The Murder of Sonya Ivanoff

This week, we are discussing the murder of 19-year-old Alaska native Sonya Ivanoff, who was walking home one night after visiting a friend. Fortunately a brave eyewitness came forward with information that would turn the investigation on its head. 

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Sources:

1 “Troopers whittle down…”, AP, 22 Oct 2003

2 “Suspect demonstrated suspicious…”, AP, 10 Nov 2003

3 “Trial begins for…”, AP, 19 Jan 2005

4 “Officer killed woman…”, AP, 21 Jan 2005

5 “Murder victim entered…”, AP, 24 Jan 2005

6 “Woman was involved…”, AP, 7 Feb 2005

7 “Prosecutors rest case…”, AP, 11 Feb 2005

8 “Murder trial hears…”, AP, 25 Feb 2005

9 “Trial jury pick…”, AP, 21 Oct 2005

10 “A few feet…”, AP, 28 Oct 2005

11 “State wants a…”, AP, 30 Dec 2005