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The discovery of Larry Peyton’s body at a local lovers’ lane in 1960 shocked the residents of Portland. Equally confusing was the unknown whereabouts of Larry’s girlfriend, Beverly Allan. There appeared to be no motive behind the attack, leaving young lovers in the city worried they would be next. Eight years and three trials later, we are still left with questions. Were the right people put away for the crime? Was this a missed opportunity to have stopped the Zodiac Killer?

Today, Alisha delves into the young couple’s murders, the subsequent investigation, and speaks with author Phil Stanford about his theories surrounding the case.

For additional information, photos, and sources for this episode, check out the Murder in the Rain Lovers Lane episode guide.