The Cold Case of Kimberly Simon

In September 1985, 16-year-old Kimberly Simon set out for a short walk to meet a friend in Marcy, New York. She never arrived. Her body was found the next day, sparking a frantic investigation that eventually led to the arrest of 19-year-old Steven Barnes. Convicted on "junk science" and a controversial jailhouse confession, Barnes spent nearly 20 years behind bars. But in 2008, the DNA told a different story. In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of a young girl, the legal nightmare of an innocent man, and the search for a killer who has evaded justice for 40 years.

Let’s pull back the shadows that have kept these cold cases in the dark for far too long. Piece by piece, we’ll work to rebuild the truth not just for the story, but for the victims and the families still waiting for answers. The puzzle isn’t complete yet, but together, we’re getting closer.