In Part 2 we will cover what came after Joan’s heinous murder. This includes Rosemarie’s relentless advocacy work, her staggering achievements as well as a deeper dive into her daughter's rapist/murderer.
**This episode features graphic descriptions of the murder and sexual assault of a child.
In 1973 seven-year old Joan D’ Alessandro headed out of her Hillsdale, New Jersey home to deliver Girl Scout cookies. Within minutes she would be enduring a horrific assault that ended her short life. For the next 50 years, Joan’s Mother, Rosemarie D’ Alessandro fought tirelessly to keep her killer in prison and to keep countless other children safe. ADVOCATE
Joan Angela D'Alessandro Memorial Foundation
Joan's Joy Facebook PageJoan's Joy IG
BOOKS
The Message of Light Amid Letters of Darkness by Rosemarie Birri D'Alessandro (2023)
The Killer Across the Table by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker (2019)
NEWS/OTHER SOURCESNearly a half-century after Joan D'Alessandro's murder, a young girl's spirit inspires McGowan v. NJ State Parole Bd. - New Jersey - Case Law - VLEX 891044919
McGOWAN v. NEW JERSEY STATE PAROLE BOARD (2002) | FindLaw
McGowan v. NJ State Parole Bd. - New Jersey - Case Law - VLEX 891044919
Joan Angela D'Alessandro (1965-1973) - Find a Grave Memorial
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