GHOSTS OF HIGHWAY 20

Along a stretch of Oregon highway, women vanished. Some were assaulted, others murdered. Some are still missing. One man might be responsible for it all.

PART ONE

Marlene A look at the probable crimes of John Ackroyd doesn't begin with his murder conviction.

Video: Marlene The documentary companion piece to Part 1

PART TWO

Kaye In 1978, a runner vanishes along a snowy road. The last person to see her: John Ackroyd

Video: Kaye The documentary companion piece to Part 2

PART THREE

Rachanda John Ackroyd's 13-year-old stepdaughter was home alone in isolated Santiam Junction. When she vanished, Ackroyd became a suspect in two crimes.

Video: Rachanda The documentary companion piece to Part 3

PART FOUR

Melissa and Sheila Two young women -- acquaintances of John Ackroyd -- were last seen at a camping trip on the coast. Their remains later turned up in the deep woods off of Highway 20.

Video: Sheila and Melissa The documentary companion piece to Part 4

PART FIVE

Ackroyd Finally police closed in on John Ackroyd. They took the first steps to bring him to justice, though the crimes continued to haunt family members and investigators.

Video: Ackroyd The documentary companion piece to Part 5

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LISTEN: ACKROYD INTERVIEWED

The Oregonian/OregonLive's five-part series on John Ackroyd details crimes that include sexual abuse, rape and murder. If you have experienced sexual violence and need support, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. The Oregon Department of Justice has

additional information and resources

for survivors of sexual violence.

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