Nikki Catsouras Photos - Graphic accident scene photos of their 18-year old daughter Nikki were leaked by the California Highway Patrol, so the Catsouras family has filed a $20 million dollar lawsuit.

In a horrible example of how fast things spread on the Internet, thousands of sites posted the graphic photos showing a nearly decapitated Nikki Catsoukas still strapped in the wreckage of her father’s Porsche 911.

In its claim, the Catsouras family cites emotional distress, loss of earnings and loss of consortium and seeks punitive damages, said attorney Tyler D. Offenhauser of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara in Newport Beach.
“These images were posted solely for their ’shock and awe’ value, without any consideration whatsoever for the feelings of the family,” Offenhauser said. The 911 calls also are circulating online, he said.
The Catsouras family found out about the crash photos a few days after Nikki’s funeral.
One of her cousins, Zoe, 19, got a text message on her cell phone.
When she opened it, she saw thumbnail images of the accident scene – one of Nikki shown slumped over and still strapped into the driver’s seat, most of her head and face missing – and threw her phone down in shock.
The Catsouras family at Nikki’s high school graduation:

Details of Nikki Catsouras car crash:Â
The night before she died, Nikki had gotten into an argument with her father about “typical teenager stuff,” Christos Catsouras said.
He disciplined her by taking away the keys to her car.
Nikki’s mother said her daughter wasn’t feeling well Oct. 31. She had a 3 p.m. appointment to see a doctor.
Christos Catsouras had lunch at home that day. He works five minutes away at a real estate office.
He recalled telling Nikki before he went back to the office that he loved her. She blew him a kiss and flashed him a peace sign.
After he left, Nikki walked to a key rack in the house and took the keys to her father’s $150,000 Porsche – which Nikki had never driven, her father said.
The keys were hanging where they always were, with all the others.
Lesli Catsouras heard the garage door open and the car leave and called her husband, who called 911. He immediately drove around looking for her.
Nikki had taken off down the Eastern (241) Toll Road in his black 911 Carrera.
As she tried to pass a car that was going about 70 mph, she clipped it and lost control of the Porsche, the CHP said.
The high-speed impact with a concrete tollbooth killed Nikki Catsouras instantly, nearly decapitating her in the process. Her face was ripped off and her skull torn open.
The graphic Nikki Catsouras photos of her horribly mutilated body hanging lifeless from the mangled wreckage were taken by a CHP officer and emailed to several people. From there they spread like wildfire.
Cruel, mindless idiots then started sending them to family members, taunting them and calling Nikki a “spoiled rich girl” who “deserved it.”
Nothing could be further from the truth…
And that’s the awful news about the Nikki Catsouras photos.
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November 16th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
More of the Nicole Catsouras accident pictures can be found here:
http://www.snopes.com/photos/accident/alton.asp
And no, these aren’t the gruesome ones.
They include multiple pictures of the wrecked cars - Nicole Catsouras clipped a Honda she was passing and lost control - and it bears grim evidence of just what happens when a car slams into a concrete building at 100mph…
December 5th, 2007 at 10:13 am
very sad!my prayers go out to the family
December 6th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Its so sad that this young girl was killed, she for sure could not drive, at 70mph. That speed is dangerous at any age.
And she should not have been driving the porsche 911. some young people think they do know how to drive a sports car, and find out the hard way they really do not.
And the CA, Highway patrol should have never posted any pictures of it at all.
December 6th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
These words are to the bereaved parents of that beautiful creature of God,Nicole Catsouras.It’s sad that you are being assailed by so many people who will do better to pray for you in these hard times.May the Lord Jesus be with you and comfort you and shield you and your remaining children.Have faith that He is a sin-forgiving Savior and is able to bring your deceased daughter back to life upon His second coming in the clouds of heaven.May His peace be with you.
December 7th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
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December 7th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
She is a very beautiful girl and it is a tradgety to see her life taken away.
All my prayers go out to Nicoles family.
December 7th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
Last year I and gotten an email of a horrible car accident and the pictures were so devestating to see. Earlier tonight I was watching 20/20 and there was a segment on about Nikki Catsouras and I immeditatly recognized the crash pictures, I feel horrible for the family and wish that I would have never gotten that email, the family should have the privacy they need and the CHP needs to be punished greatly. My heart goes out to the family and bless her soul.
December 7th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
I am so discusted by how evil some people can be.The Catsouras family suffered a terrible loss.Those who leaked these pics of the accident scene.You have no morals,ethics,sense of decency or respect.I doubt you feel any shame for your stupid choice to help get these pics circulated around the net.My condolences to the Catsouras family.I hope they get the justice they deserve.
December 7th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
I’ve not seen the pics….?
December 7th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
i saw it on 20/20 and i wanted to say sry people are so rude. the things they did, they had no reason 4. my friend just got into a car crash (thank god he survived) but i would die if i saw this pics in my email.
my prayers are really with ur family…
Love Linny
December 7th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
damn i feel sorry for her
December 7th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
My prayers go out to this family and i just have to say that when i seen this air on 20/20 it just sickened me to know that people get a kick out of other peoples pain!
My God keep you and your family safe from the cruel world!!!
December 7th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
I am so sorry for this family. She is a beautiful girl and I am sure she was a beautiful person. I have a child of my own now and I couldn’t ever think of the pain this family has had to survive! My prayers, thoughts, and wishes go out to all of them. I hope they live for the memories of this child they so tragically lost.
December 7th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
I just saw your story on 20/20…………….. been searching … because i hate to say……….. diff circumstances… slightly… but trying to reach my 17 year old daughter………….. i don’t know what to do. I don’t want to disrespect you or your family, but your story is VERY familiar to me. I am scared. I grieve for your family. Please forgive my searches for photo’s, as i am trying to save my daughter………. Lord, forgive me……….
December 7th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
GOB BLESS HER i just seen the 20/20 may her beautiful soul an heart R.I.P. an to her family MY HEART GOES OUT AN MY REGARUDS
December 7th, 2007 at 11:48 pm
So so sad. She was so beautiful. RIP Nikki.
JR
http://www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com
“Whats your PC telling others about you?”
December 7th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
im so sorry she did not deserve this ,not even her parents i have kids i would feel the same way
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December 7th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
WHAT A SHAME SHE IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL GIRL AND THE COP WHO LEAK THE PICS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF WHAT IF THAT WAS HIS DAUGHTER GOD BLESS THE FAMILY
December 8th, 2007 at 12:55 am
My heart breaks for this family. Being a parent I could not imagine the loss of a child. And then having it shoved into your face, no one should have to be put though that. I hope that the CHP pays for their wrong doing. Have some respect!!!!
December 8th, 2007 at 1:18 am
I saw this story on tv and cannot believe the hell that this family has gone through. The publics taunting and ridiculing has completely shocked me! How would they feel if it was done to them or their own families during such a trageic time? Do these people have children themselves? I cannot comprehend the humor these people feel in a life being lost. Who cares how you die because everyone will die. It could be tomorrow or years from now. NO one should be judged or made fun of for the way they die! Everyone makes mistakes and some mistakes may be your last. These people are creating a very bad charma that will come back on them in some way shape or form. As for the family, stay strong and you will have your justice in the end.
