Murder of Polly Klaas
Could Polly's kidnapping have been prevented earlier?
4.4 (23)
38 mins
Explore the chilling disappearance of Polly Klaas from her bedroom in Petaluma. Discover how the case led authorities to Richard Allen Davis, who was later found to be on parole at the time of the crime. Learn about how this tragedy sparked changes in laws like California's Three Strikes Law.
Ep 1:
The All-American Town Shattered
A twelve-year-old girl vanishes from a sleepover in her sleepy hometown, sparking a massive search, a devastating police blunder, and a killer finally caught — but not before hope runs out.
Ep 2:
An Angel Comes Home
Hollywood star Winona Ryder joins the desperate search for Polly Klaas, forging a bond with her family that will haunt and transform her own life in ways no one could predict.
Ep 3:
Grief, Legacy, and the Long Road Back
Decades after unspeakable loss, Mark Klaas turns grief into advocacy while Winona Ryder's shattering fall and stunning comeback reveal how tragedy can echo across a lifetime.
Discussions (5)
Martin
Level 8 · 3 mo agoThe idea that Winona's shoplifting was purely medication-related lets her off too easy. Six million dollars a film and you walk out with $5k in merchandise. That's not impaired judgment, that's entitlement.
Aiden
Level 9 · 3 mo agoSo the deputies found duct tape and ties in his car, helped him out of the ditch, and just let him go?? Polly was literally in those woods and they sent him on his way.
Howard
Level 2 · 3 mo agoThe idea that Winona's involvement single-handedly kept Polly's story alive doesn't hold up. The community had 1000+ volunteers and 100k flyers circulating before she even showed up. The grassroots effort was already massive.
