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The Boneyard In The California Mountains
- Podcast
- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 3167
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Summary
This episode details the investigation and prosecution of Charles Ing and Leonard Lake, two notorious killers responsible for a series of vanishings in 1980s San Francisco. The discovery of a "killing field" at a remote cabin in the California mountains uncovered human remains and disturbing videotapes documenting the duo's torture of victims. Following Lake's cyanide-induced suicide in police custody, Ing fled to Canada, sparking a massive manhunt and a complex, decade-long extradition battle. The narrative emphasizes the persistent efforts of prosecutors and investigators to piece together circumstantial evidence and testimony from a jailhouse informant. Ultimately, the source chronicles the longest and most expensive trial in state history, ending in Ing's conviction on eleven counts of murder. This overview highlights the profound challenges of seeking justice for victims whose bodies were meticulously destroyed to conceal heinous crimes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.