About this episode
The episode explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding Joanna Hunter's death and her family's fight for justice.
Omaha Steaks: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code CRIMESALAD at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CRIMESALAD at https://www.oneskin.co/CRIMESALAD #oneskinpod In this episode of Crime Salad, Ricky and Ashley dive deep into the chilling timeline of Joanna's final hours. We expose the massive, unexplained gaps in Mark's alibi, the harrowing paper trail of restraining orders Joanna filed in her early twenties, and the psychological fortress Mark built around his wife after taking control of the Fellowship Baptist Church. This is more than a true crime story about a botched police investigation. It is a story about a family's relentless pursuit of the truth. We discuss how Joanna's brother, Joe Hunter, and her mother, Patricia, refused to accept the official police narrative. Their fierce advocacy ultimately led to the passage of Joanna's Law (Senate Bill 989) in California, which fundamentally changes how law enforcement must investigate the suspicious deaths of domestic violence victims. Joanna's case remains officially closed as a suicide, and her family needs your help to unlock a real homicide investigation…
People in this episode
Hosts: Ricky, Ashley
Topics covered
- Joanna Hunter
- domestic violence
- police investigation
- family advocacy
- homicide
- Joanna's Law
Keywords
- Joanna Hunter
- domestic violence
- homicide investigation
- Joanna's Law
- police narrative
- family advocacy
- Omaha Steaks
- OneSkin
Sponsors
Omaha Steaks, OneSkin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fellowship Baptist Church, California
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