A Promise to Gloria
- Jan 9, 2024
- 40:42
- Full Episode
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For decades, a mother searches for answers in the unsolved murder of her 14-year-old daughter, Gloria, until new DNA technology changes everything. Andrea Canning reports.
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Brief Summary
Yvonne Pointer fights for justice after her daughter Gloria is murdered, leading to the eventual capture of killer Hernandez Warren through DNA evidence.
Key points
- The Discovery of a Body. Police discover a body in a basement, leading to a tragic revelation.
- A Promise to Gloria. Yvonne Pointer vows to find her daughter's killer after Gloria is murdered.
- The Impact of Gloria's Death. Gloria's murder sends shockwaves through her school and community.
- DNA Technology's Role. Advancements in DNA technology offer hope in solving Gloria's cold case.
- The Search for Answers. Yvonne Pointer embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind her daughter's murder.
- The Long Wait for Justice. After 29 years, Yvonne finally learns the identity of her daughter's killer.
Episode highlights
- A Promise to GloriaYvonne Pointer vows to find her daughter's killer after Gloria is murdered.“I made a promise to her.”0:56Jan 9, 2024
- The Impact of Gloria's DeathGloria's murder sends shockwaves through her school and community.“The news was too much to handle for Gloria's boyfriend, Deshaun.”7:46Jan 9, 2024
- DNA Technology's RoleAdvancements in DNA technology offer hope in solving Gloria's cold case.“Could it possibly solve Gloria's case?”19:41Jan 9, 2024
- The Search for AnswersYvonne Pointer embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind her daughter's murder.“I was on a quest, and I went through, I think, five or six police chiefs.”21:00Jan 9, 2024
- The Long Wait for JusticeAfter 29 years, Yvonne finally learns the identity of her daughter's killer.“I said, oh my gosh. I said, thank you, Lord.”37:01Jan 9, 2024
- A Mother's ForgivenessYvonne chooses to forgive her daughter's killer at the sentencing hearing.“May the Lord have mercy on your soul.”39:02Jan 9, 2024
- Gloria's LegacyYvonne reflects on how her daughter's murder inspired her advocacy against violence.“It didn't save her life, but it is saving other lives.”40:12Jan 9, 2024
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