What Cops Did at This Crime Scene Changed the Law Forever | True Lives

Amanda Plasse was murdered in 2011. It took years to arrest Dennis RosaRoman—and a second battle to pass “Amanda’s Law,” banning unauthorised photos of crime victims. Subscribe to True Lives: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl On August 26, 2011, Amanda Plasse, a vibrant and kind-hearted young woman, was found brutally murdered in her Chicopee, Massachusetts apartment. The violent crime stunned the community—but what followed deepened the family’s grief. Two police officers took unauthorised photos of Amanda’s body at the crime scene and shared them from their personal phones, compounding the trauma. The case remained unsolved for years, frustrating her loved ones—until persistent investigation led to the arrest and conviction of Dennis Rosa-Roman. But Amanda’s story didn’t end with justice in court. Her mother, Michelle Penna, took her pain and turned it into purpose, fighting for legislation to protect future victims. In 2022, “Amanda’s Law” passed, preventing first responders from sharing unauthorised crime scene images. Amanda’s legacy lives on in justice—and in the law her mother helped make. Her killer was Finally Caught. This film was first broadcast: 2023 Check us out on Facebook:   / ourstorieschannel   Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Up Close -    / @upcloseitvs   Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Blueprint - https://bit.ly/3ZK5UdD True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #truecrimestory #truecrime #coldcasesolved #dnaevidence #forensicscience