Grieving Mom Speaks Out: Son Murdered by Gang Mistaken for Someone Else

The heart-wrenching story of Leanne Ekland, mother of 16-year-old murder victim Max Dixon, reveals the torment her family endures due to the bragging of his killer, Kodi Wescott, 17, who is serving a life sentence. Wescott, convicted for the tragic mistaken identity attack that killed Max and his friend Mason Rist, has shamelessly shared posts from prison, showing no remorse. In a powerful interview, Leanne expressed her anguish, stating she never should have chosen a coffin for her son. Wescott’s actions, including references to the brutal 33-second attack on social media, have sparked outrage. As the community seeks justice and answers, families like Leanne’s are left coping with unimaginable grief, grappling with the question of how such access to social media is permitted in prisons.