This episode recounts the tragic kidnapping and murder of Anesha Murnane, a vulnerable resident of an Alaskan assisted living facility who disappeared in 2019. The narrative identifies her killer as Kirby Calderwood, a former caregiver who exploited his position of trust to lure her into a premeditated trap. Through a years-long investigation involving a secret confession and forensic DNA evidence, authorities linked Calderwood to the crime despite the victim's body never being found. The account concludes with Calderwood’s 2026 guilty plea and a somber reflection on the critical need for better protection and oversight for adults with disabilities. This overview highlights the chilling details of the case while honoring the memory of a woman known to her community as Duffy.
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