A Small Town Murder With Too Many Suspects | Homicide: Hours To Kill

On a quiet summer morning in Puyallup, Washington, 36-year-old Dana Laskowski—a devoted mother of 8-year-old triplets—fails to show up for work. Concerned employers call police, who make a horrifying discovery: Dana is dead on her living room couch, strangled with her own scarf. What follows is a complex murder investigation filled with twists, dead ends, and a growing list of suspects. Detectives investigate Dana's estranged husband, a possessive boyfriend, and an obsessed stalker who had been harassing her for weeks. Every lead appears promising—until each suspect is eliminated. As investigators reconstruct Dana's final 24 hours, the case grows even stranger. The killer appears to have known Dana personally, entered her home without force, and displayed signs of remorse by covering her body after the attack. With no DNA, no eyewitnesses, and no clear motive, detectives turn to behavioral profiling and uncover a shocking truth hidden in plain sight. The breakthrough comes from an unexpected source—a funeral guestbook entry that leads investigators down a path nobody anticipated. What they uncover reveals a disturbing story of obsession, rage, manipulation, and a killer who would later attend the victim's funeral wearing her clothes. This is the tragic and shocking murder of Dana Laskowski—a case that proved the real killer was the person nobody expected. A Small Town Murder With Too Many Suspects | Homicide: Hours To Kill | S2E16 | The Mutant *This film is under non-exclusive license from Cineflix. All rights reserved.* Our BEST Curated True Crime Docs:    • Our Best CURATED True Crime Documentaries ...   Murders and Homicide Documentaries:    • Murders and Homicides | True Crime Fix   If you love the content on the channel, and you want to see more, consider giving us a Super Thanks! Every bit helps us get more incredible content onto the channel. Let us know what you think of this case in the comments below! ______________________________________________________ Welcome to the Crime Family! Be Sure to Subscribe to get more Incredible Crime Content!    / @truecrimefix   Welcome to True Crime Fix—your ultimate destination for gripping crime stories and chilling documentaries! Dive deep into the world of real crime with shows that explore everything from catfishing and hate crimes to online predators. We bring you the best true crime documentaries from the top producers around the world, showcasing the most compelling and thought-provoking cases. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast or simply curious, our weekly content will keep you hooked. Subscribe now and never miss an episode—your next crime fix is just a click away! All of the content on this channel is UNDER LEGAL LICENSE (We have written contracts) from various copyright holders and distributors. We ask you to please contact us if you believe there are any copyright issues via - rights@vamedianetwork.com True Crime Fix is owned and operated by VA Media Ltd. All rights reserved. #truecrimefix #homicidehourstokill #danalaskowski #murdermystery 00:00 - The Shocking Discovery 01:23 - A Safe Town Turns Into a Crime Scene 03:23 - Who Was Dana Laskowski? 06:23 - Evidence Reveals a Violent Struggle 08:15 - The Search for a Killer Begins 09:03 - The Stalker Suspect 12:06 - A Secret Affair Comes to Light 14:12 - The Jealous Boyfriend Theory 17:54 - The Estranged Husband Under Suspicion 22:00 - The Investigation Hits a Dead End 22:54 - FBI Profilers Offer a New Theory 24:15 - A Clue Hidden at the Funeral 26:03 - Dana's Niece Knows More Than She Says 27:32 - The Dangerous Friend Named Emily 30:45 - Detectives Focus on a New Suspect 33:01 - The Diary That Changed Everything 35:30 - The Night Dana Was Killed 38:40 - The Funeral Twist Nobody Expected 40:50 - The Plea Deal and Conviction 41:53 - How the Mystery Was Finally Solved