Episode 122: The Murder of Sophie Sergei

Sophie Sergie, who has a Native of the Yup'ik tribe, was 20 years old when she was brutally murdered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993. Her case sadly went cold for almost 30 years but now thanks to advancements in familial DNA, she'll finally get the justice she so very much deserves.

Sources for this episode:

Slaying gives college students 'wake-up call' by Jim Clarke, Detroit Free Press, 02 May 1993 - Newspapers.com

Case of the Month: Sophie Sergie (1973 – 1993) - Defrosting Cold Cases

DNA expert says she found suspect Steven Downs through profile matching in 1993 Alaska murder case - Lewiston Sun Journal

Sophie Sergie (1973-1993) - Find a Grave Memorial

Steven Downs: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com

25 years after Sophie Sergie was found dead in a UAF bathtub, Maine man charged with murder (adn.com)

The Case of Sophie Sergie: Evidence and Questions — Dark Downeast Maine True Crime Podcast

New theory revives old Fairbanks murder case | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper (archive.org)

Death in Bartlett Hall (archive.org)

Maine man convicted in 29-year-old murder at University of Alaska campus - UPI.com