Nate boldly spoke out against injustice
Help us pursue justice for Nate
ATTEND TRIAL
3/17-3/21 & 3/24
9am-5pm
Your presence shows the jury that Nate is deeply loved and supported. Although the trial will span multiple days, any time you can contribute is truly appreciated. We want the jury to see that Nate was a real person; not just a victim, not just a case file and most certainly not a statistic.
We are looking for people to sign up to attend, whether if be one or multiple days. Both half-day and full-day slots are available.
WRITE AN IMPACT STATEMENT
PLEASE SUBMIT
via email
An impact statement is your chance to share who Nate was, how his death has affected you, and the lasting impact he had on your life—whether it’s something you learned from him or an experience that has stayed with you or just generally who he was to you.
The judge will consider these statements at sentencing. We want the judge to focus on how NATE LIVED, NOT HOW HE DIED.
Note: They are not read aloud.
BE PRESENT AT SENTENCING
DATES & TIMES
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Sentencing hearings will be about an hour each and typically occur 60-120 days following the end of trial. We want the harshest sentence possible under the law for those who took Nate from us. Your presence sends a powerful message to the judge—that Nate was deeply loved, that he was important to us, and that we demand justice. WE WANT TO OVERWHELM THE COURT with people supporting Nate.
If you have questions at any point, please do not hesitate to email Nate’s mom, Brandi Evans, at brandi3evans@gmail.com or call/text at 804-301-0076.
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR Describing 2024 as a difficult year would be an understatement. One trial in the criminal case surrounding Nate's murder took place in April. After four grueling days in the courtroom, the jury was unable to reach a verdict, and a mistrial was declared. For those of us who attended the trial, and for those supporting us from afar, the outcome was deeply disappointing. The thought of going through it all again is overwhelming. It has made us acutely aware of how broken the system is and has shown us why Nate was so passionate about fighting for justice in the world. We will continue our fight to bring those responsible for Nate’s violent and senseless death to justice. The retrial is scheduled for March 17-21 and 24, 2025, and the trial of the second defendant is set for March 26-28, 2025. There’s no real way to prepare for what lies ahead.
As we face our sixth year without Nate, we’ve come to realize that time doesn’t always heal. In fact, the pain only deepens as the years pass. Nate’s love and compassion were boundless. His light shone as brightly as the sun. His presence could shift the mood of any room he entered. His hugs could warm you for days. His million-dollar smile and sparkling brown eyes reflected the beauty of his soul. Nate’s loss is one we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.
STATEMENT TO THE MEDIA FROM NATE’S MOTHER - FOLLOWING THE MISTRIAL IN APRIL 2024
“No justice has been served today. A beautiful life was violently and senselessly stolen. This was not just any life. This was an extraordinary life. The life of a soul so beautiful 1500 people came to honor his life at his memorials. Hundreds, if not thousands of messages have poured in over the years recounting the positive and lasting impact that Nate Evans had on their lives. This young man was equally beautiful on the inside as on the outside, with a smile that lit up every room he entered.
Nate was an incredible athlete. He was a full-scholarship starting running back at the College of William and Mary where he won multiple honors including being showcased in the ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 as well as the NFL Sunday Spotlight. But he was so much more than an athlete. He courageously spoke out against social and racial injustices. He was a purveyor of peace and opposed violence of any kind. He was particularly saddened by violence among young black men. Nate used his love and acceptance of others to bring people together that otherwise wouldn’t be - regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, or religious backgrounds. He saw the strength, power and resilience in women and believed strongly in their contributions to society and the world.
He loved with his whole heart. If you had the privilege to spend any amount of time around him, you were no longer a stranger, you were a part of his world. His world was one full of selfless love. He would do anything for you, as so many of his friends have recounted. Whether it was going all the way across campus to get you a blanket because your dorm was too cold, buying you a pair of cleats because your family couldn’t afford to, encouraging you to believe you could do anything even when you didn’t believe in yourself or lifting you out of your darkest moments by showing you how much he cared. Nate had the biggest heart and always made sure everyone around him was happy, even when he wasn’t. When it came to his friends, he never had a “type” or “clique” because he found the good in everyone. He spread love and joy everywhere he went. I think everyone should be more like him. His legacy will go far beyond his 19 years of life. His wisdom, love, and the memories shared with him, will live within all the hearts of the people he touched.
Nate was sunshine and joy.
He was happiness in human form.
He was all the things good in this world.
He was my son.
He was my everything.
Nate Evans, they may have stolen your life, but they could never extinguish your light.
Your love & light will live for3ver.”