Unchecked Evil
- Jan 14, 2025
- 41:05
- Full Episode
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.
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.
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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
