The Moxee John Doe
Summary
This episode details the 1993 hit-and-run death of an unidentified man on a rural Washington highway, who remained a "John Doe" for twelve years. Detective Pat Ditter later identified the victim as David Glenn Lewis, a respected Texas lawyer and former judge who vanished from Amarillo in January 1993. The story explores the perplexing circumstances of Lewis's disappearance, including unexplained financial deposits and erratic movements, which led to theories of abduction or psychological crisis. Despite DNA confirmation, the reasons for his journey to Washington and the identity of the driv…
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Introduction to the Moxie John Doe mystery
The fatal collision on Route 24 in 1993
Initial investigation and burial as John Doe
Detective Ditter reviews missing persons database flaws
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Online search leads to identification of David Lewis
Background on David Glenn Lewis, lawyer and judge
The weekend of Lewis's disappearance in Amarillo
Unexplained financial activity and travel clues
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Investigation into legal threats and Karen's account
New questions arising from the identification
Theories explaining Lewis's erratic behavior and travel
Conclusion: Unresolved mystery and personal tragedy
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