A woman leaves work and would never be seen alive again. For decades, her murder remained a mystery. Patience paid off, and over 40 years later, answers were finally delivered to her family. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/justice-delayedCan’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media!Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuckFacebook: /listenAOMpod | /audiochuckllc
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I'll explain the reason why I showed you her picture. August of 1979, her body was found in Brian's ribs. When I say her body, she was deceased. Okay. She was sexually assaulted and she was shot in the head.
I'm Scott Weinberger, investigative journalist and former deputy sheriff.
I'm Anastasia Nicolazzi, former New York City homicide prosecutor and host of Investigation Discovery's True Conviction.
And this is Anatomy of Murph.
The pain and trauma that a violent crime inflicts on a victim's family can be not just life-changing, but multi-generational in its lasting impact.
But the one thing we don't talk enough about is how sometimes a tragedy can be the impetus for positive change or the driving force behind a life mission.
Whether that means becoming a victim's advocate, starting a charitable organization, becoming a police officer, or even going to law school, sometimes surviving can also mean thriving.
Vicki Lynn Belk was a child of the Civil Rights era. As a third grader in 1960, she had actually been among the very first group of African American students to integrate the school system in her hometown of Alexandria, Virginia.
Vicki went on to become the first person in her family to graduate from college. And by 1979, when she was 28 years old, she had a promising career.
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