December 8th, 2007 at 1:33 am
I just saw the news story on 20/20. That pointed me here. Suddenly 100K hits on google and fire is stoked again. Explain to me how the 20/20 plea from the parents puts their daughter to rest? Are they kidding? Now they are gonna really see the onslaught, and their cause will be squarely opposed by all of the people they marginalized with their own brand of character assassination. This week we all witnessed what tweaky teenage boys will do in a Nebraska mall. Viral video of car crashed teenage girl is light weight antics, like every episode of Halloween, Friday 13, and Nightmare on Elm Street. Face it folks, if you don’t like what you see, then DON’T LOOK. But doing an Osmond Family plea for decency, although galvanizing for the distraught, only begs for that video to be revived just like the aforementioned horror sequels. So congrats 20/20, you’ve promoted the revival of “Faces of Death: Nikki Catsouras” Is there a publishing deal now or what?
December 8th, 2007 at 1:34 am
No words can ever justify such a tragedy! Hearts around the world are with the Catsouras family…..
December 8th, 2007 at 1:37 am
Physics trumps money and beauty.
Now money will try to hide the truth.
December 8th, 2007 at 1:48 am
She was DRUNK!!! A very convenient fact that her wealthy family has left out of their admittedly sad story. Her Dad immediately called 911 because (as he told the dispatcher) she “had been drinking all day.”
Not that it changes the debate about the pictures being leaked much…but it IS a relevant fact.
Those aren’t just pictures of an innocent little girl. They are a (graphic) reminder of the perils of drunk driving (and bad parenting that leads to a daughter drinking at home all day…as long as he doesn’t take out the Porsche).
The story is still a sad story…but everyone should know the REAL and full story.
Her parents haven’t wanted the tapes of their 911 call released because that little fact tidbit is mentioned by the dad himself.
December 8th, 2007 at 1:49 am
http://www.dattaway.us/crash/
Has a slideshow set up with ALL of the photos.
December 8th, 2007 at 2:45 am
My heart goes out to the Catsouras family. Even moreso because of some unfeeling people who feel the need to publish everything. NO one has the right to cash in on this family’s tragedy. What is with this world today? Is there no morals left? Why is it that people need to see every detail? Just hearing the headline is more than enough. I think all the people of the internet world should stand behind this family in getting every picture taken OFF the web!
December 8th, 2007 at 2:59 am
i wonder what the people in the honda had to say about this. when they ran over to her car and saw her head all smushed in. that’s trauma. i would have sued the family for that distress
December 8th, 2007 at 3:01 am
why was she drinking alone?
December 8th, 2007 at 3:02 am
check out the pics and get off this stupid story. oh they couldnt pay me enough to scrape up brains off of walls and shit
December 8th, 2007 at 3:03 am
wow that family has good genes. i wish they would make a sexy boy. i bet he’d have a big tool
December 8th, 2007 at 3:18 am
I saw this story on tv tonight. Very sad… based on her photos with her family alone, she seemed like such a warm girl. She was very pretty. My prayers are with her family. sigh.
December 8th, 2007 at 8:17 am
For the family: She was (and still is) a beautiful girl. I am very sad for your loss and all the problems with the pictures. It is such a tragedy that words can’t adequately express the situation. I will pray for all of you.
December 8th, 2007 at 9:13 am
i really feel bad for nikki’s family, and i understand the feeling of someone dieing and you having to keep reading and seeing about it. it is very depressing, and its WRONG. i really wish her family hope to get thru this and she was a beautiful girl who did not deserve to die.
December 8th, 2007 at 10:00 am
We give out a drivers licenses with only a steering test and not a DRIVING test. Untill we take driving and drivers training seriously this will continue to happen over and over
December 8th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Oh my gosh….i saw this depressing article on 20/20 and my heart went out to this family, this girl was so beautiful and the ending was too tragic to bear…….I hope these sick mided losers get there share of justice and for the family………God bless you…you never deserved this neither did Nikki, so R.I.P. Nikki and god bless all of her loved ones who are going through misery right now….
R.I.P. Nikki Catsouras
December 8th, 2007 at 10:44 am
While it is certainly tragic that Nikki’s life was ended, it does need to be noted that she had no business driving 100mph, and with all due respect, she’s lucky that she didn’t kill or seriously injure anyone else. She didn’t deserve to be maimed and killed like she was- no one deserves that- but people need to realize that it was her own selfish, immature, and highly irresponsible choices that ultimately led to death and destruction.
It makes me sick to my stomach to think that people have maliciously sent the photos to her family, but I do think that they would possibly be a good resource in say, a driving education class to warn others of the dangers of reckless and irresponsible driving. I’ve seen the photos, and they have seriously made me realize just how much I take things like driving for granted, and how what happened to Nikki is avoidable.
December 8th, 2007 at 11:40 am
TOM JONES-
who the HELL are you to say that she was drunk? ARE YOU CLOSE PERSONAL FRIENDS WITH THE FAMILY? I DONT THINK SO. NO WHERE DOES IT SAY THAT SHE WAS DRUNK..and MULTIPLE parts of this article are INCORRECT, especially the part of the exaggerated $150,000 DADS PORSCHE CARRERA. ok last time i checked those cost ONLY 80K. this story was blown WAY out of proportion and so many rumors have been started by stupid, uneducated, foolish losers who are simply jealous of the family’s economic standings, but in reality that DOES NOT MATTER. could you imagine losing a child in that manner? and having it publicized all over the internet? this is a NIGHTMARE for the family and i pray that their grief will end. and let me tell ya, karma is a b*tch and all these haters will get their turn one day.
REST IN PEACE NICOLE
December 8th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
It’s disgusting that people think it’s entertaining to post the gruesome pictures of this girl on the web and leave such horrific comments for her family to see
I’m not referring to this particular websites but I saw on 20/20 that this was happening.
That girl was gorgeous and young and the story of her death is heartbreaking and it’s sick that people did that to her family.
People need to think about what they would do if that happened to them before they start posting s*** like this to gain a minuscule amount of recognition.
December 8th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
gorgeous girl.. i saw the special on 20/20 and I feel horrible for the parents. r.i.p nikki
December 8th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
OH and for those you who are lame and sick enough to post on here about how “the family had good genes so they should make a sexy boy” and that “her parents are bad parents because they let her drink and take the porches out” and other disgusting comments like that
THAT’S NOT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS
the problem is the creeps that post the pictures
families make mistakes
that DOES NOT MEAN that they should have to deal with the death of a child
and then deal with assholes that use the government to justify there own sick forms of entertainment.
this world is going to shit
people need to think
December 8th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
My prayers go out to the Catsouras Family.
