Steps Towards Healing: Annual Crime Victims Walk

The El Paso District Attorney's Office, with the help of its Victim Assistance Program, held its annual Crime Victims Walk on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Nearly 300 participants, including District Attorney Staff, made the seven-mile journey through the Lower Valley from the El Paso County Coliseum to the Crime Victims' Memorial at Ralph T. Cloud Park. Each step taken in honor of someone lost to a violent act. 

Families stood side by side - some wiping away tears, others sharing laughter and cherished memories - all united by loss, love, and resilience. In that shared experience, the meaning of the day became clear: while no family should ever have to walk this path, none of them walk it alone. 

Reading of the Names

The Reading of the Names Ceremony is an annual event organized by the El Paso District Attorney’s Office to honor victims of violent crimes in the region. Held during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the 2025 ceremony took place on Sunday, April 6, at the Crime Victims Memorial in Yucca Park, located in El Paso’s Lower Valley.

This solemn gathering serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the enduring impact on their families and the community.

In the 2025 ceremony, the names of 1,957 victims were read aloud, each followed by the tolling of a bell. 

The Reading of the names Ceremony stands as a testament to the El Paso District Attorney's Office dedication to acknowledging the victims of violent crimes and supporting their families through collective remembrance and solidarity.

Our office is working with local community stakeholders to expand the memorial, which has run out of space for names, to ensure future victims of crime are remembered.  

Mock Trial

The District Attorney's Office hosts the annual Region 19 Mock Trial competition in conjunction with the El Paso Young Lawyer's Association each year in early February. 

Held over two days, the 2025 competition boasted nine high schools and over 100 participating students. Participants assumed roles as attorneys and witnesses, presenting both prosecution and defense arguments in a fictional criminal case. 

The Region 19 Mock Trial Competition not only provides students with a platform to develop their legal acumen but also offers invaluable exposure to the workings of the judicial system, fostering skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork.

If you are interested in starting a Mock Trial team at your school, contact Stephanie Valle at s.valle@epcountytx.gov for more information. 

The 2025 Mock Trial Winners: El Paso High School