Independent Review Board

Members

Kathy Fincham, Chair | Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Jackson County, former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Bachelor of Arts in History, Georgetown University; law degree from Kent College of Law in Chicago
(1982-1995) Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, led what was then called the Sex Crimes Unit
(1995-2015) U.S. Attorney’s Office, first in General Crimes Unit and the Narcotics Unit before moving to the Computer Crimes and Child Exploitation Unit. From 2001 until her retirement in 2015, Fincham prosecuted the most serious child exploitation cases in the Western District of Missouri.
IRB member since Dec. 2018/Jan. 2019
“Over the course of investigation and prosecution, I have listened to and consoled victims and their families. I’ve seen the damage done through the eyes of the victimized. I have gained appreciation for the damage and longevity of that damage from sexual and physical abuse.”
“I’ve become sensitive to victims, their rights and their problems,” Fincham continued. “I have an enhanced appreciation of the victims’ rights.”

Amy M. Dublinske
Joyce Estes
Sister Suzanne Fitzmaurice, OSB
Rev. Gregory Haskamp
Amber Heineman
Erika Lawler
Patrick McInerney
Goud Weishar
Rene McCreary
Ann Citucache