As the trooper investigation moved forward, much would depend on the timing of two critical events. The first of these was…
After talking to the Coulthursts, Sergeant Stogsdill now wanted to interview John Peel. He had a boatload of questions for him — including…
On November 4, 1983, Sgt. Stogsdill received a letter from Arcata, California. The letter was from a graduate student named…
Despite his new revelations, Larry Demmert, Jr. hadn’t exactly presented authorities with the smoking gun. He had told them, for…
Larry Demmert, Jr., the Libby 8 skipper, added other details to the picture. He told troopers he’d noticed the Investor’s skiff…
The Investor was designed with all the modern conveniences. A spacious stateroom. Electrical appliances. A washer and dryer. A working shower. And,…
The Libby 8 was a so-called “cannery boat” — owned by the cannery and leased to a skipper for the fishing season.…
In this segment, we review the “Anniversary Meeting” that took place in September 1983, one year after the Investor homicides.…
Like Dean Moon, John Peel presented a difficulty. Although he elicited strong feelings from Jerry Mackie at the Hill Bar on the…
The Coulthurst’s wanted the Investor to be a family boat. Irene had fished with husband Mark during their early years…