NOTE: There were some technical issues during my interview with Dr. Ashley Wellman and the sound quality is poorer than usual. However, the conversation was really great and I still wanted to share it with listeners. I apologize and have addressed the problem for future episodes.

Researcher, advocate, and associate professor of criminal justice, Dr. Ashley Wellman, joins us to discuss the experiences of families who have lost a loved one to homicide. We talk about her current survey for victims’ family members, why closure doesn’t exist but a new normal can, differences in grieving for solved and unsolved cases, and relationships with media and law enforcement after a family member is murdered.

Follow this link to access the survey: goo.gl/EekVsw The families of homicide survey is also available at coldtraces.com and you can learn more about Ashley’s work at ashleywellman.com