In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host Kim L. will discuss the horrific, brutal murder of Kristin Laurite.

August 25, 2000; Kristen was traveling across country from New Jersey to California to begin a new life. Unbeknownst to her, she would stop at a rest area south of Morrilton, Arkansas where a serial killer would stop as well.

With the diligence of her family/friends and a billboards stating; "Do You Know Who Killed Me?"; eventually the serial killer would be brought to justice.Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for this Episode:

https://uncovered.com/cases/1994-conway-county-jane-doe

https://www.ancestry.com/

https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/ronald-ward-jr-and-the-murder-of-kristin-laurite-1e77b243e42a

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_James_Ward

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=91331&page=1

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2007/jun/12/man-pleads-no-contest-2000-rest-stop-slaying/

https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/2000/09/02/former-esu-student-murdered-in/51080423007/

https://www.actionnews5.com/story/6658278/montana-drifter-gets-life-in-prison-for-ark-rest-stop-slaying/

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