Anastasia Nicolazzi

This episode was written and produced by Walker Lamond, researched by Kate Cooper, edited by Ali Sirwa, and Philjean Grande. So, what do you think, Chuck? Do you approve? No!

This episode was written and produced by Walker Lamond, researched by Kate Cooper, edited by Ali Sirwa, and Philjean Grande. So, what do you think, Chuck? Do you approve? No!

I'm Anastasia Nicolazzi, former New York City homicide prosecutor and host of Investigation Discovery's True Conviction.

I'm Anastasia Nicolazzi, former New York City homicide prosecutor and host of Investigation Discovery's True Conviction.

There were over 19,000 homicides reported in the United States in the last year alone. But it doesn't take a true crime fan to tell you that some crimes or their sensational trials capture the public's attention more than others.

There were over 19,000 homicides reported in the United States in the last year alone. But it doesn't take a true crime fan to tell you that some crimes or their sensational trials capture the public's attention more than others.

But even when a case sometimes starts to feel like a runaway freight train, with everyone from cable news to internet sleuths chiming in with an opinion, it is critical that those members of law enforcement and prosecutors stay focused on the facts, the evidence, and ultimately, hopefully, the truth.

But even when a case sometimes starts to feel like a runaway freight train, with everyone from cable news to internet sleuths chiming in with an opinion, it is critical that those members of law enforcement and prosecutors stay focused on the facts, the evidence, and ultimately, hopefully, the truth.

It's also the seat of Clark County, where in 2021, a rookie prosecutor named Kristen Arno teamed up with veteran Colin Hayes to handle a case that not only captured worldwide attention, but that has had a lasting impact on their state's legal system.

It's also the seat of Clark County, where in 2021, a rookie prosecutor named Kristen Arno teamed up with veteran Colin Hayes to handle a case that not only captured worldwide attention, but that has had a lasting impact on their state's legal system.

In 2020, Nikki Kuhnhausen was a 17-year-old high school student who had a passion for makeup and hairstyling and dreamed of one day becoming a makeup artist.

In 2020, Nikki Kuhnhausen was a 17-year-old high school student who had a passion for makeup and hairstyling and dreamed of one day becoming a makeup artist.

And with all that change, one thing Nikki could always rely on was herself. So when she transitioned in high school and began living as a transgender woman, she did so with confidence and flair.

And with all that change, one thing Nikki could always rely on was herself. So when she transitioned in high school and began living as a transgender woman, she did so with confidence and flair.

So naturally, when Nikki's social media feeds went quiet on June of 2019, her mom had a feeling that something was not quite right.

So naturally, when Nikki's social media feeds went quiet on June of 2019, her mom had a feeling that something was not quite right.

By that time, Nikki had made a habit of staying with friends more than either of her parents. But now Lisa couldn't find any friends who knew where Nikki was.

By that time, Nikki had made a habit of staying with friends more than either of her parents. But now Lisa couldn't find any friends who knew where Nikki was.

The Digital Evidence Crimes Unit is equipped to use a person's digital footprint, whether it's their phone, computer, or even social media, to track a person's location. Unfortunately, according to friends, Nikki had lost her phone somewhere in Portland a couple of days before she went missing. So unfortunately, the unit couldn't access the wealth of information that a cell phone can provide.

The Digital Evidence Crimes Unit is equipped to use a person's digital footprint, whether it's their phone, computer, or even social media, to track a person's location. Unfortunately, according to friends, Nikki had lost her phone somewhere in Portland a couple of days before she went missing. So unfortunately, the unit couldn't access the wealth of information that a cell phone can provide.