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How Can We Keep Her Spirit Alive? #justice #truecrime #crimejunkie #dna

August 27, 2025 / 01:29

This episode discusses the case of Wendy's murder, Timothy's lack of accountability, and Marlene's efforts to keep Wendy's memory alive. Key topics include justice, closure, and remembrance.

Timothy, despite being convicted, has not taken accountability for his actions, as noted by Sergeant Venosa. He has reportedly become born again but has not apologized for his crime.

Marlene, Wendy's mother, expresses that she has found closure over the years by keeping Wendy's memory alive. She believes that as long as people talk about Wendy, she remains alive in spirit.

Marlene shares that Wendy had dreams and a planned future, emphasizing her qualities as a good friend and loving family member. She highlights the importance of remembering Wendy as a beautiful soul.

The episode concludes with Marlene's hope that Wendy's story serves as inspiration for families still seeking justice.

TLDR

Timothy lacks accountability for Wendy's murder; Marlene honors her memory and seeks justice for families in similar situations.

Episode

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And through all this, Timothy, did he ever take accountability or explain himself in any way? Like even after the
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conviction? >> No. Uh, and this is interesting because according to Sergeant Venosa, in the
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years since Wendy's murder, Timothy has become born again. Yet, apparently, he didn't feel close enough to God to
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unbburden himself of his ultimate sin or at the very least even apologize for it.
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>> But apology or not, Marlene now has the closure she sought. her years since have
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been about keeping Wendy's memory alive. She said that she feels as long as people are talking about Wendy, like
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we're doing right now, it means that Wendy is still alive in some way and that she hasn't been forgotten. And when
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our reporter asked Marlene what she wanted people to remember most about her daughter, she said this.
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>> She had dreams. She had her life all planned out and she was working even in grammar school towards getting where she
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wanted to be when she grew up. She was a good friend, a really good friend. So I'm told she was a beautiful soul,
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beautiful soul, and a loving daughter, loving sister. She's missed every day. Wendy's story is a perfect example of
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how justice can prevail no matter how long it takes. And hopefully it will serve as an inspiration for all those
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families out there still waiting for their own justice.

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Episode Highlights

  • Marlene's Tribute to Wendy
    Marlene emphasizes the importance of keeping Wendy's memory alive, stating she feels Wendy is still with us.
    “Wendy is still alive in some way and that she hasn't been forgotten.”
    @ 00m 35s
    August 27, 2025
  • Wendy's Dreams and Legacy
    Marlene describes Wendy's aspirations and the impact she had on those around her.
    “She was a beautiful soul, and a loving daughter, loving sister. She's missed every day.”
    @ 01m 08s
    August 27, 2025
  • Justice for Families
    A powerful reminder that justice can take time but is ultimately achievable.
    “Justice can prevail no matter how long it takes.”
    @ 01m 14s
    August 27, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Wendy is still alive in some way and that she hasn't been forgotten.
    How Can We Keep Her Spirit Alive? #justice #truecrime #crimejunkie #dna
  • She was a beautiful soul, and a loving daughter, loving sister. She's missed every day.
    How Can We Keep Her Spirit Alive? #justice #truecrime #crimejunkie #dna
  • Justice can prevail no matter how long it takes.
    How Can We Keep Her Spirit Alive? #justice #truecrime #crimejunkie #dna

Key Moments

  • Marlene's Closure00:24
  • Wendy's Memory00:30
  • Inspiration for Justice01:19