When unimaginable tragedy strikes, some people choose to turn their pain into purpose.

In this powerful episode of Strong Enough: Survivor Stories, host Claudia King sits down with Kristi Gonçalves, mother of murdered University of Idaho student Kaylee Gonçalves, and Tracie Brocco, Executive Director of the Kaylee Gonçalves Foundation dba Murder Has a Name. Kristi and Steve Gonçalves, alongside Tracie and others, launched this foundation to help fill a gap in funding DNA testing in criminal cases.

Together, Kristi and Tracie share the remarkable story of how a friendship formed through heartbreak, the mission behind their newly launched nonprofit, and their determination to help bring justice to families still searching for answers.

They discuss why DNA evidence has become one of the most powerful tools in modern criminal investigations, how forensic genealogy and advanced DNA testing are helping solve cold cases across the country, and why so many cases remain unsolved simply because funding is unavailable.

This conversation goes beyond the headlines of the Idaho Four murders to explore victim advocacy, the lasting impact of violent crime on families, and how communities can help ensure every victim’s story is heard.

In this episode:

• The creation of the Kaylee Gonçalves Foundation / Murder Has a Name
• How Kristi Gonçalves and Tracie Brocco became friends through tragedy
• The importance of DNA testing in criminal investigations
• Forensic genealogy and solving cold cases
• Why funding is critical for unsolved murder cases
• Victim advocacy and supporting families seeking justice
• The lasting Legacy of Kaylee Gonçalves

If you’re interested in true crime, victim advocacy, forensic science, criminal investigations, or the ongoing pursuit of justice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Claudia King Claudia King, Podcast Host and Live TV Analyst

Claudia is a Live TV personality, Podcast Host, and Motivational Speaker who is also an advocate for survivors and chronic illness warriors.
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