The Last Stone

In "The Last Stone," best-selling author Mark Bowden delves into the chilling true story of the 1975 disappearance of sisters Katherine and Sheila Lyons in suburban Washington, DC. After decades of unanswered questions and a cold case left unresolved, a detective's fresh investigation uncovers critical leads pointing to Lloyd Welch, a convicted child molester. Bowden chronicles the relentless pursuit of truth by five determined detectives, revealing the intricacies of criminal interrogation and the challenge of extracting honesty from a skilled liar. This gripping narrative combines elements of true crime and investigative journalism, ultimately seeking to reveal the harrowing conclusion to a long-standing mystery.