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A male DNA profile—lifted from Julie and Lollie’s sleeping bag and tent flap—was finally strong enough to compare. When it entered CODIS, it hit. And then came the confirmation: a direct comparison verified by every marker, with odds of error less than one in 2.6 trillion.

The Department of Justice… will move to dismiss the indictment in U.S. v. Darrell David Rice. Additional investigation has yielded evidence that makes prosecution as a capital case inappropriate at this time.

On July 9, 1997, Yvonne Malbasha pedaled along Skyline Drive, climbing through the summer heat, when a red pickup truck began tailing her. The driver leaned out the window, shouting obscenities. Then he swerved toward her.

When Julie failed to call home on Memorial Day, her family’s worry grew. By May 31, her father contacted the park. Rangers quickly found the couple’s red Toyota Tercel at Stony Man Overlook and began a series of “hasty searches” through major trails.

On June 5, 1996, headlines across the country carried the story with stark, unflinching language: “Two hikers’ throats cut, FBI reports” — Richmond Times-Dispatch “Murder Invades Idyllic World of Backpackers” — Los Angeles Times “Women’s deaths spark fear on Appalachian Trail” — Associated Press

In May 1996, before smartphones, before GPS, when road trips started with a paper map and a full tank of gas, two young women loaded their gear, their dog, and their dreams into a red Toyota Tercel in Burlington, Vermont. Twelve hours of highway lay between them and Shenandoah National Park.

On the night of September 16, 2009, 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson — a vibrant, college-educated young woman from Los Angeles — drove to Geoffrey’s Malibu, an upscale restaurant perched above the Pacific. She ordered dinner, acted erratically, and couldn’t pay her bill. Sheriff’s deputies were called. Despite her mother’s pleas to keep her overnight for safety, Mitrice was released from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station just after midnight, alone, without a phone, purse

On the night of January 2, 2000, 18-year-old Zebb Wayne Quinn finished his shift at a Walmart in Asheville, North Carolina. He was headed to look at a car with a friend — a quick errand before heading home. Zebb never made it back.

On Mother’s Day 2020, 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew set out for what was believed to be a bike ride near her home in Maysville, Colorado. It was a crisp spring morning in the Rockies, the kind Suzanne loved. By nightfall, she was gone.

On the morning of September 20, 1988, 19-year-old Tara Calico set out on her regular bike ride along New Mexico’s Highway 47. It was a familiar route — a straight, quiet stretch near her home in Belen. She told her mother to come pick her up if she wasn’t back by noon. Tara never returned.

On a humid August night in 2006, Brandy Hall, a 32-year-old firefighter, mother of two, and beloved friend in her small Florida town, finished her shift at the Malabar Fire Department and climbed into her green Ford F-150. It was just after 10 p.m. She was expected home. She never arrived.

Tonetta’s disappearance shattered a community. She was a bright, creative teenager, known for her smile, her music, and her closeness with her mom.

We've read every review, message, and email you've sent, and we noticed that a lot of the same thoughtful questions kept coming up.

"The Pin at Apartment 210" A few weeks ago, I got an unexpected message: Dateline NBC wanted to feature me in an upcoming episode about the Jasmine Pace case. It was surreal, emotional, and honestly kind of wild — and I wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes look at how it all went down. 🎥 Returning to Chattanooga… with Cameras This Time I packed my bags and headed back to Chattanooga, where everything started — where I was sequestered as Juror #11 for ten intense days.

After months of courtroom testimony, late-night edits, and an overwhelming response from listeners, Sequestered creators Sara Reid and Andrea Kleid sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation in this powerful bonus episode.

You can watch the episode on Peacock beginning April 14 if you miss it. This Sunday, April 13th, Dateline NBC will air a powerful new episode titled “The Pin at Apartment 210”, chronicling the heartbreaking and high-profile case of Jasmine Pace, a 22-year-old woman from Chattanooga whose disappearance and murder captivated the nation. The episode airs Sunday at 9 PM Central / 10 PM Eastern and includes exclusive reporting by Blayne Alexander. We’re incredibly honored to be a

The final episode of Sequestered: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace  is here, and it's surreal to think about how this journey began. In January 2025, I was selected to serve on the jury for the State of Tennessee versus Jason Chen. What started as a civic duty became something far more profound—an experience that altered my life in ways I never expected. From the moment I returned home to Nashville, it was as if my mind and heart couldn’t leave Chatt

Deliberations began. 44 minutes later, Jason Chen was found guilty of premeditated murder. Justice felt necessary, but not a win.

In Tennessee, judges can decide whether to let jurors ask questions during a trial. It’s not required, and it doesn’t happen everywhere, but Tennessee’s legal system allows it.

Day 7 of the trial: Tennessee v. Jason Chen The murder trial for Jasmine Pace. Listen here: Transcript for this episode is here Sunday was our only day off during sequestration. A few extra minutes of sleep and a surprise itinerary: Ruby Falls and the Tennessee Aquarium. After six days of courtroom intensity, these natural wonders offered a strange, poetic contrast—one carved beneath the earth, the other hidden beneath the sea. It felt like a metaphor for what was to come: b

Day 6  of the trial: Tennessee v. Jason Chen The murder trial for Jasmine Pace. Listen here: Transcript for this episode is here "The State Rests."  With those three words, the prosecution concluded its case in the murder trial of Jason Chen , accused of killing 22-year-old Jasmine Pace . For us jurors, it marked a turning point—an abrupt silence after days of intense evidence, heartbreaking testimony, and expert analysis. By this sixth day of trial, the weight of jury seques

Explore the timeline before and after the crime.

In Episode 6 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror 11) walks listeners through digital and forensic evidence that cemented Jason Chen’s involvement

In Episode 5 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror #11) takes listeners into the fourth day of the trial, where forensic pathologist Dr. Stephen Cogsw

In Episode 4, Sara steps directly inside the crime scene.

In Episode 3 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror #11) takes listeners deeper into the day-to-day life of a sequestered juror, the overwhelming foren

The weight of justice settled on the courtroom on January 13, 2025, as the trial of Jason Chen for the murder of Jasmine Pace began

When Sara received an unexpected voicemail about jury duty, she never could have imagined where it would lead. Selected as Juror #11 in the

Jasmine was known for her infectious smile, generous heart, and the genuine kindness she extended to everyone around her. Friends and family describe her as someone who could brighten any room she entered.

When I first received my jury summons, I never imagined it would lead me to the case of Jasmine Pace—a case that would forever change the way I see justice, crime, and the responsibility of serving on a jury.