A Murder in My Hometown

In 1967, 17-year-old Dick Kitchel vanished after a party in Corvallis, Oregon, only for his body to be discovered ten days later in the Willamette River, showing signs of brutal violence. His murder, coinciding with a tumultuous period in America marked by the Vietnam War and civil rights upheaval, left a profound impact on his community, which many believed neglected the case due to Dick's background. Despite investigative efforts over the decades, including those of a cold-case detective, justice remained elusive. Nearly 50 years later, classmate and New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Morris revisits her hometown to explore the lasting effects of Dick's murder on the town and its residents.