Forensic Files

A Walk in the Rain

Dateline NBC

  • Oct 18, 2022
  • 1:23:15
  • Full Episode
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Brief Summary

Sonia Ivanov's murder in Nome leads to police officer Matt Owens' arrest and conviction after a complex investigation.</p>

Key points

  • Sonia Ivanov's Disappearance. Sonia goes missing after a night out with friends, prompting concern from her loved ones.
  • Heartbreaking Discovery. Sonia's body is found, leading to a murder investigation.
  • Evidence Against Kunik. Investigators find blood evidence linking Kunik to Sonia's murder.
  • The Investigation Slows Down. After Koenig is cleared, the investigation into Sonia's murder begins to stall.
  • A Chilling Threat. A note found in a police vehicle reveals a sinister message from Sonia's killer.
  • Owens' Polygraph Results. Matt Owens failed the polygraph test, raising suspicions about his involvement in Sonia's murder.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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