Trailside Killer. A man who loses his stutter when he kills.
David Carpenter was physically abused by his alcoholic father and neglectful mother. David had a horrible stutter and was bullied in school. At age 14 he was committed to the Napa State Hospital in California for sexual offenses. Those records are sealed. At age 17, Carpenter was charged for sexually molesting a 3-year-old girl. He was sentenced to juvenile detention until 18. After his release, David married Ellen and they had 3 kids. Carpenter demanded sex from his wife 3 times a day.
In 1960, David Carpenter offered Lois DeAndrade a ride. He pretended to be lost and drove into the woods and stopped the vehicle. Carpenter became quiet. He then took out rope, a knife and a hammer. Lois notices a military police vehicle, reaches for the door handle, and takes off. Carpenter catches her and beats her with a hammer. Carpenter takes out a pen that fires a pellet at the officer. The officer fires back and hits Carpenter. Lois needed reconstructive surgery on her skull. Lois told investigators that despite Carpenter’s terrible stutter, he spoke clearly while he was assaulting her, suggesting killing calmed him. Lois DeAndrade is the grandmother of actress Lisa Rinna.
Lois DeAndrade and Lisa Rinna
Lois Carpenter is charged with Assault and Kidnapping on a military basis and is sentenced to 14 years. His wife divorced him. Carpenter was released in 1969, after 9 years. Carpenter was suspect in the Zodiac murders but was eventually cleared.
Carpenter is transferred to the California State Prison in Vacaville, California where he gets help with his stutter. Carpenter was paroled from state prison, but was transferred to a federal prison, because the woods he drove Lois to was on a military base, (which is a federal crime). Carpenter was released from federal prison in 1979. By mistake, they failed to put his name on the sex offender registry. He is placed in a halfway house in San Francisco and joins the Sierra club. Carpenter said from his past, he learned he needed to kill his victims.
Mary Frances Bennett was murdered on October 21, 1979. The 23-year-old left her apartment for a late Sunday afternoon jog to her favorite place just north of Painted Rock at Lands’ End. Her body was found later that evening. She had been stabbed 26 times. Her agonizing screams could be heard by golfers on a nearby golf course. In 2010, DNA linked David Carpenter to her murder.
Mary Bennett
Carol Laughlin, age 19, disappeared in Yosemite State Park in September of 1979. Carol had been staying in a tent in the park. It is suspected she was murdered by David Carpenter. There wasn’t enough evidence to prove it.
On August 19, 1979, Edda Kane was hiking at a beautiful park called “the Sleeping Lady”. It overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The next day, Edda was found naked, except for wearing one stocking. She did not appear to have been sexually assaulted. Edda was made to kneel naked in submission to the killer and was then shot in the back of the head. The killer stole her glasses, credit cards and cash, but left her jewelry.
Edda Kane On March 8, 1980, organic breadmaker, Barbara Schwartz, age 23 went for a hike with her dog. Barbara was in the same park Edda was murdered in. Another hiker heard Barbara screaming and saw a man stabbing Barbara while the dog was barking. The courageous woman ran at them yelling for the killer to stop. The killer took off, but unfortunately it was too late for Barbara. She had been stabbed 12 times. The killer’s black glasses were found at the scene and a bloody knife was close. A reporter picked up the knife, eliminating the fingerprints from the handle. The glasses were traced to California’s prison system, but no match could be made. David Carpenter was injured in the assault and went to the hospital where he was treated for a stab wound. The hospital even filed a police report, but unfortunately investigators missed it. Carpenter also went to the optometrist to get a new pair of glasses. While a BOLO (be on the lookout) was sent to optometrists looking for someone who needed this prescription, this particular optometrist didn’t read it.
Barbara Schwartz
October 13, 1980, avid runner and former peace corps worker, Anne Alderson age 26, decided to go for a walk in the woods. She had been seen sitting and enjoying the sunset. Anne’s body was later found in the woods. She had been sexually assaulted and redressed, one-half mile from where Edda Kane was murdered. Anne had also been forced to kneel before being shot in the head. All of the murders had occurred on weekends or holidays, suggesting the killer had full-time employment.
Anne Alderson On November 28, 1980, Diane O’Connell, age 22, was reported lost in the woods, so a search was conducted.
Diane O’Connell Searchers find the bodies of two people, but neither was Diane O’Connell. The bodies were of Richard Stowers, age 19 and Cynthia Moreland, age 18. Richard and Cynthia had planned on marrying. They had gone missing in October of 1980, after setting off on a hiking trip at Point Reyes National Seashore Park.
Richard Stowers & Cynthia Moreland A third body, the nude body of Shauna May, age 25, was also found as part of that search. She had been raped and shot in the head. Right next to her body was Diane O’Connell. Neither woman knew each other. It was assumed Carpenter was raping one when the other hiker interrupted them. Diane had also been raped, shot and strangled. He killed them both. The story was on Very Scary People on the ID channel. When the search was over, they had 4 bodies.
Diane O’Connell, Shauna May, Cynthia Moreland, & Richard Stowers December 28, 1980, Anny Menjivar, age 17, disappeared. Anny knew David Carpenter. Carpenter was suspected but they did not have enough evidence for a conviction. Her body was found in Castle Rock State Park.
