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UPDATE - APD Chief says Koenig is dead. UPDATE - Authorities believe Keyes is the person who killed her; he acted alone, and she died within a few hours of her abduction. She was found by a forensic dive team today, April 2. PALMER - The search for 18-year-old Samantha Koenig brought the FBI to Matanuska Lake Monday afternoon. A large area around the lake was cordoned off, and a handful of orange and white tents were set up along the ice. Agents removed large chunks of the frozen lake surface with saws and snow machines, and about 20 people stood across the ice. Darrin Jones, a spokesman for the FBI, confirmed the agents were looking for evidence in regards to Koenig's kidnapping February 1. Nearly a month-and-a-half after surveillance video footage showed Koenig was abducted by an unidentified man from the Midtown coffee stand where she worked, 34-year-old Israel Keyes was arrested in Lufkin, TX, on access device fraud charges in connection with her case. Law enforcement officers found a stolen Visa debit card and rolls of cash in his car when they arrested him March 13, and he remains in federal custody while awaiting trial in Anchorage. March 30, FBI agents seized a small shed from the driveway of Keyes' Turnagain home to search for forensic evidence in connection with the case. This is a developing story.
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jk said on Thursday, Apr 5 at 10:35 PM
Give the person who did it death penality or life in prision with no porole ever.
86581064Joe said on Tuesday, Apr 3 at 1:03 PM
I'm so sorry for Koenig's family for their loss. this is such a tragedy.
86351534Christopher said on Monday, Apr 2 at 11:11 PM
Following this story daily from Seattle since it began, it's so sad a precious young life was taken away senselessly, I am so sorry for the family and friends of Samantha and hope they will someday find peace and remember the good times with Samantha.
86292046Alicia said on Monday, Apr 2 at 11:02 PM
Sadness deepens, glad that Samantha was found and she may rest in peace, hope there is justice for this crime. Prayers for the Koenig family for the strength to grieve the loss.
86291856HG said on Monday, Apr 2 at 10:10 PM
My heart goes out to the Koenig family I know Samantha has got her place with god in heaven.
86290765Anonymous said on Monday, Apr 2 at 10:09 PM
confirm it with DNA first before speaking please...
86290755Paul Hall said on Monday, Apr 2 at 8:41 PM
My prayers are with you and your family.
86287874LD said on Monday, Apr 2 at 8:40 PM
So very sorry for the loss the Koenig family has suffered. God bless you.
86287844Rhonda said on Monday, Apr 2 at 8:04 PM
Heaven has another angel!
86286336suzanne wink said on Monday, Apr 2 at 7:58 PM
My heart cry's for her Family tonight ! She is with the Angles in Heaven watching over them ! RIP Samantha
86286076Tina said on Monday, Apr 2 at 7:48 PM
Are hearts and prayers are going out to samatha's friends and famliy.We are deeply sorry for your loss
86285284Martha said on Monday, Apr 2 at 7:12 PM
I am so sad for the family, the devastation of losing their baby, is imeasurable. We are grieving with you.
86283386CHRISTINE said on Monday, Apr 2 at 7:03 PM
SO VERY SORRY FOR THE KOENIG FAMILY, PRAYERS OUT TO YOU. DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
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