Episode 14: Lovers' Lane
Updated: Jun 27
The discovery of Larry Peyton’s body at a local lovers’ lane in 1960 shocked the residents of Portland. Equally confusing was the unknown whereabouts of Larry’s girlfriend, Beverly Allan. There appeared to be no motive behind the attack, leaving young lovers in the city worried they would be next.
Eight years and three trials later, we’re left with questions. Were the right people put away for the crime? Was this a missed opportunity to have stopped the Zodiac Killer?












Sources
The Peyton-Allan Files
Phil Stanford
ptown Books
Phil Stanford explores notorious 1960 Portland murder case in 'The Peyton-Allan Files'
Jeff Baker
https://www.oregonlive.com/books/2010/11/phil_stanford_explores_notorio.html
Did Oregon miss a chance to catch the Zodiac Killer?
Finn J.D. John
http://www.offbeatoregon.com/1305a-peyton-allan-murders-manwiththehook.html
State v. Brom
https://law.justia.com/cases/oregon/court-of-appeals/1972/494-p-2d-434-2.html