The term “closure” stirs complex emotions within countless families. It’s a concept that doesn’t always sit well with those who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one due to murder, individuals who have endured assault, and even detectives who sense that the full narrative of a victim remains untold. The question lingers: Can closure exist when there’s no way to recover what’s been taken away? No court ruling can ever resurrect a slain parent, a cherished colleague, or a best friend or erase the trauma inflicted upon a survivor of sexual assault. For many people, it’s entirely understandable that no jail time served by a perpetrator could ever compensate for the profound suffering endured by the victims and their families. Content Warnings: Unsolved case, Racism, Potential police corruption/mishandling of a case. Podcast Recommendation: Trigger Therapy Podcast by Elizabeth Stout. Let her know we sent you, and if you send me an email showing you subscribed, I’ll send you a sticker! Sponsors:FACTOR: Visit FACTORMEALS.com/lanie50 and use code lanie50 for 50% off.ACORNS: head to acorns.com/tcfc to download Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today!AquaTru: Visit Aquatru.com and use code TCFC for 20% off any AquaTru Purifier! Connect with Us:Enjoying our podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform.Support the show: www.truecrimecases.com/supportFollow us on social media:Twitter: @TrueCrime_CasesFacebook: facebook.com/truecrimecaseswlanieInstagram: @truecrimecaseswithlanieVisit our website for more information and episode suggestions at truecrimecasespodcast.com, or contact us at tc*****@gm***.com. Credits:Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.Content editing by Lanie Hobbs.Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @wetalkofdreams or visit TheInkyPawprint.com.Case Craker Elite- Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott