Friends and family of Eric Volz - imprisoned in Nicaragua.
Thank you very much for visiting this site that has been set up on Eric's behalf. This site is specifically intended to give friends/colleagues a place to go for thorough, current updates on the day-to-day activity in Nicaragua. A place where folks can get facts on this event, find out how to pray, where to connect and give funds and learn what/if anything, they can do to help. We will try to update as often and as accurately as possible. If you need immediate contact, please email Dane.
Updates
Newest information about Eric's situation
This section will be updated as often and accurately as possible. The latest update will be posted on this page...for a full list of updates, please visit our NEWS UPDATES page.
December 7, 2006
Friends,
We just received a quick phone call from Eric telling us that he will continued to be held for Doris' murder. A trial date has been set for January 24. At this point we have few details, though we're certain to soon. When they become available later today and/or tomorrow, we will forward them to you. We know you've been praying for the situation and would want to know something as soon as we did.
Suffice it to say, Eric needs continued prayers for his safety and his spirit. He did say that the letters he's received have been great and he wants everyone to continue to send them regularly.
Please pray specifically for Jan as he's worked tirelessly these past days in Nicaragua. He is scheduled to travel to the states very late tonight and is certain to be physically and emotionally exhausted.
Thank you again for your messages of support for all of us - this has, without question, been the most difficult day of our lives.
Blessings,
Dane & Maggie
December 5, 2006
Maggie and I just received a call from Eric's Dad, Jan, in Managua informing us that the hearing has been moved to Thursday @ 11am. Jan was able to spend nearly an hour with Eric and his legal counsel this afternoon. The report is that Eric looks pretty good, "a little scruffy" was Jan's description, but generally good.
This was a difficult day for us, waiting in anticipation of what we may or may not hear; hoped, or hoped against. Now that the hearing has been moved, we have another day to live this pregnant unknown. A great friend asked us last night if it is like "living in a coma?" That may the most apt description yet.
For those who have sent emails encouraging and praying for us -- we could not be more grateful, truly! We've heard directly or indirectly from all over the states, and from Mexico, Costa Rica, even New Zealand. All we have in us to say at this point is thank you. Thank you for carrying all of us; parents, sisters, cousins, aunts and his closest friends working tirelessly on his behalf.
Please continue to pray for:
- Eric's safety and care in jail
- efficient and productive work for his legal team tomorrow
- our physical and emotional ability to maintain this vigil
A Psalm for us:
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name will trust in you,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
9.9-10
December 7, 2006
Friends,
We just received a quick phone call from Eric telling us that he will continued to be held for Doris' murder. A trial date has been set for January 24. At this point we have few details, though we're certain to soon. When they become available later today and/or tomorrow, we will forward them to you. We know you've been praying for the situation and would want to know something as soon as we did.
Suffice it to say, Eric needs continued prayers for his safety and his spirit. He did say that the letters he's received have been great and he wants everyone to continue to send them regularly.
Please pray specifically for Jan as he's worked tirelessly these past days in Nicaragua. He is scheduled to travel to the states very late tonight and is certain to be physically and emotionally exhausted.
Thank you again for your messages of support for all of us - this has, without question, been the most difficult day of our lives.
Blessings,
Dane & Maggie
December 5, 2006
Maggie and I just received a call from Eric's Dad, Jan, in Managua informing us that the hearing has been moved to Thursday @ 11am. Jan was able to spend nearly an hour with Eric and his legal counsel this afternoon. The report is that Eric looks pretty good, "a little scruffy" was Jan's description, but generally good.
This was a difficult day for us, waiting in anticipation of what we may or may not hear; hoped, or hoped against. Now that the hearing has been moved, we have another day to live this pregnant unknown. A great friend asked us last night if it is like "living in a coma?" That may the most apt description yet.
For those who have sent emails encouraging and praying for us -- we could not be more grateful, truly! We've heard directly or indirectly from all over the states, and from Mexico, Costa Rica, even New Zealand. All we have in us to say at this point is thank you. Thank you for carrying all of us; parents, sisters, cousins, aunts and his closest friends working tirelessly on his behalf.
Please continue to pray for:
- Eric's safety and care in jail
- efficient and productive work for his legal team tomorrow
- our physical and emotional ability to maintain this vigil
A Psalm for us:
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name will trust in you,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
9.9-10
Facts & Chronology
A letter stating the facts of Eric's Case and an updated Chronology of events to keep track.
