The Death of the Missoula Mauler : Wayne Nance
Summary
This episode details the crimes of Wayne Nance, a serial killer who terrorized Montana for over a decade. It covers his early violent behavior, the unsolved 1974 murder of Donna Pounds, and the 1985 killing of the Schmidt family. The narrative culminates in Nance’s final attack on Doug and Chris Wells, who fought back and survived, leading to Nance’s eventual capture.
Topics discussed
Intro and Trelvi advertisement
The night Wayne Nance attacked Doug and Chris
Wayne Nance's troubled childhood and early cruelty
Wayne's high school years, occult interests, and father's crime
The murder of Donna Pounds and initial investigation
Wayne as a suspect: evidence and failed legal representation
Occult rituals, Navy service, and lack of indictment
Devana Nelson's disappearance and Charlene's death
Wayne meets Marcy Bachman and her subsequent murder
The attack on Teresa Schmidt and her family
Discovery of the Schmidt crime scene and aftermath
Background on Doug and Chris Wells
The final confrontation: Doug fights back against Wayne
Wayne's death and linking him to previous crimes
Conclusion, unsolved cases, and outro ads
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