March 29, 1981, Ellen Hansen, age 20, and Steven Hartle went on a camping trip together. They were on spring break from the University of California Davis. Carpenter pulled out a gun and Hartle said, “You can have our money.” Carpenter told Hartle, “I’m going to rape your girlfriend.” Steven told him he wasn’t going to let him. Carpenter shot both, killing Ellen execution style.
Ellen Hanson & Steven Hartle Steven managed to run for help. The killer was wearing a golden jacket that featured a beer drinking contest on the back. The ballistics indicated the same gun had been used for the last 5 killings.
David Carpenter became involved with a woman named “Candy.” He told his probation officer that her sex drive was as strong as his. He had never known anyone like her. Carpenter met Candy when her car broke down. She agreed to have sex with him that day, and he asked (that same day) her to move in with him.
Saturday, May 2, 1981, Heather Scaggs, age 20, got a job at the Quick Print shop, where Carpenter was employed. Heather’s car broke down, so Carpenter told her where she could get a new car. Carpenter told her not to tell anyone, but Heather called her boyfriend and told him the number to call if she’s late. The number was for David Carpenter’s mother. Coworkers described Carpenter as overly attentive to Heather. Heather always carried green Kleenexes.
Heather Scaggs Investigators notice, David Carpenter’s red car matches the car seen driving away from the Ellen Hanson and Steven Hartle assault scene. There are green Kleenexes on the seat. Friday, May 8, 1981, David Carpenter agrees to meet with investigators. Carpenter stutters so severely he is difficult to understand. Steven Hartle said the man had no speech impediment. Carpenter denied having a red car (even though investigators knew he was lying). He’s not wearing his glasses (changing his appearance). Carpenter stated he hated his mom because she made him take ballet lessons. Carpenter stood and showed the investigators ballet moves. Carpenter became relaxed and lost his stutter. When the interview ends Carpenter stated out of the blue, “I hope no one ever finds her body.” They weren’t talking about murder at the time.
Investigators interview Carpenter’s woman friend, Candy. She shares that Carpenter took a yellow jacket she had from a beer drinking contest. It was too large for her anyway. Only 12 jackets were made.
David Carpenter was arrested. Heather Scaggs body was then found in the Big Basin State Park. She had been raped and shot in the face.
Shane Williams, a friend of David Carpenter’s is caught robbing a bank. Shane tells investigators he knows where the gun is that the Trailside Killer used. David had given Shane the gun to use for the bank robbery. After David was arrested, Shane realized Carpenter was setting him up. Carpenter thought Shane would be killed in the robbery and everybody would assume Shane was the Trailside killer.
Carpenter was convicted of five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Richard Stowers, Cynthia Moreland, Shauna May, Diane O'Connell and Anne Alderson. Carpenter also was found guilty of raping two of the women and attempting to rape a third. He was sentenced to death in the gas chamber on November 16, 1984. David Carpenter is now 92 years old and remains on San Quentin's death row. Richard Stowers, 19 ConvictedCynthia Moreland, 18 ConvictedShauna May, 25 ConvictedDiane O'Connell, 22 ConvictedAnne Alderson, 26 ConvictedEllen Marie Hansen, 20 Overturned but reinstated.Heather Scaggs, 20 Overturned but reinstated.Edda Kane, 44 SuspectedBarbara Schwartz, 23 SuspectedMary Frances Bennett, 23 ConfirmedAnna Kelly Menjivar, 17, SuspectedCarol Laughlin, 19, SuspectedWe live in a beautiful world. Let’s enjoy it together and not let terrible people ruin it.
Thanks for listening,
Frank
Friday, May 12, 2023, True Crime Author & Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at the Quaint and Quirky bookstore in Hastings, signing books from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Frank will answer questions on forensics and writing true crime. His latest book, Black and Blue is a thrilling mystery based on the murder of a police officer’s 19-year-old fiancé in Minneapolis. Frank will share the intriguing circumstances that led to this true crime thriller. Quaint and Quirky is located at: 216 2nd St E, Hastings, MN 55033.
May 13, 2023, Forensic Psychologist and True Crime Author, Frank F. Weber will be signing his newest book, The Haunted House of Hillman (H2 OH) at Once Upon a Crime in Minneapolis from noon until 2:00 p.m.. Once Upon a Crime bookstore is located at 604 West 26th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405.
Monday, May 15, 2023, Frank Weber, Forensic Psychologist and True Crime Author, will be at Cherry Street Books in Alexandria speaking on his newest book, The Haunted House of Hillman. Frank will be speaking from 6:00 to 7:00 on his newest book. Frank will give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at Cherry Street Books from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. signing books. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Based on a true case that eluded resolution for years. Cherry Street Books is located at: 503 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308
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Friday, May 19, 2023, Fergus Brewing Company is hosting the opening of Frank F. Weber’s newest novel, The Haunted House of Hillman. Frank will speak from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. about forensic psychology and intriguing murder mystery The Haunted House of Hillman. {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will be at the taproom from 4:00 to 9:00, signing and selling books and answering individual questions. Fergus Brewing is located at 1683 Drive, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 56537. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost. Stop in and enjoy a cold beverage.
