The provided epsiode details the mysterious disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi, a Vatican teenager, in 1983. The case remains unsolved, with multiple investigations and numerous theories spanning decades. The investigation has explored the involvement of international terrorism, organized crime, the potential role of a serial killer, and a possible cover-up of a sex scandal within the Vatican. The text outlines the various theories and allegations, including the alleged kidnapping by the "Turkesh Liberation Front," the potential link to the "Banda della Magliana" organized crime group, and the possibility of a Vatican cover-up. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of evidence, conflicting testimonies, and the Vatican's reluctance to cooperate fully.

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The provided episode details the investigation and subsequent conviction of Stephanie Lazarus, a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, for the 1986 murder of Sherri Rasmussen. The text highlights the complexities of the case, including the initial misdirection of the investigation toward a burglary, the persistence of Sherri's father in pursuing Lazarus as a suspect, and the eventual discovery of DNA evidence linking Lazarus to the crime. The text also provides insight into the investigation process, including the efforts of detectives to gather evidence without alerting Lazarus, the difficulties faced by the defense in challenging the prosecution's case, and the ultimate outcome of the trial and Lazarus's subsequent attempts to be paroled.

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Israel Keyes (January 7, 1978 – December 2, 2012) was an American serial killer, bank robber, burglar, arsonist, kidnapper, and sex offender. He murdered at least three people and committed dozens of other crimes across the United States from the late 1990s to February 2012. Keyes was arrested in March 2012 and killed himself while awaiting trial. Evidence in his jail cell led the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to suspect that Keyes murdered eleven people.
Israel Keyes was born in Richmond, Utah, on January 7, 1978, the second of ten children of Heidi Keyes (née Hakansson) and John Jeffrey "Jeff" Keyes (October 4, 1952 – November 13, 2002). His parents were members of the LDS Church from Torrance, California and his father had been an LDS missionary in Germany.


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New DNA evidence has linked Billy Jack Lincks to the 1995 disappearance of six-year-old Morgan Nick. Lincks, who died in prison in 2000, was a person of interest in the case after being convicted of sexual indecency with a child in 1995. The police found blonde hair in Lincks’ truck that matched the DNA of Morgan or a close relative, and other evidence, including blue-green fiber from a Girl Scout shirt similar to the one Morgan was wearing when she disappeared, has also been linked to the truck. The Alma Police Department is asking for the public’s help in learning more about Lincks and his life in hopes of solving the decades-old cold case.

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Meghan Rouns, a 27-year-old woman, disappeared while riding her horse along the McMaster Hills trail near Helena, Montana. Search teams found her horse, hat, and phone near the Missouri River, suggesting she may have been blown off her horse by strong winds and fallen into the water. Authorities are focusing their search on Houser Lake, a reservoir connected to the river, using divers, helicopters, drones, and cadaver dogs. Despite the lack of evidence suggesting foul play, the search continues, with officials not ruling out any possibilities.

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The episode describes the mysterious disappearance and eventual death of Katelyn Markham, a young woman from Ohio. The text highlights the struggles of her family, particularly her father, Dave, as they searched for answers and fought for justice. The case received national attention and was eventually investigated by Dateline, which interviewed Katelyn's family, investigators, and reporters involved in the case. The Dateline episode "The Butterfly" focuses on the complexities of the investigation, which spanned several years and involved numerous persons of interest before ultimately reaching a controversial conclusion.

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The epsiode details the ongoing investigation into the 1996 murder of JonBenét Ramsey, highlighting the persistent questions surrounding the case and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to find answers. The article focuses on John Ramsey's claims that DNA evidence from the murder weapon was never tested and the ongoing efforts of the Boulder Police Department to utilize advanced DNA technology to solve the case. The article also explores the legal battles surrounding the case, including Burke Ramsey's defamation lawsuit against an expert who accused him of the crime, and the opinions of various individuals involved in the investigation, such as journalist Elizabeth Vargas, who believes the case may never be fully solved.

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Terra Newell, the stepdaughter of manipulative conman John Meehan, recounts the harrowing events that led to her stabbing him 13 times in self-defense. Meehan, known as "Dirty John," had a history of preying on women, including Newell's mother, whom he met on a dating site. After their tumultuous relationship ended, Meehan threatened Newell and her mother, culminating in his violent attack on Newell. Despite the trauma she endured, Newell has learned to cope with the experience and shares her story to help others.

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The text recounts the investigation into the 1986 murder of Audrey Lee Cook, who was found dead in League City, Texas. The case went cold for decades until Detective Gina Vogel reopened the investigation. Using advanced DNA technology and genealogical databases, Vogel was able to identify Jane Doe as Audrey Lee Cook. The article also highlights the tireless efforts of Audrey's aunt, Shirley Love, who spent years searching for her niece and providing closure to the family.

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On the afternoon of March 27, 1979, Angela Kelley bid farewell to her closest friend at the Montrose apartment, assuring her that she would return shortly. Angela intended to purchase a Coke from a nearby convenience store before proceeding to a pawn shop located less than a mile away to sell some jewelry. She had expressed a need for money to buy a bus ticket, as she planned to visit her boyfriend in Arkansas the following week.

However, Angela never reached the store or the pawn shop.

At 2:30 a.m. the following day, Angela's lifeless body was discovered slumped against the curb of Red Bluff Road in Pasadena, nearly 20 miles from her apartment. A driver, returning home from work, noticed the teenager and promptly alerted the authorities.

Angela's hands were bound behind her back with thick gray electrical wire, and a rope was found tightly secured around her neck. The legs of her blue jeans were stained with dirt, and her sheer white shirt was pushed up around her waist.

The medical examiner would later confirm that Angela had been strangled.

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