This week on Mommy, Me and Murder, we’re discussing the case of Lonnie Franklin Jr., the man known as the “Grim Sleeper.”

Over the course of many years in Los Angeles, multiple women went missing under similar circumstances. Despite patterns that raised concern, the case remained unsolved for decades. We explore how advancements in forensic DNA eventually led to a major breakthrough, the challenges investigators faced, and the broader conversations this case sparked about media coverage and whose stories receive attention.

Join us as we unpack the investigation and honor the lives affected by this case.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Sleeper