In a heartbreaking plea for justice, the mother of Xavier Jerrod Cerf, a car thief who was fatally stabbed during a heist attempt, is urging authorities to reopen the case and charge her son's killer. Cerf, 27, tragically lost his life on June 17 when a group of students confronted him as he allegedly tried to steal an older Mercedes parked behind a frat house on the University of Southern California's Greek Row.

According to ABC 7, Cerf claimed that the car was his because it was "calling him" and "had his name." Matters escalated when he mentioned having a handgun and reached for his waistband, prompting a 19-year-old student, Ivan Gallegos, to take action. Gallegos grabbed Cerf's hand and stabbed him in the chest, which ultimately led to his untimely death. Subsequent investigations revealed that Cerf did not possess a firearm.

Despite the absence of charges against Gallegos, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón justified the decision, citing self-defense rooted in genuine fear for one's life. Gascón emphasized the consistent belief that Cerf indicated he had a gun and reached for his waistband. However, Cerf's mother, Yema Jones, strongly disagrees with the self-defense finding, arguing that it was the students who approached Cerf initially.

Jones is now urging Gascón to reconsider his decision and file charges against Gallegos. To seek justice and honor her son's memory, Jones is determined to bring Cerf's body back to their home in Texas, away from the people who caused him harm. The grieving mother and her family are wearing purple bracelets inscribed with "LLX," symbolizing "Long Live Xavier," as a testament to their unwavering love for their lost son.

Describing her relentless fight for justice, Jones lamented that she has not had time to grieve as her thoughts are consumed with getting her son home. She also spoke out against the inaccurate portrayal of Cerf as "homeless," emphasizing that he did have a home. Jones pleads for recognition and remembrance of her son's identity, asserting that his name is Xavier Jerrod Cerf.

As the mother's pursuit for justice continues, the reopening of the case may shed new light on the circumstances surrounding Cerf's tragic demise. Throughout this ordeal, the longing for closure and the hope of ensuring Cerf's rightful resting place motivate Jones in her unwavering determination.