Tamara Jachym
Tamara Jachym is the mother of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old congressional intern who was tragically killed in Washington, D.C. in June 2023. In the wake of her son's death, she has been vocal about the rising crime in the city, urging local leaders to take action to ensure the safety of residents and warn other parents about the potential dangers their children may face. Describing her son as a kind and compassionate individual, she emphasizes the importance of addressing the violent crime issue in the nation's capital.
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Tamara Jachym, Tarpinian-Jachym's mother, said that police need to arrest the individuals responsible.
Suspect arrested in congressional intern and teen girl murders in DC: officials
United States· 2025-10-30
Eric’s mother, Tamara, described the pain of discovering what happened to her son.
Parents of slain Capitol Hill intern tearfully thank Jeanine PirroUnited States· 2025-09-05
Tamara Jachym is the mother of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.
Two teens arrested in murder of UMass student interning in DCUnited States· 2025-09-05
Tamara Jachym is Eric Tarpinian-Jachym's mother who expressed concerns about the police handling of her son's case.
Former NYPD detective calls D.C. police handling of intern death 'unusual'United States· 2025-08-19
Tamara Jachym, the mother of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, criticized the D.C. Council for not taking youth crime seriously.
Mother of slain congressional intern blasts DC Council over youth crimeUnited States· 2025-08-17
Tamara Jachym, the mother of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, criticized the D.C. Council for not taking violent crime seriously.
Mother of slain congressional intern blasts D.C. Council over safetyUnited States· 2025-08-01
Tamara Jachym is the mother of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, who spoke about her son's struggles and achievements.
Trump sends letter to family of slain congressional intern in DC shootingUnited States· 2025-07-27
Tamara Jachym, Eric's mother, issued a warning to other parents about the crime problem in Washington, D.C.
Mother of slain congressional intern issues warning to parentsUnited States· 2025-07-20