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On Christmas Eve 2002, 27-year-old Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, vanished from her Modesto, California home. What began as a missing persons search spiraled into a national obsession, exposing infidelity, media mania, and one of the most polarizing murder cases in American history.

In this episode, Natalie and Katrina unpack the timeline, investigation, legal missteps, and cultural impact of the case that transformed Scott Peterson from an average husband to the face of presumed guilt across America.

In this episode of Justice Seekers, Katrina and Natalie journey back to small-town Minnesota in the late 1980s, where trust and freedom defined childhood -- until one tragic night shattered a community’s sense of safety. We'll explore the ripple effects of Jacob's abduction, including the creation of the first national sex offender registry, the evolution of child protection laws, and the ongoing tension between public safety and constitutional rights.

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Mary Rogers’ death inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s The Mystery of Marie Rogêt — but nearly two centuries later, the real mystery remains unsolved.

In 1841, Mary Cecilia Rogers, a young New York cigar shop clerk known as the “Beautiful Cigar Girl,” was found dead in the Hudson River. Her murder became one of America’s first true-crime media sensations — and remains unsolved.

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In this episode of Justice Seekers, hosted by two attorneys, we examine the mysterious case of JonBenét Ramsey, the six-year-old beauty pageant star found dead in her Boulder, Colorado home in 1996. We explore the investigation, media frenzy, and ongoing theories, while reflecting on the lasting impact on her family and the justice system.

Join us for a thoughtful look at a case that continues to captivate the nation.

Gabby Petito’s story captured the nation, but her parents made sure it led to action. In this episode, we examine Gabby’s tragic death and the powerful advocacy led by her parents, Nichole Schmidt and Joe Petito, in her name.

Through the Gabby Petito Foundation, they’ve worked to raise awareness about domestic violence, expand resources for victims, and push for real legislative reform. Their efforts helped pass Senate Bill 117 in Utah and the Gabby Petito Act in Florida, requiring law enforcement to conduct lethality assessments during domestic violence calls.

They also played a key role in passing Billy’s Law (Help Find the Missing Act), improving how missing persons are entered into national databases—because, as Joe Petito said, “Everyone deserves to be found.”

Gabby’s life mattered. And through her parents’ courage and advocacy, her legacy continues to save lives.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.

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In this episode, Natalie and Katrina break down the controversial case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, during a 2022 snowstorm. What first appeared to be a tragic accident spiraled into allegations of police bias, mishandled evidence, conflicting timelines, and possible cover-ups.

Update

Since recording this episode, the story reached a dramatic conclusion: a jury found Karen Read not guilty on all charges. After years of controversy, public scrutiny, and questions about the integrity of the investigation, justice finally prevailed.

Karen was convicted of a lesser charge, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (OUI), and was sentenced to one year of probation.

In 1991, four teenage girls were murdered inside an Austin yogurt shop, a case that shocked Texas and led to wrongful convictions, overturned years later by DNA evidence. Now, in 2025, investigators have finally identified the real killer: Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial offender linked through forensic genetic genealogy.

Justice Seekers explores how the investigation went wrong, how science set it right, and what true justice means after three decades of unanswered questions.

In this episode, Natalie and Katrina explore the Delphi murders and how forensic science shaped the case against Richard Allen. They break down the limits of firearm and toolmark analysis, why “ballistics matches” aren’t always scientifically certain, and how flawed forensic methods have led to wrongful convictions across the U.S.

Learn more:
🔬 **Forensic Ballistics Science**

- [NIJ: Firearm and Toolmark Identification](https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/firearm-and-toolmark-identification)

- [National Academy of Sciences (2009) Report](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK220360/)

⚖️ **Wrongful Convictions & Forensic Errors**

- [Innocence Project](https://innocenceproject.org/unvalidated-or-improper-forensic-science/)

- [National Registry of Exonerations](https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/forensics.aspx)

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