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发布时间：2025-09-11 20:41:04 来源：都市天下脉观察 作者：综合

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Parents of slain Capitol Hill intern tearfully thank Jeanine Pirro

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro and the parents of the fatally shot Capitol Hill intern discuss the arrest of suspects on ‘The Story.’

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro had an emotional conversation on "The Story" with the parents of 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a Capitol Hill intern shot and killed in Washington D.C., in June.

"Judge Pirro, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. And if I ever meet you, I want to give you a big hug," Eric’s father, Robert, said.

Pirro emphasized that her fight for justice for their son is not over.

"My heart goes out to you," Pirro said. "The fight's not over yet. We've got a prosecution, and we've got a long time of connecting going forward to get you justice. And we will get you justice."

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Pirro noted that Tamara and Robert’s heartbreaking loss reflects a deeper crime problem in the city.

"These are innocent families who were torn apart because of these lax laws that allow these kids with guns in D.C.," Pirro said.

Two 17-year-old suspects were arrested and charged in Tarpinian-Jachym’s death, both of whom have "violent histories," authorities said. Investigators are searching for a third suspect who remains at large.

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym celebrates with his mother. (Tamara Jachym )

"We are looking for him right now as we speak," Pirro said. "He will not get away. We will have him in custody. We have no doubt about that."

Even though they are juveniles, Pirro confirmed the teens will be charged with first-degree murder. 

Eric’s mother, Tamara, described the pain of discovering what happened to her son.

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"It was a shock. We heard for the first time from your news conference what exactly happened with Eric," Tamara told Pirro in a tearful exchange.

Eric was shot four times, Pirro noted, though the investigation found 79 rounds at the site of the shooting.

Tamara expressed gratitude to law enforcement, including detectives, victim advocates and Pirro, who "did their jobs." She said she hopes other homicide victims will also see justice.

"It's not fun to be in this club," Tamara lamented. "And my heart goes out to all the other families who have lost children to senseless homicide."

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym stands in front of the ocean. (Facebook/Eric Tarpinian-Jachym )

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The grieving mother pleaded for safety to transcend politics, stressing the importance of crime prevention.

"Let’s make all of America’s cities safer," she said. "What is worth our material things? Our families. It's not worth it if people are not safe in America, the greatest country in the world.

"And, please, this isn't political," she added. "It's a safety issue. For everybody, for every person across America, no matter where you live or where you visit. So, let's all come together."

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