The Woman with No Name
- Dec 10, 2024
- 40:12
- Full Episode
<p>Amateur internet investigators, new DNA technology and a dogged investigator help police find a killer – and identify an anonymous victim for years known only as "Lavender Doe." Keith Morrison reports.</p><p> </p><p>Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/49yC6UL">https://apple.co/49yC6UL</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nmg4KOXL2POAmeyGTd00n">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nmg4KOXL2POAmeyGTd00n</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode reveals the identity of Lavender Doe as Dana Lynn Dodd, solved through DNA and amateur investigators' efforts.
Key points
- The Mystery of Lavender Doe. For over a decade, a young woman was known only as Lavender Doe, a victim without a name. Her case captivated amateur detectives online, leading to a quest for her identity.
- A Breakthrough in the Case. After years of investigation, a new lead emerges when a missing woman is found, linking back to Lavender Doe's case.
- The Discovery of Dana Lynn Dodd. After years of searching, they finally uncover the identity of Lavender Doe: Dana Lynn Dodd.
- A Heartbreaking Truth. Dana's life was marked by instability and rejection, leading to her tragic fate.
- A Community Remembers. The community honors Dana Lynn Dodd, ensuring she is never forgotten.
Episode highlights
- The Mystery of Lavender DoeFor over a decade, a young woman was known only as Lavender Doe, a victim without a name. Her case captivated amateur detectives online, leading to a quest for her identity.“A murder victim without a name and detectives without any clues.”7:35Dec 10, 2024
- A Breakthrough in the CaseAfter years of investigation, a new lead emerges when a missing woman is found, linking back to Lavender Doe's case.“He started talking about a girl that he killed and burned several years ago.”21:20Dec 10, 2024
- The Discovery of Dana Lynn DoddAfter years of searching, they finally uncover the identity of Lavender Doe: Dana Lynn Dodd.“Here she was, Dana Lynn Dodd.”29:22Dec 10, 2024
- A Heartbreaking TruthDana's life was marked by instability and rejection, leading to her tragic fate.“She was forgotten.”29:55Dec 10, 2024
- A Community RemembersThe community honors Dana Lynn Dodd, ensuring she is never forgotten.“Because she's part of Longview.”39:50Dec 10, 2024
