I am doing a exhibit/paper type of project for school and I chose The Snake River Killer and I would like to interview someone who knows more about this. Today (2014) he is 67 years old and reportedly living in North Carolina which leaves us with this question: Is Lance Voss a serial killer who got away with murder or an innocent man suffering public prosecution after official legal channels failed to gather enough evidence to charge him with a crime? All Rights Reserved. Unidentified remains (part of torso, right leg, rib) found below Little Goose Dam. On her own initiative, Christina hopped on her pink-trimmed bike, and rode to a friends home at 503 2nd Street where she asked for a wet wash cloth to cool herself off with. As he retrieved the hat, he noticed what he at first thought was a deer skull. Have they dug thoroughly at suspected sights? According to him the suspect was not even there, and it was the stepson who gave her a dampened washcloth. At least they could lay their heads on the pillow at night knowing that they did their best for these victims and their families! Police are unsure where Kristina and Brandi went that night but recognized that their trip to Safeway would have lead them past the Lewiston Civic Theatre. Here are the most notorious serial killers and murder locations in Idaho. He had been seen entering the Lewiston Civic Theatre building and it was highly probable that Kristina and Jacqueline had also been at the theater that same night. Russell thinks all five disappearances are connected. Paranormal and esoteric news, research and articles. I would like these cases solved but I see dead ends everywhere. Thats why I decided I wanted to partake and be a representative of our family.. During excavation work near Memorial. Information gathered at the scene led police to a home at 1817 12th Ave., which is owned by Michael Devin, according to the Nez Perce County Assessors Office. He testified during Lori Vallow's Idaho trial . The following post appeared on a public forum. That would be a possible lead to follow that might go somewhere. Potentially even more macabre, victims family members recall Voss showing up, wet towel wrapped around his neck, at community search party events offering assistance in the searchfor the young victims bodies. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. They began peppering him with questions. The simple question is why was he supposed to be afraid? Both were originally from Boise, attended the same college together (Lewis-Clark State College), and worked atLewiston Civic Theatre, a local Lewiston community theater that would soon become a pivotal location in the Lewis-Clark Valley mystery. I am giving it some serious thought. If the disappearance and murder of two young women were not enough to send the Lewis-Clark Valley communities into a state of panic, the night of September 12, 1982, during which three of their youth would disappear, must have surely pushed them to the edge. In 2017, The Spokesman-Review reported a cold case unit of investigators, prosecutors and staff were formed to review the case and evidence that was collected. so its sort of a train of associations , not all are direct. //]]> Feb. 2, 2023 A few hours later, the SWAT team made entry into the house without incident. Capt. He simply told them all to leave and police let them go. I would like to see at least one case solved if not all. This was confirmed by a police patrol officer who recalled seeing him enter the building through a side door late that night. These families deserve closure. If its newspaper Id like to read entire article, when was it published? During those three years in the late 70's, five youth disappeared from the Lewis-Clark Valley area. Ive read that somewhere on this sight too but that is also new info Id never heard at the time. Lewiston police investigate after body found in burned truck By Associated Press Oct 6, 2021 Updated Jan 13, 2023 LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) Police in Lewiston say an autopsy failed to reveal. I know this doesnt add up with other accounts, and the stepson was only 10, but he maintains to this day that he was the only one in the house at that time on that day, and he has a very detailed account having a very clear memory and after going through that day over and over in his mind trying to figure something that could have helped that he was missing. He is nearing 41 years old now and does not have any fear of finding justice. We must keep the heat turned up, turned up everywhere, if there is something weve overlooked we need to keep looking. Police identify man found dead in Lewiston pickup truck fire, Michael T. Devin found deceased Oct. 1; his mother, Edwina Eddy Devin was found dead the day before. Apparently a small group of people had been in the building the night after the disappearances, but nobody was officially missing yet and so it wasnt a big deal then. Described by her family as a bit hyperactive, she would have been a lively 7th grader at Asotin Elementary School in the fall. East Idaho News reports the Bonner County Sheriff's Office arrested 39-year-old James David Russell back in September after discovering the body of 70-year-old David Flaget. On March 19, 1984, 14-year-old Marvin Mead was collecting cans along Idaho Highway 3 (near the town of Kendrick) when he pulled his truck to the side of the road to check out a promising spot. The connection was between