Frozen Truth

Amy Wroe Bechtel went for a run in the Shoshone National Forest south of Lander one afternoon in July 1997.She was never seen again.Christine Penhale (TheTrueCrimeFiles.com) joined us in this episode to go over the basics of Amy’s disappearance. Here’s a link to her article covering the case.

Dale Wayne Eaton is the only inmate on Wyoming’s death row. He abducted and murdered Lisa Marie Kimmell in 1988.Many believe he is responsible for other murders.

Lander, Wyoming is a great place to get lost. It’s home to some of the best search and rescue volunteers in the country.Despite a 10-day initial search involving hundreds of volunteers, dogs, aerial support and the latest technology, Amy Wroe Bechtel was never found.My guest on this episode is Dr. John Gookin, Ph.dHe was the Operations Chief and Deputy Incident Commander for the Amy Wroe Bechtel search in 1997.He’s also the Curriculum & Research Manager for the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, which instructs thousands of students each year in leadership and outdoor skills.

My guest on this episode is Jon Billman, who authored this excellent piece on Amy’s disappearance in 2016.His was among the first to detail the possible connection of Dale Wayne Eaton.

This week I’m in Lander, Wyoming to speak with the lead investigator on the Amy Wroe Bechtel disappearance; Detective Sgt. John Zerga of the Fremont County Sheriff’s office.This episode is the Season 1 finale of Frozen Truth. Thank you all for listening to Amy’s case.