Families of Victims in Lenexa Double Murder-Suicide File Lawsuit Against GPS Tracking Device Company
In the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, two families united by tragedy have begun legal proceedings against a GPS tracking device company, Spytec GPS. The lawsuit follows the devastating loss of their children, Sara Beck, aged 22, and Mikey Williamson, aged 20, who fell victim to a double murder-suicide event in Lenexa, Kansas in 2022.
Details of the Tragic Event
According to information released by the Lenexa police, the ex-boyfriend of Sara Beck tracked her down using a GPS device which led him to Mikey Williamson’s house. The ex-boyfriend then proceeded to shoot and kill both victims before turning the gun on himself.
It is a dreadful story that we have been following closely over the past two years. For the first time since the tragic event, the two families have collectively decided to publicly share their hopes for change, prompted by their lawsuit.
A Fight for Change and Justice
The parents of the victims, who formed a bond of shared tragedy at their children’s funerals, are seeking accountability and hope to ignite change. They passionately believe something positive must emerge from such a terrible event.
The families are filing the lawsuit against Spytec GPS, the company they allege sold the tracking device to Sara Beck’s ex-boyfriend. Their message is clear – they will not tolerate this violation of privacy rights and insist that technological advancements should never compromise personal safety.
Lawsuit Details
The 24-page wrongful death lawsuit accuses Spytec GPS of negligently, recklessly, and intentionally designing a device and app for the purpose of covertly tracking unsuspecting individuals. The families aim to seek justice, but above all else, to inspire a change in legislation surrounding such devices.
The manufacturer, however, denies the allegations, stating that the ex-boyfriend’s use of the product constituted a misuse of the product that was not reasonably foreseeable.
Awaiting Legislative Change
Despite the distressed families advocating for only businesses to have access to GPS tracking devices, change is yet to occur. However, the families have achieved some victories, seeing Kansas bolster its stalking laws following the spotlight thrown on this tragic affair. They hope for similar amendments in Missouri, where legislation change is still pending. Yet, a bill that would prohibit the placement of a tracking device on someone’s vehicle without the owner’s consent failed to progress for the second successive year.
Efforts to reach the lawyers representing Spytec GPS company were unsuccessful, as they did not respond to a request for comment. The families, united in their shared grief, remain hopeful that their actions will ignite a much-needed change, fulfil their quest for justice and ensure their children’s tragic deaths are not in vain.
