one of the fireman were told she was stuck back there. The main person that ran off with her purse, phone and children is the man trying to get custody of her children and he is not the father of either children and the courts are allowing this, due to a precarious word called "presumed father" has rights. Jazmine had 100% custody of her babies. This man in no way shape or form has contributed to being the father of either child until the "accident". All of a sudden he wants custody. Interestingly enough, could it be because Jazmine just starting receiving lawsuit payouts in large amounts and the kids are connected to that? The government is paying out funds to this individual to keep these children and denied me, their blood maternal grandmother visitation and DCFS has allowed this to happen approving him and his family that all live in a 2-bedroom house under my daughter's Section 8 they now get on top of stipends for the children. Both children have asthma and every one of the household members smoke, leaving the children at risk constantly. You know I was always told by DCFS the goal is to keep families together, well my gbabies are my family whether anyone wants to accept that or not. Why would you as a State Official leave them with people that are pimps and in gangs and have gun charges living is Watts when their maternal grandmother is fully available as always to care for them in a drug-free, non-smoking home, living in a upscale neighborhood. Yes, I went there. That explanation has never accounted for everything I personally witnessed. When I reached the hospital and saw my daughter, she appeared to have been badly beaten. She had severe swelling to her head and face, extensive bruising, broken ribs, and other injuries that I still do not believe have been adequately explained. I was later told that there was no smoke found in her lungs or esophagus, despite the original account involving a fire. A fire that was set to an abandoned house next door to her home that went ablaze for some strange reason. The Arson investigator closed the fire case, no word to me on why and I am still wanting to know how did an abandoned building with no electricty and no gas hook-ups catch a blaze so strong and so fast that evening and the "freak accident" they told me that happened to my daughter is not explained. There was camera footage around the house by both my daughter's cameras and the owners ring cameras. Guess which part of the footage is missing? Do you think the police bothered to investigate that? How about she had to be resuscitated on the scene, but because she they supposedly got her heart beating again she was not pronounced dead on the scene so the homicide detectives didn't bother to get called. But the hospital staff was told she was brought in from being in a fire? A fire? the fire was next door. She was pinned to her house by her car remember? So maybe whoever did this to her wanted her to burn in the fire, ya think? The hospital doctor informed me there was no smoke or anything in her lungs from smoke inhalation. I insisted Forensics come into the hospital to evaluate. Guess where that file went-to the Arson Detective that closed the Arson Case-LMAO. Another tid bit, I was told the Toxicology would be done by 90 days, guess how many days it's been since her autopsy, and we still don't have a cause of death- At least 100+ days have passed. But didn't the hospital doctor not tell me she had no smoke inhalation in her nose and throat or lungs? So why are we still looking for a toxic chemical found in the air from fires that maybe could have contributed to her head being beated and swollen brain from losing so much oxygen and going into cardiac arrest 3 times before being placed in ICU for you to tell me she is brain dead. Wasn's she brain dead when you found her? Restarting her heart did what? You took minutes upon minutes Lancaster Fire to have her on the ground pressing giving her CPR for what? For the Fire Chief to say, "hope she made it". Wonder if this has anything to the 6 months statute of limitations? I have also received information indicating that other people were present, yet I have not been shown that anyone made a meaningful effort to rescue Jazmine or provide the immediate help she desperately needed. I continue to question why she was left in that condition, what happened before she was found, and why the physical evidence does not appear to match the explanation I was given. Nearly four months later, we are still waiting for the final toxicology results and the coroner’s final determination of Jazmine’s cause and manner of death. I have repeatedly called, written emails, filed complaints, and asked law enforcement to investigate the inconsistencies surrounding her death. Instead of receiving clear answers, I have felt ignored, dismissed, and passed from one department to another. The way this has been handled makes me feel as though my daughter’s life was not considered important enough for a complete investigation or real accountability. But Jazmine was important. She was my daughter, a sister, a mother of two children, and a human being whose life mattered. I will not stop asking what happened to her. At the same time, I am navigating court proceedings involving Jazmine’s children and her estate. Our next court date is October 23. This fight requires legal assistance, filings, transportation, lodging, and continued travel between Florida and Los Angeles. Please do not assume that because Jazmine has been laid to rest, the financial need is over. In many ways, the fight has only begun. