Unchecked Evil
- Jan 14, 2025
- 41:05
- Full Episode
<p>Twenty-one-year-old Ohio State senior Reagan Tokes was just months away from graduation when she was shot and killed in a public park. Her parents’ heartbreak soon turned to anger as they learned that Reagan’s killer was wearing an ankle monitor during the attack. Andrea Canning reports. </p><p>In Dateline’s ‘After the Verdict’ series, Andrea Canning sits down with Lisa Tokes to talk about her fight to change the laws in Ohio following her daughter Reagan’s 2017 murder. </p><p>Available only to Dateline Premium subscribers: <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-unchecked-evil"><strong>https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-unchecked-evil</strong></a></p><p> </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
Reagan Tokes, a college student, was murdered, revealing systemic failures in law enforcement that allowed her killer to remain free.
Key points
- The Discovery of Reagan's Body. A young woman's body is found, leading to a shocking investigation.
- The Outrage of Reagan's Family. The family grapples with the horror of losing Reagan in such a violent manner.
- The Breakup and Its Consequences. Reagan's recent breakup raises questions about her murder.
- The Search for Reagan's Car. Detectives track down Reagan's car, leading to crucial evidence.
- Alarming Encounters in Columbus. Reports of violence in the area raise concerns about safety.
- The Attack. Vanessa Edwards faces a terrifying encounter with an armed attacker in her neighborhood.
Episode highlights
- The Outrage of Reagan's FamilyThe family grapples with the horror of losing Reagan in such a violent manner.“For Regan's family, the way she was taken from them wasn't just heartbreaking, it was infuriating.”2:14Jan 14, 2025
- The Breakup and Its ConsequencesReagan's recent breakup raises questions about her murder.“Just the breakup alone could be a red flag.”7:42Jan 14, 2025
- The Search for Reagan's CarDetectives track down Reagan's car, leading to crucial evidence.“A garbage truck gives you a huge break in this case.”17:03Jan 14, 2025
- Alarming Encounters in ColumbusReports of violence in the area raise concerns about safety.“This was somebody that wanted to do evil and hurt someone.”22:38Jan 14, 2025
- The AttackVanessa Edwards faces a terrifying encounter with an armed attacker in her neighborhood.“He grabbed me. He had a knife. He put it to my neck.”23:14Jan 14, 2025
- DNA BreakthroughLieutenant Davidson receives a crucial DNA hit that leads to a shocking revelation.“He says you're not going to believe this, but you know him.”26:37Jan 14, 2025
- Justice ServedBrian Goolsbee is convicted for Reagan's murder, but the family seeks more than just justice.“This monster will never be able to harm another person again ever.”33:04Jan 14, 2025
- Reagan-Tokes ActThe Tokes family advocates for legislative changes to prevent future tragedies.“I refuse to let that one night define my daughter Reagan.”39:28Jan 14, 2025
