I have searched the woods in that area.

We believe she was murdered on my birthday, Feb. 23, 1999, seven years ago.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the KCK Police Department are continuing the investigation.

There were about 13 witnesses who saw her get knocked to the ground and beaten until she was unconscious. No one lifted a finger to help her.

The whole thing is horrifying. I still pursue it. I go to the media as much as I can. It has affected us a lot. Star's boy is 10 years old now and he does pretty well, but all our family wants to know where Star is. We would like to have a funeral for her.

I will continue to pursue this until my family finds justice and closure. She was a human being and does not deserve to be thrown away like trash.