Funeral Today at Eleven AM

Matt's funeral is today at eleven AM at the Horne Funeral Home. Interment will be immediately afterward at the Roselawn Cemetery. All are welcome to attend.

$10,000 Recieved--And More!

We reached a major landmark today, having topped $10,000 sometime in the night.

Today is Matthew's viewing. All friends and family are welcome to come pay their respects at the Horne funeral home at 5pm.

There was also a wonderful piece on Matthew and this fundraiser in today's Roanoke Times.

Status Update!

Thanks to all of you, we've now raised $8,600 for the kids!

We now also have a PO Box for the donation of physical goods and paper checks. Simply click here for all the details.

You may also deposit directly into the children's account at any area National Bank, should you have any concerns about shipping or internet donations. Just tell them it's for the McPeak Kids.

Thank you all!

Video Interview With Matt's Parents

 

The Murderer Confesses

Ladies and gentlemen, our murderer has confessed. He's directly implicated the children's mother, and further search warrants have turned up more evidence in the case.

This is a ray of sunshine in the dark.

Thank You, Shacknews!

And everyone else, too! This donation drive took off far beyond my wildest dreams.

Here's a little thank you from the kids

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to one and all!

The kids are doing great. They're helping grammi make Christmas dinner and presents have already been opened, fought over, and discarded in favor a chair cushion, of all things.

Thanks to the generosity of people like you, this blog has raised over $7,000 for Eion and Abbi.

What's more, I've had many offers from those who want to send physical goods like clothing, toys, and games. Rest assured, I am listening. First thing Monday I will open a PO Box for the children, and post their clothing sizes at that time.

I'm overwhelmed by the response and generosity shown by total strangers. My wildest dreams have been shattered.

Thank You and God Bless,
Eric Riddle

Shacknews Is The Best

The world is an amazing place. At 6:30pm eastern, I posted this link on the videogame website Shacknews. In an hour and a half, they have raised nearly two thousand dollars for the kids!

Their generous support has brought this family to the first tears of joy since Matthew's murder.

Thank you, Shacknews. Your support means more than you know.

UPDATE: As of 10:45pm eastern, we have raised just shy of $5,000 for these children, with the vast majority of that coming from the geeks at Shacknews. I truly, truly have no words.

Donate to McPeak's Kids!

The kids are in desperate need of your help! Your generous donations will go towards food, clothing, and other necessities for these two beautiful children who have been through so much.

Click the link on the right side of the page to donate any amount you choose, and thank you for your generous donations!

A Sad Holiday

On December 21st, 2010, James "Matthew" McPeak was found murdered in his home by his father, Tracy. Police arrested his estranged wife, Danielle, and her boyfriend for the murder.

Matthew had two small children, ages three and four. Effectively orphans, these two young children have been taken in by their grandparents Tracy and Regina McPeak.