“I’m Tired of Waiting”: Marina Goodyear’s Raw Anger Over Mother’s Cold Case
ST. JOHN’S, NL — In a heart-wrenching interview with Here & Now’s Colleen Connors, Marina Goodyear (née Penney), the eldest daughter of Jennifer Hillier-Penney and Dean Penney, laid bare the “unbearable frustration” of living through a seven-year mystery with no arrests.
At the time of this interview—recorded prior to Dean Penney’s 2023 arrest—Marina spoke of a family divided and a justice system she felt had failed her mother.
A Daughter’s Frustration
For years, Marina has been the most vocal advocate for Jennifer, often using social media to keep her mother’s name in the public eye. Her conversation with Connors touched on several painful points:
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The Silence of the Investigation: Marina expressed deep anger toward the slow pace of the RCMP’s work. “It’s been years,” she noted, “and I’m still sitting here with the same questions I had on day one.”
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The Weight of Suspicion: Without naming her father directly at the time, Marina alluded to the heavy cloud of suspicion hanging over the case. She described the agony of knowing that “someone knows exactly what happened,” yet continues to walk free.
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A Mother Taken Too Soon: Marina spoke of the milestones Jennifer has missed—weddings, the birth of grandchildren, and the simple daily life of her daughters.
The “Wall of Silence” in St. Anthony
Marina also discussed the difficulty of seeking justice in a small town like St. Anthony. She described a “hush” that fell over the community, where people were often afraid to speak out or involve themselves in the family’s tragedy.
| Aspect of Grief | Marina’s Perspective |
| Justice | Felt like it was “reserved for others,” but not for her mother. |
| Closure | Impossible to find without a body or a conviction. |
| Family Bond | Struggled with the reality that her life was split between the love for her mother and the complexity of her family dynamic. |
“I Won’t Stop”
Despite the frustration, Marina’s message remained one of defiance. She told Here & Now that her anger is what fuels her search for the truth.
“I’m not just going to sit back and let her be forgotten,” Marina told Connors. “If I have to be the loudest person in the room for the next twenty years to get an answer, then that’s what I’ll do.”
Context: The Trial Today (May 2026)
This archival interview has gained new significance as Marina recently testified against her father, Dean Penney, in his first-degree murder trial. The “frustration” she voiced to Colleen Connors years ago has finally moved from the living room to the courtroom, as she sits just feet away from the man now accused of the crime she spent years trying to solve.
