About this episode

The episode explores the abduction of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig in Anchorage, Alaska, and the subsequent investigation that leads to Israel Keyes.

In Anchorage, Alaska, 18-year-old Samantha Koenig is abducted while working at a coffee stand, sending panic through the city.  Police initially struggle to find a solid lead – until the kidnapper delivers a ransom note.  Following the trail down to Texas, FBI agents finally catch up with the suspect – a man called Israel Keyes.  But he claims to know nothing about the girl’s disappearance.  Speaking with witnesses and detectives, Dr. Michelle Ward explores the search for Samantha – and investigates how this crime differs from the typical Israel Keyes MO.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michelle Ward

Topics covered

• abduction
• ransom
• investigation
• true crime
• Israel Keyes
• FBI
• missing person

Keywords

• Samantha Koenig
• Israel Keyes
• abduction
• FBI
• Anchorage
• ransom note
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI

Places: Anchorage, Alaska, Texas

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