Welcome to a special episode of All Things Crime, where we discuss the Jennifer Odom cold case and its relentless pursuit of justice. Our guest, Tom Myers, offers insights into the investigation that led to the perpetrator's arrest. 

Jennifer Odom was a 12-year-old girl abducted and brutally murdered in 1993, shaking her community. The case remained unsolved for years, until DNA evidence led to the arrest of Jeffrey Crum in 2017.

We begin by discussing advances in DNA work, noting the impact on cases like Jeffrey Crum's. Tom details Crum's criminal history, dating back to 1980, featuring a notorious sex battery case and many with similar modus operandi. Now a convicted offender, investigators pieced together the horrifying puzzle.

We commend the strategies employed by investigators, despite scarce resources. Tom describes Crum as a "patchwork quilt" in the criminal justice system, emphasizing the need for proactive prevention approaches.

We explore DNA evidence breakthroughs, where victim's clothing DNA was crucial in crime solving. Tom illuminates genealogical DNA matching, especially the Y-chromosome's role, aiding suspect identification.

As we conclude, we acknowledge law enforcement's challenges in battling such crimes. Tom stresses community responsibility, involving parents, law enforcement, media, and influencers for awareness and prevention.

Despite police antagonism, we advocate for their support and funding, to combat sex trafficking and offenses effectively. Our children's safety is paramount, requiring collective responsibility to provide a secure environment.

Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader, and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.

Takeaways

1. Utilize DNA tech in crime solving more often.
2. Enhance resources for law enforcement's persistent investigations.
3. Mobilize community for crime prevention and safety.

Connect
Tom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235

Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradley
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All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime.

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