Episode 134: Wayne Nance // The Missoula Mauler

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​Wayne Nathan Nance, known as the "Missoula Mauler," was a suspected American serial killer active in Montana from 1974 until his death in 1986. Although never formally charged or convicted, law enforcement linked him to at least six murders and suspected he may have had more victims.​ Born on October 18, 1955, in Clinton, Montana, Nance exhibited disturbing behavior from a young age, including an interest in Satanism and a desire to commit murder. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1977 but was discharged for misconduct. After returning to Montana, he worked as a furniture mover in Missoula, where he was considered an average worker by his peers. However, several female customers reported receiving harassing phone calls after deliveries, and Nance was suspected of being the caller.​ 1Nance's criminal activities came to light after a failed home invasion on September 3, 1986. He attacked his co-worker Doug Wells and Wells' wife, Kris, in their home. Despite being stabbed, Doug managed to shoot Nance, who died the following day. Subsequent investigations linked Nance to several unsolved murders, including those of Michael and Teresa Shook, who were tied up and stabbed to death in their home in 1985. Items stolen from the Shook residence were later found in Nance's home. Additionally, he was connected to the deaths of Marcella Cheri Bachmann and Janet Lee Lucas, both of whom were found murdered near Missoula.​

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