The Mennonite Murder Mystery: Uncovering a Decade of Unsolved Crimes

TLDRA young Mennonite woman is found dead in Arizona, leading to the discovery of a series of unsolved crimes. The investigation uncovers a dark and disturbing story of kidnapping and murder.

Key insights

🔍The body of a Mennonite woman is found in Arizona, sparking a homicide investigation.

🕵️Police uncover a decade's worth of unsolved crimes connected to the Mennonite community.

🚗The victim was kidnapped and driven several hours away from her home before being killed.

📱Phone records lead authorities to a suspect, who is also a Mennonite.

🤐The suspect initially lies during questioning but eventually confesses to the crimes.

Q&A

Who was the victim in this case?

The victim was a young Mennonite woman named Sasha Krauss.

How did the police connect the crimes to the Mennonite community?

The victim's traditional clothing and forensic evidence led them to suspect she was a Mennonite. Further investigation revealed connections between the suspect and the Mennonite community.

What led the police to the suspect?

Phone records showed that the suspect's phone was pinging off the same towers as the victim's phone during the time of her disappearance.

Did the suspect have any previous criminal history?

No, the suspect did not have any previous criminal history.

Was the suspect remorseful for the crimes?

At first, the suspect lied during questioning, but eventually, he confessed to the crimes and expressed remorse.

Timestamped Summary

00:00A young Mennonite woman is found dead in Arizona, sparking a homicide investigation.

05:40The victim is identified as Sasha Krauss, a Sunday school teacher from New Mexico.

10:20Authorities discover that Sasha was kidnapped and driven to Arizona before being killed.

15:55Phone records lead the police to a suspect, Mark Gooch, who is also a Mennonite.

20:10During questioning, the suspect initially lies but eventually confesses to the crimes.

25:30Further investigation reveals a decade's worth of unsolved crimes connected to the Mennonite community.

30:45The suspect expresses remorse for his actions during the interview.