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Trisha Taurinskas

Trisha Taurinskas

Enterprise crime reporter

Trisha Taurinskas is an enterprise crime reporter for Forum Communications Co., specializing in stories related to missing persons and unsolved crime. Her work is primarily featured on The Vault.

Trisha can be reached at ttaurinskas@forumcomm.com.

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The Vault
Horrific murder of North Dakota college student remains unsolved as family waits for new evidence
Investigators continue to monitor advances in DNA technology — including the expansion of DNA databases — in the hopes of revealed answers. Yet by all accounts, the case has gone cold, leaving Anita Knutson’s family and friends in a perpetual state of disbelief and uncertainty.
January 06, 2022 11:59 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas
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The Vault
Investigators hone in on suspect in South Dakota missing persons case
In the months and years leading up to her daughter’s disappearance, Mary Schabot watched Rachel Cyriacks struggle through the realities of an abusive relationship — the ups and downs and the unsuccessful attempts by loved ones to help her get out.
December 30, 2021 11:36 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas
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The Vault
Top 10 FBI Most Wanted: Missing persons cases
The majority of missing persons cases are solved, yet many families and friends continue to wait, day after day, for their loved ones to be located.
December 27, 2021 10:00 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas
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The Vault
Rural roads of Minnesota remain last known location of 19-year-old Brandon Swanson
While search teams have worked diligently to cover the 140-square mile area of interest, there has been resistance by some landowners to allow access to search parties, including those associated with Emergency Support Services, an organization based in Minneapolis that provides assistance in search and rescue operations.
December 16, 2021 10:05 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas
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The Vault
Gone without a trace: Joshua Guimond’s 19-year disappearance fuels Minnesota father’s lawsuit and quest for truth
Brian Guimond said he does have a theory as to what happened to his son, but at this point, he’s tight-lipped. He does believe the truth will come out — although, he doesn’t believe it will be the result of the investigation currently being handled by the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.
December 09, 2021 09:05 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas
The Vault
Murder on the Missouri River: Alicia Hummel’s unsolved murder inches closer to justice
The search to piece together evidence and find the 29-year-old preschool teacher's killer has led investigators and those close to Alicia Hummel down a tumultuous road of dead-ends and unanswered questions.
December 02, 2021 09:05 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas
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The Vault
Best true crime documentaries of 2021
The true crime docuseries and documentaries struck a chord among true crime aficionados, contributing to the success of the genre and propelling new cases into the spotlight.
November 25, 2021 09:05 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas
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The Vault
After manslaughter case overturned, Minnesota husband moves and murders second wife in Texas
Although initially convicted of first-degree manslaughter after a trial revealed Helen Lundstrom died from asphyxiation, Loyal Lundstrom's case was overturned 18 months later by the Minnesota Supreme Court in a decision that cast doubt on the intentionality of the crime.
November 01, 2021 10:05 AM
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By  Trisha Taurinskas / Special for The Vault