Justice Journal

Driving Under the Influence-Spotlight: DIU Offender Program - Justice Journal Episode 58

Driving Under the Influence-Spotlight: Misdemeanor DUI Deputy District Attorneys - Justice Journal Episode 57

Driving Under the Influence: Spotlight: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)- Justice Journal Episode 56

Description: Discussion with longtime driving under the influence (DUI) prevention partner the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) about how the organization works to protect the safety of all those on our highways and roads as well as pedestrians.  Show Notes:  Guest Deputy Director of Marketing & Public Affairs Tim Weisberg from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Lead Deputy District Attorney Gregory Hayes introduce themselves – their backgrounds and current roles. ...

Driving Under the Influence: Spotlight on Prevention Partners- Justice Journal Episode 55

Description: Discussion with two longtime DUI/DUID prevention partner organizations Arrive Alive, CA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving about prevention programs, focusing on the Real DUI Court in Schools program, the importance of reaching children early and the importance of partnerships.   Show Notes:  Guests Arrive Alive CA CEO Angela Webb, MADD Victim Services Specialist Rhonda Campbell and Lead Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Gregory Hayes introduce themselves.   Hayes explains ...

Driving Under the Influence: Surviving Family Member, Prevention Advocate- Justice Journal Episode 54

Description: A personal story of losing a loved one to a DUI offender nearly 14 years ago, the lasting impacts of that loss, about the court process, what more can be done to prevent DUI crashes and deaths and what is being done to help victims and prevent more DUI tragedies.  Show Notes:  Guests Cody Spaeth and Lead Deputy District Attorney Gregory Hayes introduce themselves. Deputy DA Hayes explains his current role related to DUI cases and the DUI/DUID prosecution and Education Outreac...

Driving Under the Influence: Surviving Family Member, MADD Advocate- Justice Journal Episode 53

Description: A personal story of losing a loved one to a DUI offender decades ago, the lasting impacts of that loss, how the case was handled at that time, the progress made with current DUI cases, what more can be done and how MADD and the DA’s Office is working to help victims and prevent more DUI tragedies.  Show Notes:  Guests Rhonda Campbell and Lead Deputy District Attorney Gregory Hayes introduce themselves and their current roles related to DUI cases, victim advocacy and prevention...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Involving Prescription/Mixed Drugs - Justice Journal Episode 52

Description: Discussion on DUI involving prescription and mixed drugs, and how to avoid driving while having an unintentional or intentional adverse reaction to prescription medicines and/or other drugs. Show Notes:  Lead Deputy District Attorney Greg Hayes, Supervising Criminalist Craig Triebold and CHP Officer Travis Herbert participate in a discussion on DUIs involving prescription medicines and mixed drugs. Officer Herbert talks about the challenge of identifying DUIs as a result of ...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Youth Prevention - Justice Journal Episode 51

Description: Discussion on problem of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and/or drugs (DUID) and the education and prevention efforts among youth – focusing mostly on teenagers. Show Notes: Judge Curtis Fiorini, Deputy District Attorney Stefanie Mahaffey, CEO Angela Webb of Arrive Alive, California and CHP Officer Travis Herbert discuss the issue of DUI/DUID and efforts to educate and prevent teenagers from becoming offenders or victims. They start by talking about the problem ...

Mass Victimization Trauma and the Crisis Response Team - Justice Journal Episode 50

Description: Discussion on what mass victimization trauma is and how the Mass Victimization Crisis Response Team works together to provide support services for those directly and indirectly impacted by a large-scale, multi-victim criminal incident.   Show Notes:  District Attorney Victim Witness Assistance Program Manager Nina Acosta provides a general overview of the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program and what services they provide to victims of crime.  Nina and Distr...

Surviving Evil: Survivors Turned Advocates - Justice Journal Episode 49

Description: A discussion with survivors of the East Area Rapist turned advocates in recognition of Victim Rights month moderated by Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Thien Ho.  Guests are Kris Pedretti and Gay Hardwick.  Show Notes: Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney, Thien Ho moderates a discussion about two survivors who faced the East Area rapist and lived to talk about it.  They are now advocates that help other survivors find their voice.    Kris Pedretti talks about h...

