May Martínez endured 16 years of anguish while seeking the remains of her daughter, Colleen Slemmer. The remains were ultimately delivered to her via mail in separate shipments, without any prior notice or warning. This unsettling return followed the murder of Slemmer by Christa Pike. A recent failed execution of Pike has reopened deep wounds for Martínez and her family. She feels the state never acknowledged the pain inflicted upon them. The manner in which the remains were returned has compounded her trauma, particularly the discovery of her daughter’s skull. Martínez continues to grapple with the devastating loss and the insensitive handling of her daughter’s remains.