Unmasking the Monster
Summary
This Dateline episode recounts the 1989 brutal rape of Dana Beatty in Cincinnati, a case that remained unsolved for over three decades despite extensive investigations. After Dana’s daughter, Andra, contacted police to reopen the case, investigators utilized forensic genetic genealogy on preserved evidence. The DNA analysis identified the attacker as Fred Tanzer, a doctor and the husband of Dana’s best friend, who had previously been ruled out. The story highlights the emotional impact on the victim and her family, culminating in the shocking revelation that the perpetrator was someone from…
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