Ashley and Brit host the "Crime Junkie" podcast, where they discuss the case of Wendy Jerome, a 14-year-old girl murdered in 1984. The episode details the initial investigation, the suspects considered, and the eventual use of familial DNA testing in 2020 to identify Timothy Williams as the killer. The hosts explore the emotional impact on Wendy's family, the dedication of Sergeant Venosa in solving the case, and the challenges faced during the trials, including a mistrial and the defendant's false claims. The episode concludes with a segment called "The Good," where they highlight a listener, Zuzanna, a Polish artist who creates paintings of missing persons to raise awareness, demonstrating how art can contribute to true crime awareness.
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