What happened
Brian Steven Smith was convicted of killing two Alaska Native women, Veronica Abouchuk and Kathleen Henry, in Anchorage.
The investigation
A digital memory card containing disturbing recordings was turned over to police and became a critical lead. Investigators then connected Smith to a second victim through interviews and recovery information.
What the courts or investigators concluded
A jury convicted Smith of multiple murder and sexual-assault-related charges, and he received a sentence totaling 226 years.
Why the case remains significant
The case highlighted both the evidentiary power of digital media and the disproportionate violence experienced by Alaska Native women.
Case context
Crime by Region organizes cases geographically so readers can move from one file to other investigations from the same country. For unresolved or contested cases, the wording above reflects the distinction between confirmed events, investigative theories and findings actually established in court.