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Show Notes
In this episode we look into the haunting case of eight-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser, who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered nearly 40 years ago. Thanks to advancements in DNA testing, police have finally solved the case, leading to a significant breakthrough in the investigation. We discuss the vital evidence collected from various locations, including Kelly’s school, and hear from a woman who played a crucial role in bringing closure to this tragic story. The episode also highlights the use of genealogy databases like GEDmatch, which have become instrumental in solving cold cases and connecting law enforcement with potential suspects. Join us as we explore the power of modern forensic science and its impact on justice.
SOURCES:
Thank you to the Akron Beacon Journal's Mary Grace Poidimini for her great work in 1982.
- https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1
- https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/10/13/Another-attempted-abduction-of-a-young-girl/2456403329600/
- https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=282
- https://www.newspapers.com/image/329381553/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1
- https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1
- http://bjretirees.blogspot.com/2004/12/catching-up-with-mary-grace-poidomani.html
- https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1
- https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248539
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