Not an Accident: The Cheryl Keeton Murder

On a dark September night in 1986, a van sat abandoned on the Sunset Highway outside Portland—with the engine running.  Upon closer inspection there was a purse on the gas pedal, and blood everywhere.What first appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into something far more disturbing.Cheryl Keeton was a successful attorney, a mother of three, and a woman in the middle of a bitter divorce. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a story of control, fear, and a staged accident that quickly began to fall apart —revealing a murder.In this episode, we examine the evidence, the timeline, and the case that would take nearly a decade to bring to justice.Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts.