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Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Doors Open: 5:00pm

Location: Des Moines Theater, Des Moines, WA

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The Highline College Foundation is hosting a special True Crime Listening Event on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Des Moines Theater in Des Moines, Washington.

The evening will feature Carolyn Ossorio and Branden Morgan along with noted criminal attorney Anne Bremner, King County Sheriff (ret) Dave Reichert, and King County Detective Tom Jensen.

One of the stories you will hear is of the only woman to survive the Green River Killer, who came forward with a tip that would ultimately lead to the GRK’s capture. You will also be the first to view never-before-seen photos from the investigation.

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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

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Sources

Bloodline Detectives with Nancy Grace – “Finally Solved 62 Years Later! Candy Rogers”

Find a Grave – Candice Elaine “Candy” Rogers

The Spokesman-Review – “Nearly 50 years later, slaying still brings out strong emotions” no Byline, Sunday, March 9, 2008

Spokane Wire – “This day in history: Man sentenced in kidnapping, slaying of 13-year-old girl. Country Clerk's Office facing nepotism charges” By The Spokesman-Review, June 15, 2026

The Charley Project – Laurie Lynn Partridge

Find a Grave – Laurie Lynn Partridge

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