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Angry Inch Brewing is hosting the metro opening of Frank Weber’s newest book, The Haunted House of Hillman (H2 OH). Frank will speak from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p,m. about forensic psychology and intriguing murder mystery that led to writing The Haunted House of Hillman. Frank will be at Angry Inch signing and selling books and answering forensic questions from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Learn about new forensic techniques and find out what they get wrong on crime shows and movies. Frank will signing and selling books both before and after speaking. Angry Inch Brewing is located at 20841 Holyoke Avenue in, Lakeville, Minnesota, 55044. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost. Stop in and enjoy a cold beverage!
Sunday, May 21, 2023, Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at Lost Sanity Brewing, speaking from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on his forensic work and the writing of True Crime mysteries. Frank will speak about his latest book: The Haunted House of Hillman. H2 OH is based on the true story of a search for a criminal that keeps leading back to crimes that occurred at one house. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will demonstrate a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at the Lost Sanity Brewing from 1:00 to 5:00 to answer questions on his work, to sign and sell his books and to discuss the latest forensic tools. Lost Sanity Brewing is located at: 12 West Main Street, Madelia, Minnesota, 56062.
Monday, May 22, 2023, Beaver Island Brewing Company is hosting the big St.Cloud opening of The Haunted House of Hillman (H2 OH) from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Frank will speak from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p,m. about forensic psychology and intriguing murder mystery that led to writing The Haunted House of Hillman. Learn about new forensic techniques and find out what they get wrong on crime shows and movies. Frank will signing and selling books both before and after speaking. The Beaver Island Brewing Company is located at 216 6th Avenue South, St. Cloud, Minnesota on Division. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost. Stop in and enjoy a cold beverage!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons in Battle Lake hosts True Crime Author & Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, as part of their Books & Brews Club at ABC Brewing Company.
5:00 p.m. Casual reception, mingling, book-signing
6:00 p.m. Author talk/presentation
6:45 p.m. Q&A and book-signing
Frank will answer questions on forensics and writing true crime. His latest book, The Haunted House of Hillman is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the site of an unsolved murder. The killer, who remained in the area began seeing the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will share the intriguing circumstances that led to this true crime thriller. ABC Brewing is located at 114 Memory Lane, Battle Lake, Minnesota, 56515
Thursday, May 25, 2023, Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library, speaking from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the writing of True Crime, forensic work and his latest book. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at the library from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. answering questions on his work, signing and selling his books and discussing the latest forensic tools. The St. Cloud Library is located at 1300 West St. Germain Street, St Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Saturday, May 27, 2022, Frank Weber will be at Barnes and Noble in St. Cloud at 11:00 a.m. discussing his newest release, The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH}. This is an informal get together inviting anyone who is interested. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will give insights to the true crime case that led to writing this thriller. Barnes and Noble is located at Rainbow Village, 3940 Division Street, St Cloud, Minnesota, 56301
Sunday, May 28, 2023, Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at Roundhouse Brewing, speaking from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on the writing of True Crime, forensic work and his newest book. The Haunted House of Hillman. {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the site of an unsolved murder. The killer, who remained in the area, began seeing the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will demonstrate a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at Roundhouse Brewing from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. to answer questions on his work, to sign and sell his books and to discuss the latest forensic tools. Roundhouse Brewing is located at: 23836 Smiley Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468
In 1960, David Carpenter offered Lois DeAndrade a ride. He pretended to be lost and drove into the woods and stopped the vehicle. Carpenter became quiet. He then took out rope, a knife and a hammer. Lois notices a military police vehicle, reaches for the door handle, and takes off. Carpenter catches her and beats her with a hammer. Carpenter takes out a pen that fires a pellet at the officer. The officer fires back and hits Carpenter. Lois needed reconstructive surgery on her skull. Lois told investigators that despite Carpenter’s terrible stutter, he spoke clearly while he was assaulting her, suggesting killing calmed him. Lois DeAndrade is the grandmother of actress Lisa Rinna.
















