A Walk in the Rain
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1:23:15
- Full Episode
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The disappearance of 19-year-old Alaska Native Sonya Ivanoff sends shockwaves through the small coastal city of Nome. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
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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.
Episode highlights
- Sonia Ivanov's DisappearanceSonia goes missing after a night out with friends, prompting concern from her loved ones.“When she didn't go to work, that's when we started looking.”7:29Oct 18, 2022
- Heartbreaking DiscoverySonia's body is found, leading to a murder investigation.“I think I just dropped. I just couldn't believe it.”15:39Oct 18, 2022
- Evidence Against KunikInvestigators find blood evidence linking Kunik to Sonia's murder.“The evidence against Koenig seems to mount.”20:27Oct 18, 2022
- The Investigation Slows DownAfter Koenig is cleared, the investigation into Sonia's murder begins to stall.“Yeah, it was back to zero.”29:10Oct 18, 2022
- A Chilling ThreatA note found in a police vehicle reveals a sinister message from Sonia's killer.“You leave me alone, and I will leave you alone.”40:45Oct 18, 2022
- Owens' Polygraph ResultsMatt Owens failed the polygraph test, raising suspicions about his involvement in Sonia's murder.“To my amazement, you didn't pass those polygraphs.”53:31Oct 18, 2022
- The Arrest of Matt OwensTwo and a half months after Sonia Ivanov's murder, Matt Owens was arrested, shocking the community.“The arrest of Officer Matt Owens shocked many citizens of Nome.”59:33Oct 18, 2022
- Trial Begins for Matt OwensThe trial of former Nome police officer Matt Owens began, with nearly 70 witnesses testifying against him.“The trial of former Nome police officer Matt Owens began on January 18, 2005.”1:06:35Oct 18, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
