Post Mortem | The Neighbor Across The Street
Summary
Host Anne-Marie Green interviews 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty about the 1979 murder of Katina Salerno by her ex-boyfriend, Stephen Burns. The episode explores the family’s decades-long fight against Burns’ parole, highlighting their advocacy for victim rights and the emotional toll of 13 hearings. It also examines Burns’ lack of remorse and the lasting impact on those who knew Katina.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Groom's supplements and Chime banking
Introduction: Katina Salerno case and parole system
The shooting: High school sweethearts and campus tragedy
Witness accounts: Roommates and the patrol officer
History: 1990 coverage and the 13th parole hearing
Victim rights: Family's fight and legal changes
Sponsors: SNHU degrees and Hulu's Furious
Parole process: Kevin Anderson's perspective on Burns
The hearing: Burns' lack of remorse and controlling behavior
Legacy: The Salerno family's advocacy and heroism
Outro and sponsors: Mercury and Indeed
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