Richard Hanchett's search for his birth mother led to a surprising connection with the decades-old 'Lady of the Dunes' case when the FBI contacted him. His journey is chronicled in a new true-crime docuseries and a memoir.
Richard Hanchett had spent years searching for his birth mother when he suddenly received a call from the FBI. 'The first thing they said to me was ‘Have you ever heard about the Lady of the Dunes?’' he recalled to Fox News Digital. 'I had never heard anything about it… Ever since then, it’s been an unbelievable journey,' In 1974, a 37-year-old woman was killed by what authorities concluded was blunt force trauma to the skull.
Terry married Guy Muldavin in 1974 – months before her remains were discovered. 'When Mr. Muldavin returned from that trip, he was driving what was believed to be Ms. Terry’s vehicle and indicated to witnesses that Ms. Terry had passed away,' Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois previously said in a statement. 'Ms. Terry was never seen by her family again.' Hanchett said that Terry’s family had their suspicions about Muldavin.
Once Terry was identified by police, the focus turned to Muldavin, an antiques dealer. He was also the prime suspect in the death of another one of his wives and a stepdaughter in Seattle in the 1960s. According to newspaper reports at the time, human remains were found in the septic tank of his home. He was caught in New York City and charged with 'unlawful flight.' 'Everywhere he lived, someone died,' said Hanchett. Muldavin died in 2002. He was 78.
RICHARD HANCHETT LADY OF THE DUNES TRUE CRIME MEMOIR INVESTIGATION
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Motherless man's search for answers ends at popular beach town with gruesome discoveryFor decades, Michigan resident Richard Hanchett was searching for his biological mother. The FBI later told him that his mother was Cape Cod's 'Lady of the Dunes.'
Read more »
Pretendian and federally recognized tribe battle over Oceano DunesBy KAREN VELIE Who should have more influence on the future of the Oceano Dunes, a pretendian or a federal recognized indigenous tribe? In response to a
Read more »
‘Lighting of the Bay' brings the ‘ho, ho, ho' to the H2O at Newport DunesOver 50 glittering holiday displays, floating on the water, will be on view.
Read more »
Body of Deceased Hunter Recovered From Great San Dunes National ParkFollowing a tragic accident during a hunting trip, the body of a deceased hunter was recovered from the Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Read more »
Hunter found dead after expedition in Great Sand Dunes National ParkLance Walker of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was separated from his hunting group while navigating the north side of the park in Saguache County.
Read more »
Hunter from Louisiana found deceased within the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in ColoradoStephanie Butzer joined the Denver7 team as a digital producer in June 2018, became the senior digital producer in February 2023 and as of December 2023, is the team's executive producer.
Read more »