The Raging Fentanyl Epidemic - Justice Journal Episode 48

Description: A discussion with affected family members who lost loved ones too soon to Fentanyl poisoning moderated by Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Thien Ho.  Guests are Chris and Laura Didier, Allyssia Funicello and Fire Chief Walt White.  Show Notes: Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney, Thien Ho moderates a discussion with an experiences first responder and family members of victims lost to fentanyl poisoning.    Laura and Chris Didier talk about their son Zachary, for...

Driving Under the Influence Treatment Court - Justice Journal Episode 47

Description: Discussion on the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Treatment Court – including the goals, criteria and eligibility, program treatments and requirements, the collaborative process, successes and story of program graduate. Guest are Judge Lawrence Brown, Deputy District Attorney Judith Mummert, Assistant Public Defender Maegan Gannon and, program graduate Alberto. Show Notes: The discussion starts with Judge Brown giving background on the Driving Under the Influence Treatment C...

Combatting Human Trafficking with 3Strands Global Foundation - Justice Journal Episode 46

Description: A discussion on human trafficking trends and prevention efforts in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness month moderated by Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Thien Ho.  Guests are Ashlie Bryant, 3Strands Global Co-Founder, President and CEO, and Courtney Martin, Deputy District Attorney, who is assigned to the human trafficking unit at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. Show Notes: Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney, Thien Ho moderates a discus...

Driving Under the Influence Involving Marijuana - Justice Journal Episode 45

Description: Discussion on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) involving marijuana cases, the increase in these cases, detecting marijuana impaired drivers, what the District Attorney’s Crime Lab is seeing in analyzing DUI toxicology samples, prosecuting these specific types of cases and the difference in the marijuana of today versus marijuana from decades ago. Guests are California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Herbert, Sacramento County District Attorney Crime Lab Director Michael Toms, DA ...

Hate Crimes Against The Asian American Pacific Islander Community - Justice Journal Episode 44

Description: Discussion on the rise of hate crimes/hate incidents against the Asian American Pacific Islander community, the impact on victims and the community at large, and what is being done to address this type of hate in the Sacramento community.  Guests are California Assemblyman Jim Cooper, Executive Director of Asian Resources Inc. and Councilwoman Stephanie Nguyen and Assistant Chief Deputy DA Thienvu Ho. Show Notes:  DA Anne Marie Schubert introduces the podcast and the importanc...

Sacramento County’s Criminal Justice System Successfully Continues Jury Trials During COVID-19 - Justice Journal Episode 43

Description: Discussion on the success the local criminal justice system has had in holding jury trials in the age of the pandemic.  Guests are Sacramento Superior Court Presiding Judge Russell Hom, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, Chief Assistant Public Defender Amanda Benson.  Show Notes:  A brief timeline/explanation of the COVID-19 Emergency Court Orders was provided.  March 19, 2020 – Sacramento County Issues Public Health Order March 20, 2020 – Sacramento ...

Jury Trials During COVID-19 - Justice Journal Episode 42

Description:  Discussion on the changes to the jury trial process during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We discuss the impact on the entire process from confirming and conducting the trial to sentencing.  Guests are Principal Deputy District Attorney Nancy Cochrane, Deputy District Attorney Kristen Andersen, and Deputy District Attorney Ryan Roebuck. Show notes:  T This episode is part of a series highlighting jury trials that have been successfully conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nan...

Real Estate Fraud: Successful Jury Trial During COVID-19 And Fraud Awareness - Justice Journal Episode 41

Description: Discussion on a real estate fraud case that went to jury trial in the age of the pandemic, the impact the case had on the victims and tips to avoid becoming a real estate fraud victim.  Guests are DA Deputy District Attorney Sam Nong, DA Investigator Jason Halstead and fraud victims Carolyn, Maria and Eman.  Show Notes:  This episode is part of a series highlighting successful jury trials held in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as an effort to raise awareness about fr...

Real Estate Fraud: Successful Jury Trial During COVID-19 And Fraud Awareness - Justice Journal Episode 41

Description: Discussion on a real estate fraud case that went to jury trial in the age of the pandemic, the impact the case had on the victims and tips to avoid becoming a real estate fraud victim.  Guests are DA Deputy District Attorney Sam Nong, DA Investigator Jason Halstead and fraud victims Carolyn, Maria and Eman.  Show Notes:  This episode is part of a series highlighting successful jury trials held in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as an effort to raise awareness about fr...