December 8th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I think The people who put these pictures on the web are disgusting and should be ashamed. She was a young girl that tragically had her life taken from her. I watched 20/20 and the sick twisted individuals that post mean or nasty comments and pictures should only feel the pain Nikki’s poor family felt.
December 8th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
I also watched that 20/20 show on Nikki. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Catsouras family. I couldn’t imagine losing my daughter and then having to endure all of the cruel things floating around the internet about her and her death. People have said some really mean things about her. It’s sad that in todays world nobody has any compassion or sympathy for situations such as this. It doesn’t matter if she was drinking or not, it doesn’t matter if she was speeding or not. She is still a human being. I think that anybody that has said anything negative about this young lady is a heartless soulless individual. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Let’s just hope that nothing like that ever happens to you and someone you love. It’s a sad sad world
December 8th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
I watched 20/20 last night and I feel sorry for the parents of that girl. You know how teenagers are with their high adrenaline,them not thinking first and awareness BUT those CHP officers had NO RIGHT to mail those pictures of Nikki to their friends and family!!!!! They have no shame and needs to be terminated from their JOB!!!!!! They are cold, vicious and no heart at all! That means they don’t take their job seriously by protecting the people that they’re suppose to be protecting, instead they think its funny to violate other people’s lives because it not their own fleshen blood!!! I pray that the Catsouras family will ultimately win justice and all the punitive, mentally damages from the CHP and the STATE!!!!!
December 8th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
FUCK THE CHP!
They need to be shot!
December 8th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
The story reminds me of ‘Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.’ A spoiled girl with bad parenting, ie. Veruca Salt or any of the others, ends up causing her own demise with her own bad behavior.
The parents should re-run the movie and learn their lesson from Roald Dahl.
“What do you get when you kid is a brat…”
December 8th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
I feel very sorry for the family and their loss. I don’t know if it can be confirmed that she was drinking. Even with out knowing that to be a fact I feel the parents were irresponsible by letting her even have access to the keys to the Porche. Even if she had never taken the car before and the keys were always kept in the same place, the father had punished her by taking away her car the night before. Had he taken the keys with him, their daughter would still be alive. The average American family could not afford the insurance on a Porshe, let alone have one as an extra vehicle just sitting in the garage. It was a horrible accident, but giving her access to the keys, is like giving a child a loaded gun…thank God she only hurt herself and didn’t hurt any innocents. I hope this tragic accident leads more parents (including hers) to be more responsible.
December 8th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
I seen this story lastnight while watching 20/20, It brought me back to March 27,1999 when my cousin Micheal and his girlfriend Tamera were both killed in an automobile accident, although their story is alot different from this one, i can understand what her family is going through.But i could only image what it must feel like to have it posted all over the net, and then sent to you via e-mail. I would be outraged to say the least,horrified would be my next word. After Micheal was killed i went to the truck and was cleaning it out when i found things no one should ever have to find. i had nightmares for months, I’m 29 years old and those memories are always with me, not really the way you want to remember your loved ones. Those parents should have never seen those gruesome pictures, it will stay in there minds forever. My heart goes out to this family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May god heal your pain! And i hope all you sick ass people whom have been apart of these photo’s being spread all over the internet,i hope you never have to bury a child or a sibling,father or mother. i bet money you wouldn’t want their photo’s all over the internet. “Sick Fuck’s”
December 8th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Such a beautiful girl…
I can not believe that there are people in this world that are so cruel…to harrass that poor family. How do they sleep at night?
My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young lady…and shame on those who feel anything other than sympathy over this tragic situation.
December 8th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
I WAS WATCHING 20/20 YESTERDAY. I SAW THE STORY. THAT WAS A SAD STORY. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. STAY STRONG FOR NIKKI.FOR THE PEOPLE THAT HAD THOSE DISRESPECTING THINGS TO SAY.THAT PRETTY SAD. IT WOULDN’T BEEN SO FUNNY IF IT WAS SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY.HOW COULD YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF.
December 8th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
So sad for Nikki’s family & the family of the victim in the Honda. RIP.
Let this be a lesson for parents & their children. I don’t care how responsible your kids are, NEVER leaver Porsche keys lying around. An 18 year old knows better than to drive 100mph. What the hell was she thinking? I’m glad my child wasn’t on the road with her that day.
Reminds me of Hulk Hogan’s son, except he lived.
I will go hug my children now.
December 8th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
To Nikki’s family, - I watched the 20/20 TV show last night. I want to tell you that the bad things we do always come back to us. It may takes months , years even decades. But I know that this is true. Anyone who exploited the death of your daughter will eventually feel the same pain that they inflicted on your family. Believe me. There is a Bible verse that proves this: Galatians 6:7
Even if these people aren’t believers….they will reap what they’ve sown. I pray for your family and your daughter. I hope you get comfort in knowing that she is being loved and cared for by the Lord Jesus Christ. She is at peace. God bless.
December 8th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
HONESTLY.
where do you heartless people get off saying dumb
shit like this about someone that died? it’s not funny,
she didn’t deserve it, she was a good kid. Her family
is hurting from this so why the fuck would any of you
go off saying hurtful things….
you aren’t impressing anyone.
My prayers go out to the Catsouras family.
May Nikki rest in peace.
December 8th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
I saw this story on 20/20 last night, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I don’t understand what kind of sick people would put these up on the internet, I just don’t understand.
December 8th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
The entire pack of Uncensored Pics:
http://fileclouds.com/cars/porsche_911_crash/
December 8th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
may all of you forgive those fallowing words,but there no other way i see to describe the highway patrol.
those idiots cock suker low life who never had authority in there sand square box think they can outlaw the justice and
the life of a young one. that fuckin outrage me when the law
will be law and not some dip chit and we all know. they will get what they deserve soon or later, karma is a bitch! for those who do to hurt. i’m truly sorry of this language i’m using. i do wish to the whole family my very best and all my love! may Nikki rest in peace!
December 8th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
OMG…….my prayers go out to the family…a beautiful women tooken to young.
December 8th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
To every one arguing about the freedoms, the photos, to parent’s rights etc. As an older than Nikki, less than 40 person, someone that has driven on public roads topping the speeds that were reported, this is in fact something that will affect me and my judgment as to driving at those speeds. Is it fair that the parent’s have to endure the photos being out there, no. Should they seek retribution for them being out there, yes. Should the take the death of their daughter and make something good come from it so other parents do not have to go through the pain they have, YES. Do good with the negative, you’re signed up as an organ donor.. should your family fight to have your body remain whole? Make good come from this..
December 8th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Its amazing to me how some people are so immature, but yet so grown. I am 17 years only and I saw the story last night on 20/20 about Nikki, she was a beautiful girl who made a mistake and here family has already suffered enough and shouldn’t have to suffer any more because of the STUPID people! How are photos realeased to the public before they are to your own family? I just don’t get it, something has to be done to stop this!
