Characters
She is the teenage girl at the center of the series who reports being raped.
Who is Marie Adler?
Marie is asked to do this multiple times, increasing her trauma.
What is repeat her story?
This legal document allows officers to search a suspect’s home.
What is a search warrant?
This is the term for suggesting a victim is responsible for their assault.
What is victim blaming?
Unbelievable is based on this type of real-life event.
What is a true story?
This female detective from Colorado never gives up on her cases.
Who is Grace Rasmussen?
The serial rapist in Unbelievable uses this item to prevent his victims from seeing him.
What is a blindfold?
Officers violate this key legal right by pressuring Marie to recant.
What is the right to remain silent (or due process)?
Marie's behavior is labeled this by officers, casting doubt on her claim.
What is "not credible"?
This state is where the real-life Marie Adler’s assault and investigation occurred.
What is Washington?
Who was hesitant to be around Marie alone following her report.
Who is Sam (or Foster Father)?
This item, stolen by the rapist, helps detectives link cases.
What is a camera?
This kind of evidence was initially dismissed in Marie’s case.
What is victim testimony (or eyewitness testimony)?
Marie is coerced into signing this type of statement.
What is a recantation (or confession)?
This is the name of the actual man convicted of the serial rapes depicted in the series.
Who is Marc O'Leary?
This detective works closely with Karen Duvall and has a military background.
Who is Max Duvall?
Grace Rasmussen works for this police department.
What is Westminster Police Department?
Grace and Karen’s teamwork exemplifies this kind of law enforcement collaboration.
What is interagency cooperation?
Marie is later charged with this crime for allegedly making a false report.
What is false reporting?
The advice the rapist gave to a victim
What is you should lock your doors/window?
Marie lives in this type of housing facility when she reports her assault.
What is a transitional living facility?
The detectives identify the rapist in part through this online system.
What is CODIS (Combined DNA Index System)?
A detective falsifying a report might face this charge.
What is obstruction of justice?
This psychological effect explains why victims may not act as expected.
What is trauma response (or PTSD)?
Unbelievable was released in this year.
What is 2019?