Episode 186 - From Darkness to Light - How DNA Resurrected The Sharron Prior Case
50:07 Share

Join us**, **as we look into the murder of Sharron Prior and a family whose unwavering love ignited hope and drove them to persevere against overwhelming odds.

You’ll learn how advancements in DNA technology would eventually point to her murderer, a man who fully intended on taking his dark secret with him to the grave.

How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - **Go to - Patreon)

How to connect:** Website) Instagram) Facebook) Twitter)** ** Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: **Zocdoc - **Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS) and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - *This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - *Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS) and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness )PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad )Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS) and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50) and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com) with code MADNESS. **Rocket Money **- Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds) Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com) and use code **MADNESS **at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness). You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees.

Featured Podcast: Badlands - disgracelandpod.com/badlands) MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries - wondery.com/shows/mrballens-medical-mysteries)

Research & **Writing: **G.M. Lewis

**Editing: **Aiden Wolf

Sources: JOHN ALLORE Who Killed Theresa?) Wish you were here)

MINDS OF MADNESS Theresa Allore - Part 1) Theresa Allore - Part 2) Theresa Allore - Part 3)

PRIOR FAMILY WEBSITE www.sharronprior.com)

YOUTUBE Det. Sgt. Eric Racicot Testimony To Exhume Body of Suspected Killer of Sharron Prior) Sharron Prior's sisters react to news that a West Virginia man has been confirmed as her killer) Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Stowers Makes Ruling To Exhume Body of Murder Suspect) COLD CASE: The Murder of Sharron Prior)

MONTREAL GAZETTE Montreal teen's killer identified after 48 years using DNA evidence) Body exhumed in West Virginia in investigation of slain Montreal teen) Sharron Prior cold-case murder: Longueuil police to give 'major' update Tuesday) Methods used to solve Montreal teen's murder could help with other cold cases)

NATIONAL POST Mother hunts a killer: For 37 years, Yvonne Prior has pursued her daughter’s murderer | National Post)

**CBC ** DNA nails Montreal teen's killer in 1975 cold case | CBC News) Body of suspect in 1975 Montreal teen killing exhumed in West Virginia | CBC News) A new DNA tool helped crack a Montreal cold case. It could help solve others | CBC News) Man still determined to find sister's killer | CBC News)

FOX/ABC DNA testing confirms West Virginia man raped, killed Canadian teen in 1975 | WCHS) W.Va. man's body exhumed after Canadian authorities believe he raped, killed teen in '75 | WCHS) W.Va. man who killed teen in Canada in '75 being investigated in unsolved cold cases | WSET) Bob Newall West Virginia Police Stories Violence in the Valley podcast-ROMINE)