In a testament to a mother’s devotion, Irene Thompson left her home in Kentucky and drove almost 2,000 miles to Imperial County, California, to learn the fate of James Hill, the man accused of killing her daughter, September Weisinger.
Tragic loss and ongoing legal process
Weisinger, a 34‑year‑old welder and mechanic, was discovered dead on June 30, 2025, outside her trailer near Senator Wash, just across the border from Yuma, Arizona. Court documents state she was burned alive, with smoke inhalation listed as the official cause of death.
Authorities arrested Hill at his Yuma residence on September 3, 2025. While his trial has not yet begun, a scheduled hearing this week was postponed, leaving Thompson frustrated but resolute.
Mother’s emotional response
“Angry. Angry. Angry,” Thompson said, her voice shaking. “You don’t want to get up every day. It’s life now, and I’ll never get to hug my daughter.” Despite the financial strain of the cross‑country trip, she pledged to remain present.
“I will be here regardless if it gets canceled or not,” she added. “I am here, and I will be here as long as God allows me. I will be here.” Her faith‑filled declaration underscores the role of Christian belief in sustaining families through hardship.
Memorial tribute
Although the hearing did not occur as planned, Thompson used the visit to pay respects at a memorial created by Weisinger’s friends near the site of her death. The friends fashioned a heart from tools, honoring her work as a welder and mechanic.
“I thank God for what time I did have with her, which it wasn’t a whole lot because there is a lot to the story, but she knew I loved her very much,” Thompson said, tears in her eyes.
Next court date
Hill is scheduled to return to court in Imperial County next month, giving Thompson and her family another opportunity to seek answers and accountability.
The story highlights the profound impact of violent crime on families and the lengths parents will go to pursue justice, rooted in faith and a commitment to never give up.
Original reporting: azfamily KTVK/KPHO Phoenix (news) — read the source article.
