SOSS IS DEDICATED TO SECURING THE SAFETY OF SENIORS LIVING IN FACILITIES AND PROTECTING THEM AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTS.

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OUR STORY

We were sons and daughters. Now we are friends joined together by a shared tragedy. We lost our mothers to a knock on a door.

To repeat – a knock on a door. He shouldn’t have been able to walk down their hall and knock on their doors.

We paid for oversight. We thought they were safe. They were not.

We are wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, grandparents, sisters, and brothers. We are daughters, sons, nieces, and nephews. We are working so you don’t have to live our tragedy.

SOSS (SECURE OUR SENIORs' SAFETY) CONVENERS

SOSS is focused on 3 major initiatives

Since the tragic events, we’ve visited countless communities and have observed a gaping hole in basic on-site security.
Our mission is to advocate for the implementation of essential security measures in senior living communities and to help guide families in selecting the safest and most secure senior living environments for their loved ones.

1

FAMILY MEMBERS LOOKING FOR SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS

We aim to inform adult children about the importance of on-site security by leveraging television, email, and government petitioning. We are providing a security checklist to evaluate safety measures before selecting a community for their loved ones.

2

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY OPERATORS

We urge providers of senior living communities to implement baseline security measures across their communities to help shield residents from external dangers. The security checklist we provide to family members serves as our suggested protocols for your guidance.

3

LEGISLATIVE POLICY MAKERS FOR SENIOR LIVING

We are advocating for new legislation that requires enhanced security measures in senior living environments. We are actively signing petitions, contacting legislators, and spreading awareness about the pressing need for improved security measures.

Let’s Take Care
of those who
took care of us!

Secure Our Seniors’ Safety (SOSS) was founded when the unthinkable happened. A serial killer, indicted for 22 homicides and two attempted murders, murdered our loved ones in their residences for jewelry.

Their stories live on within each of us, and are a driving force behind our continued pursuit for justice and safety.

Read their stories.

Marilyn Bixler

Marilyn
Bixler

Ann Conklin

Ann
Conklin

Leah Corken

Leah
Corken

Diane Delahunty

Diane
Delahunty

Norma French

Norma
French

Doris Gleason

Doris
Gleason

Doris Gleason

Ella
Kathryn
Lawson

Doris Gleason

Carolyn
MacPhee

Miriam Nelson

Miriam
Nelson

Phyllis Payne

Phyllis
Payne

Juanita Purdy

Juanita
Purdy

Martha Williams

Catherine
Probst
Sinclair

Miriam Nelson

Margaret
“Peggy”
White

Martha Williams

Martha
Williams

How Can You Help?

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We are working hard to ensure that what happened to our loved ones does not happen to yours. Any support goes a long way.

Take Action

Senior security is a national concern.  We ask you to reach out to leaders in your city, state and national government. Feel free to share our story and the measures we deem necessary to make a difference in providing adequate security for our Seniors. 

For Texas residents, contact your state legislators and let them know you support the security measures proposed in HB 1100 during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.

Contact SOSS

Our goal is to advocate for the safest and most secure senior living environments for our loved ones. We are here to answer your questions and inform your decisions.

Contact us with your questions and concerns on senior living security and safety.

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