Thin Walls

It felt like the end of the world that day.

Where there had been life and meaning before was now empty.

Sights that were once familiar only reminded of what could no longer be.

Life as it had been

was over.

Time stopped.

There would be no more leisurely Sunday walks,

no more meeting friends for lunch,

spontaneous road trips, or crowding the front row of a concert.

There would be no Easter egg hunts or Thanksgiving dinners,

no chance-romantic encounters.

The door from past to present was permanently shut.

For one young woman, all the world had been taken away.

Lost forever to this

this senseless crime.

Those close to her would ask:

Could this tragedy have been prevented?

Well, it's impossible to know.

There were those who felt something was wrong.

Who suspected the worst long before she was found.

As you'll see in this case,

some even went to the authorities

hoping their concerns would be taken seriously.

Whatever might have been,

what we can be sure of is that, ultimately,

It was too little, too late.

Are you sure you're okay to head out?

Because it's totally okay if you're not comfortable going.

No, it's so fine.

I just need to finish packing and I'll see you in the morning.

County health officials are still

recommending that individuals not gather with others outside their household,

and have restricted meetings to fewer than ten persons.

They're closely mirroring the CDC's guidelines

to stay home as much as possible and when it is necessary to leave,

to wear some kind of face covering and maintain distance from others.

If you have a weakened immune system,

you are urged to stay isolated and avoid public spaces at all costs.

Those with preexisting conditions should limit essential errands to early morning.

It's still unclear at this point whether

transmitting the virus is possible without symptoms.

Scientists are saying data is still being gathered,

but that asymptomatic transmission is not out of the question.

...and other countries as well...

in addition to our own specific Utah data to

come up with the best public health...

recommendations to slow the spread...

Howdy, neighbor.

Better to play it safe since

we still don't know.

In the meantime, it is highly recommended

to avoid people you do not live with,

as contact with a stranger could mean infection.

Which, in the worst cases of course can be life threatening.

And coming up: Ibuprofen.

- What am I doing? - France's Minister of health

says it might make coronavirus worse...

But other experts aren't convinced.

And, N-95, KN-95?

What's the difference between all these masks?

(Iggy) No, you're totally fine.

Don't even worry about it at all.

Carolyn and Ashley already had to call it quits.

So you're not alone.

And you just survivor spirit the way that's best for you.

Love you.

Thanks.

I'll just be here with my gourmet meals.

And my new next door neighbor, apparently.

Cheap ass apartment.

As it would turn out, this was only the

first of seven victims. But his neighbor, we'll call her Marsha

didn't think much of their first encounter in 1985.

The following is a rare recording of her statement to police.

He was sorta odd...

Always disappearing into his garage.

- I thought he was one of those preppers. - Oh, Marsha.

But what this sicko was preparing for...

You should have called the cops.

What are you doing here?

You never texted me back.

Shouldn't you be camping?

I'm quarantining.

I don't want you here.

I know, I just wanted to make sure you had dinner.

I don't need your food.

I mean, you need vegetables.

Thank you for your concern, but no.

Look, I promise I'll leave. Just... Just take it.

Bye.

...beautiful day! We can't wait...

to get out, and get hiking.

OK guys, let's... oh!

I'm dying!

Girl, you nasty.

That is so gross!

What happened? (Multiple voices join)

- Oh my gosh! - That looks gnarly, dude.

- Come check this out! - Hey, turn the camera off!

Okay, alright... (video cutting out)

Such a naughty boy...

Oh yeah, you like that?

(Woman grunting)

Oh yeah! Hit me harder!

(woman moaning)

Harder, harder!

(Man grunting)

(woman moaning)

Oh yeah...

(woman groaning)

(woman moaning)

(woman vocalizing)

Yes! Right there! Yes!

(Man grunting)

(woman whimpering)

Hey!

Turn it down!

Turn it down, dickhead!

- (Woman) Somebody help me! - Hey!

Shut up!

Hey!

Get off of me!

I'm calling the police!

Help me!

Hey!

Shut up!

(screaming continuing)

9-1-1,

What is the address of your emergency? - Uh...

I'd like to report(terrified screaming)

(screaming ends abruptly)

Hello?

What is the address of your emergency?

40 Apple Street.

I'm on the second floor.

Uh, there's a

woman screaming in the apartment next to me.

I think he might be hurting her.

Who's hurting her?

I don't know, uh...

There's a man.

Are you in any danger?

Uh... No.

No, I'm OK.

Okay, just stay on the line.

I'm sending two officers to...

(tense string music)

We're heading into the canyon now...

So we probably won't have cell service for the next few days.

But we miss you and we love you.

Survivor Spirit!

Survivor Spirit!

This is Lieutenant Hawley.

Hi! Yes...

I was calling to follow up about a case.

A case?

Well, I called about my neighbors last night.

It just seemed like they were fighting, or, like maybe someone was being hurt.

I wanted to make sure everyone was OK.

This was around

three AM?

-Yes, it sounded like someone... -Uh, yeah