Lisa Roberts: The Teen Once Known as Precious Jane Doe with guest reader Heather Morris
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In 1977, investigators identified a young woman’s killer but could not identify the victim herself. More than forty years later, investigative genetic genealogy finally revealed her name: Lisa Roberts.
In 1977, a young hitchhiker accepted a ride from a man who promised to take her home. Within hours, she was dead.
Investigators quickly identified her killer. But they could not identify her.
For decades, the young woman became known as Precious Jane Doe, a name given in the hope that someone, somewhere, would recognize her and help return her identity. Instead, she remained unnamed for more than forty years.
In this episode, we examine the case of Lisa Roberts, formerly known as Precious Jane Doe, and the decades-long effort to discover who she was. We explore the investigation that followed her murder, the questions that lingered after her killer was identified, and the role investigative genetic genealogy played in finally restoring her name.
At its heart, this is a story about identity, remembrance, and the extraordinary work required to return a woman to her family after decades of uncertainty.
📍 Everett, Washington | August 9, 1977
📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Heather Morris
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More about Heather Morris:
Heather Morris is best known for her comedic breakout role as Brittany S. Pierce on FOX’s hit series, Glee. She is currently recurring as Judy in the CBS hit comedy So Help Me Todd and is executive producer and writer on the dark comedy Podcast The Bystanders available on all podcast platforms. Morris has appeared in numerous indie films including the upcoming comedy Cora Bora starring Meg Stalter and Manny Jacinto and voiced the role of Katie the Mammoth in the Multimillion dollar franchise Ice Age: Continental Drift. Aside from a successful career as an actress, Heather is an incredibly established dancer who began her career with Beyonce and currently travels the country teaching for HEAT Dance Convention