You know how most true crime stories leave you feeling a bit drained? I’ve been digging into cases where things actually turned out better than expected whether for investigators, survivors, or even the public. Like the way the Golden State Killer was finally caught using genetic genealogy, or how Elizabeth Smart’s survival and advocacy work turned her ordeal into something empowering.
Any other cases come to mind where there was an unexpected silver lining? Maybe a cold case cracked wide open or a survivor who turned their experience into something meaningful? I’d love to hear your picks.