Anne Marie is joined by the parents of Jodi Serrin, a 39 year-old victim of sexual assault and murder from 2007. While a cold case for more than 10 years, it was DNA technology that ultimately brought her killer to justice after he committed suicide. San Diego District Attorney, Summer Stephan, highlights the work of the San Diego Police Department's cold case division with 43 year veteran Anthony Meli. Collectively, they share the impacts of horrific crimes, like the Barbara Beck case, on the San Diego communities and how advancements in forensics are changing investigations dating back to the 1960's.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:07 - The Tragic Loss of Jodine Serin
00:01:27 - The Quest for Justice
00:02:58 - Introduction to San Diego District Attorney's Office
00:07:04 - San Diego's Cold Case Unit and Genetic Genealogy
00:11:15 - Remembering Jodine Serin
00:18:47 - Solving Cold Cases with DNA and Genealogy
00:21:15 - Investigative Genealogy in Action
00:25:25 - Unforeseen Consequences of DNA Collection
00:33:46 - Reconciliation and Closure
00:35:29 - Barbara Becker Case
00:37:46 - The Tragic Discovery
00:39:14 - The Blood Trail
00:41:24 - Genetic Genealogy Breakthrough
00:44:10 - Investigating Chartrond
00:47:17 - The Power of Persistence

 

(Originally aired 11March22)

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