A Stranger in the House

Karen Krupp, a 30-year-old bookkeeper and suburban resident in upstate New York, runs out of an abandoned restaurant into her car. She is panicked and speeds away. In her panic, she drives through a red light into a utility pole.

Shortly after Karen’s accident, her husband, Tom Krupp, returns home to 24 Dogwood Drive from work. Karen and Tom have been married for two years. He notices that Karen’s car is missing from the driveway. The front door is unlocked, which is unusual. He notices that Karen was in the middle of making dinner when she left. Assuming she has simply gone to the corner store to pick up something, he finishes making dinner.

When Karen still hasn’t returned, he begins to worry. He goes into their bedroom and finds her phone and purse there. He realizes something is wrong and begins to call her friends. Then, he calls 911.

Officer Kirton reports to the scene of Karen’s accident. He wonders what a suburban woman is doing in the bad part of town.

Officer Fleming goes to the Krupp residence.