On January 28th, 2025, Life After the Impact dove into a case that has left the Rockford community reeling for nearly a decade.
On April 16, 2016, 34-year-old Valentia Jovan Fresco was tragically killed during an altercation with two security guards from Metro Enforcement, a private security company in Rockford. The incident escalated when one of the guards, Ryan Bruce Mattingly, allegedly struck Fresco, choked him, and eventually opened fire, ending his life on a public street outside an apartment complex.
Now, almost nine years later, the accused guards—Mattingly and Alijon Khalil—are facing first-degree murder charges, but the Fresco family’s quest for justice has been hindered by eight years of legal delays. With the case still stuck in the courts, the family is asking: why has it taken so long for this case to go to trial?
In this episode, we hear directly from Rosie Blake, the mother of Valentia Fresco, as she shares her heart-wrenching experience of waiting for justice. We also explore the impact of these delays, the emotional toll on the family, and the larger questions about how the legal system handles cases involving private security and excessive use of force. As the case finally approaches its next critical court date on January 31, 2025, Rosie Blake is calling on the Rockford community to show up in court and stand in solidarity with the Fresco family. She urges local residents to demand accountability and ensure that justice is not only served but served swiftly. Join us for this moving conversation and hear how you can support the Fresco family in their fight for justice. Please mark your calendars for January 31, 2025, and show up in the courthouse to demand a timely trial for Valentia Jovan Fresco.
Don’t miss this important discussion on a case that has captured the heart of Rockford and has the potential to impact the broader conversation on justice and accountability.
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