On the Trail of the Bike Path Rapist
- Jul 25, 2023
- 40:12
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison reports on a series of rapes and murders on a peaceful bike path that went unsolved for decades. Could they all have been committed by the same man? Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2008.
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Brief Summary
Joan Diver's murder led to the arrest of Altimio Sanchez, the bike path rapist, and the exoneration of wrongfully imprisoned Anthony Capozzi.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Joan Diver. Joan Diver, a mother of four, goes missing during her morning run, sparking a massive search.
- A Shocking Discovery. Two days after her disappearance, Joan Diver is found dead, leading to a complex investigation.
- The Return of the Bike Path Rapist. Joan Diver's murder reignites fears of a serial killer who had been dormant for over a decade.
- The Arrest of Altimio Sanchez. After years of investigation, Altimio Sanchez is arrested as the bike path rapist.
- Anthony Capozzi's Exoneration. After 22 years in prison, DNA evidence clears Anthony Capozzi of the rapes he was convicted of.
- Anthony's Law Passed. In response to Capozzi's wrongful conviction, New York passes a law to aid the wrongfully incarcerated.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Joan DiverJoan Diver, a mother of four, goes missing during her morning run, sparking a massive search.“I called before about my wife being in the bike path.”2:15Jul 25, 2023
- A Shocking DiscoveryTwo days after her disappearance, Joan Diver is found dead, leading to a complex investigation.“Two days after she went missing, a mother of four from Clarence has been found dead.”3:50Jul 25, 2023
- The Return of the Bike Path RapistJoan Diver's murder reignites fears of a serial killer who had been dormant for over a decade.“After 12 years of hibernation, was Buffalo's bike path rapist announcing his return?”8:10Jul 25, 2023
- The Arrest of Altimio SanchezAfter years of investigation, Altimio Sanchez is arrested as the bike path rapist.“The monster that's been known as the bike path rapist has been taken into custody.”27:32Jul 25, 2023
- Anthony Capozzi's ExonerationAfter 22 years in prison, DNA evidence clears Anthony Capozzi of the rapes he was convicted of.“You're free, aunt. You're free.”38:09Jul 25, 2023
- Anthony's Law PassedIn response to Capozzi's wrongful conviction, New York passes a law to aid the wrongfully incarcerated.“To expedite compensation claims brought by individuals who had been wrongly incarcerated.”39:47Jul 25, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
