FACE OF FEAR: IRYNA’S GUT-WRENCHING LOOK OF TERROR WHEN FATALLY STABBED BY CON OUT ON BOND

A video shows Iryna getting on the train, taking a seat, and looking at her phone.

The footage displays DeCarlos Brown Jr. with a focus on his hands, while much of Iryna’s face is obscured by her hat. Brown is observed opening and extending a knife in preparation to confront and stab Iryna.

The video further depicts Brown moving along the train aisle, leaving a trail of blood droplets on the floor. A fellow passenger notices the blood and carefully avoids it. Brown is dressed in an orange hoodie.

Shortly after reportedly stabbing Iryna, Brown appears on video casually strolling along the train station platform. Initially, he was in a hoodie on the train, but he is now seen in a black t-shirt, with the blood-stained hoodie draped over his hands.

Following the tragic and violent death of Iryna Zarutska, Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has enacted “Iryna’s Law,” aiming to tighten regulations for criminal bail procedures and to eliminate cashless bail for certain violent offenses and repeat offenders.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Randy Kessler – Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author of “Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future;” Instagram: @rkessler23, X: @GADivorce
Caryn Stark – Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
photo of Andy Kahan of Houston CrimeStoppers
Andy Kahan – Director of Victim Services and Advocacy at Crime Stoppers of Houston; Facebook: “Andy Kahan and Crime Stoppers of Houston;” X: @AKahanCrimeSto1; Instagram: AndyVictimAdvocate
Ron Bateman – Sheriff (Former Homicide and Undercover Narcotics) & Author: “Silent Blue Tears: Voice of The Victims,” and now soon to be released: his newest book with Billy Joe Nichols, “Opposing Sides: Memoirs of a Drug Dealer and a Detective;” TikTok: @Ron.Bateman.655, X: Ronbatemanbooks
Dr. Thomas Coyne – Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner’s Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Neuropathologist, Toxicologist; X: @DrTMCoyne
Dave Mack – Crime Stories Investigative Reporter

Additional Guests

Susan Hendricks – Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;” IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks

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[Feature Photo: Iryna Zarutska/Handout]

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