It’s the story behind the creation of Dog Days of Murder. A young girl kidnapped from her own bedroom. What if there had been a dog?

Episode Summary:

This episode examines the kidnapping and murder of Polly Klaas from her Petaluma, CA home in October of 1993. We look at the search, the investigation and the holes in the system that delayed resolution. Finally, we will see how those shortcomings fueled the family to close those systemic gaps. In the end, it brought a wonderful dog to a family that needed to feel safe.

Sources:

• Dateline NBC — coverage of the Polly Klaas case • Los Angeles Times — reporting on the disappearance of Polly Klaas, including coverage of the reward offered by Winona Ryder • Newsweek — December 13, 1993 issue covering the case • ABC10 Sacramento — interview with Marc Klaas • California Courts — court records related to Richard Allen Davis • California Supreme Court — case materials and trial documentation • Contemporary news reporting and case summaries from multiple outlets

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