The Devil’s in the Details. Starved Rock State Park & National Historic Landmark. Part 1.

*Warning: This episode involves graphic discussion of violent acts and sexual assault*

In March of 1960, three friends set out for a girls trip to Starved Rock State Park. When they were discovered brutally murdered inside the park – the pressure was on to find who was responsible. After months of investigation, a state park employee confesses to the crimes and is sent to prison. Despite his initial confession, Chester Weger maintains his innocence over six decades later, and he isn’t the only one. This case has it all - twists, turns and question marks, and in part 1, we are just getting started.

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Sources
The Murders at Starved Rock (HBO Documentary Series), The Andy Hale Podcast, Chicago Magazine, Rolling Stone, Daily Journal, Starved Rock Lodge, Iowa Cold Cases, Medium

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