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