Dateline NBC “Murder in Minot” May 2 2025 Recap & Preview

This Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT, Dateline NBC presents a two-hour special titled “Murder in Minot”, investigating the tragic case of Anita Knutson, a 19-year-old college student whose murder went unsolved for over 15 years. Correspondent Blayne Alexander takes viewers through this emotional and complex case that captivated the small town of Minot, North Dakota.

Anita’s body was found in her apartment in 2007, stabbed to death, but it wasn’t until March 2022 that the case took a turn with the arrest of her former roommate, Nichole Rice. Rice, who was charged with the murder, pleaded not guilty. The trial revealed key testimony, including alleged confessions from Rice to multiple people, adding a complex layer to the investigation.

This Dateline episode examines how the investigation stalled for years and how the involvement of the “Cold Justice” team helped break the case open. The episode features interviews with law enforcement, prosecutors, Anita’s family and friends, and the defense, who cast doubt on the prosecution’s case.

Join Dateline this Friday for “Murder in Minot”, as it revisits this decades-long mystery and the search for justice in the killing of Anita Knutson.