Suspected serial killer abducted teen who chewed through bindings to escape
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At 15, Norma Countryman chewed through her bindings to escape a suspected serial killer.

The case of a man in Washington, Warren Forrest — a convicted double murderer believed to be connected to a series of homicides from the early 1970s — is the focus of a new true crime podcast by Lemonada Media titled “Stolen Voices of Dole Valley.”

The series, hosted by Carolyn Ossorio, takes an in-depth look at the case through the eyes of loved ones and investigators. In it, Countryman shares her story in hopes that her account will spark new leads for families still seeking justice.

A black and white photo of Carole Valenzuela.

Carole Valenzuela was murdered in August 1974. She was 20. (Clark County Sheriff’s Office)

In early 2024, Clark County Sheriff John Horch re-established a cold case team focused on Forrest’s crimes. With the help of modern DNA technology, investigators are analyzing trace evidence, including hair and nail samples from Forrest’s van.

A murder board for Warren Forrest is seen here.

According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, the cases potentially tied to Warren Forrest share striking similarities — from victim profiles to disappearance sites and methods used in the crimes. (Clark County Sheriff’s Office)

“The sheriff’s office is pressing him to confess to these unsolved cases,” Ossorio said. “It’s possible there are victims in other states because of his military service. But he insists he doesn’t remember. What we know is that he avoids publicity. He doesn’t like to talk about his crimes. He’s not the kind of serial killer who brags. He just wants silence. But the pressure is on.”

Ossorio said loved ones won’t stop pushing for answers. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital in a statement that it remains committed to bringing justice to the victims and their families.

Paul Holes in a suit standing next to the mugshot of the Golden State Killer.

Carolyn Ossorio told Fox News Digital she has reached out to Paul Holes, a retired investigator who spent over two decades investigating the “Golden State Killer.” She believes he can offer fresh insight into the Warren Forrest case. (Laura A. Oda/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images)

“Listening to these stories will make you sad, but they will also inspire you,” said Ossorio. “These are people who are fighting for justice, for answers. And through trauma, they’ve leaned on each other. It’s a story of not giving up.”

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information to contact the Cold Case Tip Line at 564-397-2036.

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