Born on August 25, 1965, Mia Zapata lived with her brother, sister and parents in Louisville, Kentucky.

The family lived a comfortable life in Douglass Hills where the children had a free-spirited and carefree upbringing. Mia was independent and even as a toddler, it was common for her to wander off and do her own thing.

She also liked to sing! Her voice was strong and husky for a kid, and people would often turn around in surprise to hear such a tone coming from someone so small. A voice, many thought was destined for big things, destined to show the world what she was made of.

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Opening poem titled; ‘Slaughter of Bruce’, written by Mia Zapata.

Closing song titled; “Bob – Cousin O” performed by The Gits, written by Mia K Zapata, Matthew F Dresdner, Andrew L Kessler and John Stephen Moriarty © Fishheadhotdogburrito Music, licensed courtesy of Rogue Octopus.

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CREDITS

NARRATION:

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

EPISODE:

Episode researched and written by Anna Priestland

MUSIC:

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com

All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn 

OTHER:

Logo design by Paulina Szymanska

RESOURCES

COURT INFO:

STATE of Washington, Respondent, v. Jesus C. MEZQUIA, Appellant

ARTICLES:

Singer’s killer sentenced to 36 years in prison again – The Seattle Times

Finally, DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest of Mia Zapata’s Suspected Murderer – The Stranger

Mia Zapata’s Killer Convicted – The Rolling Stone

Who Murdered Mia Zapata? – No Arrests, Few Clues 5 Years After Slaying – The Seattle Times

Ten years on, trial begins for man accused of punk icon’s murder – CNN

VIDEO:

Forensic Files Season 12, Ep 7: The Day the Music Died

Mia Zapata, “The Death of a Rising Star”: Crime Documentary

Interview with The Seven Year Bitch

SEATTLE:

Company sparks region’s growth

December 7, 1984: Gorilla Gardens

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