Kelly Ann Prosser

Who Killed...?

Bill Huffman

True Crime, Society & Culture, History

3.8 • 595 Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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In this episode we look into the haunting case of eight-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser, who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered nearly 40 years ago. Thanks to advancements in DNA testing, police have finally solved the case, leading to a significant breakthrough in the investigation. We discuss the vital evidence collected from various locations, including Kelly’s school, and hear from a woman who played a crucial role in bringing closure to this tragic story. The episode also highlights the use of genealogy databases like GEDmatch, which have become instrumental in solving cold cases and connecting law enforcement with potential suspects. Join us as we explore the power of modern forensic science and its impact on justice. SOURCES: Thank you to the Akron Beacon Journal's Mary Grace Poidimini for her great work in 1982. ⁠https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/media/Sheriff/Investigations%20Division/Hebert%20Homicide%20Unsolved%20Case.pdf⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/10/13/Another-attempted-abduction-of-a-young-girl/2456403329600/⁠ - ⁠https://www.cleveland19.com/story/9857062/denied-dna-check-on-evidence-keeps-convicted-killer-in-jail/⁠ ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/me5ynw/nearly_41_years_missing_who_took_tiffany_papesh/⁠ - ⁠https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/06/26/investigators-solve-1982-murder-columbus-girl-after-nearly-40-years/3267089001/⁠ - ⁠https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=282⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/329381553/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠http://bjretirees.blogspot.com/2004/12/catching-up-with-mary-grace-poidomani.html⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1⁠ - ⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248539⁠ - ⁠https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit/Unsolved-Cases⁠ - ⁠https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Slow Burn Media, Evergreen Podcasts, and Killer Podcasts,
0:09.0	Presents Who Killed, a podcast that provides a voice for the voiceless.
0:14.4	All right, it's a story that captured the attention of Central Ohio.
0:18.2	Eight-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser was kidnapped, raped, and killed, and for nearly 40 years no arrest in the case.
0:25.4	Thanks to a DNA match. Now the police say the case is solved. Our Sean Lanier joins us live with a look at how this all came together finally.
0:36.6	That's right, Brad. It's really incredible when you think about all of the evidence that detectives had to collect
0:42.3	nearly 40 years ago.
0:43.3	They had to collect evidence from right here at the school where Kelly and Proster was last
0:48.3	seen.
0:49.3	They also had to go down to Madison County and collect evidence there as well.
0:52.3	And we spoke with the lady who said she submitted a crucial piece of evidence that led
0:56.4	to detectives finding that eight-year-old's body.
0:59.6	He was only linked to this by the new DNA test.
1:03.4	That's the power of these tests.
1:05.3	And with these databases, do we know which database was used in this investigation?
1:08.5	We don't know this one specifically, but the other high-profile cases that we mentioned
1:11.6	was a thing called Jedmatch.
1:13.6	It's very popular.
1:14.6	It's free, and a lot of people have put their DNA there willingly and have certainly
1:19.6	helped police in many of these cases.
1:21.6	Really have.
1:22.6	Amy, thank you.
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