December 9th, 2007 at 3:50 am
I was so shocked by the fact that such tragic images of a accident victim can be used by the CHP, for any reason, without consent from the surviving family! This is an outrage to say the least!! I feel so sad for the family and their loss! A tragedy like this should be morned by the family and closed friends. The images used to portray this young girls life should be those images that show her spirit & zest for life. Shame on the CHP!!!
December 9th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Pretty sad indeed. But still would like to see those pictures. Where are they? Huh?
JT
http://www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com
“Online PRivacy & Anonymity Tools”
December 9th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
It is sickning to see pictures like this posted throughout the internet! number one, grow up and get some common sense and take these off! The Catsouras family has suffered enough can’t anyone care anymore or sympathize? I bet if anyone who posts these picturs up lost someone they love and people posted pictures up, i bet they would hate it too. Has the world lost its love? or common sense for that matter? and for the police. you should have your badges removed and there should be a law for cameras on any accident sites. plus there should be a law for the internet sites who have these pictures posted. Also for the ones who look at the pictures. poke fun at them or send them to the family are twisted and obviously cold hearted! If anyone cares they would remove these pictures.
December 9th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
I SAW 20/20 AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY..SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GIRL!! NOW SHE IS IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER HER FAMILY!! RIP NOW NIKKI, YOU ARE NOW IN UNDER THE WINGS OF GOD’S ANGELS!
December 9th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
People are not getting the point of the 20/20 interview. It’s not the point of her driving drunk or driving at all. These pics do not deter kids or adults from driving drunk. These pics are out here for the wow factor, which is not appropriate. I feel sorry for the families of the people on this site, who stated that these pics are O.K. and almost deserved for Nikki’s behavior or for her family doing an interview. I guess you wouldn’t mind your family member being posted in such a why.
December 9th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
i also saw this on 20/20the other night. i just wanted to say im sorry to hear that something like this happen first off and even more sorry that it was exploited. that was a cruel act and i pray your family finds peace and justice in the matter
December 9th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
so sorry to hear about your daughter. I don’t know why people do such terrible things.
December 9th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
dam that sucks R.I.P. NIKKI
December 10th, 2007 at 12:07 am
In July 2006 I was convicted of dui. Since then, my life has changed drastically. Since I was a social drinker, I didn’t realize I had too much until it was too late. I totaled my new car and hit another car, hurting the passenger. I have never felt such shame or humility as I had when I faced her family in court. It took me over a year to not cry when I talk about that day. But until my last day on earth I will continue to tell my story, praying that one person will learn from my mistake. I will carry the burden of my actions on my shoulders for life and I deserve it. I will never hide behind what I’ve done because even though that was one of the worst days of my life, no one died. And for that, I know that I am blessed. I am no longer a social drinker; my choice now being natural spring water in a bottle. But I will continue to live with my humility by talking about what I’ve done and praying that I may save someone’s life when they remember what I said. I pray for the Catsouras family and I hope they will realize that Nikki is in a better world in which we live. If they believe in the Lord Almighty, they will see her again. And she’ll be even more beautiful than they ever remembered her. God Bless.
December 10th, 2007 at 12:08 am
Because hiring a firm to remove the pics, suing the CHP, and going on 20/20 is going to make the pictures suddenly disappear. No. All it does is make people more interested in it. If they would’ve ignored it, people would have forgotten about it fairly quickly. I don’t care if the family is upset or hurt. They’re dumbasses. No one deserves to lose a child like that, but how they’re handling the situation now is wrong. Winning millions of dollars in a lawsuit isn’t going to bring their daughter back or honor her memory. Litigation isn’t the answer to everything, and it especially makes them look bad since they were so well off in the first place. Typical people who fill emotional voids with material possessions. The CHP shouldn’t have leaked those pics, but they’re out now. So be it. Let people see them. Maybe it will teach others not to be so stupid & reckless.
December 10th, 2007 at 12:47 am
i saw the report on 20/20 about this girl and her family and it is so terrible what these monsters did to her memory and her family… she was a beautiful girl, and i feel so bad for her family. im sure she never did anything so bad she should be trated like that after death.. and her family doesnt deserve that either
December 10th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
I saw the story of Nikki on 20/20. I dont think an 18 yr old should have access to alcohol, if she were drunk when she had the accident. This is a sad story and as a mother I feel for her family and friends. She was a beautiful young girl with her whole life ahead of her and in one silly action she took that all away.
I have seen the terrible images from the scene and I feel the CHP and anyone else responsible for leaking out the pictures, should be punished. Though I do feel these are good tolls for younger drivers that speed kills.
Her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 10th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Let the family grieve in peace. My heart goes out to them
Her family are in my prayers
December 10th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
i was watching 20/20 last night and they said nikki had brought a cigarette in the house and that it was against house rules.Im so sorry nikki got mad at her father and took his car and took her own life just a drive down the road.She should have listened to her father but i guess no one listens to anybody.Bless her heart and familys heart and all they have gone through.All my prayers will go to them.Bless you Catsouras family
December 11th, 2007 at 1:14 am
But her life “was not taken from her.” She took it herself…as others have noted.
Like I said in my previous post…it does NOT change the issue about the release of the pictures. That is still obviously a concerning thing.
BUT…like it or not (and it is ok for those who don’t), there is a story here beyond an innocent girl who had her life “taken” from her. She made some VERY poor choices that led to her death. She and she alone was responsible for it. The story wasn’t about her parents suing because the car was faulty, or the roads weren’t properly maintained, or the toll facility was dangerously located, or another driver was reckless, or anything else. The story, which I remind you her parents VOLUNTARILY told on NATIONAL TELEVISION (knowing full well it would spark interest, debate, etc. from both sides), is about pictures. And them pointing the finger at who they want to blame for the pictures. And talking about how their lives have been made harder because of the pictures.
NOBODY can cry foul when there are others who are now interested in the pictures! And her parents are 100% responsible for the press/publicity/interest and even the new comments that are coming their way. NOBODY forced them on to 20/20. Nobody.
Nikki deserves to rest in peace. Agreed. But her parents brought this all back up. And the pictures aren’t the only story out there. You can’t put blinders on people, telling them to only talk about the picture issue and ignore that this girl made some terrible, tragic, deadly decisions that resulted in her own death. Nobody took her life. She caused her own death. Sad. Very sad. Tragically sad. But true.