Click here for a detailed letter from Eric's father stating the facts of the case.
Photos
Images of Eric and family and Nicaragua
Support
How to donate to the official fund set up to support Eric
Goodson Investment Group will keep stringent accounting and administration records of all donations received by mail through his office. There will be a record of all donations received through Goodson Investment Group. If there are funds remaining after all attorneys fees and expenses, then those funds will be pro-rated, by percentage, and refunded to those who posted donations through/to Goodson Investment Group.
Write the check payable to SunTrust Bank
Note that the check is for THE DEFENSE OF ERIC VOLZ.
Mail the check to Goodson Investment at:
Goodson Investment Group
P.O. Box 219
Winchester, TN 37398
Phone number 931-968-1127
e-mail john.goodson@wachoviasec.com
(Office Staff Tonya Thornley and Ceclia Senter)
If those who are donating funds are not interested in receiving funds back after all is settled, then they can go directly to any SunTrust Bank and deposit the check or wire the money into the account he has below. The bank does not have any way to record specifics of donations going straight into the bank. So, if donors do not care about a refund, when all is settled, then they can deposit or wire funds into the following accounts.
SunTrust to deposit funds:
FOR THE DEFENSE OF ERIC VOLZ:
DEPOSITS at any SunTrust Bank - Account Number - 1000053113139
OR
WIRED FUNDS: SunTrust Account Routing Number - 0610000104
Write the check payable to SunTrust Bank
Note that the check is for THE DEFENSE OF ERIC VOLZ.
Mail the check to Goodson Investment at:
Goodson Investment Group
P.O. Box 219
Winchester, TN 37398
Phone number 931-968-1127
e-mail john.goodson@wachoviasec.com
(Office Staff Tonya Thornley and Ceclia Senter)
If those who are donating funds are not interested in receiving funds back after all is settled, then they can go directly to any SunTrust Bank and deposit the check or wire the money into the account he has below. The bank does not have any way to record specifics of donations going straight into the bank. So, if donors do not care about a refund, when all is settled, then they can deposit or wire funds into the following accounts.
SunTrust to deposit funds:
FOR THE DEFENSE OF ERIC VOLZ:
DEPOSITS at any SunTrust Bank - Account Number - 1000053113139
OR
WIRED FUNDS: SunTrust Account Routing Number - 0610000104
Contact Eric
Send letters/greetings to Eric
Eric is being allowed mail delivered through colleagues in Nicaragua. His friends are bringing him cards and letters daily and it's been an incredible
encouragement to him. Eric would love to hear from you -- be it greetings or support and encouragement. He is longing for friendly voices.
In an effort to provide support, encouragement and love to Eric, the following guidelines MUST be adhered to regarding all communication sent via this link. Friends of Eric's will be reading all correspondence prior to printing to take to him. We want Eric to hear from you! Please comply with the guidelines.
DO NOT
• Send pictures! All letters to Eric must be printed in Nicaragua and they do not have the ink for that.
• Make reference to his case. This may cause your communication to be confiscated by staff or guards, or worse have an adverse affect on opinion of Eric and his case.
• Make derogatory remarks about Nicaragua or any political party in the country. This may have a direct effect on the sentiment of Eric's case.
DO
• Express your care, love and concern for Eric
• Tell him you're thinking about and praying for him
• Tell him about your daily activities allowing him to picture you
Please send your email messages to letters[at]elpuentemag.com and they will be delivered to him.
In an effort to provide support, encouragement and love to Eric, the following guidelines MUST be adhered to regarding all communication sent via this link. Friends of Eric's will be reading all correspondence prior to printing to take to him. We want Eric to hear from you! Please comply with the guidelines.
DO NOT
• Send pictures! All letters to Eric must be printed in Nicaragua and they do not have the ink for that.
• Make reference to his case. This may cause your communication to be confiscated by staff or guards, or worse have an adverse affect on opinion of Eric and his case.
• Make derogatory remarks about Nicaragua or any political party in the country. This may have a direct effect on the sentiment of Eric's case.
DO
• Express your care, love and concern for Eric
• Tell him you're thinking about and praying for him
• Tell him about your daily activities allowing him to picture you
Please send your email messages to letters[at]elpuentemag.com and they will be delivered to him.