To whom it may concern, My name is Dan Nguyen. Annie and Chris Le both were raised as a daughter and a son by my parents a Eesti ‘ime before my birth. Naturally, I consider them my sister and brother ~ my family used to fi consist of my grandmother, my parents, my sister, Annie, and my three brothers, Chris, Ryan, Sean, and myself My'sister’s ‘murder has caused a tremendous anxiety, to say the least, both in my immediate end extended family. While [hesitate to reveal my own personal feelings, feel thet it would be injustice, to both all those affected by this tragedy and to my sister's memory, were Ito maintain silence on the pains of others in my family. Most notable was the effect of my sister's death on my grandmother, who had lived with and helped to raise my sister since her childhood, So great is her sorrow that she can scarcely stand 10 hold a picture of my sister, for fear that it will rerew the anguish. For almost two years now, nota day has gone by that my grandmother has not forgotten my sister in ber daily Rosary, The image of my own mother, brought to physical and mental breakdawa by the sudden realization of the gravity of my sister's situation, going into shock at Yale when we were informed that my sister's body has been found, remains vivid in my memory. More recently, one night, as my mother and [were driving to visit family, [recall vith particuler clarity, my mother quietly erying. Upon my inquiry as to the reason, she sadly sai that it Was because of my sister. I mean got to minimize the pains and sorrows of others, as Lam sure that all ‘those who had known my sister, either personally or even impersonally, have similar stories to share. Ido not seck any vengeance oa my sister's killer. My brother, Chris, has made his opinion clear on what sentence he believes Mr. Clark should receive, Being Annie's blood-brother, I believe that Chris’ opinion holds particularly special weight and should be taken into serious consideration by the Court Even with the conclusion of this tral and the coitinual passage of time, pain and anguish will remain in the hearts of many. Yet, for those of us stil alive, fo throw away out lives, wallowing in self-pity unrecognizably disguised ds grief for the memory of my sister, would be foolish and vain. We cannotallow our lives to stagnate in fruitless sorrow. As such, I believe it not premature to say that, almost two ‘Years later, it is time to come to terms with this tragedy, and ultimately, move on with our own lives. I ‘mean not to disparage or minimize the grief felt by many involved in this case, but I believe that itis now ‘ime, at last ~no matter how difficult it may seem, to put this all behind us and focus on living good lives for the remainder of our stay in this world (for if anything, my sister’s death shows clearly how vain and fragile human life is). I do not say to forget my sister — indeed, cherish whatever fond memories you may have of her, and more importantly, remember her in your daily prayers, for I sincerely believe that praying the Rosary for her soul is the best way to honor her memory. Lastly, as regards to Mr. Clark, despite the perversity of his actions, both before and after the murder of my sister, I can only say that despite my own disbelieving horror at his actions, I sincerely hope that he shall make use of his time in prison, however long the sentence, to reflect on his own actions (which have resulted in not only the death of my sister, untold agony in my own family among others, but, as Tam sure, no small share of suffering on part of his own family, loved ones, and himself) and thereby be ‘moved to sincere repentance, whereupon I, and as I hope, all those affected by this tragedy, shall be more ‘than willing to forgive him with that fraternal charity commanded and exemplified by Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sincerely, Dan Nguyen