December 11th, 2007 at 3:08 am
This is very very sad.. I just want to say how sorry i am for your loss.!I just busted into tears when i first saw the news..To you guys who make some weak , childish,unneccessary comments, please don’t leave a comment..It’s very disrespecting and rude! This is a tragic story, it’s not funny nor a story to make fun of…Just think as if one of your family members died how would it really feel other people said the things you guys are saying. I just can’t believe you guys don’t have respect and sad feelings……My prayers go out with the family .im soo sorry
r.i.p Nikki
Tiki
December 11th, 2007 at 3:37 am
Its very sad that they lost their child, and anytime that photos are abused its sad. They shouldnt be used for pleasure, but for a purpose. however, this is another example not to be forgotten of a delinquent, not to be forgotten. There images that show what happens when you dont follow the law. My wife lisa was hit and killed by two joyriders, 17 and 18, in mechanicsville,va when 2 kids going 100 miles and hour broadsided her and killed her and my best friend. This girl STOLE her fathers car after her father took hers away, sped off in a sports car, and at speeds of 100 miles an hour (or more) ((estimated)) she hit another person not who was not speeding, and could have killed countless other people when she jumped the median into oncoming traffic. Its very sad oyung kids have to keep pushing limits, because no one ever mentions any further the other person she hit and the tragedy it caused there life. Again, im sorry they were tormented, but they should let the pictures stay up to demonstrate to people the importance of following speed limits, especially to the young and inexperienced who often lose there life, but just as often take innocent others with them.
December 11th, 2007 at 3:51 am
You know what no one has mentioned? Suppose she had front-ended SOMEONE ELSE why she was recklessly driving her Porsche? You might be seeing pictures today of someone other than Nikki Catsouras. I don’t condone leaking the photographs, but people shouldn’t forget how horribly irresponsible that girl was, and how much worse the accident could have been.
December 11th, 2007 at 4:47 am
This happened to a friend http://www.dallasnews.com/video/?z=y&nvid=193255
December 11th, 2007 at 4:53 am
http://www.dallasnews.com/video/?z=y&nvid=193255
December 11th, 2007 at 5:07 am
What will it be like in 10 years after we are all not only numb to gore and violence but bored as well.
December 11th, 2007 at 5:18 am
Why does everybody always say it’s a shame because she was such a BEAUTIFUL girl? It’s obvious that Nikki was beautiful, but her death would be just as sad even if she was horribly ugly. And, Tom Jones, I don’t understand why you bothered posting. Her grieving family has the right to deal with their tragedy however they want and blame whoever they want.
Everybody posting here has made poor choices at one time or another. Have you ever ran a red light or stop sign? Have you ever surpassed the speed limit? It’s true that nobody took her life, but she did not CAUSE her own death. It just happened. And like you said yourself, the story is about the PICTURES. CHP and the a**holes that sent the pictures to the family may not be responsible for her death, but they ARE responsible for the pictures.
You don’t think it made it harder on Nikki’s parents and her cousin to see those pictures and to have them floating around where they could be seen by her younger sisters? I lost my favorite cousin in a four-wheeler accident back in February. Obviously my family was devastated, but it would have made it that much worse if she had been mutilated in some way and we had seen pictures that some evil person had sent.
All the officers involved should be fired and pay some amount of the lawsuit out of their own pocket. And if anybody deserves the death penalty for their actions, it’s the monsters that sent those pictures to the family and made the “spoiled rich kid” comments.
December 11th, 2007 at 10:55 am
I just want to say that it doesn’t matter what caused the accident. It doesn’t matter if the girl had been drinking or not. It doesn’t matter if she was a spoiled rich kid. How do you know if she didn’t follow every direction and was the best behaved and most well mannered child ever. Honestly I don’t believe that it is any of anyone else’s business. This beautiful girl is dead and a life is torn apart. A family has lost an important piece of their hearts and lives. I have not seen any pics more then of the car but I believe that too is wrong. It is not ok to send these pictures out and then to send them to her family that’s just wrong. I only hope that this family can get past this horrible lost and this even more devistation of a cruel issue. I don’t know who out there has children but if my child passed away it wouldn’t change the lost if they were spoiled or not. It’s the loss of a child and no one is able to speak on that unless they have been through it themselves. Cause you couldn’t understand a loss like that.
December 11th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Im 29, and I know that when I was 18,19,20 I was invincible, untouchable and very stupid! At that age there simply are no foreseeable consequences for any action! Our parents always told us to go slow, take it easy, I love you and its a kiss then good-bye. See you later. Call you when I get there.
Its truly tragic that this ended up the way that it did. A beautiful young girl with the world at her finger tips. She didn’t even know what the world had to offer her. Who doesn’t dissagree with their parents when they are 18? She was upset angry and unfortunatly paid the ultimate price to vent!
Even more tragic is the fact that some irresponcible, S.O.B. cop was there with a camera. Like Nikki on that tragic day, he/she cop wasn’t thinking about consequenses when they uploaded and emailed those pictures out! What do you think was going to happen? With youtube and email things get around fast!! Moron! Someone should put them on desk duty!
With this lawsuit I do think that someone needs to be held accountable for putting those horrificly graffic images out there. As for those taunting and emailing the photos to the family, they should be hung! Is there any way anyone can try to imagine what those parents are going through? Any way to comprehend their loss and to feel their sickening pain, fear and guilt? NO!
Our kids are born and our lives are changed forever. We see their future as endless and want only the very best for them, at any age, always. When this family’s nightmare happened it should not have become a matter of public viewing!!
December 12th, 2007 at 8:56 am
im from lubbock texas and i seen the pictures of your daughter and yes its terrible to see that.it goes to show you that people in general can do what ever they want because no one is seeing who really gets hurt from the after affects.yes i say do you do what ever it takes to prove your point and this world needs to know its not about the money its paying for how life was treated after death. may god bless your families and keep on living.
December 12th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
My prayers are with this family right now. No one should have to lose a child, especially like that. In my own corner of the world our community lost 3 cheerleaders about a week an a half ago. We are still dealing with that grief. It was a deer that ran out in front of a Malibu that had 7 girls crammed into it. 2 where ejected and the other was still in the car. Only the driver had her seatbelt on and she had very minor injuries but has a lifetime to deal with the death of her 3 very close friends. I say all of that to say this, I saw the pictures of Nikki, I was at the accident of the other girls, I am a first responder and a student of forensics. I see this kind of thing
WAY too much. It breaks my heart everytime and after every shift I want to go home and hug my own kids very tight.
Parents, love your children. Thank God for every minute that you have with them. It is all borrowed time, God only loans them to us.
Nikki’s family I hope that God provides your family some comfort this Christmas. The thoughts and prayers of a Nation, most of us knew nothing of you until 20/20, are with you. Peace to you and your daughter
December 12th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
To whoever may read this some of o=you may think this as a joke , well its not. All the ones who do are immature can’t you see this accident had affected many people. Also the people who had leaked the photos of her accident should be sued. i give my heart to the Catsouras family.
December 12th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Our hearts go out to the family of Nikki. May she rest in eternal peace.
December 12th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Bill, you are whining, knock it off. Her family has the right to blame whoever they want? OK, then blame Nikki. She drank all day at home. She took the car. She endangered the driver of the Honda she clipped. She brought about her own death. Blame themselves for failing as parents to instill morality, decency, respect for elders, and common sense in their daughter. It is cold, callous, heartless, yes. But it is also true.