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: Community Organization And Advocate Involvement (pt. 2) Episode 40

Description: Discussion on the Animal Cruelty Unit & Regional Task Force and the involvement of the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (SPCA) and a leading local veterinarian, examples of animal cruelty cases and the importance of educating the community on animal cruelty and how the public can help reduce and prevent animal cruelty.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Hilary Bagley- Franzoia, Sacramento SPCA CEO Kenn Altine and Dr. Cheryl Scott from the UC Davis...

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: Community Organization And Advocate Involvement (pt. 1) Episode 39

Description: Discussion on the Animal Cruelty Unit & Regional Task Force and the involvement of the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (SPCA) and a leading local veterinarian, examples of animal cruelty cases and the importance of educating the community on animal cruelty and how the public can help reduce and prevent animal cruelty.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Hilary Bagley- Franzoia, Sacramento SPCA CEO Kenn Altine and Dr. Cheryl Scott from the UC Davis...

COVID-19: Impact On Invictus Youth Foundation’s Mission To Serve Youth And Future Events, Activities - Justice Journal Episode 38

Description: Invictus Youth Foundation Founder, President & CEO Viliami Tuivai (Coach V) talks to Supervising Deputy District Attorney Rochelle Beardsley about his personal story and his passion for inspiring and mentoring at-risk youth through the foundation’s free programs.     Show Notes:  Coach V talks about how he and his family immigrated to the Unites States from the island of Tonga.  He shares growing up as an at-risk youth with little money - on free/reduced lunch - in a community...

Special COVID-19 Series: Five Elected District Attorneys and Peace Over Violence On Serving, Protecting Victims and Denim Day (2-Part Series)– Justice Journal Episode 36

Description: The Elected DAs of Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and Santa Clara counties and Peace Over Violence on how they are working in innovative ways to continue serving and protecting victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and sexual assault during unprecedented times. Show Notes:  Sacramento County DA Anne Marie Schubert hosts this discussion with Alameda County DA Nancy O’Malley, Los Angeles County DA Jackie Lacey, San Diego County DA Summer Stephan and...

Special COVID-19 Series: Five Elected District Attorneys and Peace Over Violence On Serving, Protecting Victims and Denim Day (2-Part Series)– Justice Journal Episode 37

Description: The Elected DAs of Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and Santa Clara counties and Peace Over Violence on how they are working in innovative ways to continue serving and protecting victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and sexual assault during unprecedented times. Show Notes:  Sacramento County DA Anne Marie Schubert hosts this discussion with Alameda County DA Nancy O’Malley, Los Angeles County DA Jackie Lacey, San Diego County DA Summer Stephan and...

Special COVID-19 Series: Child Abuse Victim Assistance During Stay at Home Order –Justice Journal Episode 35

Title: Special COVID-19 Series: Child Abuse Victim Assistance During Stay at Home Order –Justice Journal Episode 35 Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Office of Education Superintendent Dave Gordon, The Child Abuse Prevention Center President & CEO Sheila Boxley, Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Director Michelle Callejas, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Detective Christie Hirota, and Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Dawn Bladet discu...

Special COVID-19 Series: Domestic Violence Victim Assistance During Stay at Home Order –Justice Journal Episode 34

Title: Special COVID-19 Series: Domestic Violence Victim Assistance During Stay at Home Order –Justice Journal Episode 34 Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Chief Daniel Hahn, E.D. of WEAVE Beth Hassett, E.D. of My Sister’s House Nilda Valmores, Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center CEO Faith Whitmore, Assistant Chief Deputy DA Dawn Bladet and DA Supervising Victim Advocate Lisa Corral discuss how DV victims can still get help and services during this time. Show Notes:  Beth, Nilda...

Special COVID-19 Series: Balancing Public Health and Public Safety - Justice Journal Episode 33

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert and Assistant Chief Thien Ho talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system and how the DA’s Office is adapting to ensure justice continues to be served while balancing public health with public safety. Show Notes:  DA Schubert starts by introducing the new Justice and Community & Relations Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Thien Ho, followed by Thien’s own introduction. DA Schubert and Assistant Chief Thien Ho give their perso...

