Unsettling atmosphere at Malibu Creek State Park due to unsolved murders.
Conflicting information about Anthony Rouda's potential activities and habits.
Deep dives
Reopening Malibu Creek State Park
After months of little information and vague warnings, the campground at Malibu Creek State Park reopens. Dana Goodyear decides to camp at the same site where Tristan Bodette was murdered, experiencing an eerie and deserted atmosphere. Despite the lack of campers, a young couple celebrating their anniversary joins in with surprising availability. The park with its ominous past and signs about nocturnal animals creates an unsettling backdrop.
Exploring Near Misses and Crime Scenes
Investigating the vicinity further, Dana discovers the close proximity of near-miss incidents and Bodette's murder site. Detailed accounts of previous attacks, such as a camper's bizarre encounter and a couple's frightening discovery, highlight the disturbing pattern of violence in the area. The tour guides through the crime scenes emphasize the significant impact of the incidents on park attendance and revenue, shedding light on the ongoing mystery and authorities' handling of the situation.
Encounters with Residents and Investigation Challenges
Interactions with Malibu's homeless population reveal insights into Anthony Rouda's potential activities and habits. Interviews lead to conflicting information about Rouda's presence and lifestyle, with a lack of concrete evidence or sightings from locals. Despite the efforts to uncover details from California State Parks and law enforcement, the investigation into Rouda's actions and the missing shotgun faces roadblocks, leaving lingering questions about the unresolved case.
The cops went from saying that they couldn’t connect the crimes to saying that one person, Anthony Rauda, had done them all. Is that even possible?
When officials at California State Parks refuse to answer questions, a hiker in Malibu Creek State Park reveals the location of Rauda’s camp.
And Jimmy Rogers, victim of Near MIss #1, describes being awakened just before dawn by an explosion . . . aimed at his head. He says the cops told him vital information about the so-called missing shotgun.
