doi:10.7916/mwht-jq55Oral history interview with Kim Gatbunton, 2018Gatbunton, Kimberley Eoral historiesmixed materialGun control--United StatesViolent crimes--United StatesParents of murder victimsTrials (Murder)Lakewood (Pierce County, Wash.)Gatbunton, Kimberley EEverytown for Gun SafetyIn this life history interview, Kim Gatbunton discusses her family, the murder of her son, and her activism. She describes her family's background, including her mother's German origins. She discusses her family structure, including her closeness to her husband and sons. She discusses family faith traditions; she still identifies as Catholic, but has lost faith since her son's murder. She describes Joshua at length: his education, interests in sports, and youthful indecision about next steps in life. Gatbunton speaks about how limitations of her own aspirations influenced her desires for Joshua. She discusses the events of Joshua's murder while he was staying on a friend's couch in 2008. She discusses her family's experiences with the health and justice systems after the murder. She describes legal proceedings and sentencing of the seven males (including several minors) who were implicated in the murder. Gatbunton describes her political evolution and activism. She also discusses the culture around guns in the United States more generally