"Two Decades Later, Justice Served for Fresno Woman's Heinous Murder"
Twenty years after a young woman's life was brutally cut short, investigators have finally brought closure to the family of Debbie Dorian, a 22-year-old recent Fresno State graduate found dead in her apartment in 1996. The breakthrough came thanks to the tireless efforts of former Fresno law enforcement officer Vince Zavala, who never gave up on solving the case despite being asked to retire.
Newly unearthed evidence has led to the arrest and conviction of Nickey Stane, a man who terrorized several others in Visalia after Debbie's death. In an exclusive 20/20 episode, Juju Chang will reveal the shocking details behind the investigation, including Stane's attempts to evade justice.
Chang, who sat down with Action News ahead of the episode, described the cat-and-mouse game between investigators and Stane as "fascinating." She also spoke about a survivor, Jane Doe #1, who was sexually assaulted by Stane years after Debbie's death. Despite initially remaining anonymous, the survivor has now come forward to share her story.
The 20/20 episode will provide a long-awaited closure for Debbie Dorian's family and those affected by Stane's crimes. Chang praised the storytelling that went into the episode, saying it was a tribute to all the work done at 20/20. However, Nickey Stane declined to comment on the matter.
Stane is now serving his life sentence at California Medical Facility in northern California due to his age. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of heinous crimes and the importance of never giving up in pursuit of justice.
Twenty years after a young woman's life was brutally cut short, investigators have finally brought closure to the family of Debbie Dorian, a 22-year-old recent Fresno State graduate found dead in her apartment in 1996. The breakthrough came thanks to the tireless efforts of former Fresno law enforcement officer Vince Zavala, who never gave up on solving the case despite being asked to retire.
Newly unearthed evidence has led to the arrest and conviction of Nickey Stane, a man who terrorized several others in Visalia after Debbie's death. In an exclusive 20/20 episode, Juju Chang will reveal the shocking details behind the investigation, including Stane's attempts to evade justice.
Chang, who sat down with Action News ahead of the episode, described the cat-and-mouse game between investigators and Stane as "fascinating." She also spoke about a survivor, Jane Doe #1, who was sexually assaulted by Stane years after Debbie's death. Despite initially remaining anonymous, the survivor has now come forward to share her story.
The 20/20 episode will provide a long-awaited closure for Debbie Dorian's family and those affected by Stane's crimes. Chang praised the storytelling that went into the episode, saying it was a tribute to all the work done at 20/20. However, Nickey Stane declined to comment on the matter.
Stane is now serving his life sentence at California Medical Facility in northern California due to his age. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of heinous crimes and the importance of never giving up in pursuit of justice.
finally some closure for debbie's family tho... i mean, what kind of life sentence is a lifers just gonna rot away without ever having to face the ppl they hurt in person? sounds like stane dodged that bullet. and poor jan doe #1, 6 yrs after debbies death she gets attacked again by stane... this case just shows how messed up our system can be 
. I'm glad that her family is finally getting some closure 
. It's crazy how one person can hurt so many people and it takes a long time for justice to be served 
. The fact that the investigators didn't give up even when they were asked to retire is really inspiring 
. It just goes to show that if we keep pushing forward, even in the face of obstacles, we can make a difference 
. I'm looking forward to watching that 20/20 episode, it sounds like it's going to be really good 
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, but can't we just have some updates in between these epic 'breakthroughs'? 
The fact that Nickey Stane is still alive and serving life in prison might be a silver lining, I guess... still, 20/20 episodes are kinda like the ultimate attention-grabber 
. Next thing you know, they'll be making a whole documentary series out of this... 
. Can't say I'm surprised he's serving life tho, dude got caught eventually 
. The 20/20 episode sounds pretty fascinating, can't wait to see it! 
Vince Zavala's dedication to solving the case is super admirable but Nickey Stane's age is just crazy 
and Juju Chang's storytelling skills are on point but what about Jane Doe #1's experience... does she get the support she needs after all these yrs? 
. I mean, it's wild that Nickey Stane was able to evade justice for so long, like what was he even doing while they were looking for him? 
and the fact that Jane Doe #1 came forward is super brave of her 
. But 20/20 can't be trusted, right? I mean, they're just trying to get clicks with a good story, not necessarily telling it all 
. Still, it's nice that justice was served, and now Nickey Stane gets to enjoy the rest of his life behind bars 
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This is such a relief for her family & friends who've been waiting so long for closure! The detective, Vince Zavala, is a true hero 
I've got to give a huge shoutout to Vince Zavala though, he never gave up on solving the case and that's what makes him a total hero 