Bonus episode of Reno Murders delves into the chilling Great Basin Murders, focusing on the disappearances of women along the I-80 corridor. The host, Rebecca Clark, explores the historical context of these cases, highlighting the patterns of violence and the potential involvement of long haul truckers. Through detailed case studies of unidentified victims, the episode emphasizes the ongoing search for justice and the hope that advancements in DNA technology may one day restore the identities of these women.
Resources & Case Files
Nevada Cold Case Files (NV DPS)
Nevada Department of Public Safety – Unidentified Persons and Unsolved Homicides (includes Elko County Jane Does)
https://dps.nv.gov/Unidentified/
Doe Network
125UFNV – Elko County (Shafter) Jane Doe, 1993
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/125ufnv.html
Closed Cases – Bitter Creek Betty Identified (Irene Vasquez)
https://www.doenetwork.org/closed/articles/390UFWY_article.pdf
Wyoming DCI (Division of Criminal Investigation)
News & Information page – Identification updates, including Bitter Creek Betty and I-90 Jane Doe
https://dci.wyo.gov/news
News Coverage
Daily Herald – “Headstone erected in Nevada for unknown murder victim” (Shafter Jane Doe, 1993)
https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2007/nov/17/headstone-erected-in-nevada-for-unknown-murder-victim/
Forensic Magazine – Coverage of Clark Perry Baldwin arrest and suspected links to other highway murders
https://www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/620432-Serial-Killer-Suspect-Dies-1-Day-after-Third-Victim-Identification/
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