Marsy’s Law is named after Marsy Nicholas, a girl who was stalked and brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 1983. The movement towards creating the law began with a heart wrenching incident. Just a week after Marsy’s death, her brother and mother, after visiting her grave, decided to go grocery shopping. Upon entering the store, they were shocked to meet Marsy’s murderer. Her ex-boyfriend had apparently been released on bail, without their knowledge and input.