Mandy and Melissa explore true crime firsts in this special bonus episode! They discuss the groundbreaking moments that changed criminal investigations forever, including the first DNA conviction (Colin Pitchfork, 1987), the first woman executed by the US government (Mary Surat for aiding in Lincoln's assassination), and a bizarre case where a parrot may have witnessed a murder. A fun, educational episode for true crime fans who love the history and science behind modern crime-solving!

On June 10, 2003, 28-year-old Stephanie Wasilishin went for a run on a trail near Prescott, Arizona. She never returned. Her body was discovered the next day—she had been sexually assaulted and murdered. Investigators collected DNA evidence, but despite extensive investigation and numerous leads, no one has ever been arrested. Stephanie's family has spent more than 20 years waiting for justice. Her killer is still out there.

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On September 24, 1992, 23-year-old Dail Dinwiddie was murdered in her Columbia, South Carolina apartment. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled. The case went cold for 27 years. In 2019, investigators used advanced DNA technology and forensic genealogy to identify the killer: Zachary Bunner. In 2023, he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. After nearly three decades, Dail's family finally got the justice they had been waiting for.