Nelson and Pearsall, and Pearsall was connected to the POI. Life in rural America is supposed to be relaxing, simple, and even mundane. Check me out to see if I pass your intelligence test. Police began stopping brown vans, prompting one man to quit driving his because he had been pulled over so often. What do you plan to do about Lewiston's irrigation restrictions? LEWISTON - On Friday, October 1, 2021 at approximately 3:20am, the Lewiston Police responded to a vehicle fire near Nez Perce Drive, east of Juniper Drive. This happened early in rehearsals of Pirates of Penzance. Rumors and misinformation have hampered this investigation from the beginning. If you dig you will be dealing with mostly very old concrete throughout, but if there is any fresh thats where you should look, and the entire basement should be x-rayed just in case. After a lull in postings, beginning on September 7, 2009, the posts from Curious resumed again. One of her daughters is now deceased. Good call on the money idea in the pockets. Theres no other suspect. Details are very very important to me. The POI didnt have but a few friends he would have been close enough to ask to borrow a vehicle and none of them owned vans. I went home that night and, you dont sleep good.. I will tell you this much: I trust the source and trust them completely, they have nothing to gain or lose themselves except peace of mind. On April 28, 1979, White was at a friends house when she called her mother to say she felt overheated. Legal Statement. Updated Thu., Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:39 p.m. Remains found under a Lewiston walking path Wednesday were confirmed to be human, police said Thursday. He still thinks them finding the truth will be worth any pain it has caused him when its all said and done. (His father came and retrieved another daughter from his second marriage in 1983 when her mother left him to go to Hawaii and meet Tom Selleck. 22-year-old Kristen David, a beautiful young woman with almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and blondish brown shoulder length hair, was a student at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. They are not the accused, seems like a no brainer to me. He would like to see justice as much as the family members of the victims. Texas man uses loaner BMW to rob bank, then tries to buy the BMW with the stolen money. LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) Idaho authorities say two recent deaths in neighboring counties may be linked, and both cases are being investigated as homicides. Does I have wanted to talk to a family member of one of the victims sound familiar? Police reportedly pointed out that Vosss job at the time (as a delivery man), required regular deliveries between Moscow and the known location where Kristen was last seen. He saw the connections, lived in the same house and felt safe. The route that she took was well known to her and to Voss. All rights reserved. Questions were asked, but years later. The dome was not finished enough for him to move in for another year. These areas include Nez Perce Drive and the 1800 block of 12th Avenue. I do believe I will get answers, she said. Does anyone else have knowledge of Steve Pearsalls artwork that was talked about? Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Sheriffs office looking for two men accused of exposing themselves, Man accused of raping and assaulting woman he met on Tinder, police seeking other potential victims , 3 undercover detectives fired shots in Moran Prairie standoff, identities have not been released , Police arrest man for downtown burglary of nearly $10,000 , Medical examiner testifies about how Lori Vallow Daybells 16-year-old died . So I think he went to other areas because hes extremely intelligent He would definitely remember the lay of the land.. As police would later find out, Vosss willingness to become involved in the cases of the missing and murdered youth of Lewis-Clark Valley would come up time and time again. Why didnt he post comments as himself? We lived and breathed those cases, Schoeffler said. Justice Seeker,I would appreciate any specific information you can obtain. Guy Broncheau and Michael Barros were convicted of his murder. If so I knew about him when this happened, but police cleared him. Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens. They dont know what happened to their loved ones.. Right now the frustration is in wondering. She was very old at the time but had very keen senses for her age. The arm was intact with a piece of sweeter on it. Demetri Ewing and his father Clyde Ewing were both charged with first-degree murder in connection with the Jan. 