DetectivePat Beale has been an investigatorfor many, manyyears. In fact, hetried to retire, but the Lewis CountyAttorney’s Office called him backinto service to help solve the murderof Diana Robertson.From the beginning the case has been muddy. But, there are a few things wedoknow for sure. In the early morning hours ofDecember 12, 1985, 21 year old Dianaset out for a day trip with her 36 year old boyfriendMichael Reimer andtheir2 and a half year olddaughter Crystalto get a Christmas tree.Mikehad a side gig asa trapper,and he alsoplanned to check his animal traps in the area.Another thing we know for sure: Dianaand Michaelnever did get that Christmas tree. In fact, that verysameafternoon little Crystal would befound alone, abandoned at a Kmart store.Where were her parents?That mystery would go unanswered for8 weeks, untila grim discovery was made:Diana’s body was found in a remote wooded area,viciously stabbed17 timeswith a tube sock tied around her neck.But, where was Michael? Had he murdered Diana?Had he murdered others, too?Just four months earliera couple had been found murdered in the woods nearby. The woman’s body had also been foundwith a tube sock around her neck. Coincidence? Or was a serial killer on the loose?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/scene-of-the-crime699/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy