Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders

In 1996, two experienced backcountry leaders, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, went missing in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park. The unsolved murders have haunted those who knew them or encountered them. Award-winning journalist Kathryn Miles investigates the case, uncovering conflicting evidence and a growing sense of mission and obsession. She believes an innocent man has been under suspicion for decades, while the true culprit is a known serial killer. Trailed is a love story and an urgent call to make wilderness a safe space for women.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Workman Publishing

In May 1996, two skilled and adventurous backcountry leaders, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, embarked on a week-long backcountry camping trip in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park. During their final days in the park, they ventured down a narrow trail and set up their tent in a hidden spot. However, they never returned home, and park rangers discovered a gruesome scene at their campsite: their tent had been slashed open, their beloved dog was missing, and both women were dead in their sleeping bags. The unsolved murders of Winans and Williams have haunted those who encountered them or knew their story.

When award-winning journalist and outdoor expert Kathryn Miles delves into the case, she uncovers conflicting evidence, mismatched timelines, and details that don't quite add up. With unprecedented access to crucial crime-scene forensics and key witnesses, as well as a growing sense of mission and obsession, she begins to unravel the truth. Miles is convinced that an innocent man has been unfairly suspected for decades, while the real culprit is a known serial killer who has evaded detection by authorities.

Trailed is an intimate, page-turning, and brilliantly reported story that blends elements of a love story with an urgent call to make wilderness a safe space for women. It is a tale that is destined to become a true crime classic, shedding light on the ongoing challenges faced by women in outdoor spaces and inspiring a deeper understanding of the complexities of these cases.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 208 x 138 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643753874