Death in the Northwest

In Emi's hometown series episode, she tells the tragic story of a metro bus that plunges off Seattle's Aurora Bridge after driver is shot on November 27, 1998. You will hear about how one man's quick reactions changes the lives of many people on that bus. 

This weeks episode takes place in Stevie’s hometown of San Juan Island 119 years before she was born! Follow along while she tells the tragic story of the Dwyers and “Kanaka” Joe Nuanna. 

Source: 

https://www.historylink.org/File/20993

In 2013, the death Molly Conley shook Jordan's hometown of Lake Stevens, Washington to its core. Listen to this week's episode as Jordan discusses the tragic and harrowing murder of 15 year old, Molly Conley and her trial. 

Sources: 

https://www.kiro7.com/news/911-calls-recall-terrifying-night/43349250/

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/prosecutor-slaying-of-seattle-teen-gut-wrenching-tragedy/

https://mynorthwest.com/14324/father-vows-fight-for-justice-after-sentencing-in-molly-conley-shooting-death/

https://www.kiro7.com/news/prosecutor-he-had-time-kill-molly-conley/43327388/

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/killer-of-seattle-teen-sentenced-to-nearly-91-years-in-prison/

Follow along on this weeks episode as Stevie tells us the story of the Fly Creek Jane Doe. A case that is still cold today, but had a major breakthrough not long ago back in October of 2019.

Sources: 

https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2019/10/fly-creek-jane-doe-identified-after-40-years-opening-up-potential-new-clues-that-could-lead-to-teen-girls-murderer.html

https://victimsofhomicide.fandom.com/wiki/Sandy_Morden

Emi discusses the finding of a young girl in the woods in Lincoln County, Oregon on December 10th, 2020. State police are working with genetic genealogists to identify the child. Anyone with information on this sweet girl's identity or her death is asked to call Oregon State Police investigators at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677). They can also call the NCMEC at 800-THE-LOST (843-5678).

We are so excited for season 2 of Death in the Northwest! In this minisode, you can up with Jordan and Emi to hear what we've been doing with our lives. Plus you get to meet our new co-host, Stevie! Listen as Stevie partakes in answering personal questions for all to hear. 

Thank you for your continued support! Find us on Instagram @deathinthenwpodcast or email us at [email protected] to say hi or suggest a case. 

In our Season Two opener, Jordan tells the terribly horrifying story of our Jane Doe, nicknamed Eklutna Annie. She was found in the Alaska Wilderness in 1980 murdered by the town baker. Despite the 3D renderings made of her, Eklutna Annie's body has never been identified. If you know any information regarding this case, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at (800)-478-9333 or (907)-269-5038.

Resources: 

https://dps.alaska.gov/getmedia/9b0e113f-7f24-437f-829e-4cabb8eb4dc5/EklutnaAnnie

http://canyouidentifyme.blogspot.com/2011/08/eklutna-annie-put-focus-back-on-me.html

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10217/attachments

https://web.archive.org/web/20140717163626/http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/weird/robert_hansen/index.html

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-hansen

https://web.archive.org/web/20140209081523/http://www.adn.com/2012/07/14/2542650/grisly-legacy-of-eklutna-annie.html

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22589958-fair-game-alaska-s-most-notorious-serial-killer

https://books.google.com/books?id=cTtOwm5BJK4C&q=eklutna+annie&pg=PA158#v=onepage&q=eklutna%20annie&f=false

https://books.google.com/books?id=DwNVbOcTncwC&q=eklutna+annie&pg=PA111#v=snippet&q=eklutna%20annie&f=false

https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2020/09/22/do-you-know-this-woman/

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/311ufak.html

This week, Emi brings to you the incredibly sad and frustrating murder case of David Josiah Lawson. A botched investigation has not led to tan arrest, despite the mountains of evidence and witnesses. Josiah and his family deserve justice!

In the summer of 1971 at Washington State University, the beautiful and wicked smart, Joyce LePage disappears from campus. Joyce is later found wrapped in a blanket and a piece of carpet from Stevens Hall. Could this be one of Ted Bundy’s first murders? Listen to find out what Jordan and Emi theorize and let us know what you think!

We’re back this week and Emi is feeling slightly better! In this episode, Emi covers the horrifying Covina, CA massacre leaving 9 innocent lives dead on Christmas Eve, making it the the deadliest shooting in 2008 and potentially the the most horrific attack in California since the Manson Murders.