Victim Impact: From Cold Case to Conviction in the William Reece Case

Kelli Cox was, ironically, a criminal justice minor at the University of North Texas when she disappeared in 1997. In his new book, Victim Impact: From Cold Case to Conviction in the William Reece Case, author James Marquart delves into the gripping true story of her murder and the long journey toward resolution that ensued. His talk will cover the details of the crime but will also center the discussion on an in-depth exploration of a mother’s struggle for justice following the abduction and murder of her daughter at the hands of a serial predator. You will want to join us for this very human look at a terrible Texas true crime.

James Marquart graduated with a Ph.D. In Sociology from Texas A&M University while working as a prison guard. He taught and held administrative offices at UNT, Lamar University, and the University of Texas Dallas before joining the TCU Criminal Justice Department in 2023. He is former President on The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and has published many papers and books focused on the incarcerated and the experiences of victims. Most recently he’s woven that research into stories of true crime.