The Deck Stewart Simmons & Margaret Walden (Ace of Diamonds & Hearts, Colorado)
Feb 9, 2022
Stewart Simmons and Margaret Walden, identified in 1982 after their bodies were found on the banks of the San Juan River, share their chilling story. A relentless detective revisits their cold case, uncovering hidden evidence like blood and shell casings. The podcast dives into the emotional toll on their families and the amateur sleuths determined to seek justice. Their tale highlights the challenges of identifying long-lost victims and the perseverance needed to uncover the truth behind their murders decades later.
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Rancher Finds Jane Doe In San Juan River
- Rancher Frank Chavez discovered a woman's body on an island in the San Juan River on September 19, 1982.
- Jane Doe wore Wrangler jeans, a purple halter top, and a gold heart necklace, and was ruled a homicide by strangulation.
John Doe Found A Mile Downriver Shot With .22
- A month after Jane Doe, a family found a decomposing man's body about a mile downstream on October 22, 1982.
- John Doe wore a T-shirt from Lazyazy Bee Guest Ranch and was shot with .22 caliber bullets after likely being beaten.
A Tiny Folder Restarted A 26 Year Cold Case
- Detective George Barter reignited the case in 2008 by locating an old folder with initial scene reports and autopsies.
- That tiny folder provided the crucial starting point that led to exhumations and modern forensic efforts.