The Tavern Shadows: The Brenda Woodard Mystery

Description: In May 1974, 21-year-old Brenda Woodard stepped out of a neighborhood tavern in Baltimore, Maryland, for a ten-minute walk home that she would never finish. Days later, her body was found in a secluded wooded area, the victim of a brutal and personal attack. Left behind at the scene were two chilling clues: a handcrafted piece of jewelry and a heavy-duty knife—items that didn't belong to Brenda. Fifty years later, the "touch DNA" on those very objects may be the only thing capable of breaking a silence that has lasted half a century.

Inside This Episode:

• The 1970s Optimism: A look at Brenda’s life as a vibrant young woman navigating the changing social landscape of Baltimore.