When Selonia Reed Never Came Home
Summary
This episode details the 1987 murder of Salonia Reed and the decades-long quest for justice by her son, Reggie. After new DNA evidence linked a suspect to the crime scene, investigators re-opened the cold case, leading to the 2022 conviction of Salonia’s husband, Reginald Reed, for second-degree murder. The story explores the complex emotional toll on Reggie, who raised by his convicted father, as he grapples with the truth behind his mother’s death.
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Reggie Reed's memories of his mother Salonia
The discovery of Salonia's body and initial investigation
Salonia's life, family dynamics, and early suspects
Jimmy Ray Barnes and the stalled investigation
Lieutenant Ward's cold case review and DNA evidence
Prosecutor Anthony joins the case and Barnes' confession
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The trial: Prosecution theory and defense arguments
Verdict: Reginald Reed found guilty of murder
Sentencing, aftermath, and Reggie's family
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