The Secrets in the Suitcase
- Nov 10, 2021
- 39:41
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison reports on the 1980 murder of Karin Strom that left detectives baffled, and heartbroken loved ones wondering if justice would ever be served. Originally aired on NBC on June 18, 2010.</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
The murder of Karen Strom is solved decades later when DNA links Ed Owens to the crime, revealing shocking twists and emotional fallout.
Key points
- The Lime Green Mystery. Inside a forgotten suitcase lies evidence that could solve a decades-old murder case.
- A Shocking Discovery. DNA evidence reveals a new suspect in the murder of Karen Strom after decades of suspicion on her husband.
- DNA Evidence Shifts Case. The discovery of Ed Owens' DNA under Karen's fingernails complicates the murder case.
- Charges Dropped. County Attorney Rawlings unexpectedly drops charges against Ed Owens, leading to his release.
- Trial Begins. Almost 29 years after the murder, Ed Owens' trial finally begins in Farmington, Utah.
- Guilty Verdict. After deliberation, the jury finds Ed Owens guilty of murder.
Episode highlights
- The Lime Green MysteryInside a forgotten suitcase lies evidence that could solve a decades-old murder case.“Inside that suitcase was quite possibly all the evidence required to put a murderer away for life.”1:14Nov 10, 2021
- A Shocking DiscoveryDNA evidence reveals a new suspect in the murder of Karen Strom after decades of suspicion on her husband.“The DNA came back, and I said, it did?”17:45Nov 10, 2021
- DNA Evidence Shifts CaseThe discovery of Ed Owens' DNA under Karen's fingernails complicates the murder case.“The curious thing was the type of DNA. It was seminal fluid.”24:59Nov 10, 2021
- Charges DroppedCounty Attorney Rawlings unexpectedly drops charges against Ed Owens, leading to his release.“County Attorney Rawlings dropped the charges without prejudice, dismissed the case.”26:09Nov 10, 2021
- Trial BeginsAlmost 29 years after the murder, Ed Owens' trial finally begins in Farmington, Utah.“It was the eve of Ed Owen's trial in Farmington, Utah.”29:09Nov 10, 2021
- Guilty VerdictAfter deliberation, the jury finds Ed Owens guilty of murder.“We the jury... do hereby find the defendant Edward Lewis Owens guilty.”32:43Nov 10, 2021
- Confession and AccusationEd Owens confesses to killing Karen but accuses her husband of plotting her murder.“Mr. Strom had asked me to kill his wife on several different occasions.”33:42Nov 10, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
