Introduction to the Case

On December 9, 2001, the quiet community of Watertown, South Dakota, was shaken by the sudden disappearance of 38-year-old Pamela Jean Dunn. Known affectionately as "Curly" due to her distinctive sandy brown hair, Pamela's vanishing left her family and friends in a state of anguish and confusion. Over two decades later, her case remains unresolved, casting a long shadow over the town. 

The Last Known Movements

The evening of December 9 began routinely for Pamela. She dropped off her mother at her residence in Watertown around 6:00 p.m. Two hours later, at 8:00 p.m., Pamela received a call from her daughter during which she mentioned that her ex-boyfriend, David Asmussen, was at her house. By 11:00 p.m., Pamela spoke with her mother again, expressing distress over a call from Asmussen. This was the last time anyone heard from her. ...Read More