Domino Effect of Murder

Homicide survivors know that "closure" is a myth. (Closure literally means "to conclude.") Lack of closure is demonstrated in many ways, like attending the parole hearing. Here we will learn from Jeanne Dotts Brykalski as she describes her fight to keep the offender who killed her parents behind bars. Each time she participates she knows it will open old wounds.
This episode sheds light on the experience of facing a parole board, offers tips, and extends an invitation to read and sign a petition to keep the offender locked up. (You needn't know Jeanne nor live in Tennessee to do so.)
Please join us, won't you?

Jessica Elise Lewis lost her husband, Russell, to homicide after moving to a remote ranch in California. In January of 2023, she explained what happened and her reactions as they unfolded. This episode picks up where that one left off. How is she doing a year later? In what ways can friends help? What recommendations does Jessica have for new homicide survivors? Were there signs that Russell expected to die? That he is trying to make his presence known today?

This episode reviews three matters. First, it reviews how the podcast originated. Second, it will cover the gains and losses for homicide survivors this year (as I see it). Last, it will convey the surprise twist that the episodes have taken recently pertaining to after death communication. Please join us, won't you?

Wrongful convictions for the murder of a loved one are rare but not unheard of (think Michael Morton, Kathleen Folbigg, Jeff Deskovick, Kristina Kurlis, Patricia Stallings, Debra Milke, Sally Clark, Nichole Harris, Hanna Overton and others). They come from all walks of life. Men and women who faced injustice on top of grief. Can this nightmare be avoided? Listen in and know what to do.
This episode is dedicated to Melissa Lucio in Texas who is on death row awaiting execution for the wrongful conviction of her toddler

Josephine Wentzel was a detective by training and retired when her 30-year-old daughter Crystal was murdered by her new boyfriend. He fled to South America on a forged Canadian passport. He had training in special operations. Even the U.S. Marshals didn't hold out much hope he'd be apprehended. But Josephine had promised she'd take care of her daughter from birth to death - and beyond.
Sheer grit, determination, a careful strategy and time eventually won out. He was captured and returned to the U.S. where he is currently awaiting trial.
Listen as we discuss the self-described "mama bear" bring the wrath of the U.S. government onto the man who stole the life of her daughter and the mother from her tiny grandchildren.