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Jane Doe No More: Story of Survival and Accountability with Donna Palomba
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- Mar 27, 2026
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Description In this episode of Perfect Prey , I’m joined by Donna Palomba , founder of Jane Doe No More and survivor of a violent home invasion and sexual assault that led to years of institutional betrayal. Donna shares her harrowing story—from surviving a brutal attack in her own home to being disbelieved, interrogated, and re-traumatized by the very system meant to protect her. What followed was a seven-year legal battle against law enforcement, uncovering systemic failures, bias, and the devastating impact of not believing victims. This conversation explores not only the trauma of the assault itself, but the profound harm caused by institutional betrayal—and the strength it takes to fight back, seek justice, and create change. What we cover Donna’s story of surviving a violent home invasion and sexual assault The immediate aftermath and failures in the investigative process Institutional betrayal and being treated as a suspect instead of a victim The long legal battle against law enforcement and systemic resistance The role of DNA evidence and delayed justice How perpetrators often live “double lives” and evade suspicion The impact of statute of limitations laws on survivors Donna’s advocacy work and the founding of Jane Doe No More Prevention, education, and empowering communities to protect others Why listen If you are a survivor, advocate, clinician, attorney, or protective parent, this episode offers a powerful and deeply emotional look at what happens when systems fail victims—and what it takes to hold those systems accountable. Donna’s story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, showing that even in the face of profound injustice, change is possible. Guest bio (short) Donna Palomba is the founder of Jane Doe No More, an organization dedicated to improving the wa…