Anastasia Nicolazzi
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Justice served, but a tragedy for Dwight's family and heartbreak for the families of all four young people involved, three taken off to prison and one taken from this world for good.
From the first time I heard about this case, all I could think about was how can some people do things like this to others? As a homicide prosecutor, it's a question that I and many in this line of work have grappled with regularly as we handled so many cases of darkness over the years. But I don't want to give these defendants, Dwight Killers, the last moments of attention, even in this podcast.
It should be about Dwight, an 18-year-old good kid, going to school, helping his mom, a good friend, and loving son. At sentencing, Dwight's mom spoke to the court through tears and said... The baby she once held in her arms, the young man she proudly watched him grow to be, is no longer here. For his mom and so many, the pain of this loss must be excruciating.
But Dwight Grant, you are remembered, and it is clear you were very, very loved. So, what do you think, Chuck? Do you approve? No! No!
I'm Anastasia Nicolazzi, former New York City homicide prosecutor and host of Investigation Discovery's True Conviction.
Raising children can often feel like navigating a minefield of potential dangers. But for all of our modern-day methods for watching over our kids, from cell phones to doorbell cameras and GPS trackers, the risks to their safety never really goes away.
But there is a line between taking these healthy risks, the kind that build confidence and resilience, and the kind that, sometimes unknowingly, can lead to emotional, mental, or even physical danger.
Today's story takes us to Beaverton, Oregon, a leafy suburb just a few miles outside of Portland. Beaverton is filled with parks and tree-lined streets that weave through the quiet neighborhoods.
To be a successful prosecutor, you need to be disciplined, resilient, and have the ability to think strategically, all attributes which one would learn in the military.
Thirteen-year-old Milana Lee and her family had recently immigrated to Beaverton from Kazakhstan. The bright young sixth grader hadn't been in the States very long, but she was already adapting well to life in her new hometown.
Which brings us to the early morning of May 9th, 2022. Milana's mom had just returned home from working a night shift at the nearby Nike headquarters, which employed many people in the area. And when she entered the house, she expected to see both her daughters asleep.
And despite her daughter being a trusted, responsible young woman, she was also at 13 still a child. And so Milana's mom did exactly what most parents would do. She called 911.
And so following protocol, police notified her school's administration, who then shared the news with the students and their families, hoping someone had information as to where Milana might be.
And there, they stumbled on some articles of clothing that her friend recognized as belonging to Milana. They immediately retreated and contacted police.
Westside Linear Park was a popular recreation spot for walking and hiking. But it was also big, with trails winding through some pretty secluded wooded areas. As officers moved deeper into the woods, they kept their eyes peeled for signs of the missing teen.
investigators worked their way to the water. And as they lifted the blanket, their worst fears were confirmed. Half submerged in the water was the bruised and battered, unclothed body of 13-year-old Milana Lee. Given her young age, it was as horrific a crime scene that responding officers had ever encountered.
We do want to warn you that the following content contains description of sexual assault and may be triggering for some.
Upon closer look, officers also noticed bruising around her neck, a sign that Milana may have been strangled. Her state of undress suggested the motive.
Figuring out who that person was started with the collection of evidence at the scene. A team of forensic investigators combed the area, searching for any clue, any fragment of evidence that might help piece together Milana's final moments.
Defensive wounds showed clear signs that Milana had tried to fight off her attacker, and her broken fingernails were also carefully examined for possible DNA belonging to her killer.
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