Murder in Minot
- May 6, 2025
- 1:23:24
- Full Episode
<p>College student Anita Knutson is found stabbed to death. The case took years and the unwavering commitment of loved ones and investigators to reach a resolution. Blayne Alexander reports.</p><p> </p><p>Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ </p><p>Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3EJjQgz</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xo5SlFMzFme4mG876Vbyh</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Anita Knutson's murder case spans nearly two decades, culminating in her roommate Nicole Rice's arrest and trial, ending in a not guilty verdict.
Key points
- The Discovery of Anita's Body. Anita's father discovers her lifeless body in her apartment, leading to a shocking investigation.
- Key Evidence Found. Investigators discover a knife with a distinctive tribal insignia at the crime scene.
- Text Messages Before the Murder. Anita's final text messages reveal intimate conversations with a man named Michael Vann.
- Anita's Funeral. The entire community gathered to celebrate Anita's life, filling the church to capacity.
- The Impact of Grief. Anita's brother Daniel passed away six years after her murder, deeply affecting the family.
- Anita's Family Fights for Justice. Anita's family and friends rally to keep her memory alive, pushing for justice.
Episode highlights
- The Discovery of Anita's BodyAnita's father discovers her lifeless body in her apartment, leading to a shocking investigation.“When he peered through Anita's window, he saw her lying face down in her bed.”4:19May 6, 2025
- Key Evidence FoundInvestigators discover a knife with a distinctive tribal insignia at the crime scene.“Then, right by Anita's bed, investigators made a key discovery, a knife with a distinctive tribal insignia.”14:24May 6, 2025
- Text Messages Before the MurderAnita's final text messages reveal intimate conversations with a man named Michael Vann.“Anita's final text messages with Mike were just before 5 a.m.”23:51May 6, 2025
- Anita's FuneralThe entire community gathered to celebrate Anita's life, filling the church to capacity.“I mean, she truly was so well loved.”28:52May 6, 2025
- The Impact of GriefAnita's brother Daniel passed away six years after her murder, deeply affecting the family.“The killer struck your family twice.”50:42May 6, 2025
- Anita's Family Fights for JusticeAnita's family and friends rally to keep her memory alive, pushing for justice.“We did everything we could think possible to keep her name alive.”50:58May 6, 2025
- Cold Justice Comes to MinotThe investigative show Cold Justice partners with local police to reopen Anita's case.“Maybe this cold case would finally heat up.”52:37May 6, 2025
- Nicole's ArrestAfter years of investigation, Nicole Rice is arrested for the murder of Anita Knutson.“She's going to be arrested.”59:46May 6, 2025
