The Sunglasses of the Dead in Lake Waco

The Sunglasses of the Dead at Waco Lake

A pair of sunglasses on the face of a dead young man was the first thing investigators saw at Waco Lake. No one explained why they were there, or who put them there.

In this episode, we analyze the case of three teenagers who went to watch the sunset at Waco Lake and were found dead on the shore, tied up with scraps of their own clothing. What happened that summer night in 1982 that triggered one of the most controversial investigations in Texas history?

Case: Waco Lake Murders
Location: Waco Lake, Texas
Date: July 13, 1982
Victims: Kenneth Franks, Jill Montgomery, Raylene Rice
Unexplained Object: Sunglasses

- The bodies of the three teenagers were found in Spiegelville Park, a park on the opposite shore from Caney Park, where they planned to go.
- Kenneth Franks was found with a gag, hands tied, and sunglasses placed on his face.
- Jill Montgomery had defensive wounds and the most severe torture marks of the three victims.
- The bindings of the victims were improvised with torn strips from Jill's towel shirt, shoelaces, and underwear.
- Toxicology results showed that all three victims were completely clean, with no alcohol or drugs in their system.

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