The murder of 22-year-old college student Mindy Morgenstern shattered the tranquility of Valley City, North Dakota, back in 2006. This Friday, “Dateline NBC” revisits the chilling case in “Who Killed Mindy Morgenstern?”, exploring the investigation that gripped this small college town.
Mindy was found murdered in her off-campus apartment, leaving investigators to sift through a pool of potential suspects. Neighbors, friends, boyfriends – all came under scrutiny. But as the investigation progressed, the trail led to an unexpected place, uncovering a killer hidden in plain sight.
This “Dateline” episode features interviews with Mindy’s parents, Larry and Eunice Morgenstern, as well as Jason and Rebecca Young, former North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Agent Mark Sayler, and Prosecutor Jonathan Byers. Their insights offer a window into the impact of this crime on the community and the relentless pursuit of justice that ultimately brought Mindy’s killer to account.
Tune in to NBC this Friday, May 16 at 9:00 PM ET for a detailed look at this tragic case and the ripple effects of violence in small-town America.
