ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a chilling case that has gripped Alaska, a 39-year-old woman has been found guilty of carjacking and murdering her court-appointed supervisor on the very day she was released on bail, followed by draining his bank account.
The Alaska Department of Law announced that Sarah Dayan was convicted on a long list of charges, including first-degree murder, burglary, theft, vehicle theft, and violating her release conditions. The trial, which lasted seven weeks, revealed disturbing details about the death of Keith Huss, her third-party custodian.
It all began on September 28, 2020, when Huss picked up Dayan from jail in Anchorage to supervise her as required by the court. Huss was also Dayan’s employer, and the two were headed to Anchorage, where Dayan was supposed to work at Huss’ food truck. Tragically, things took a dark turn.
By the early hours of September 29, 2020, Huss’ lifeless body was discovered by a driver in the parking lot of the Turnagain Pass rest area. Alaska State Troopers arrived at the scene and found that Huss had been shot four times with a .45 caliber pistol. Evidence suggested he was also struck by a car. Investigators later confirmed the car involved was Dayan’s.
The investigation revealed that Dayan had accessed Huss’ bank account after the murder, making several purchases and transferring hundreds of dollars to her own account. Police also learned that she had obtained a .45 caliber pistol shortly after being released from jail.
Dayan’s actions didn’t stop there. While on the run, she reportedly stole several vehicles and even broke into a cabin. Police eventually caught up with her on October 1, 2020, and noticed her car showed damage consistent with hitting Huss.
Dayan will face sentencing in May. Although she was convicted of three counts of murder, they will be merged into one for sentencing purposes. Depending on the court’s decision, she could spend anywhere from 15 to 99 years in prison.
This tragic case serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those working within the legal system and the far-reaching consequences of violent actions.
