Episode 7: Jersey Bridgeman – Bentonville, AR
She survived one tragic nightmare- only to face an even more heartbreaking fate.
Episode Summary
In this episode of True Crime Unwind, we head to Bentonville, Arkansas, to hear the heartbreaking story of 6-year-old Jersey Diane Bridgeman—a bright, spirited child whose life was taken in a horrifying act of violence that shocked her community.
On the morning of November 20, 2012, Jersey was reported missing from her bedroom. Just hours later, her lifeless body was found discarded in a nearby vacant house. The details of the case are gut-wrenching, and while someone was ultimately held responsible, questions still linger surrounding how this could have happened.
Jersey’s short life was marked by tragedy, and her case sheds light on issues of child abuse, system failures, and the danger sometimes lurking close to home. While media attention was brief, the impact of her story remains deeply felt.
Grab your wine, settle in, and prepare to unwind as we explore the devastating case of Jersey Bridgeman—a story of innocence stolen and a community forever changed.
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