At just 30 years old, Elisa had already lived a lifetime of ups and downs. She often found herself experiencing homelessness while battling her own personal demons. All the while struggling to be a mother to five children. Despite her difficulties, Elisa’s family felt she would come out on the other side. The problem is she never got that chance.
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Episode Info
If you know anything about the murder of Elisa Gano in October of 2000 in Phoenix, Arizona, please contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or toll-free at 1-800-343-TIPS. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can leave a tip at silentwitness.org. If you have any information regarding Timothy Edwards, who, before his death, was described as Native American, with dark hair and hazel eyes, standing between 5’4-5’6 and weighing about 155 pounds, Detective Roestenberg wants to hear from you. You can reach him directly at 602-534-5920 or email him at dominick.roestenberg@phoenix.gov.
Elisa Gano. Courtesy: Silent Witness
An original crime scene photo of the construction site where Elisa’s body was discovered. Courtesy: Phoenix Police Department
An original crime scene photo of the evidence markers at the construction site where Elisa’s body was discovered. Courtesy: Phoenix Police Department
An original crime scene photo of a footprint left at the crime scene. Courtesy: Phoenix Police Department
An original crime scene photo of Elisa’s shoe found at the crime scene. Courtesy: Phoenix Police Department
Detective Dom Roestenberg during our interview. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Elisa Gano. Photo provided by her son, Adame Gano
Elisa Gano. Photo provided by her son, Adame Gano
The reward poster for Elisa Gano. Courtesy: Silent Witness
Episode Source Material
- National Library of Medicine (Bethesda, MD ): Evaluation of Postmortem Changes by Abdulaziz M. Almulhim Ritesh G. Menezes.
- Harvard Journal of Law & Technology (Cambridge, MA): All In The Family: Privacy And DNA Familial Searching by Sonia M. Suter.
- Timothy Edwards Obituary. Jacobs Funeral Home (Iron River, MI).
- American Military University (Charles Town, WV): Livor Mortis Provides Crucial Evidence For Investigators by Jennifer Bucholtz.