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Lewiston Tribune. This would have been Christina White's 20th birthday. The lighting back there was very poor at the time especially close to midnight it would be either pitch dark or silhouetted due to location. Gloria Bobertz is on the hunt for a potential serial killer. The series features emotional interviews with the families of those still missing or deceased, as well as a closer look at Asotin County Sheriffs Detective Jackie Nichols work in revisiting Nelson's and the rest of cases. The art display was in the basement, but back then they changed them every production and it was not uncommon to not know who the artist was. Steven and the POI had just built a pirate ship that rolled in on dolly wheels carrying about 12 actors. To my understanding the Christin David case has a lot of resemblance to a case in Bend Oregon near that time. She filed for divorce in the spring of 1976, but later reconciled with her husband. During those three years, five youth had disappeared. Patricia left behind all her belongings, including her car and her wedding rings, which she normally didnt remove. Later, a second armwas found near a hole in the ground that appeared to have been dug with a shovel. There is a retired detective in Texas that worked on these cases and thinks at least one is unrelated. Detectives are actively contacting individuals and businesses who may have video in areas of interest to the investigation. Very little else is known about the polices official investigation of Voss they have historically been reluctant to release details to the public. Voss never publicly admitted (or the police have not divulged) why he was trying to break into the mortuary. Then a few days later other people came looking and asking about the girls. If he did not do it then give DNA to rule himself out? by Altered Dimensions, Check the collection of paranormal pics below. The Lewiston Fire Department responded and extinguished the flames. There was an arsonist burning down houses on Normal Hill at that time. Steve Pearsall made the figure head on the pirate ship from paper mache did some early set construction, then this happened. If they did have one I wonder if it was brown. It was rumored that the two bodies had been tied together and police acknowledged that rope was found on the scene. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Standing 64 and weighing 200 lbs., Voss is described by some as friendly and very strong. He was murdered by two men he knew. ASOTIN A 42-year-old man was bitten by a rattlesnake Sunday at the Asotin Boat Launch, near the softball field on the south end of town. The Lewiston Tribune. Did anyone reading this ever go in his apartment? If Steven Pearsall would surface, hed become a suspect pretty rapidly.. However, White never made it. These horrible heinous crimes need to be solved to give closure to everyone that was affected by them. Email me at Most people, even people of integrity have trouble trusting police. She dedicated time each week to familiarizing herself with the case, organizing the file and considering fresh avenues to investigate. When I tried to have more done on this case, my remaining family received verbal threats. The stepdad and him and a couple of preachers kids played Dungeons and Dragons together, and he enjoyed being in Civic Theater productions with him. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Is the director still around and willing to talk about this conversation? New Bigfoot video leads experts to concede the mythical creature may indeed be real. Its easy to assume we know who it is, but we cant be positive without absolute proof. Did he actually enter the building or just walk on the property? POI was always at home in the early mornings and stepson never would have even known that POI was out that late. Other cases that can be found among these . With all due respect, everyone is entitled to anonymity. I have addressed the POI with the same question in a post. During excavation work near Memorial Bridge in North Lewiston, workers discovered a skull and bones. It may not be in the near future, but I think there will be answers. That somebody who was so kind and sweet could have her life end by murder. Text LMT to 55678 to receive breaking news alerts/links to your phone. He also tells them that Jesus died for what He believed in, and what He believed in was YOU. On the evening of September 12, 1982, the two girls left Kristines home for a shopping trip to a nearby Safeway grocery store. Im checking out his story with the record. If I find anything else I will post as well. I agree that curious is definitely being posted by Clint Clarneau, the stepson. No matter what, I wanted to know why. Crescent Crow and Mabel I want you to know that your family has my greatest empathy and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. The POI acted like he missed Steve the first day and didnt even act like he ever knew about the other two until it was on the news, and then he didnt act like he even knew who they were. Evidence at the scene suggests the killer may have first dumped the bodies nearer to the road only to return later to move them further down the steep embankment. I remember the case but it involved a brown van. Has this ever been followed up on before? Mainly clear. Ararat, Police: Auburn man arrested after receiving $3 million worth of fentanyl in mail, Auburn, state police respond to armed incident at Gillander Avenue, Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis, Naked man rescued from Lewiston canal after fleeing from police Friday, Police chase across 2 counties ends with deadly crash in Gray. Lewiston (whoever the 8 assigned to the case at the time were. He didnt invite people over. LEWISTON - On Thursday, October 7, 2021, the Lewiston Police received information on the identity of the individual found in the burned pickup truck near Nez Perce Drive, east of Juniper Drive in Lewiston on October 1. His father died in Seattle, Washington when Lance was just a toddler and he spent his early years growing up in Chicago. Another source says they went to an apartment building that Christina had moved from nearby.