That Chapter Podcast

Ep.136 - The Lava Lake Murders

Jul 21, 2025
A bloody scene at a remote trapping cabin marks the beginning of an unsolved mystery from 1924. The podcast dives into the chilling details of the Lava Lake murders, exploring the eerie atmosphere as two trappers search for a missing friend. Mysterious clues, including a blood-stained beaver hat, raise unsettling questions about the fate of the trio. The dark legacy of these crimes and the twisted paths of potential suspects like Charles Kimsey reveal a haunting narrative of betrayal and survival in the wilderness.
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ANECDOTE

Discovery of Abandoned Cabin

  • Owen Morris and Hervey Innes discovered the trappers' cabin abandoned with no signs of the men in 1924.
  • The cabin was a mess yet boots, coats, and weapons were left behind, indicating something was very wrong.
INSIGHT

Clues Reveal Violent Crime

  • Blood, gun shell casings, and bone fragments near the cabin signaled a violent crime.
  • Footprints were obscured but sled tracks stained with blood led to the lake, suggesting body disposal there.
ANECDOTE

Gruesome Body Discovery

  • Bodies were found under the ice in Lava Lake, revealing gruesome gunshot and blunt force trauma wounds.
  • Dewey Morris suffered extreme violence, suggesting he was the primary target of the attack.
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