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City of Lights

Willy Nast
Jeff Signorelli
Aurora
Ceasefire
Crime
Police Department
True Crime
July 2002 Murders
David Stover
Mary Ann Signorelli
Aurora, Illinois
Gang Initiation Weekend
Capote's In Cold Blood
Suburban Sprawl
Bob Wadman
Arthur Anderson
Bill Lawler
Aurora Police Department
Jim Meisch
Laurie Meisch Gette
Bob Shelton

City of Lights is a true crime podcast about real life after the crime. In 2002, in the city of Aurora, Illinois, an 18-year-old named Jeff Signorelli was killed in a completely random act of violence. His murder remains unsolved. In the years following Jeff's murder, his parents Al and Mary Ann led efforts to make Aurora a safer place. But those efforts often put them at odds with leaders in Auro... more

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In a final interview with Al and Mary Ann, Willy aims to answer unresolved questions.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a description of suicide (from a work of fiction). This begins at 6 minutes 30 seconds and ends at 7 minutes.

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Al and Mary Ann drive to the hospital to find Jeff.

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CONTACT: Send Willy an email at wn@willynast.com

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A promising anti-violence program comes to Aurora. Mary Ann makes moves to keep it from falling apart.

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Al runs for city council. He finds himself up against more than his opponents in the election.

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Al and Mary Ann meet with Aurora's new chief of police, which sets the tone for their relationship with the APD.

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Willy visits Al and Mary Ann for the first time. He learns more about his hometown than he expected.

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In 2002, in the city of Aurora, Illinois, an 18-year-old man named Jeff Signorelli was killed in a completely random act of violence. His murder remains unsolved.

In the years following Jeff's murder, his parents Al and Mary Ann led efforts to make... more

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Recent Guests

Tori Telfer
True crime author and podcaster, friend of Willy Nast
Podcast called Criminal Broad
Episode: What Now? | 6
Neal Ormond
Former student at Freeman, recalled details about a missing mural related to the city's history
Episode: What Now? | 6
Jeff Donelson
Founder and pastor of the Everlasting Word Church in Aurora
Everlasting Word Church
Episode: Single-Issue Candidate | 3
Al Signorelli
Father of murder victim Jeff Signorelli
Episode: It Could Be A Thick Book | 1
Mary Ann Signorelli
Mother of murder victim Jeff Signorelli
Episode: It Could Be A Thick Book | 1

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Willy Nast
Host explores the emotional and ethical dimensions of crime and its aftermath in his hometown.

Reviews

  • A fresh angle on true crime

    Crimes themselves are fascinating (let’s be real) but what happens after the media blitz is so consistently underreported or ignored entirely. So glad to see a podcast tackle the long half-life of an unsolved murder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VCT_
    United Statesa month ago
  • Can’t Wait!

    I am so excited to dig into this when it drops! Great writing and a heart-wrenching story. True crime that actually cares about the people left to live their lives after a tragedy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shim Says
    United Statesa month ago

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#213
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Talking Points

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Single-Issue Candidate | 3
Q: Why did you decide to run for office?
Jeff Donelson expressed a desire for more diversity on the city council and felt a personal calling after his nephew's murder.
Single-Issue Candidate | 3
Q: What was your stance on how to deal with crime in Aurora?
Al emphasized the need for a nuanced approach over just increasing police presence, advocating for specific expertise and technology to help improve the job they did.
The Culture of the Department | 2
Q: How do you deal with the grief of losing a child?
Al shared that part of him died when Jeff died, and spoke about the changes in identity and sense of purpose following their son's murder.
The Culture of the Department | 2
Q: What do you need to stop the stuff? Is it more officers? Is it better technology? What is it?
Mary Ann asked Chief Lawler directly about what the police department needed to combat crime effectively, offering to use their community connections to help.

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This podcast explores the grim realities of life in the aftermath of violent crime, with a focus on the unsolved murder of an 18-year-old in Aurora, Illinois. Each episode reflects on the emotional toll taken on victims' families and their attempts to navigate a community still grappling with the impact of crime. The podcast provides a platform for poignant discussions around loss, healing, and community advocacy, particularly through the lens of the victim's parents, who became advocates for safety in their city, often clashing with local authorities. This unique perspective shifts the narrative from the typical true crime storyline to a deeper reflection on the question of 'what now?'

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1. Tori Telfer
2. Neal Ormond
3. Jeff Donelson
4. Al Signorelli
5. Mary Ann Signorelli

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