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: What Is Being Done To Identify, Investigate and Prosecute Offenders And Protect Animals (pt. 2) Episode 32

Description: Discussion on actionable criminal animal cruelty, background on the Animal Cruelty Unit & Regional Task Force, examples of cases, the importance of educating the community on animal cruelty and how the public can help reduce and prevent animal cruelty.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Hilary Bagley- Franzoia, City of Sacramento Chief Animal Control Officer Jace Huggins and Veterinarian Dr. Sara Harrison.  Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explain their ro...

Animal Cruelty Unit & Task Force: What Is Being Done To Identify, Investigate and Prosecute Offenders And Protect Animals (pt. 1) Episode 31

Description: Discussion on actionable criminal animal cruelty, background on the Animal Cruelty Unit & Regional Task Force, examples of cases, the importance of educating the community on animal cruelty and how the public can help reduce and prevent animal cruelty.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Hilary Bagley- Franzoia, City of Sacramento Chief Animal Control Officer Jace Huggins and Veterinarian Dr. Sara Harrison.  Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explain their ro...

Elder Abuse Crimes, Cases, Impact on Victims, Tips and Alerts (Pt.2) - Justice Journal Episode 30

Description: Discussion on Elder Abuse crimes, kinds of cases the DA’s Office sees, the role of the DA victim advocate in these cases and some tips alerts to help detect and prevent abuse and becoming a victim of common scams.  Guests are Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Paul Durenberger, Deputy District Attorney Frederick (Fritz) Gotha, Victim Advocate Bridgid Moffett Yeo. Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explains their role within the office and the Elder Abuse Un...

Elder Abuse Crimes, Cases, Impact on Victims, Tips and Alerts (Pt.1) - Justice Journal Episode 29

Description: Discussion on Elder Abuse crimes, kinds of cases the DA’s Office sees, the role of the DA victim advocate in these cases and some tips alerts to help detect and prevent abuse and becoming a victim of common scams.  Guests are Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Paul Durenberger, Deputy District Attorney Frederick (Fritz) Gotha, Victim Advocate Bridgid Moffett Yeo. Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explains their role within the office and the Elder Abuse Un...

Human Trafficking: Helping Victims and Cracking Down on Demand (pt.2) - Justice Journal Episode 28

Human Trafficking: Helping Victims and Cracking Down on Demand (pt.2) - Justice Journal Episode 25 Description: A discussion on the issue of human trafficking – where it happens, how it happens, who are the victims – and what is being done to prosecute traffickers, help victims, educate the community and prevent future victims.  Guests are Sacramento County Deputy District Attorney Danielle Abildgaard, Investigator Annette Fucles, Victim Advocate Beatrice (Bea) Lavrov and Sacramento Police...

Human Trafficking: Helping Victims and Cracking Down on Demand (pt.1) - Justice Journal Episode 27

Description: A discussion on the issue of human trafficking – where it happens, how it happens, who are the victims – and what is being done to prosecute traffickers, help victims, educate the community and prevent future victims.  Guests are Sacramento County Deputy District Attorney Danielle Abildgaard, Investigator Annette Fucles, Victim Advocate Beatrice (Bea) Lavrov and Sacramento Police Detective Jason Collins.   Show Notes:  Danielle explains the difference between human trafficki...

Hate Crimes: What Is Being Done Today? - Justice Journal Episode 26

Description: A discussion on the current state of hate crimes, the challenge with underreporting, the impact on victims and the targeted groups and what is being done today to protect the community against these crimes.  Guests are US Attorney McGregor Scott, District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp, Supervising Deputy DA Thien Ho, President of the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region Deborah Gonzalez and SALAM Islamic Center Chairman Wa...

SPECIAL Youth Vaping: DA, School Official, Doctors and Students Sound Off On A Public Health, Safety Crisis (3-Part Series) Episode 25 (Episodes 23, 24, 25)

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Board of Education Trustee Karina Talamantes, Dr. Tiffany Heckendorn from UC Davis Health, Dr. Virginia Barrow, and Dr. Clarisse Glen from Kaiser Permanente and local high school students discuss the issue of youth vaping from each of their perspectives.   Show Notes:  Anne Marie opens with why she felt it was so important to talk about this issue and the current laws on youth vaping.    Guests talk about why they think vaping is...

