Bob Lee Murder: A Detailed Analysis of the Crime and Investigation

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The upcoming episode of NBC's famed true-crime show, Dateline, is all set to delve into the murder of tech mogul Bob Lee, who was stabbed to death on the streets of San Francisco on April 4, 2023. The initial narrative was that Bob was a victim of a robbery gone wrong but a deep dive into the case proved otherwise. This murder will be chronicled in Dateline's latest episode, titled Under the Bay Bridge, set to air on NBC on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 9 pm EST.

Bob Lee was a well-known name in the tech industry, having worked as the chief technology officer at Square (now Block) and playing a key role in creating the Cash App. He was a respected entrepreneur and had made significant contributions to the fintech industry. On the day of his murder, Lee spent time with Khazar Momeni, and her brother, Nima Momeni, was also seen with Bob on that day. Surveillance footage captured the two men standing on a sidewalk for a few minutes before Nima pulled out a kitchen knife and stabbed Lee three times, including twice in the chest.

The police initially assumed it was a robbery gone wrong but as he had his wallet and watch, the authorities figured out that the case was pointing elsewhere. His wife, Krista, also believed that it could not have been a botched robbery attempt. To find the killer, authorities started retracing his steps on the day of the murder and found out that he spent some time with Khazar Momeni. Her brother, Nima Momeni, was also seen with Bob on that day, and the two were also caught on CCTV camera getting out of Khazar's house late that night.

Nima Momeni was arrested and charged with the murder, claiming in his trial that Bob was the one who attacked him first and he stabbed him in self-defense. However, prosecutors alleged that Nima was angry at Bob for introducing his sister to drugs, so he planned to take him to an isolated area and kill him. The jury did not find Nima Momeni guilty of first-degree murder but guilty of second-degree murder. His sentencing is yet to take place, and he could be sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for his crime.

Krista Lee, Bob's former wife, has been at the forefront of the legal battle following his tragic death. She announced her intention to pursue a civil lawsuit against Nima Momeni's family, asserting that she had collected significant evidence regarding his history of violence. The upcoming episode of Dateline will cover this case in more detail, featuring insights from many of those involved in the case, including Krista Lee and the lead detective in the case, who reveals why his team didn't dispute online theories about Lee's murder.