The Life and Death of Nikki Kuhnhausen | Full Episode

A young woman disappears after a Snapchat rendezvous. Her murder inspired a new law. "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.

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[saritacruz]

I think that it would be best before getting intimate with someone to let them know if you are trans, NOT for fear or danger of reprisal, but because there's less chance of hurt feelings on either side. It's NOT an excuse to harm someone, but it makes sense to discuss it before getting sexual.

[petraivanisevic]

16 addicted to meth, suspended from school, took 6 bullets on a drug buy situation, violent and out at all times of the night?maybe she needed a parent not a friend .

[Go-goGranny_]

It sounds like Nikkis mom was her biggest problem. Mom was too busy trying to be a cool friend, than being a mom. So sad

[RRRRRaa]

A 16 year old addicted to meth out in the middle of night meeting a crazy drunken Christian carrying a gun. America is a wild place.

[kristopherboice]

Why is everyone ignoring the giant elephant in the room? Why is your child out meeting strange men at 3 o' clock in the morning? That is the biggest thing that needs to be addressed here!

[crishuez]

Mom at the end says "she was just a baby she was just a teenager" well "mom" why did you let her party, skip school, and not intervene when she was on meth?

[patrick]

When mom says "Nikki led the way, I just followed, " that basically sums up the entire video.

[margaretdyal]

Any man who says "I'm a nice guy" is NOT a nice guy.

[arethagrassi]

I don't care what you call yourselves just be straight with ppl before you hook up with them

[indiatastic]

A huge part of Nikki's story is being a meth addict. Wonder why no one is focused on helping addicts

[anabeysalinas]

This story is so sad, this baby was lost before she was lost. She had loving people, yet no guidance.

[Mortuarygrl]

Getting shot 6 times then acting like its just another day 🙄

[bestrealredhed]

She was 17 meeting strangers from the internet in person in the middle of the night? Maybe I missed something but why wasn't she at home?

[sumhas]

The killer was quick to point out Nikki’s lifestyle was a biblical sin yet glossed over his lifestyle of picking up whom he thought was a vulnerable girl for casual sex, giving them alcohol and drugs, and murdering them. Some defense.🙄We’re commanded to LOVE. GOD judges our sins.

[MichaelGomez-hhxp]

Bad parenting no minor should be allowed do such things theres a reason children need parents not friends

[saabzilla]

She cared about her daughter so much but yet had no problem with her running the streets, doing drugs and had already been shot six times and still allowed her to run the street afterwards, great mother!!!! Maybe she needs to take a little bit of accountability and responsibility!!

[rosem]

At that young age out at all hours of the night, doing such hard drugs, lying to people, getting shot at?? This is the real problem. She mightve been a wonderful person but clearly with very deep problems and issues. Anyone living such a dangerous life that young has a high chance of not getting a good outcome.

[robinsears]

Your children need your guidance NOT your friendship!! RIP Nikki.

[trnigyul]

Seems like the mom wanted to be more of a 'yass queen' bestie than a mom to her kid, you can tell how how delusional she is about Nikki's behavior, the behavior she facilitated.

[marievickers]

Lack of proper parenting here.
This young woman roaming the streets in the middle of the night?
Whrre was her parents.