The Dark Obsessions: Guns and Prostitutes

TLDRIn Spokane County, three prostitutes are brutally murdered, leading to a search for a serial killer. The victims are found near the river, and meticulous evidence collection begins. Years later, a suspect is uncovered, but the evidence suggests a female killer instead of a male. The investigation reveals the complex life of Douglas Perry, a man obsessed with guns and prostitutes. This is the story of his twisted crimes and the mistakes that eventually led to his capture.

Key insights

🔍Police in Spokane County investigate the brutal murders of three prostitutes near the river.

⚰️The victims are found nude and killed with a gun, indicating a possible serial killer.

🔬Investigating detectives are meticulous in collecting evidence and uncover DNA under one victim's nails.

🚺A suspect emerges, but the evidence suggests a female killer, causing confusion in the investigation.

🎯Douglas Perry, obsessed with guns and prostitutes, becomes the prime suspect in the case.

Q&A

What was the motive behind the murders?

The motive appears to be a twisted obsession with prostitutes and a desire for power and control.

How were the victims connected?

The victims were all prostitutes working in the same area, and some of them knew each other.

Were there any other similar unsolved cases in the area?

There were other prostitute killings in the area, but they were not definitively linked to the same killer.

How was the killer finally identified?

DNA evidence collected from under one victim's nails years later led the detectives to Douglas Perry.

What happened to Douglas Perry?

Douglas Perry was arrested and convicted for the murders, and he is currently serving a prison sentence.

Timestamped Summary

00:07In Spokane County, three prostitutes are brutally murdered near the river.

00:45Detectives collect DNA evidence under one victim's nails, hoping it will be useful later.

01:12Years later, a female suspect emerges, creating confusion in the investigation.

04:48Douglas Perry, obsessed with guns and prostitutes, becomes the prime suspect in the case.

07:43Douglas Perry's modus operandi is revealed: he stalks and befriends prostitutes.

09:55DNA evidence collected under a victim's nails leads to the identification and arrest of Douglas Perry.

13:11Douglas Perry had a troubled childhood and a complicated relationship with guns.

14:14Douglas Perry's obsession with guns and prostitutes leads to his twisted crimes.