A Small Town, A Jealous Ex, A Night That Ended in Gunfire—The Washburn Bowling Alley Shooting

One day in 1987, the small lakeside community of Washburn, Wisconsin was rocked by an act of violence that would leave a lasting mark on the people who called it home. What should have been an ordinary night at a local bowling alley turned deadly when jealousy, anger, and a fractured relationship erupted into gunfire. In episode four of Ope, It's Murder, we travel to Bayfield County to uncover the story behind the Washburn bowling alley shooting, the events that led up to that terrifying night, and the lives forever changed by what happened. We look beyond the headlines to understand how a deeply personal conflict became a tragedy that unfolded in the middle of a close-knit Wisconsin community. This week's episode is proudly brought to you by Full Keel Coffee, a small Wisconsin coffee company rooted right in Washburn, the very community where this story takes place. Use code MURDER10 at checkout to save 10% off your order and support a Wisconsin small business while you listen. Sources:  https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/state-v-lowe-no-888805826 https://content.next.westlaw.com/Document/I81240351918111d993e6d35cc61aab4a/View/FullText.html?originationContext=docHeader&contextData=(sc.DocLink)&transitionType=Document&needToInjectTerms=False https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-capital-times-washburn-wisconsin-ci/135206638/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-death-of-our-cla/7747074/ https://www.bratleyfamilyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/elizabeth-peterson Send us Fan Mail Full Keel Coffee A Small Town Roastery on a Great Lake. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627188/supporters/new