Dateline NBC Good & Evil
Apr 1, 2025
Julissa Trapp, a dedicated homicide detective, delves into the heart-wrenching case of a woman found in an Anaheim landfill. She talks about her promise to the victim's mother, revealing the emotional toll on families of missing women. The discussion uncovers the grim reality of tracking sex offenders and the challenges within the justice system. As the investigation intensifies, Trapp shares her experience connecting GPS data to apprehend a serial killer, exposing the dark complexities of evil intertwined with the relentless pursuit of justice.
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The Discovery
- Workers at a trash facility initially mistook Jere Estep's body for a mannequin.
- Detective Trapp used a tattoo on Jere's neck to identify her.
Jere's Mother
- Jere's mother, Jodi, had believed Jere turned her life around after leaving a boyfriend who pressured her into prostitution.
- Jodi was devastated upon receiving the news of Jere's death from Detective Trapp.
The Fingerprint
- Initially, the police found no leads in the motel room where Jere stayed.
- A fingerprint on a caulking tube led them to a dumpster where Jere's body was likely dumped.