Anita Knutson

Ep 342: A young college student’s murder case goes cold, but 15 years later an arrest will blindside everyone. This is Anita Knutson Story. In June 2007, Minot State University student Anita Knutson stopped answering her parents' calls. Her father made the 45-minute drive from the family's home near Butte, North Dakota to her off-campus apartment, looked through her bedroom window, and found a scene no parent should ever have to see... and then years of silence as the case went cold. Megan and Amy trace the early persons of interest, the family's billboards and petition campaign to get Anita's story onto Oxygen's Cold Justice, and what changed when former prosecutor Kelly Siegler's team came to town fifteen years later, leading to a 2025 trial that put the case back on Dateline. Plus a trial watch check-in on Kouri Richins and the testimony the hosts found most damaging. Sources for Today's Episode: Dateline episode People.com The Tennessian Deadline.com Abajournal.com Death Penalty Information Center Sponsors: (using our promo codes, supports the show!) Shopify - Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing ’CHA CHING’ ! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/crimewomen Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime/ Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple's podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership/ Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices