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Botham Jean's Mother Allison Gives Emotional Victim Impact Statement after Son Is Killed by Ex-Cop Amber Guyger

Olowokandi Fiyin
Oct 03, 2019
12:52 P.M.
Merely hours before the former cop was found guilty of murder, the grieving mother delivered an emotional speech.
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Finally, justice has been served! Allison Jean, the mother of the deceased, ceaselessly prayed for justice for her son's murder. She wanted the truth about the wrong apartment incident to come to light, CNN reports.

Allison Jean, mother of Botham Shem Jean, stands at a press conference supported by family and church members at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ | Photo: Getty Images

Allison Jean, mother of Botham Shem Jean, stands at a press conference supported by family and church members at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ | Photo: Getty Images

A Dallas 12-member jury found former police officer, Amber Guyger, guilty of the murder of Botham Jean.

The bereaved mother delivered a heart-rending speech hours before the conviction. The victim impact testimony entailed details about the challenges the family of the deceased endured.

Allison Jean, mother of Botham Shem Jaen, is embraced by a supporter after a press conference at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ | Photo: Getty Images

Allison Jean, mother of Botham Shem Jaen, is embraced by a supporter after a press conference at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ | Photo: Getty Images

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Allison Jean’s testimony reminded the public that Botham was someone who had a family that loved him, Bossip narrates.

He was taken away from them, leaving them with a hole that can't be filled. Amidst the closure that comes with justice, Allison revealed:

"My life has not been the same. It's just been like a roller coaster."

Allison Jean, mother of Botham Shem Jean, stands with family and church members of Greenville Avenue Church of Christ after the funeral service | Photo: Getty Images

Allison Jean, mother of Botham Shem Jean, stands with family and church members of Greenville Avenue Church of Christ after the funeral service | Photo: Getty Images

Of her late son, Allison, who is mourning, recounted Botham as a man who was dedicated to faith and family.

He cherished his parents as well as his elder sister and younger brother, with both age differences of ten years each.

To Allison the years apart didn't matter because while giving her statement, she said:

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"I always refer to him as the glue of my three kids."

Sammie L. Berry speaks as church members stand with the family of Botham Shem Jean at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ after the funeral service | Photo: Getty Images

Sammie L. Berry speaks as church members stand with the family of Botham Shem Jean at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ after the funeral service | Photo: Getty Images

Due to Botham's love for charity, the Jean family established a foundation in his honor, as

by ABC News.

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