The chapter covers the start of the search for Victoria and the initial investigation steps, including the involvement of volunteers and the consideration of various scenarios.

• Victoria Prokopovitz was last seen alive in Pittsfield; searches began with volunteers, K9 units, and mounted searchers.
• Investigators considered multiple scenarios, such as voluntary disappearance, suicide, or foul play.
• Victoria's history of mental health issues and previous suicide attempts raised the possibility that she could have hidden herself effectively.

This chapter discusses the suspicion on Jim Prokopovitz, his behavior after Victoria's disappearance, and the family's growing concerns.

• Jim Prokopovitz exhibited strange behavior post-disappearance, showing confidence Victoria would not be found and inquiring about insurance.
• Jim's narrative to others strongly suggested that Victoria had committed suicide and would not be found.
• The family started suspecting Jim due to his lack of cooperation and his early involvement with another woman, Kathy Friday.

Ongoing searches for Victoria yield no results, leading to the involvement of a private detective and further scrutiny of Jim's actions.

• Victoria's disappearance led to continued searches and the declaration of Missing Person's Awareness Month by her daughter Marsha.
• Private detective Larry Warwick conducted an interview with Jim, uncovering inconsistencies and signs of deception.
• The family grew increasingly suspicious of Jim, especially after discovering his lies about the relationship with Kathy Friday.

The investigation intensifies as Jim's story about the night of the disappearance comes under scrutiny, and the legal proceedings begin.

• Investigators focused on Jim's account of the night Victoria disappeared, finding inconsistencies in his story.
• Video evidence contradicted Jim's claim of searching for Victoria at a gas station.
• Jim and Kathy Friday were both taken into custody for perjury, indicating a motive for murder linked to their relationship.

The chapter covers the trial, the emotional testimonies, and the final verdict, convicting Jim Prokopovitz of murder.

• During the trial, law enforcement presented numerous lies told by Jim, including the origins of his relationship with Kathy Friday.
• Victoria's children testified about their experiences and suspicions regarding Jim's indifference and actions after her disappearance.
• The jury convicted Jim Prokopovitz of first-degree intentional homicide, perjury, and obstruction of justice.