The Woman Who Couldn’t Scream
- Feb 25, 2020
- 1:21:52
- Full Episode
<p>After hearing someone break into their apartment, two women call 911 and barricade themselves in the bathroom until help arrives. Little do they know, their call for help holds the key to solving the mysterious murder of a young graduate student named Katie Sepich.</p><p>Twenty years after Katie’s murder, her mother Jayann sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to talk about grief, faith and the national impact she’s made advocating to broaden law enforcement’s ability to gather DNA evidence.</p><p>After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK: <a href="https://apple.co/3u23I3M">https://apple.co/3u23I3M</a></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
Katie Sepich's murder led to the capture of Gabriel Avila, highlighting the importance of DNA laws in justice.
Key points
- A Body is Found. A couple discovers a body while target shooting, leading to a police investigation.
- The Identification. A mother faces the horrific reality of identifying her daughter's body.
- The Search for Answers. Investigators seek to uncover the truth behind Katie's murder.
- Joe's Alibi Unravels. Investigators press Joe for details after Katie's death, revealing inconsistencies in his story.
- Hidden Camera Plan. Detectives set up a hidden camera at Katie's grave, hoping for a confession from Joe.
- DNA Evidence Clears Joe. DNA from Katie's bedding does not match Joe, leaving investigators back at square one.
Episode highlights
- A Body is FoundA couple discovers a body while target shooting, leading to a police investigation.“As I glanced over, I saw what appeared to be a body, a partially nude body.”2:35Feb 25, 2020
- The IdentificationA mother faces the horrific reality of identifying her daughter's body.“I literally fell to my knees.”15:11Feb 25, 2020
- The Search for AnswersInvestigators seek to uncover the truth behind Katie's murder.“Because then all they would need was the suspect profile that matched it.”22:22Feb 25, 2020
- Joe's Alibi UnravelsInvestigators press Joe for details after Katie's death, revealing inconsistencies in his story.“You know you're here. You know it's not good.”27:05Feb 25, 2020
- Hidden Camera PlanDetectives set up a hidden camera at Katie's grave, hoping for a confession from Joe.“Sometimes people have to relieve their mind and apologize.”36:34Feb 25, 2020
- DNA Evidence Clears JoeDNA from Katie's bedding does not match Joe, leaving investigators back at square one.“Joe didn't do this.”44:19Feb 25, 2020
- The Dairy Farmer Turns DetectiveAfter the attack, a dairy farmer takes matters into his own hands by collecting DNA evidence.“That's when the dairy farmer turned detective.”50:19Feb 25, 2020
- Justice for KatieThe Sepich family fights tirelessly for justice, transforming their grief into action.“We need to bring families justice.”55:41Feb 25, 2020