That her family is suing for damages due to the release of the photos shows how hollow and materialistic they are. The driver of the Honda should sue them, for being lousy parents. I am 28, and when I lived at home, if I took the keys to the car, my Dad would have beaten me like a government mule, and deservedly so. Nikki STOLE the car (it was not her property, she did not have permission) while intoxiated (underage drinking is a misdemeanor), and drove (DUI/DWI depending on state) a stolen vehicle while under the influence. That is 3 strikes.
She may have been young, may have been pretty, but she was NOT an innocent victim of anything other than her own immaturity. And YES, I have run red lights, I have surpassed the speed limit. The difference? I was not in a stolen car and drunk at the time.
You say she didn’t cause her death, it just happened. That is a complete load of bovine excrement. Please, grow up and learn about ACCOUNTABILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND CHOICES. Too many people are coddled these days into thinking nothing is their fault. It is sad that she lost her life, and her family is hurting. It was STUPID that she drank all day at home, and took the car. Her parents are STUPID for leaving the keys where she could swipe them.
And your clamoring for the death penalty for the reprobates who spread the photos shows you to be someone who knows nothing about the rule of law. Once those photos made it online, they are public domain. Sick as that is, there is little that can be done to remove them wholly from the net.
Tom Jones, I couldn’t agree with you more! Her parents brought even more attention to her stupid decision. And by not releasing the 911 call, proves they have something to hide (i.e. their daughter was drunk) and wish to present themselves as innocent victims.
December 13th, 2007 at 12:12 am
The CHP F^@$ed up and they are liable for the surviving family’s emotional pain caused by their actions, drunk girl or not. Stupid people say stupid stuff due to their lack of experience in certain situations and this fits the bill. On the bright side it looks like Nikki had sisters and friends that will have the opportunity to not follow in their loved one’s traggic foot-steps by learning something from all this.
Anyway this whole thing is not helping me make any Christmas money so best of wishes to the family and good luck.
December 13th, 2007 at 2:10 am
Looks like she pissed in her pants too. Must’ve been one scary ride for her until impact.
December 13th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Drinking or not, careless or not, ugly or beautiful , it was a horrible way to die and a horrible way to lose a child, sister, friend.
I do not think, however, that we need laws regulating the Internet because of this. We don’t need the government (which is supposed to be us, the people) to protect us from ourselves. If you do not want to see the gruesome photos (and they are) then don’t look at them. You have that CHOICE.
I do not think that the family should get $20 million from tax payers of California for their pain and suffering either. The tax payers had nothing to do with this accident or the distribution of the photos. The CHP officers who were reponsible should be repremanded for their actions, possibly fired. Suing tax payers is going to solve nothing. Holding those in the CHP responsible will.
Airing the story on 20/20 does nothing to further their phlight either. It just made millions of more people aware of those photos. I think that was a very bad decision on the families part if they truly want to move away from this and begin to heal.
My condolences to the family and friends of this young women. I wish that you all did not have to go through what you have. I hope you find the peace you are looking for.
December 14th, 2007 at 11:42 am
I am truly saddened by this tragic event. I watched 20/20 and could not believe what this family has went through. It just shows how sick people really are when it comes to death at someone else’s expense. It would totally be different if the shoe was on the other foot. It just amazes me how people can be so cruel. I truly believe that the law needs to step up and punish people for their crimes. I just want the family to know that they are in my prayers.
December 14th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
While the Nikki Catsouras case seems outrageous and unique, it isn’t. Hundreds of cases of egregious and heinous acts go on every day with the same excuses out of our lawmakers.
One such other case….The case of Megan Meier, is a classic example of disgusting, hateful activity against innocent victims, while our lawmakers excuse themselves from enacting laws to prevent this.
The excuse lawmakers use to let themselves off the hook stem from the growth of the Internet and how fast it’s changing. This is a sham.
Chat rooms, message boards, instant messengers and email have been in existence for far over a decade now. While the software used to transmit messages changes slightly, the basic essence of using the Internet to send a message is largely the same. Is a decade or two long enough to establish some basic decency laws in regards to Internet usage?
I’ve posted the Nikki Catsouras story along with many details about the Megan Meier case so the inactivity out of our lawmakers towards these types of cases can be clearly seen.
Those who are interested in learning about cases like Megan’s and Nikki’s case are encouraged to drop by and comment on them. I have a couple of polls set up as well. Danny Vice would like to hear your point of view.
Public awareness of the problem and discussions about possible solutions are the best way to pressure elected officials into action instead of excuse making.
I invite you to come by and share your opinion.
Danny Vice
http://weeklyvice.blogspot.com
December 14th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Hundreds of cases of egregious and heinous acts go on every day with the same excuses out of our lawmakers.
One such other case….The case of Megan Meier, is a classic example of disgusting, hateful activity against innocent victims, while our lawmakers excuse themselves from enacting laws to prevent this.
The excuse lawmakers use to let themselves off the hook stem from the growth of the Internet and how fast it’s changing. This is a sham.
Chat rooms, message boards, instant messengers and email have been in existence for far over a decade now. While the software used to transmit messages changes slightly, the basic essence of using the Internet to send a message is largely the same. Is a decade or two long enough to establish some basic decency laws in regards to Internet usage?
I’ve posted the Nikki Catsouras story along with many details about the Megan Meier case so the inactivity out of our lawmakers towards these types of cases can be clearly seen.
Those who are interested in learning about cases like Megan’s and Nikki’s case are encouraged to drop by and comment on them. I have a couple of polls set up as well. Danny Vice would like to hear your point of view.
Public awareness of the problem and discussions about possible solutions are the best way to pressure elected officials into action instead of excuse making.
I invite you to come by and share your opinion.
Danny Vice
http://weeklyvice.blogspot.com
December 14th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
I was in school and somehow my teacher got pics og Nikki S. and they were the bad ones. I couln’t believe this big dispectful picture i saw. Even though i didn’t know N.S. i just want to remember as she was in the picture of her family. Nice, happy Nikki. i so srry for the famliy and for the people who would put up such things. I think it wasn’t Nikki’s time but by her death she has helped other teens just like me see how in a second we could mess up and lose our whole futures. May the dead rest their sleepy heads upon god’s gentle palms.
December 14th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
We are so sorry about Nikki’s death. It was so tragic, we are glad that she died instantly so she didn’t need to feel any pain. The people who are sending those emails have no feelings for others. To the Catsouras family, we send our sympathies about your daughter, I’m sure she was a great person.
December 14th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
I don’t understand what the big deal is… I bet most of you looked at the pictures. It sucks that she dies, but it’s what happens when Daddy buys you a car that’s way faster than any human being would ever need to drive and you drive it like an idiot. Now we all get to be amused and disgusted by the results. Humans thrive on this kind of drama and can’t look away when the pictures ARE leaked all over the internet. Stop with the pity party charade.
December 21st, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Lord, please be with this family.
