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Two Moms Crack 28-Year-Old Cold Case Murder with the Help of Coca-Cola
Killer’s co-worker grabs vital evidence out of a trash can and brings justice for murder victim, Amanda Stavik.
The DNA evidence from a plastic cup of Coke led to the conviction of a man for the rape and murder of 18-year-old Amanda Stavik, almost 30 years after the crime occurred. The young girl’s body was discovered floating in a river after she had gone missing three days earlier while out jogging with her dog.
On the 24th of November, 1989, Amanda “Mandy” Stavik disappeared shortly after leaving her home in Acme, Washington. Her body was found three days later on the South Fork of the Nooksack River, and the case quickly became a homicide investigation.
Amanda Stavik grew up in the rural town of Acme, located near the Canadian border, with her parents, two brothers, and a sister. She was a popular student and athlete at Mount Baker High School, where she played basketball and volleyball. Mandy was a talented saxophone player and could speak Japanese and use sign language.
On November 24, 1989, Mandy went out for her daily jog in the neighborhood with her dog, Kyra. Kyra returned alone. Mandy was never seen again.
