Crystal Judson Swim from Alcatraz

On April 26, 2003, Tacoma Police Chief David Brame shot his wife Crystal in front of their two small children and then shot himself. Neither survived. If you were living in the Seattle area on that day you likely remember this tragic event and the allegations of domestic violence Crystal had entered against her husband in their divorce, and the fear she had due to her husband’s role in the city of Tacoma.

In December 2005, the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center was opened. Named in Crystal’s honor, the Center’s mission is to partner with survivors to heal pasts and build futures. As a woman and a mother, I felt compelled to swim in Crystal’s honor and raise funds that will help women build better lives for themselves and their children. 

For more information on the Center and how your donation can help, click on this link:  https://www.familyjusticecenter.us

For more information on Crystal’s story, 48 Hours has an episode called “Tacoma Confidential.”

Thank you for your support!