Her Roommate Called Police To Report Her Missing. They Had Already Found Her Body.

Her roommate called police to report Katie Sepich missing. Deputies had already found her body at an old dump outside Las Cruces, New Mexico. Nine weeks later, the man who killed her was arrested for a different crime. It took three more years for anyone to connect him to her. This is the true story of Katie Sepich, who was murdered in August 2003 at age 22: the DNA under her fingernails, a boyfriend investigators focused on until DNA cleared him, a stranger who was already in handcuffs, and the law her parents fought to change. ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: this video discusses murder and sexual violence. Sources include AP reporting, NBC's Dateline, and Jayann Sepich's testimony to the U.S. Senate. Statements attributed to prosecutors are described as such in the video. If this case has affected you: RAINN (US) 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org Which failure cost Katie's family the most: the arrest without a swab, or the bond? Tell me in the comments. #katiesepich #truecrimecommunity #KatiesLaw