48 Hours Post Mortem | Joe Hunter’s Mission
Dec 16, 2025
Natalie Morales, a correspondent who investigated the Joe Hunter and Joanna Hunter case, shares insights into a tragic story from 2011. Joe Hunter believes his sister was murdered by her husband, while authorities maintain it was suicide. Natalie discusses the emotional weight of the reporting and Joe's mission on Survivor to raise awareness about domestic violence. They delve into overlooked evidence and troubling patterns involving Mark Lewis, highlighting the case's complexities and the hope for justice with Joanna's Law.
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Survivor Entry Motivated By Grief
- Joe Hunter competed on Survivor to honor his sister Joanna and to channel his grief into awareness.
- He told Natalie Morales that his counselor suggested doing something spectacular and he entered the show for Joanna.
History Of Abuse Should Raise Red Flags
- Repeated documented domestic abuse should change how suspicious deaths are investigated.
- Natalie Morales emphasized that a history of strangulation and restraining orders were present in Joanna's record.
Crime Scene Mishandled At Initial Response
- Investigators did not treat Joanna's bedroom as a crime scene and missed basic evidence collection.
- Natalie Morales noted no fingerprints, no DNA tests, and cell phones were not collected in 2011.