Episode 157: Donna Palomba

On this week’s episode of True Crime New England, Katie and Liz discuss the harrowing story of sexual assault survivor and the founder of Jane Doe No More, Donna Palomba. On September 11th, 1993, Donna was attacked in her home while her husband was away on a trip. She was beaten, threatened, and raped. Donna then faced immense backlash with the Waterbury, Connecticut Police Department as they began accusing her of making up the terrible events to cover up an affair. It wouldn’t be until 2005 that her perpetrator would be arrested and placed in prison, but in that time, Donna Palomba overcame many obstacles, both physically and emotionally, as a result of her attack. For more information on Donna’s nonprofit organization, visit janedoenomore.org.