On the early morning of June 25, 2005, after celebrating a friend's birthday in Fairfax County, Virginia, 23-year-old Steven Cornejo was shot and killed outside an apartment complex. What followed would leave his family searching for answers for more than two decades.

In this episode, I sit down with Steven's cousin, Jessica, along with journalist Dave McKenna, to examine the events leading up to Steven's death, the investigation that followed, and why his family continues to fight for answers twenty years later.

If you'd like to learn more about Steven's story or connect with his family, please visit the Facebook page created in Steven's memory:
Steven's Facebook Page

A special thank you to Jessica for trusting me with Steven's story and sharing her family's journey. I'd also like to thank journalist Dave McKenna for sharing his reporting, insight, and perspective on this case.


Case Uncovered is a part of the non-profit The Reignited Project. I founded The Reignited Project, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting families of the missing and murdered through advocacy, education, and resources. After walking through a missing persons case within my own family, that mission became even more personal. We are now developing the Linda Brown Advocacy Protocol, a trauma-informed initiative designed to help families navigate the early stages of a missing persons case with clarity and support. 

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