Four years after Rebecca Grossman's speeding crash claimed the lives of Mark and Jacob Iskander, their mother, Nancy, seeks closure as the killer awaits sentencing. Amidst legal maneuvers and alleged misconduct, the family's pursuit of justice continues.
In the aftermath of a tragic and senseless loss, a California mother struggles to find closure as the convicted killer of her two sons awaits sentencing. Four years ago, a speeding socialite, Rebecca Grossman, mowed down Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8 years old, in a reckless street race. Despite guilty verdicts, Nancy Iskander's search for justice remains incomplete.
Grossman, a wealthy Los Angeles socialite, was under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs when she sped through a crosswalk, fatally striking the Iskander brothers. Her racing partner was former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson, who was also driving recklessly at speeds exceeding 70 mph.
Nancy Iskander and her youngest son, Zachary, who was 5 at the time, witnessed the horrific crash. She grabbed Zachary and dove out of the way, saving their lives. But the trauma and grief of losing her beloved boys have haunted her ever since.
"We will continue to speak up until we see justice and see her pay for the murder of two little boys," Nancy Iskander told Fox News Digital. "They're not just my boys. They're just [an] innocent 11-year-old, an innocent 8-year-old in a crosswalk."
Grossman's callous disregard for life has only deepened the Iskander family's pain. She has never expressed remorse and has instead employed legal strategies to delay sentencing and attempt to overturn her conviction. These tactics have included appealing charges to the state Supreme Court and violating a gag order by discussing attempts to influence the jury and the judge.
Adding insult to injury, Grossman hired defense attorney James Spertus, a close associate of the judge and a controversial figure representing a former deputy district attorney charged with multiple felonies. This move has raised concerns about Grossman's attempts to sway the scales of justice.
"It feels so unfair not only to lose the kids but also to find yourself in the middle of a fight and with a person who wants to hurt you as much as possible in the middle of it," Nancy Iskander said.
Despite these setbacks, the Iskander family has remained steadfast in their pursuit of justice. They have established a charitable foundation in their sons' names, providing scholarships for local children and supporting an orphanage and foster care non-profit.
"A person killed two children. They didn't do anything wrong. She's a murderer," Nancy Iskander said. "It should be a straightforward process, right? And I mean, for society, it has to be a straightforward process."
Grossman is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a bid for a new trial. Prosecutors, meanwhile, are seeking to have Spertus removed from her defense due to potential conflicts of interest. The fate of Rebecca Grossman and the closure that the Iskander family seeks remains uncertain, but their unwavering determination to see justice prevail is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.
