Jason Eric Stief 20 years old June 22, 1984 ~ October 14, 2004
*****Witness Murdered*****
We Will Not Tolerate This
Jason's mother Tina only found this picture a few weeks ago, making this picture even more precious to treasure.
Jason was very brave for a twenty year old man. Police believe he was murdered for his willingness to testify against #, who was arrested & convicted for the home invasion turned murder of Jason's friend and neighbor Miguel Colon.
It takes a minute to have a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone -- but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.
In Remembrance
Seven Very Long Years... Yet, Time Stands Still... Remembering Jason, His Family and Friends as they relive another October 14th. For all those who played a role or remain silent about Jason's death, One day the truth will be known and those responsible will be held accountable. What happened to Jason and is still happening to his family and friends is very wrong. Speak Out!
Article Dated December 28, 2009
Berks DA starts witness protection program Jason was killed Oct. 14, 2004, in retaliation for providing statements to police in another homicide 11 days earlier. His killing remains under investigation, and no one has been arrested.
Report Dated 12/28/2009
D.A. To Launch Program To Protect Witnesses To Crime
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Reading Eagle Cold Case Report. Read Here..
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On October 3rd, 2004 about 9 pm as Jason, Miguel and others were about to eat pizza and watch a movie, 3 men, two wearing hooded jackets entered the Colon residence demanding money. Miguel was shot and killed after he ran out of the residence.
Jason and his friend Miguel Colon who was killed October 3rd, 2004
Article dated 1/24/2009
State Superior Court upholds conviction in Miquel's murder Less than two weeks after Miquel was slain, Jason, 20, of Reading was shot to death in his car in the drive-through lane at the McDonald's restaurant.
Jason recognized the one perpatrator that was not wearing a hoodie and cooperated with authorites.
Jason and his proud mom after graduation
October 14th, 2004 Jason left his house with two friends around 10 PM and drove to Mc Donald's Ninth & Spring Street's location. He ordered food at the drive thru lane, and pulled forward to pay.
CBS3 News story
At this time 5 men walked up to the car. Three of them stood on the passenger side, one in the rear, and another walked up to the driver's door, pulled out a handgun and fired several shots. Jason was killed.
Police believe the men may have run to a vehicle on N. 9th Street. There were people waiting in line at the McDonalds drive thru. Maybe you saw something that you didn't think was important at the time, but it is now.
This is the drive thru lane where Jason was ambushed and killed
Murder victim had aided probe of earlier killing
Article Dated 10/16/2004
Any piece of information could help police find Jason's killers.
Jason's Mother Tina is one brave lady. Click Here to read more.
“This is a small victory,” Stief said of the conviction. “There are two others out there who participated in his slaying and there are five who participated in my son’s slaying.”
Never a day goes by that you
are not in our thoughts,
you are a true inspiration.
Very much loved and missed.
October 14, 2006
June 22, 2007
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Jason stood up and did the right thing by working with authorities & turning in people he saw commit a horrendous crime. Please stand up for him and bring some peace to his family and friend's.
Five Thugs with Guns & Hoodies Surrounded Jason and Killed Him. They are still out there, not being held accountable! If you know, heard, over heard, saw anything, Please Write to us! We don't want your name, just your information! tips@yearsoftears.org Your email and name will NOT be given to anyone.
