EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 1H 8M
How a Reddit User Solved a 40-Year Jane Doe Cold Case
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In 1975, a young woman's skeleton was found in the Ohio woods and buried as Strongsville Jane Doe. For 41 years she remained nameless—until Christina Skates, an ordinary Reddit user, connected the dots across state lines using nothing but databases and determination. This is the remarkable true story of how one citizen detective gave a murdered teenager her identity back, exposed systemic failures, and inspired a new era of cold case justice. A powerful testament to remembrance in the digital age.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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In 1975, a young woman's skeleton was found in the Ohio woods and buried as Strongsville Jane Doe. For 41 years she remained nameless—until Christina Skates, an ordinary Reddit user, connected the dots across state lines using nothing but databases and determination. This is the remarkable true story of how one citizen detective gave a murdered teenager her identity back, exposed systemic failures, and inspired a new era of cold case justice. A powerful testament to remembrance in the digital age.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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