Her family and friends reflect on the harrowing case in interviews with "20/20." ByDeena Zaru, Joseph Diaz, Andrew Paparella, Stacey Newman and Kaitlin Amoroso Friday, April 3, 2026 4:29PM A few summers ago, Pamela Dias was embarking on a new chapter in her life. The Atlanta, Georgia, woman had just accepted a new job as a flight attendant and was looking forward to traveling the world.