Mark Wallace was murdered by his older brother’s friend nearly 40 years ago. Here’s a screenshot from a 1985 issue of the Issaquah Press.

Mark Wallace was murdered by his older brother’s friend nearly 40 years ago. Here’s a screenshot from a 1985 issue of the Issaquah Press.

Will teen’s killer be released from prison? | Podcast

King County Local Dive

In this compelling episode, we look at the story of Mark Wallace, a teenager who was murdered by his older brother’s friend, John H. Schoenhals, nearly 40 years ago. Now the family of Wallace fears his killer could be released from state prison.

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