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Two teenagers on a lovers’ lane are accosted in an urban park in Portland, Oregon. Three locals are brought to trial and two get convicted. For decades, other young couples disappear across the country. Is one man who's never been held to account responsible? And did he murder the sweethearts in Portland?

Sources

Wikipedia – Forest Park (Portland, Oregon)

Wikipedia – Murders of Larry Peyton and Beverly Allan

Garden Home History – “Tragedy: Peyton-Allan Murders” by GHHP on October 21, 2011

The Oregonian – “Earl Son cracked the toughest Portland murder cases of his era, but his obsession came at a cost” No byline, Published February 22, 2022, Updated February 25, 2022

Wikipedia – Edward Edwards (serial killer)

The Cinemaholic – “Tim Hack and Kelly Drew Murders: How Did They Die? Who Killed Them?” By Nishitha Dutta, December 20, 2020

People – “April Balascio Discovered Her Dad Edward Edwards Was a Serial Killer — Can She Tie Him to More Cold Cases? (Exclusive)” By Gillian Telling, Published November 25, 2024

People– “Raised by a Serial Killer: Edward Edwards' Daughter Shares Guilt and Shame After Turning Him In” By Gillian Telling, Published January 11, 2018

McKenzie River Reflections – “Did Oregon miss a chance to stop a serial killer?” By Finn J.D. John, Published February 24, 2022

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