Family of downed rider needs help

[BillJ]

On another forum, I posted a few days ago ( Back Talk: One year ago today...... ) about Eric Laufer's death on September 4th, 2008. His family has renewed their reward offer, and are making a concerted effort today, September 10th, to convince "America's Most Wanted" to air the story, and help find the driver who rammed Eric's bike from behind, and left him to die. The driver, identified as Jose Luis Dorantes, then dragged Eric's bike a mile down the road, before dislodging it from the grille of his SUV and driving away.

Here is the message I received from Eric's sister this morning. If you have a moment, consider dropping an e-mail to the AMW producers, encouraging them to help find this killer.

Dear Everyone,

I am trying to get my brother Eric on Americas Most Wanted. He was killed last year on his motorcycle by a hit and run driver. Eric's story and the experience my family has gone thru in trying to find the man that killed him has been one of a kind and a nightmare, as anyone can imagine. For those who are unfamiliar with Eric's story, you view the news clip below.

Driver accused in motorcycle hit and run in North Austin | News for Austin, Texas | Austin News | KVUE.com | KVUE NewsLocal News

I think that if we can get a lot of people together to email Americas Most Wanted on the same day, it would help to get him on the show. If you could please take a few moments of your time on Thursday, September 10th to send a quick email to the following AMW contacts lheflin@amw.com , amann@amw.com , skatz@amw.com , vking@amw.com My family and I would appreciate it. Please include in your letter: "Eric Laufer Story", a quick message on how Eric or his story has made an impact on you and how you think airing Eric's story on the show can help catch his killer. Please make sure your email is sent on Thursday, September 10th so we can make an impact.

Below is an example email if you need help writing one:

Dear AMW,

The story of Eric Laufer’s hit and run motorcycle homicide is one that will stick with me forever. I knew Eric; he was very … say something nice about Eric …etc / or I never got to meet Eric but cannot imagine what his family has gone thru; his story is …say your reaction/opinion on Eric’s story. I think airing Eric’s story on Americas Most Wanted will help find his killer because; all information has not been released to the public nationwide. Please help Eric’s family find his killer and run his story on AMW.

Thank you

Sender

If you do not have time to write a letter ANYTHING will help. Even if it is one or two lines.. For example: I heard about Eric's story and I am outraged! I would like to see his story on your show.

My family and I thank you very much for your efforts. Please forward this email onto as many people as possible. We can use all the help we can get!

Thank you

Sara Laufer

As a survivor of my own hit-and-run last October, this issue is very personal to me. However, I would think it's personal to everyone who rides, or loves someone who rides. This cold-blooded killer needs to be found, and taken off the streets. Today, with just an e-mail or two, you can help. Please do.

[BillJ]

NO MORE E-MAILS NEEDED!!! WE DID IT!!!

Just got this message from Eric's sister:

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR HELPING!!
The show producers have contacted me and we are working towards getting Eric's story on the show!!!!!! Great job everyone!! They have asked me to have everyone STOP sending the emails because it is soo overwhelming. If you could pass this info on that would be great!
WHEEWWWW HOOOOO!!!!
THANK YOU!
SARA LAUFER

Thanks, all!

[JohnnyZ]

I am sorry that I only now just read this thread and couldn't participate, but I am very glad to see that the email campaign worked. Please keep us informed (I'm sure you will) on details of the show's airing. Looking forward to it...