E234: Lava Lake Murders

Coffee and Cases Podcast

Allison Williams, Maggie Damron

Unsolved, Murder, Conspiracy, True Crime, Cold Cases, Mystery, Society & Culture

4.8 • 608 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Edward Nickels, Roy Wilson, and Dewey Morris made a plan in the winter of 1923 to trap fur on Little Lava Lake. They were to stay in Ed Logan's cabin in exchange for looking after his prized foxes. Their trapping season was going well and they had already profited a sizeable amount. So, what happened that led to their bodies being found frozen in Little Lava Lake and the cabin in a state that showed a hasty retreat? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

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0:00.0	Oregon's DeShoots National Forest is a vast and stunning landscape encompassing nearly 1.6 million acres along the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range.
0:09.3	It boosts a diverse range of ecosystems from ponderosa pine forests to crystal clear lakes to dramatic lava flows and expansive meadows.
0:18.2	The Dechutes River Vidal Water, carves its way through the forest,
0:22.6	providing excellent opportunities for fishing, rafting, and kayaking. Hikers of the abilities can explore
0:28.7	miles of trails that wind through old growth forest, past cascading waterfalls, and up to scenic
0:34.9	viewpoints offering breathtaking vistas. In the winter, the forest transforms
0:39.5	into a woodland for snow sports enthusiasts with opportunities for downhill and cross-country skiing,
0:45.1	snowboarding, and snow-shoeing. However, in the winter of 1923, the tranquility of organs to shoot
0:51.0	National Forest was shattered by a horrifying crime.
0:54.7	Three trappers vanished into the icy wilderness.
0:57.3	Their dreams of fortune turned to dust as spring brought a grim discovery.
1:01.7	Breaking through the melting ice of Little Lava Lake,
1:04.0	a search party stumbled upon a scene of unimaginable horror.
1:07.4	The idyllic water, having been become a frozen tomb,
1:10.2	its crystal clear waters now holding a chilling secret.
1:13.3	These murders plunged the region to a spiral of fear and ignited a desperate search for answers in the face of a harsh environment that offered little in the way of clues.
1:22.6	This is the story of the lava lake murders.
2:04.6	Music of the lava lake murders. Welcome to coffee and cases where we like our coffee hot and our cases cold.
2:06.4	My name is Allison Williams.
2:08.3	And my name is Maggie Damran.
2:15.7	We will be telling stories each week in the hopes that someone out there with any information concerning the cases will take those tips to law enforcement.
2:17.7	So justice and closure can be brought to these families. With each case, we encourage you to continue in the conversation
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