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'Forgiveness, but also accountability'

Mother of slain teen calls on Patrick to discuss violence

- Governor Deval Patrick (center) met with the Odom family at their home in Dorchester. Afterward, he left without speaking to reporters. - Governor Deval Patrick (center) met with the Odom family at their home in Dorchester. Afterward, he left without speaking to reporters. (EVAN RICHMAN/GLOBE STAFF)
By Maria Cramer
Globe Staff / October 12, 2007

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Kim Odom stood in the cold rain yesterday on Evans Street, where her 13-year-old son Steven was fatally shot one week ago, and called on Governor Deval Patrick to meet with her and her family to discuss how to stem violence in the city and state. (Full article: 795 words)

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