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Justice After Decades: The Child Abuse Case That Became a Murder Conviction - Today's Show is Dedicated to Nancy Woodall

Jul 14, 2025 at 07:52 pm by WGNS News

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Rutherford County, Tenn. - On this special District Attorney Edition of the WGNS Action Line, host J. Paul Newman, retired Assistant District Attorney for Rutherford County, shares the remarkable story of Nancy Woodall — a woman who has fostered more than 400 children throughout her life. This episode is dedicated to Nancy’s unwavering love and dedication, especially to one child whose life was forever changed by unimaginable abuse. Newman revisits a heartbreaking case in which the victim, adopted and cared for by Woodall, survived for two decades after a brutal beating, only to pass away years later due to complications from those injuries. The suspect, arrested for the initial abuse, was ultimately convicted of murder over 20 years later — a rare example of justice catching up with the past. Through this emotional and inspiring conversation, listeners will hear how Nancy Woodall’s compassion became a beacon of hope and how her commitment to vulnerable children left a legacy that continues to inspire the community.