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has donated, prayed, shared this fundraiser, or spoken Jazmine’s name. Your support has carried me through moments when I truly did not know how I would take another step. Today, I am asking again from my heart: please continue contributing if you are able, and please share this fundraiser again. Even a small donation helps with the mounting legal, court, and travel expenses. If you cannot donate, sharing Jazmine’s story can help it reach someone who can. I am still fighting for answers. I am still fighting for accountability. I am still fighting to protect my daughter’s legacy and remain present in her children’s lives—all while carrying a level of grief that words cannot fully explain. Jazmine deserves the truth. Her children deserve stability. Our family still needs help. Please do not forget Jazmine simply because months have passed. I cannot carry this fight alone. With gratitude, Jeannie "Mommy"

Help Me Find Answers for My Daughter, Jazmine On May 26, 2026, my daughter, Jazmine Lawler, suffered catastrophic injuries and was transported to the hospital, where medical personnel worked to resuscitate her. Despite every effort, she never recovered, and I was later forced to say goodbye to my daughter. Since that day, my life has been consumed by grief, heartbreak, unanswered questions, and responsibilities that no mother should ever have to face. In the weeks before this happened, my daughter kept reaching out to me. She would call and say: "Mommyyyy, I need you." She told me she was tired. She felt that people around her were causing her harm, and she was looking for support from her family. As her mother, I was making plans to get to Los Angeles to be with her. I believed I had more time. I never imagined that our next meeting would be in an ICU room. That reality is something I still have not been able to process. From the very beginning, I was given an explanation of what happened to my daughter. However, as I began gathering information, reviewing records, speaking with people, and trying to understand the circumstances surrounding her injuries, I found myself left with more questions than answers. As a mother, I cannot simply walk away from those questions. Jazmine was not perfect. She faced struggles in her life, like many people do. But she was still my daughter. She was still loved. She was still worthy of compassion, dignity, and a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding her death. What hurts the most is feeling that because of the circumstances surrounding her death, some people have already decided her story is not worth pursuing. I disagree. She mattered. She deserves answers. One of the most heartbreaking parts of this experience has been knowing that Jazmine's children were not able to spend time with their mother at her bedside during her final days. As a mother and grandmother, that pain is difficult to put into words. While our family was facing the unimaginable reality of losing Jazmine, decisions were being made that left many of us feeling powerless, heartbroken, and unable to provide the comfort, love, and closure that we believed both Jazmine and her children deserved. Today, I am not only grieving the loss of my daughter, but I am also deeply concerned about the future well-being of her children and ensuring that their interests are protected moving forward. As their grandmother, I have serious concerns about ensuring that their rights, well-being, and future are properly protected during this process. Navigating probate proceedings, family court matters, and obtaining the legal guidance necessary to advocate for my grandchildren has created additional financial burdens during an already devastating time. I am seeking assistance to hire professional resources and obtain the support necessary to pursue answers, protect Jazmine's estate, and advocate for her children. Funds raised may help cover: • Private investigator fees • Legal consultations and case review • Probate and estate administration expenses • Family law representation related to her children's interests • Court filing fees and legal costs • Record retrieval and documentation expenses • Evidence preservation and analysis • Travel expenses related to the investigation and legal proceedings • Cremation expenses • Memorial service expenses • Administrative costs associated with managing Jazmine's affairs The loss of a child is devastating enough. The financial, legal, and emotional burdens that follow can quickly become overwhelming. While I am grieving the loss of my daughter, I am also carrying the responsibility of searching for answers, navigating legal matters, addressing her estate, advocating for her children, and ensuring that her memory is honored with dignity and respect. I am seeking truth. No matter what struggles Jazmine faced, she was someone's child. She was my child. And I will never stop searching for answers about what happened to her. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser. Every contribution, prayer, and share helps bring us one step closer to the truth and helps ensure that Jazmine's story is not forgotten. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for standing beside me during the most difficult time of my life. With love and gratitude, Jeannie Lawler Mother of Jazmine Lawler