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Jackie Wakefield's son, Christopher Stewart, 28, was charged with the murder of Graciela Olivas.
Jackie Wakefield’s son, Christopher Stewart, 28, was charged with the murder of Graciela Olivas.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The mother of a 28-year-old man who was charged this week with the  murder of a 62-year-old woman said she is saying prayers for the family of Graciela Olivas, who was also a mother.

Olivas was in her car at 34th and Shawnee Drive Monday evening when police say Christopher Stewart crashed into her as he fled from them, running a stop sign and hitting the driver’s side of Olivas’ car.

Christopher Stewart's mug shot from the Wyandotte County Detention Center
Christopher Stewart’s mug shot from the Wyandotte County Detention Center

Wyandotte County Prosecutors charged Stewart with first-degree murder, fleeing to elude police and interference with a law enforcement officer. All charges are felonies.

“If I had it my way I would be burying my son and not apologizing for my son’s part in Ms. Olivas’ death,” Jackie Wakefield, Stewart’s mother, told FOX 4 on Friday.

She said her son has three children and has been in and out of trouble. She told the judge Friday that her son had a problem, but says he is a good person who loves his family.

“We are so sorry this happened and I hope what ever the outcome is that it should never happen again,” said Wakefield.

Graciela Olivas with her family. She was killed in a car crash, in which police said a man was speeding away from them in KCK.
Graciela Olivas with her family. She was killed in a car crash, in which police said a man was speeding away from them in KCK.

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