In Part One, we spoke about the path that led Diane Downs to the night of May 19th, 1983 , from her strict and turbulent upbringing, to the birth of her three children, to the shooting that left one dead and two fighting for their lives. 

We spoke about her arrival at McKenzie‑Willamette Hospital and the early steps investigators took as they tried to make sense of what she claimed had happened on Old Mohawk Road. By the end of that night, detectives had their first look at Diane’s version of events, and their first quiet doubts. 

Part Two picks up from that point. This episode follows the unraveling of Diane’s story, the mounting evidence against her, and the courtroom battle that would ultimately determine her fate. If you haven’t done so already, please listen to Part one of the Diane Downs Case.

Content Warning:

This episode discusses the death of children, viewer discretion is advised.

References:

Diane Downs: Her Children Got in the Way of Her Love by Joseph Geringer

World's Most Evil Killers - Diane Downs

Inside Edition - The True Story of Diane Downs: How a Mother Shot Her 3 Kids for Her Lover

Youtube Dreading - When a Mother Kills Her Children: The Case of Diane Downs