WCVB TV 3/25/13: Slain teen’s parents appear on ‘Katie’ talking about forgiveness. A local murder case is getting national attention Monday when the parents of…

Wayland Town Crier Lauren Astley’s parents to appear on Katie Couric’s talk show. Lauren Astley’s parents, Malcom Astley of Wayland and Mary Dunne of Weston, will appear on Katie Couric’s talk show “Katie” on Monday at 3 p.m. on WCVB-TV channel 5, on an episode about redemption and forgiveness. Astley and Dunne are expected to talk about Nathaniel Fujita, 20, who was convicted earlier this month of murdering 18-year-old Lauren Astley, his ex-girlfriend, on July 3, 2011. Lauren was their only daughter.

WBUR 3/19/13: Mother Of Slain Wayland Teen Explains ‘Cardinal Rule’ Of Healthy Breakups. Lauren Astley’s father has said that two lives were lost when his 18-year-old daughter was killed — not just Astley’s, but also the life of her former boyfriend, Nathaniel Fujita. Fujita, 20, was sentenced this month to life in prison. He murdered Astley in their hometown of Wayland almost two years ago when she met up with him after their breakup. Now Astley’s parents hope some good will be done in their daughter’s name. They’ve created the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund, which sponsors programs to help prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy teenage relationships. It also supports the arts and community service, which were a big part of Astley’s life. WBUR’s All Things Considered host Sacha Pfeiffer spoke with Astley’s mother, Mary Dunne, about what lessons she hopes other teenagers will learn from her daughter’s death.

Boston Globe 3/17/13: Lauren Astley’s legacy is friendship. To them, she was the fearless, sassy friend who would put just $5 worth of gas in her car so she’d have plenty of cash for a new pair of shoes or her favorite Starbucks drink. No one will forget how Lauren Astley was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend just weeks after they graduated from Wayland High School. But her four closest friends want her remembered for far more: She was smart, funny, a talented singer, a loyal friend.

NECN 3/12/13: Lauren Astley’s parents helping to prevent dating violence. An attorney for Nathaniel Fujita is planning an appeal for his murder conviction. A jury rejected the teen’s insanity defense, convicting him in the death of his ex-girlfriend Lauren Astley. Astley’s parents have vowed to take action to prevent dating violence and promote healthy relationships. Malcolm Astley and Mary Dunne established the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund, a non-profit charitable organization founded to honor the life of Lauren. Part of their mission is to promote educational programs that would help teach healthy emotions and relationships. For more information, visit their website: http://laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org/.

On Saturday, June 8th from 7 PM to 10 PM, at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, there will be a fashion show and live…

Boston Globe 3/9/13: Lauren Astley’s parents hope to curb teen dating violence after first degree murder conviction. Looking back there were signs, but they were deceptively subtle. Her friends didn’t like him, he rarely came to her house, he couldn’t seem to let her go. One day after seeing Nathaniel Fujita convicted of murdering his former girlfriend — her only daughter, Lauren Astley — Mary Dunne reflected on the ways parents can prevent tragedies like the one she is enduring. She wants other parents to benefit from what she has learned so painfully about teen dating violence. Dunne and Lauren’s father, Malcolm Astley, have both spent their careers in education. Although divorced, they are united in wanting to channel their grief into action. To that end, they established the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund, which supports programs on healthy relationships and teen dating violence. It can be found online at laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org.