Post Mortem | Justine's Voice for Justice
Summary
Host Anne-Marie Green discusses the 2003 murder of Justine Vandershoot with 48 Hours correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Guyanne Kachetian-Mendez. They detail how equestrian Matt Scribner discovered the burial site and how suspects Danny Bessemer and Brandon Fernandez were convicted. The episode also covers Brandon’s resentencing petition under a new California law and the family’s advocacy against teen dating violence.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Grooms wellness gummies
Sponsor: Hulu series Furious
Introduction to Justine Vandershoot case
Discovery of the burial site by Matt Scribner
Suspects Danny Bessemer and Brandon Fernandez
Brandon's FBI interrogation and confession letter
Sponsors: Chime and Instacart
Danny's deceptive media appearances and plea deals
California law change and resentencing petitions
Justine's Law and teen dating violence awareness
Outro and sponsors: Mercury and Muesli
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