This Fourth of July, we’re revisiting four unforgettable Crime Junkie cases that prove real change doesn’t happen on its own, it happens because ordinary people refuse to stop fighting. From families demanding answers to advocates exposing investigative failures and pushing for accountability, these stories remind us that justice is often driven by the people who refuse to let a victim’s name be forgotten. In this compilation, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat revisit: Amber Spradlin: A 38-year-old woman was found murdered inside a home in Martin, Kentucky, in June 2023. As her family searched for answers, they uncovered troubling questions about the investigation, missing evidence, and a community determined to keep her story alive. Sandra Birchmore :After 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her apartment in Canton, Massachusetts, in February 2021, her death was initially ruled self-inflicted. Years later, new evidence, a federal investigation, and determined advocates dramatically changed the direction of the case. Rachel Hansen: In June 2022, 19-year-old Rachel Hansen was shot inside her apartment in Gilbert, Arizona. Her family has spent years pressing for answers, challenging the investigation, and refusing to let her case fade from public attention. Nick Cordova: On May 27, 2020, 40-year-old Nick Cordova was killed inside his HVAC business in Gilbert, Arizona, while his children were on FaceTime with him. As his wife Alysha pursued the truth, she uncovered financial motives, unanswered questions, and a fight for justice that continues today. These cases span different states, different circumstances, and different investigations, but they all share one thing in common: people who refused to accept that the story was over. Because every time someone speaks up, every time a family keeps asking questions, every time a community demands accountability...Justice moves one step closer. -------- Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeJunkiePod Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers. About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of Audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families. Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ash_flowers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyflowers.af/ Check out these other great crime channels: @annieelise Anonymous Texts, Soundproof Bedrooms & The Affair Next Door | The Gregory Rice Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bOs07a1VvQ @kallmekris You Won't Believe How This Cold Case Was Solved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8frEUNpHTw @KendallRae A Matching Towel, Missing Gun & Mother’s Testimony: The Case Of Halee Rathgeber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLjDIVEYOSA @christinaarandall What She Told Her Mom is Disturbing | Maternal Instinct Taylor Parker Calls Released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjpCQDlH90U