Still in my thoughts...and prayers

Life goes on, siblings grow up and have families of their own.  But no one has forgotten the impact Jackie's life had on all of us.  I continue to think of Jackie's family, and pray for their continued ability to heal and move on.  And Jackie remains in my thoughts...always.

Jonathan Burns sentenced to death for Jackie's murder

I realized, coming back to this blog, that I never shared what happened in the trial of the "man" that took Jackie away from her family and friends.  He was sentenced to death.

Opening Statements Scheduled to Begin Today

Almost four years later, the trial is finally beginning! Could the justice the Hartman family and their friends have been waiting for be right around the corner? God willing...

Read more at http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/Trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-young-Gilbert-woman-begins-today-106954053.html.

Jury Selection in Brutal Rape and Murder of Jackie Hartman Begins Finally!

After nearly four years, jury selection begins Tuesday, October 26th, in the trial against Jonathan Burns in the brutal rape and murder of Jackie Hartman. Click here to read more.

Administrative Update

We have noticed that some unscrupulous entities have begun to submit spamming comments to our blog; because of this, we have had to make some changes to the comment posting experience. We do apologize for the extra hoops and hurdles but the result will be a site where you can still interact with Jackie's family and friends without the bother of posts having nothing to do with her memory or legacy. Thanks!

First Annual Walk/Run Planned for February 16th

A community spirit celebration is planned for February 16th benefitting the Jackie Hartman Memorial Foundation. To register for and/or get additional information on this event, please visit our Website at http://www.jackiehartman.org.

Banner Baywood Remembers Jackie Hartman

In Banner Baywood's Spring 2007 Campus News, an article on Jackie was featured. Click here to view that article.

Jackie Hartman Memorial Benefit Scramble

Family and friends of Jackie Hartman gathered for the first Jackie Hartman Memorial Benefit Scramble, held at Johnson Ranch Golf Club on April 29th, 2007. The format was a four-person scramble and included lunch, awards, and a raffle. It was a beautiful day and attendance was great! Click here to view photos from this event.

We Want to Hear From You

The last several weeks have been the most trying time in the lives of the Hartman family. While it's been incredibly difficult for them, they have been touched by the love and support they've received from the community and are incredibly grateful.

It's hard to imagine that what happened to their daughter and sister hasn't had an impact on others. So the family would like to hear from you.

• Did you participate in the search efforts?
• Did you contribute in some other way?
• How did contributing make you feel?
• Did you learn anything from that experience or by seeing the events unfold in the case?

Please post your feedback to this blog. We look forward to hearing from you.

In Her Own Words

To learn more about Jackie, in her own words and by those that knew her, you can visit an Everlasting Memorial site that's been set up at http://www.mem.com/display/Biography.asp?id=1736717.

Memorial Service for Jackie ~ Saturday, March 3

The memorial service for Jackie Hartman will held from 11am - 1pm at the Stonebridge Manor in Mesa on Saturday, March 3. Stonebridge is located north of McDowell between Val Vista and Greenfield. Everyone is welcome to come pay their respects.

Please note that the family has requested people wear bright, cheerful attire as Jackie would have wanted it that way.

Stonebridge Manor
4000 E. Palm St.
Mesa, AZ 85215
480-641-3131
(Click map below to see larger version.)

If you wish to send flowers to the service, the family has requested they be ordered from Haws Flowers (www.hawsflowers.com or 480-833-ROSE). They are located at 531 S. Mesa Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210. Please request arrangements to be delivered between 8-10am, Saturday morning.

Or, in lieu of flowers, donations can also be made to the Jackie Hartman fund at any Bank of America. Funds raised will be used in various ways to help carry on her name (establish a new foundation/develop a new community service initiative, etc.).

A Heartfelt Thank You

Today it was confirmed that the body found this past weekend was that of Jackie Hartman. Please know that the past few weeks have been extremely difficult but the days/weeks/months to come will be especially hard for the Hartman family. The efforts put forth by everyone was truly amazing and we can't thank you enough for everything that was done. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.

Since Jackie has now been found, the focus of this site is going to shift from "finding Jackie" to "remembering Jackie." So many of the articles specific to the search activities have been removed. The address to the site will remain the same. We will continue to post information to this site as the case against those involved evolves.

Jackie Hartman Disappearance -- Timeline of Events

January 28th, 2007 -- GILBERT, Az

1:30-2:00am : Jackie talked to Jonathan on phone. Jonathan asked Jackie to meet him at Diamond Shamrock at Val Vista and Williamsfield Rd. Jonathan "appeared to be" drunk.

2:00am: Met at Diamond Shamrock supposed to go to Monica’s house (one of Jackie's friends) but said they are going to Lazy Q on Baseline and Gilbert Rd.

3:30am: Jackie called Randi (her sister) to be picked up at Diamond Shamrock.

3:35am: Incoming call from Jonathan to Jackie’s cell phone.

3:36am: Jackie talked to Randi.

4:44am: Jackie told Randi they were lost on San Tan Parkway subdivision and will be back in 15 mins. (Jackie possibly sounded coerced into saying that). Then handed the phone to Jonathan to clarify location.

9:30am: Rancher saw truck off Beeline hwy north of Phoenix area.

11:05am: Jonathan called Jackie’s voicemail from Dobson and Baseline area. Possibly to listen or erase messages.

12:00pm: Randi came home frantic with Jonathan’s cell phone number.

4:40pm: Dave (Jackie's dad) called Jonathan and asked to meet him

5:30pm: Dave talked to Jonathan at Diamond Shamrock. Jonathan’s girlfriend (Mandi Smith) was there. Jonathan was wearing same clothes as night before, according to him & his girlfriend.