In 1985, 18-year-old Dawn Koons left her family in Yonkers, New York, to chase a modeling career in Hollywood. It was a move that filled her family with a mix of excitement and apprehension, a familiar cocktail for anyone who’s witnessed a loved one’s pursuit of stardom. Tragically, Dawn’s Hollywood dream turned into a nightmare. This week’s Cold Case Files reopens the investigation into her death, a case that remained unsolved for almost 40 years.
While police initially identified a suspect, the case went cold, leaving Dawn’s family without answers for decades. “A Dawn to Remember” examines this long-dormant investigation, highlighting the advancements in forensic technology that finally allowed investigators to crack the case.
The episode airs Friday, February 28, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on A&E.
