Murder of Tammy Jo Alexander
How did Tammy Jo's name get lost for decades?
4.4 (10)
57 mins
Discover the heartbreaking story of Tammy Jo Alexander, a teenage murder victim who remained unidentified for more than 35 years. Explore how advances in forensic science finally restored her identity and brought new hope to a long-cold investigation, but even with her name recovered, her killer has never been brought to justice.
Ep 1:
The Girl in the Cornfield
A teenage Jane Doe is found shot dead in a New York cornfield in 1979, launching a decades-long mystery with only a diner sighting as a clue.
Ep 2:
Sketches, Confessions, and Cold Trails
Investigators chase forensic clues and false confessions from notorious killers, but the identity of Cali Jane Doe and her mysterious companion remains frustratingly elusive.
Ep 3:
The Internet Finds Her Name
Decades later, internet sleuths, a forensic artist, and a searching sister collide online, finally giving the nameless cornfield girl her true identity back.
Ep 4:
Running Free, Running Away
Behind the case number was Tammy Jo Alexander: a troubled childhood, a free-spirited hitchhiker, and haunting audio tapes recorded just months before her death.
Ep 5:
A Killer Still Unnamed
A community finally lays Tammy Jo to rest with love, even as her killer's identity remains unknown and the search for justice continues.
Discussions (5)
Johnny
Level 4 · 1 mo agoSomebody at that Lima Diner knows exactly who that man with the curly hair and glasses was. People in small towns remember everything. They just dont always talk.
Isaac
Level 9 · 1 mo ago35 years as a Jane Doe and it took some strangers on a forum to do what 10,000 police leads couldn't. Incredible and infuriating in equal measure.
Dean
Level 9 · 1 mo agoso the killer just walked free for 45 years??
