Evil Paid a Visit

Donna Palomba speaks out about her years-long journey for justice after being raped in her own home, and the fight to keep her assailant from walking free. Andrea Canning reports.

Nearly 14 years after her attack, Donna Palomba set out to help other survivors of sexual crimes by launching her own non-profit called Jane Doe No More: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/jane-doe-no-more-131399237630

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: On September 11, 1993, Donna Palomba was attacked in her Waterbury, Connecticut home. When she reported the assault to police, she was met with suspicion instead of support. Choosing to stay anonymous at the time, Donna and her husband sued the Waterbury Police Department and won. Years later, her attacker— her husband's friend since childhood —was identified. Now, as the founder of Jane Doe No More, she’s helping other survivors find their voices. In this episode, Andrea Canning catches up with Donna to discuss the evolution of her organization and her continued advocacy for others. Available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-evil-paid-a-visit