Parkinson promised to make the Smart case a top priority upon first assuming office in 2011, according to Stan and Denise Smart. “His interest and his unique ability to tell his story have been responsible for generating unimaginable new attention to Kristin,” according to the statement. “Thank you to everyone who have helped us with our quest for justice.” Lambert on Tuesday wrote his own poignant post on the podcast’s Instagram page, @yourownbackyardpodcast: “Kristin - I never knew you, but I have come as close as I can through the people who love you,” he wrote. “I know you would be impressed to see how strong your parents have remained, never giving up on you.”