Exclusive New Details Emerge in California Cold Case After 23 Years
A shocking new episode of 20/20 reveals never-before-seen evidence in the chilling cold case of Debbie Dorian, a 22-year-old Fresno State graduate murdered in her apartment in 1996. The killer was finally caught after nearly three decades, thanks to the relentless efforts of investigators who refused to give up.
According to Juju Chang, ABC's investigative journalist, investigators, including Vince Zavala, who never gave up even after retiring from Fresno law enforcement, made a breakthrough when they connected the dots and identified the suspect. Exclusive body-cam video shows the moment police arrested Nickey Stane, who was working at a fast-food restaurant in a mall at the time.
Stane's attempts to throw off investigators are detailed in the new episode, including a chilling interrogation room confrontation where he allegedly claimed he had no idea how Debbie ended up dead. However, Chang reveals that investigators were able to stay one step ahead of him through years of tireless follow-up and analysis.
What's particularly shocking is that Stane was not only responsible for Debbie's murder but also went on to assault several other women in Visalia, including one woman who has been identified as Jane Doe #1. In a surprising twist, Jane Doe #1 has come forward to share her story, revealing how she survived an ordeal with Stane.
As the case comes to a close, Chang says that the new episode of 20/20 offers a fitting tribute to Debbie Dorian and her family, who have waited nearly three decades for justice. The episode also sheds light on the bravery and resilience of Jane Doe #1, who defied her attacker by refusing to back down.
Nickey Stane is now serving his life sentence at a California prison due to his age. While he has declined to comment, Chang says that the new evidence provides closure to Debbie's family and the survivors of Stane's crimes.
A shocking new episode of 20/20 reveals never-before-seen evidence in the chilling cold case of Debbie Dorian, a 22-year-old Fresno State graduate murdered in her apartment in 1996. The killer was finally caught after nearly three decades, thanks to the relentless efforts of investigators who refused to give up.
According to Juju Chang, ABC's investigative journalist, investigators, including Vince Zavala, who never gave up even after retiring from Fresno law enforcement, made a breakthrough when they connected the dots and identified the suspect. Exclusive body-cam video shows the moment police arrested Nickey Stane, who was working at a fast-food restaurant in a mall at the time.
Stane's attempts to throw off investigators are detailed in the new episode, including a chilling interrogation room confrontation where he allegedly claimed he had no idea how Debbie ended up dead. However, Chang reveals that investigators were able to stay one step ahead of him through years of tireless follow-up and analysis.
What's particularly shocking is that Stane was not only responsible for Debbie's murder but also went on to assault several other women in Visalia, including one woman who has been identified as Jane Doe #1. In a surprising twist, Jane Doe #1 has come forward to share her story, revealing how she survived an ordeal with Stane.
As the case comes to a close, Chang says that the new episode of 20/20 offers a fitting tribute to Debbie Dorian and her family, who have waited nearly three decades for justice. The episode also sheds light on the bravery and resilience of Jane Doe #1, who defied her attacker by refusing to back down.
Nickey Stane is now serving his life sentence at a California prison due to his age. While he has declined to comment, Chang says that the new evidence provides closure to Debbie's family and the survivors of Stane's crimes.
I mean, finally after all these years... 23 whole years! It's crazy how much technology has evolved since then. They should've been able to catch him sooner with stuff like surveillance footage and social media. 
But I guess they stuck to the good old-fashioned shoe leather detective work. Still, it's about time justice was served for Debbie Dorian. 
And poor Jane Doe #1, that's some pretty crazy stuff she went through... you feel bad for her, but also glad she's out here sharing her story now. 
And can we talk about how many times these investigators had to re-interview witnesses or go back to the crime scene? It's like, come on! Get it together already! 
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. It's like they say, investigators never give up and it really paid off in this case. The fact that they were able to catch Nickey Stane after he was working at a fast food restaurant all these years is just mind-blowing. And the part about him assaulting other women, including Jane Doe #1, who finally came forward to share her story, is just heartbreaking 
. I'm glad his life sentence is gonna bring some closure to Debbie's family and the survivors. It's a great reminder that justice can be served even after all these years 
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Her story's a reminder that perseverance pays off 
this is what happens when you don't give up on a case 
like Vince Zavala didn't even retire he was still digging 
and I'm glad Jane Doe #1 is coming forward her story needs to be heard it's not just about the victim but also about the survivors who are brave enough to share their experiences 
now his family can finally have some peace 
. And now that Nickey Stane is behind bars, I hope Debbie's family gets some much-needed closure and justice 
. I'm also glad Jane Doe #1 came forward - she's a total hero for surviving what must have been an incredibly traumatic experience 
. It just goes to show that even when it feels like justice is never served, there are always people working behind the scenes to make sure justice does prevail 
i mean i can imagine how traumatic it must be for her family to wait all these years without any closure, but now it's like they can finally breathe easy 
anyway it's nice to see her find justice, even if it's years later 
anyway glad the police were able to catch him eventually! 
. It's amazing that they were able to connect the dots and get Nickey Stane behind bars. That fast-food restaurant job he had? 
Who'd have thought it was connected to his dark past?
but his attempts to throw off investigators were kinda comical 
in a not funny way of course... like he really thought he was sneaky or something? anyway, justice has been served and that's what matters most 
. Can't they just give us some sick animated GIFs or something? It's like they want to suck the life out of online discussion 
. And btw, where are the live tweets during these episodes?! 
. I'm also so proud of Jane Doe #1 for coming forward & sharing her story, it's not easy to do that! You're a total hero 
I'm also super impressed by Vince Zavala, he never gave up even after retiring from law enforcement, what a legend 
the fact that she survived an ordeal with him is just insane 
. I'm glad Jane Doe #1 came forward and shared her story, though - it's a reminder that we can't give up, even when things seem darkest 
. Debbie Dorian and her family deserve justice and I'm glad they finally got it. Now let's raise our glasses to those investigators who never gave up on a case that seemed impossible 
her story is a reminder that sometimes good things take time, patience & persistence to come to light 
. What's also interesting is how this case highlights the importance of investigators refusing to give up, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles 
