Who Killed Jennifer Judd?
In May 1992, nine days after marrying her high-school sweetheart, 20-year-old Jennifer Judd was killed in her apartment in Baxter Springs, Kansas. The killer had used knives from Jennifer's own set, a wedding gift the couple had only just opened. Upon returning home from work, her husband, Justin Judd, finds Jennifer lying on the kitchen floor with the blade of a knife still lodged in her back. Police immediately suspect one of Jennifer and Justin’s friends. A decade later, another man confesses. However, the case is never solved. In this captivating new series from ID, investigator Sarah Cailean attempts to answer the 32-year-old question: Who Killed Jennifer Judd? She’ll speak with Jennifer’s friends and family as she seeks to understand Jennifer’s life and untimely death. Throughout, Sarah also attempts to understand why police dismissed the confession of convicted murderer, Jeremy Jones.
Also, go back and listen to Season 1, Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom? On Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom? host Sarah Cailean recounts her three-year investigation into the unsolved murder of Renée Bergeron that seems to leave more questions than answers.
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Our Editor's Take
In the coastal city of Mobile, Alabama, a gruesome murder shocked residents in the 1990s. Yet, somehow, few have heard of Renee Bergeron's brutal and horrific death. Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom? is a true crime podcast seeking answers about this mysterious case. Host Sarah Cailean conducts her own thorough investigation into this cold case. Listeners will learn how authorities missed many details of this graphic crime.
The state of Bergeron's body pointed to a serial killer. The mutilation, as well as the injuries she sustained, indicate a habitual murderer. Renee was just 26 years old at the time of her death. Her complicated life also contributed to the difficulty in solving her murder. In Alabama, Renee used the alias Maria Martinez. Her involvement with sex work also dissuaded the media from covering her murder.
Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom? highlights the problematic nature of the media. Renee's life circumstances made her death less of a compelling news story. As a result, her horrific murder left the public eye before long. Host Cailean is a former police officer turned podcaster. She wants to find answers for Renee's family, including Amanda, the daughter left behind. Challenging conventional narratives, Cailean shares direct interviews with those closest to the investigation.
Fans of the podcast enjoy Cailean's concise dialogue about this fascinating case. She documents her investigation as it develops. Many decades later, the listeners experience a narrative as if told in real time. Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom? gives Renee's life and death the coverage they deserve. Cailean interviews family, friends, and law enforcement in a quest to reveal the truth. Fans of true crime may not want to miss this captivating account of Renee's untold story.
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