About this episode
The episode discusses the cold case of Ruth Belle Waymire, who was identified after 39 years, while her murder remains unsolved.
In June of 1984, two fishermen discovered the torso of a nude woman in the Spokane River. In 1998, the skull of that female victim was found in a vacant lot near 7th and Sherman. Her feet and hands have never been found. For 39 years, the victim remained nameless. Thanks to a tenacious detective and forensic genetic genealogy, in 2023 the victim was identified as Ruth Belle Waymire. But whoever killed the 24-year-old remains a mystery. If you can help police in any way, call 509-456-2233.
Topics covered
- cold case
- forensic genealogy
- unsolved murder
- victim identification
- law enforcement
Keywords
- Ruth Belle Waymire
- cold case
- Spokane River
- forensic genealogy
- unsolved murder
- 1984
- victim identification
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Spokane River, 7th and Sherman
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