David Carpenter became involved with a woman named “Candy.” He told his probation officer that her sex drive was as strong as his. He had never known anyone like her. Carpenter met Candy when her car broke down. She agreed to have sex with him that day, and he asked (that same day) her to move in with him.
Saturday, May 2, 1981, Heather Scaggs, age 20, got a job at the Quick Print shop, where Carpenter was employed. Heather’s car broke down, so Carpenter told her where she could get a new car. Carpenter told her not to tell anyone, but Heather called her boyfriend and told him the number to call if she’s late. The number was for David Carpenter’s mother. Coworkers described Carpenter as overly attentive to Heather. Heather always carried green Kleenexes.

Investigators interview Carpenter’s woman friend, Candy. She shares that Carpenter took a yellow jacket she had from a beer drinking contest. It was too large for her anyway. Only 12 jackets were made.

Shane Williams, a friend of David Carpenter’s is caught robbing a bank. Shane tells investigators he knows where the gun is that the Trailside Killer used. David had given Shane the gun to use for the bank robbery. After David was arrested, Shane realized Carpenter was setting him up. Carpenter thought Shane would be killed in the robbery and everybody would assume Shane was the Trailside killer.
Carpenter was convicted of five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Richard Stowers, Cynthia Moreland, Shauna May, Diane O'Connell and Anne Alderson. Carpenter also was found guilty of raping two of the women and attempting to rape a third. He was sentenced to death in the gas chamber on November 16, 1984. David Carpenter is now 92 years old and remains on San Quentin's death row. Richard Stowers, 19 ConvictedCynthia Moreland, 18 ConvictedShauna May, 25 ConvictedDiane O'Connell, 22 ConvictedAnne Alderson, 26 ConvictedEllen Marie Hansen, 20 Overturned but reinstated.Heather Scaggs, 20 Overturned but reinstated.Edda Kane, 44 SuspectedBarbara Schwartz, 23 SuspectedMary Frances Bennett, 23 ConfirmedAnna Kelly Menjivar, 17, SuspectedCarol Laughlin, 19, SuspectedWe live in a beautiful world. Let’s enjoy it together and not let terrible people ruin it.

Frank
Friday, May 12, 2023, True Crime Author & Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at the Quaint and Quirky bookstore in Hastings, signing books from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Frank will answer questions on forensics and writing true crime. His latest book, Black and Blue is a thrilling mystery based on the murder of a police officer’s 19-year-old fiancé in Minneapolis. Frank will share the intriguing circumstances that led to this true crime thriller. Quaint and Quirky is located at: 216 2nd St E, Hastings, MN 55033.
May 13, 2023, Forensic Psychologist and True Crime Author, Frank F. Weber will be signing his newest book, The Haunted House of Hillman (H2 OH) at Once Upon a Crime in Minneapolis from noon until 2:00 p.m.. Once Upon a Crime bookstore is located at 604 West 26th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405.



Friday, May 19, 2023, Fergus Brewing Company is hosting the opening of Frank F. Weber’s newest novel, The Haunted House of Hillman. Frank will speak from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. about forensic psychology and intriguing murder mystery The Haunted House of Hillman. {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will be at the taproom from 4:00 to 9:00, signing and selling books and answering individual questions. Fergus Brewing is located at 1683 Drive, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 56537. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost. Stop in and enjoy a cold beverage.




5:00 p.m. Casual reception, mingling, book-signing
6:00 p.m. Author talk/presentation
6:45 p.m. Q&A and book-signing
Frank will answer questions on forensics and writing true crime. His latest book, The Haunted House of Hillman is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the site of an unsolved murder. The killer, who remained in the area began seeing the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will share the intriguing circumstances that led to this true crime thriller. ABC Brewing is located at 114 Memory Lane, Battle Lake, Minnesota, 56515

Saturday, May 27, 2022, Frank Weber will be at Barnes and Noble in St. Cloud at 11:00 a.m. discussing his newest release, The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH}. This is an informal get together inviting anyone who is interested. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will give insights to the true crime case that led to writing this thriller. Barnes and Noble is located at Rainbow Village, 3940 Division Street, St Cloud, Minnesota, 56301


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