December 30th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
My Prayres go out to Nikki. What a sad story… why do the good always have to die young?? Nikki was a young beatiful girll! I wish a better year for the family!! SOrry
December 31st, 2007 at 1:43 am
I really do feel for Nicole Catsouras’ family. And for all you idiots saying she was drunk…. she WAS NOT DRUNK! She simply got caught sneaking a cigarette, which was against her parents rules and so her dad took her car keys away as punishment. And yes, she did steal her dad’s Porsche keys but it is not her parents fault! She had never done anything like that before so how were they to know she’d do it?! I honestly wish I could rewind time and change something, ANYTHING to prevent this from happening. Alas, I am a mere human and cannot rewind time.
Nikki was going in excess of 100 MPH but if the damn median had done what it was designed to do, which is prevent vehicles from crossing to the other side, Nikki may still be here today. I have to wonder why is it that the Porsche managed to cross the median? Was it faulty or was the Porsche airbourne?
Either way, Nikki’s death is tragic, no matter what she did or didn’t do. She was much too young to go but now she is with GOD and someday her family will be with her again.
R.I.P. Nikki-beautiful angel……
December 31st, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Veronica, do not blame the median for crimony sakes. Or the Porsche. Or cigarettes or parental rules or any other damn thing.
Nikki is dead because she was EXTREMELY negligent and immature. Her fault, her fault only.
Had she crossed the median strip and not hit anything and managed to stop, she’d get out of that car with some very wet pants (as someone pointed out here) but also under arrest and in jail for her driving and without a license for a long time to come. Had she killed someone instead of herself, her young adult life would begin in prison for many years to come.
The only blame is with this young lady. Period.
December 31st, 2007 at 5:58 pm
I think it’s disturbing that the people posting on all of these sites can only think to say “young, dumb driver”. Granted, there’s a massive amount of teens killed in accidents that could have been avoided, but it happens to adults too. I myself am an 18 year old girl…but I can’t begin to tell you how much I hate being placed into a category of irresponsible, careless drivers. I have been in accidents with other people driving, accidents that could have been tremendously worse if it weren’t for little obstacles. I know the dangers already, and although I trust my own driving, it is impossible to trust anyone else’s out there. I just wish people would realize that a 40 year old woman can be as reckless as a 16 year old boy. Some people just don’t grow out of making bad choices or using careless judgement. Think about the mistake that she made as something that could happen to ANYONE with the capability to drive a car, and think about it next time you are in a rush to get somewhere. Don’t go out there thinking…”I’m not 18, wouldn’t happen to me…”
Because it can, it can happen at any minute that you are driving. And also please remember that statistics show a large number of accidents happening within a couple miles of where someone’s home is because they get too confident, take of their seatbelts, pay less attention…
Please everyone, be safe. For your family, and for the families of the other people your choices may affect.
r.i.p Nikki. My heart is with her family and friends.
December 31st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
must suck to live such a short life and only be known as as the “porsche girl”.
December 31st, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Young people, old people, middle-aged people all cause wrecks. What news is that? What’s the point? In this case, focusing back on the matter, it was a negligent 18-year old being totally irresponsible and it could have caused multiple deaths.
She probaby thought she was yet another invincible person who could do whatever she pleases without serious consequence. I’ve seen it a hundred times with my students. Three of them have been in serious wrecks in the past five years due to speeding. Why? By their own admission they never considered what could happen. It always happens to someone else.
I feel sorry for the girl. I really do. It was a horrible tragedy and I can only hope she knew little of what was about to happen, although it was pointed out and is in the TC report that she wet her pants. That’s a sign she knew what was happening. So much for invincibility. Sad it had to be such a sudden and frightening realization for her.
I find no excuses for this. But I do wish the best for the family and hope they find peace. Likewise, for the young girl.
January 2nd, 2008 at 7:58 pm
I dun really noe wut to say………I jus saw her story on 20/20 and I decided to open it on the internet………How can someone spread pictures like this on the internet?! How could someone be so cruel!!I noe huever is reading must think Im just one of the people hus writing something to be nice but I saw the pictures and…….All I could do was cry….I was literally going to throw up but not because of the pictures only….Because of the people who could do something which is so not human and take it was fun………I regret writing *throw up because of the pictures* because Nikki is a human just like me but I cant erase it because………I dont noe……..sumthing inside me is telling me not to….I write poems and so Im gonna write a poem for Nikki and I will post it on the internet so Nikki’s family can noe that not all people enjoy those pictures…I didnt noe I wud write all this I thought I wud write sumthing really small…But Im writing how I feel and I realize that I missed to meet a beautiful and caring person and I regret it….I wud love to have contact with Nikki’s family but since no one is gonna read this I dont think I have a chance…….But if they do I want them to noe that even thou I dont feel how are they feeling, I wud help them and make them noe one more thing…..Ir daughter is one of the most beautiful gurl Ive seen………Finally one last thing……..Nikki, wait for me I will meet you up there someday
January 5th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
This should be lesson for all the self indulgent parents who don’t spend enough time discipling their kids. Try using the word “no” more often.
If you want to know the real reason this tragic accident happened - just look in the mirror!
January 8th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
It is sad what happened and her parents do not and should never have been exposed to these. It is a lesson though about driving fast and what can happen. Even to those of us that are well loved and cared for. These pictures have taught me more than words could and therefore I think that they are important. I will never drive over the limit and be as vigilant as possible. I am sorry to the family for their loss, but I think that some good can come from this tragic accident.
January 9th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Please don’t take this the wrong way…She was taken for a reason. The Lord needed her for something bigger up in Heaven. From what I have read she brightened peoples lives with her smile and joyfulness. I pray for her family, her spirit, and the harassers. I hope that someone if not many people learn from her mistake. RIP Nikki.
January 9th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
May God Bless them!!!
January 12th, 2008 at 9:58 am
WTF? The genocide in Sudan with no global intervention is sad. The ethnic cleansing in Serbia and Kosovo with no global intervention is sad. An eighteen year old girl dead due to her own irresponsible actions? That’s not sad peope. C’mon, she took daddy’s Porsche 911, a car that can be described as a beast on wheels, and decided to go joyriding at 100+ mph. Not to mention she put the driver of the other car she clipped into needless danger. Where’s the good parenting when you need it? And regarding the pictures, well, welcome to age of the internet folks. That beautiful, and sadly, true quote by Stalin comes to mind, “The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic.” It sure is.
February 9th, 2008 at 2:46 am
this doesn’t happen to enough people.
February 11th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I’d still hit that!
March 22nd, 2008 at 10:13 pm
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as he bled, suffered and subequently died on the cross, the first of his last words found in Luke 23:24 were “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” The first, last, and only way to extend forgiveness to others is through the strength of Almighty God. May the Catsouras family find the Lord and His strength to forgive those ( including the media) who did not consider the impact that the release of the photos and media coverage on you. May God bless you exceedingly and abundantly though His grace, mercy, and comfort. My prayers will continue to be with you.
