The Megyn Kelly Show How Deranged Serial Killer Israel Keyes Finally Got Caught - Crime Week Continues with Maureen Callahan | Ep. 1219
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Dec 30, 2025 
In this gripping discussion, journalist Maureen Callahan, author of 'American Predator,' delves deep into the chilling case of serial killer Israel Keyes. She shares the shocking details behind the abduction of Samantha Koenig in Alaska and how her disappearance was initially misinterpreted. Callahan reveals the investigation's twists, including the items found in Keyes' car and his eerie confession. The conversation also explores Keyes' psychopathy, his unexpected arrest, and the possibility of many more victims across the U.S. A must-listen for true crime enthusiasts!
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FBI Cooperation Then Sudden Shutdown
- Maureen Callahan says the FBI initially cooperated on her book but then suddenly shut down access mid-investigation.
- She implies bureaucratic or reputational motives drove the bureau to pull the case from public view.
Kiosk Abduction That Triggered The Hunt
- Samantha Koenig was abducted from a coffee kiosk in Alaska and captured on surveillance footage as Keyes jumped into the stand.
- Initial investigators suspected staging and treated it like a missing-child/betrayal scenario before realizing it was a stranger abduction.
ATM Pings And The Car Search
- Israel Keyes used Samantha's ATM card to make withdrawals across states which allowed FBI to track him.
- Investigators found the card, her phone, and disguise items in Keyes' car after a warrantless search in Texas.