SPECIAL Youth Vaping: DA, School Official, Doctors and Students Sound Off On A Public Health, Safety Crisis (3-Part Series) Episode 24 (Episodes 23, 24, 25)

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Board of Education Trustee Karina Talamantes, Dr. Tiffany Heckendorn from UC Davis Health, Dr. Virginia Barrow, and Dr. Clarisse Glen from Kaiser Permanente and local high school students discuss the issue of youth vaping from each of their perspectives.   Show Notes:  Anne Marie opens with why she felt it was so important to talk about this issue and the current laws on youth vaping.    Guests talk about why they think vaping is...

SPECIAL Youth Vaping: DA, School Official, Doctors and Students Sound Off On A Public Health, Safety Crisis (3-Part Series) Episode 23 (Episodes 23, 24, 25)

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Board of Education Trustee Karina Talamantes, Dr. Tiffany Heckendorn from UC Davis Health, Dr. Virginia Barrow, and Dr. Clarisse Glen from Kaiser Permanente and local high school students discuss the issue of youth vaping from each of their perspectives.   Show Notes:  Anne Marie opens with why she felt it was so important to talk about this issue and the current laws on youth vaping.    Guests talk about why they think vaping is...

Hate Crimes: Unsolved Double-Murder of Elk Grove Sikh Grandfathers, A Suspected Hate Crime - Justice Journal Episode 22

Description: An examination of the unsolved 2011 double-murder of two Sikh grandfathers in Elk Grove, suspected to be a hate crime.  Guests are DA Anne Marie Schubert, DA Investigator Kevin Papineau, who was the lead detective on the case while at the Elk Grove Police Department, and Elk Grove Unified School District Board Member Bobbie Singh Allen.   Show Notes:  Guests begin by talking about Elk Grove – what kind of town is it and was historically. Kevin then talks about what happened ...

Hate Crimes Series: 1999 Summer of Hate Crimes Spree (Pt. 2)- Justice Journal Episode 21

Description: An examination of the 1999 hate crimes spree by the Williams Brothers with arson attacks on three Sacramento area Synagogues, the arson of a Sacramento abortion clinic and a double-murder in Shasta County. Guests talk through how these crimes were all linked and how the cases unfolded.  Guests are US Attorney McGregor Scott, DA Anne Marie Schubert, Judge Steven Lapham Supervising Criminalist Faye Springer, Retired ATF Agent Nina Delgadillo.   Show Notes:  Judge Lapham, Faye ...

Hate Crimes Series: 1999 Summer of Hate Crimes Spree (Pt. 1)- Justice Journal Episode 20

Description: An examination of the 1999 hate crimes spree by the Williams Brothers with arson attacks on three Sacramento area Synagogues, the arson of a Sacramento abortion clinic and a double-murder in Shasta County. Guests talk through how these crimes were all linked and how the cases unfolded.  Guests are US Attorney McGregor Scott, DA Anne Marie Schubert, Judge Steven Lapham Supervising Criminalist Faye Springer, Retired ATF Agent Nina Delgadillo.   Show Notes:  Judge Lapham, Faye ...

Community Partner Profile: Brother to Brother (Pt. 2) - Justice Journal Episode 19

Description: Brother to Brother Co-Founder Mervin Brookins along with District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn talk about the trust and partnership they have developed, and how they are working together to address public safety challenges, improve the lives of individuals and create healthier, safer neighborhoods throughout Sacramento.   Show Notes: Mervin starts by telling listeners about himself and Brother to Brother, including his background as we...

Community Partner Profile: Brother to Brother (Pt. 1) - Justice Journal Episode 18

Description: Brother to Brother Co-Founder Mervin Brookins along with District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn talk about the trust and partnership they have developed, and how they are working together to address public safety challenges, improve the lives of individuals and create healthier, safer neighborhoods throughout Sacramento.   Show Notes: Mervin starts by telling listeners about himself and Brother to Brother, including his background as we...

Online Child Sexual Predators: How Kids, Parents Can Be Internet, Social Media Smart (Pt.2) - Justice Journal Episode 17

Title –Online Child Sexual Predators: How Kids, Parents Can Be Internet, Social Media Smart (pt. 2)- Justice Journal Episode 17   Description: Learn about the latest cyber threats kids are up against today, and how to prevent them from becoming victims of online sexual predators.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Leland Washington, Sheriff’s Detective Christie Hirota, and Scott Meyer from Folsom High School. Christie starts with providing a backdrop of the cyber threats kids and ...