March 29th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
i saw what had happened to your daughter on 20/20. I thought it was so rude and heartless that people sent your family those pictures of your daughter. I want to say that mostly everytime that I talk about your daughter I tell all my friends what had happen. Some of my friends dont know what happened but i tell them. I am so sorry that this world can be so curel and have no heart. I do have one and when i heard about your daughter i cried.
May 1st, 2008 at 5:02 am
Rest in peace and God will take care of you and your family.
May 1st, 2008 at 7:23 am
Omg, this is soo sad what has happened to her!! I watched 20/20 tonight and i seen the story about her and her family. This is sad that they weren’t given any privacy and that alot of people got to see their daughters dead body before they even got a chance to, but then again it would be a parents’ worst nightmare to see their childs dead body. I have taken my father’s car out and gone on joy rides just for the fun of it, but now watching her story it really scares me because i always go during the night time and have come so close to crashing or a real big accident. My father continues to tell me off and says that im rebellious and that i scare him when i do that and i always just shook it off and kept doing it. Now watching Nicole Catsouras’ family grieving, it makes me so sad and i actually cried with my father and now i realise that what i do affects alot of people and i’d hate to put my family through what the Catsouras’ are going through.
I hope that the family wins their lawsuit as the highway patrol should not have leaked the photos under any circumstances.
I actually want to thank Nikki and her family for sharing their story, and i really have now learnt from her mistake and now i wont make the same. My prayers are with the family and also my best wishes!!
R.I.P NICOLE CATSOURAS
May 1st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Spoilt brat.
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:06 am
To the family of Nikki
I’m so sorry for your lose I just saw your story on 20/20 1/5/2008. I went to google and had a look which is not like me to do and i saw the photo’s of Nikki adn she is a beautiful girl. I am so dissapointed with the fact that people think that your lose was not enough that you have to be reminded of it all the time i feel that it should be set up some how on the web that every body that goes and look at it should get a fine and the people that have placed the photo’s should go to jail for what they have done I am not sure what people are trying to prove but putting the photo’s on the net i think they are sick i hope you get to read this and know that my love goes out to you and your family over the lose of your beautiful daughters death
June 22nd, 2008 at 3:39 am
It’s been quite a while since I left my first response and I am going to wonder whether or not Nikki Catsouras’ car was airbourne or whether it was a faulty median because here in Arizona, there are a number of accidents that were caused by medians that did not do their jobs.
I will admit that Nikki going 100mph was irresponsible but we do not know if the Honda somehow did something that contributed to this accident. I still do not understand how the damage shown in the photos of the Honda was done if Nikki was passing. Wouldn’t the damage be in the front if she was passing it? I don’t know.
Either way these photos are among the most gruesome I have ever laid eyes on and it is a shame that the people responsible haven’t had to pay for their actions in any way. R.I.P. Nikki…. you’re in a better place now.
July 1st, 2008 at 7:29 pm
I too grieve for the loss of your loved one. And there usually isn’t a day that passes in my week that I am not exposed to such violent accidents in some form of my work. Certainly the photographs are used to compile evidence to support the nature and circumstances of the accident, but this is not something to be released to the open public. And somewhere, someone is profiteering of your loss. And that is downright despicable.
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:37 am
Veronica,
A faulty median? And then you question the theory of expert reconstructionists? Then you point the finger at others for being responsible?
I feel for Nikki’s family but c’mon people… let’s all take responsibility for our own actions and leave it at that.
We Americans feel we’re never to blame and love to point the fingers at others for everything. Where is our accountability?
R.I.P. Nikki
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:15 am
Extremely sad, wonder why people try to cash on miseries of others.
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:48 pm
That is sad, people out there are retarded to enjoy stuff like that on the internet, when i seen the broadcast on 20/20 i wanted to kill the retarded wigger rapper that enjoyed that stuff…
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:55 pm
the people who r saying rude things about nikki like shes a spoiled brat and she should know better just 2 let know most teens dont know better and yall should be ashamd 4 saying those kind of things b/c its not like she wantd 2 crash and die it was a simple accident that should nevr be repeatd and 4 those websites who still hav those horrible crash photos up take em down alredy. nikki was a beautiful young girl who doesnt deserve 2 be rippd on like this. and 1 more thing 4 nikki’s family and friends im sorry she must hav been a horrible prson to lose!!
RIP NIKKI!!!! hope ur life was awesome!!
July 11th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Does anyone know if the CHP got in any trouble for leaking the pics? It’s horrible what he did to this family by doing that.
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
What a TRAGEDY…..What a even BIGGER TRAGEDY that people have to be so MEAN…What if this was your Daughter…Your Son…Your Mother…Your Father…Your Sister…Your Brother…WOW… how the H*LL would you feel!! ~Remember People~…KARMA~ is THE energy that is out there and it DOES and WILL come back to nip ya in the A** I think the person and OR people that let these photos out should BE PUNISHED for their involvement in this VERY SAD situation! With That being said….I also think the parents should have had the opportunity to have the option of weather or not these photos went out like they did…just for a learning tool, if anything……for these young people that think they KNOW how to drive in this already crazy world of DRIVERS…The family should have had that choice. NOT the public officials. How dare THEM….They think they can do anything they want …BECAUSE they where a shield.. Is what that boils down to~ What a terrible thing to do to such a lovely young girl and her Family…..You know I have 3 children…2 son’s (24)&(19) and a 16yr old Daughter…I sat them down and we watched the 20/20 news cast about this…and they agreed with me… that if any thing …like I said the parents should of had a choice in this FIRST …Maybe go around to the schools and use this as a learning tool. (I’m sorry if this sounds to morbid, i don’t mean for it to be) To just let these young people know that you ONLY get 1 CHANCE and if they don’t make the right CHOICE…God forbid…This is what CAN AND WILL happen..(NO disrespect towards the family) I could not even imagine as a MOTHER… just what this would have done to me…I’m SOOO sorry for this family’s loss…and to all of the MEAN people (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) that have said all the wrong things….. I’m sure that ya’ll have lost someone that you have known and loved…. I sure hope you can live with yourself as you age and get wiser…You better ask for forgiveness. And to the Catsouras family…all you can do is pray for these MEAN people…. you have to know that Nikki is in a much better place..Just think of her as your tiny little angel in your shirt pocket…In your flower Garden..The wind that hit’s your face~ for no apparent reason…You know~ they say that if you look into the moon at night and you are thinking of the person that you lost…You will see their face in the moon….May God hold the Catsouras Family tight in their long journey of grief….. In this SO UNFORGIVING world of people that have forgotten and got off track about the real meaning behind love and honor….. R.I.P ~LITTLE ANGEL GIRL~
September 15th, 2008 at 8:00 am
IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT SHE(NIKKI) DID OR DID NOT DO! WE~ as a SOCIETY should come TOGETHER at a time like this~ US~ as PEOPLE have just FORGOTTEN how to RE-ACT to the NEXT PERSON~ PEOPLE JUST DON’T CARE ABOUT PEOPLE ANY MORE
And THAT IS A VERY VERY SAD THING…..