In a chilling case of betrayal, Sarah Dayan, an Alaska woman, has been convicted of the murder of her court-appointed supervisor, Keith Huss.
Huss, 57, was found dead on September 29, 2020, a day after he was assigned to supervise Dayan as part of her bail conditions.
The case began when Huss, a food truck operator, was tasked with overseeing Dayan, who had recently been released from detention.
Huss was last seen picking Dayan up from a correctional facility in Kenai before heading toward Anchorage. However, the next morning, a motorist discovered Huss’ lifeless body in a rest area in Hope, Alaska.
Police investigation quickly revealed that Huss had been shot multiple times and run over with a vehicle. During the manhunt that followed, authorities arrested Dayan on October 1, 2020.
Investigators found evidence linking her to the crime, including a pistol she had recently purchased that matched the weapon used in the murder.
They also discovered damage to Dayan’s vehicle consistent with striking a person.
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Furthermore, Dayan had accessed Huss’ bank account, spending his money after the murder. This, coupled with the violence and betrayal, led to a guilty verdict on multiple charges, including first- and second-degree murder, burglary, and theft.
The family of Keith Huss expressed both sadness and relief following the verdict.
Huss’ brother, Michael, shared his emotions, saying that while the conviction didn’t erase the pain, it provided much-needed justice for his brother. “It’s been over four years, and this is a huge relief,” he said.
Dayan will be sentenced in May, where she faces the possibility of life behind bars. The case has left many stunned, as it highlights the vulnerability of those tasked with supervising individuals under court orders.