About this episode

This episode covers the Westlawn Slayings in Decatur, Illinois, detailing the investigation and aftermath of a tragic murder case.

The call came in as a fire. What firefighters found inside was far worse. In March of 1994, three people were discovered dead inside a Westlawn Avenue home in Decatur, Illinois. The investigation led police to James David Dyer, a man already feared by one of the victims and already named in a court order. This episode follows the threats, the violence, the chase, and the aftermath of a case that left one town shaken. Check out our new American Hauntings Podcast Network for even more spooky shows. Have a question or comment? Text us on the Haunt Line @ 217-791-7859 New Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/troytayloroddities Check out our updated website and sign up for our newsletter at AmericanHauntingsPodcast.com Want an episode every week, plus other awesome perks and discounts? Check out our Patreon page Find out merch at AmericanHauntingsClothing.com Follow us on Twitter @ AmerHauntsPod , @ TroyTaylor13 , @ CodyBeckSTL Follow us on Instagram @ AmericanHauntingsPodcast , @ TroyTaylorgram , @ CodyBeckSTL This episode was written by Troy Taylor Produced and edited by Cody Beck Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Hosts: Cody Beck, Troy Taylor

Topics covered

• true crime
• murder
• investigation
• fire
• Illinois
• Westlawn Slayings

Keywords

• Westlawn Slayings
• true crime
• murder investigation
• Decatur Illinois
• James David Dyer

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Places: Decatur, Illinois

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