Funding Cold Cases - A Critical Piece of Justice Part 2

Advancements in forensic science have revolutionized the way crimes are investigated and solved. In this episode of All Things Crime, Jared Bradley and Brad Schleppi discuss the importance of DNA and fingerprint evidence in solving crimes. They delve into the advancements in technology that allow investigators to extract and analyze DNA from various surfaces, including shell casings.

The episode highlights the case of Rita Curran, a young schoolteacher who fell victim to a heinous crime in 1971. With the aid of DNA evidence, law enforcement was able to identify the perpetrator, William DeRussy. The discussion underscores the importance of DNA testing in linking DeRussy to the crime, providing a stronger case against him. The use of forensic evidence led to justice for Rita and her grieving family.

Jared Bradley and Brad Schleppi acknowledge the crucial role of charitable organizations, such as Season of Justice, that bridge the financial gap for law enforcement agencies, enabling them to conduct necessary forensic testing to solve cold cases.

Brad Schleppi is a dedicated advocate for justice and the executive director of Season of Justice, a nonprofit dedicated to providing funding for investigative agencies and families to help solve cold cases. He has over 22 years of nonprofit management experience and a degree in criminal justice and sociology from Indiana University.

Takeaways

1. DNA and fingerprint evidence are crucial tools in solving criminal cases.
2. Organizations play a vital role in supporting law enforcement agencies.
3. Solving cold cases brings closure and justice to victims' families and communities.

Connect

Brad Schleppi:
Email: brad@seasonofjustice.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bradschleppi
Website: www.seasonofjustice.org

Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradley
https://www.m-vac.com/

All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum-based forensic DNA collection system and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime.

Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA, and investigations, check out M-Vac's channel.

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