SOLVED: Minnesota Cold Case | Alayna Ertl, Age 5 | Child Vanishes Before Sunrise in Watkins (2016)

SOLVED: The Tragic Case of Alayna Ertl | Minnesota Cold Case Documentary
On August 24, 2016, five-year-old Alayna Ertl vanished from her grandmother's home in Watkins, Minnesota before sunrise. What followed was one of the largest search operations in state history, involving over 2,000 volunteers desperately searching for the missing kindergartner. Three days later, a hunter's dog made a devastating discovery in a rural field 30 miles away.
This is the complete story of Alayna's abduction and murder, the intense investigation that followed, and how DNA evidence and tireless detective work brought her killer to justice. We examine every detail of this heartbreaking case: from the moment Alayna walked out her grandmother's door at 4:30 AM, to the massive community response, to the arrest and conviction of predator Zachary Dahlman.
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This documentary deals with child abduction, sexual assault, and murder. Viewer discretion is strongly advised..


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