Online Child Sexual Predators: How Kids, Parents Can Be Internet, Social Media Smart (Pt.1) - Justice Journal Episode 16

Title –Online Child Sexual Predators: How Kids, Parents Can Be Internet, Social Media Smart- (pt.1) Justice Journal Episode 16   Description: Learn about the latest cyber threats kids are up against today, and how to prevent them from becoming victims of online sexual predators.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Leland Washington, Sheriff’s Detective Christie Hirota, and Scott Meyer from Folsom High School. Christie starts with providing a backdrop of the cyber threats kids and t...

Stockton Boulevard Partnership: Working with Businesses, Residents to Resolve, Prevent Crimes - Justice Journal Episode 15

Description:How the DA’s Office and law enforcement work with businesses and residents along the Stockton Boulevard corridor to resolve and deter quality of life crimes.   Guests are the Partnership’s Executive Director Frank Louie, DA Community Prosecutor Leslie Kolb and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnny Lee.  Show Notes: Frank Louie gives his personal and professional background and explains what the Stockton Boulevard Partnership is, its mission/purpose and how it works.  Leslie...

Cold Case: Examining the Late 1970s Rape And Murder of Sharon Wilcoxson (Pt. 2) - Justice Journal Episode 14

Title – Cold Case: Examining the Late 1970s Rape And Murder of Sharon Wilcoxson (Pt. 2) - Justice Journal Episode 14 Description: Examination of the late 1970s cold case rape/murder of Sharon Wilcoxson that unfolded over 30 years.  Guests are Sharon’s sister, DA Anne Marie Schubert, a DA investigator and two retired law enforcement investigators who worked the case. Show Notes: Twenty-year-old Sharon Wilcoxson was raped and murdered in the late 1970s in Carmichael, CA.  Sharon’s sister,...

Cold Case: Examining the Late 1970s Rape And Murder of Sharon Wilcoxson (Pt. 1) - Justice Journal Episode 13

Title – Cold Case: Examining the Late 1970s Rape And Murder of Sharon Wilcoxson (Pt. 1) - Justice Journal Episode 13 Description: Examination of the late 1970s cold case rape/murder of Sharon Wilcoxson that unfolded over 30 years.  Guests are Sharon’s sister, DA Anne Marie Schubert, a DA investigator and two retired law enforcement investigators who worked the case. Show Notes: Twenty-year-old Sharon Wilcoxson was raped and murdered in the late 1970s in Carmichael, CA.  Sharon’s sister,...

Panel Discussion: Heroes in Humanity With Community Organization, Faith, Law Enforcement Leaders- Justice Journal Episode 12

Description: District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert moderated a panel on examples of heroes in humanity within our community.  Panelists are Brother to Brother Co-Founder Mervin Brookins, Elk Grove Police Chief Bryan Noblett, La Familia Counseling Center Executive Director Rachel Rios and Shiloh Baptist Church Pastor Anthony Sadler.     Show Notes: The 20th Annual Public Safety & Community Appreciation Luncheon was held on May 3, 2019.  The theme of the event was “Celebrating Heroes in Hu...

Investigative Genetic Genealogy: Revolutionizing the Fight Against Violent Crime - Justice Journal Episode 11

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert leads a discussion on how using genetic genealogy in criminal cases has revolutionized fighting violent crime.  Topics include background on the first case to use this tool (Golden State Killer/East Area Rapist) to the general process, other successful cases across the nation, training other jurisdictions and implementing a best practices model.   Show Notes: District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert gives background and her personal and professional histo...

District Attorney Community Partner Profile: City of Refuge - Justice Journal Episode 10

Description: A conversation with City of Refuge Co-Founder and Refuge Housing Director Rachelle Ditmore on how the organization started, what they do and who they serve, the importance of community outreach, their partnership with the District Attorney’s Office and being a beneficiary of the District Attorney’s Public Safety and Community Improvement Fund.   Show Notes: Rachelle Ditmore, co-founder and Refuge Housing director of City of Refuge, talks about how and why City of Refuge was ...