Chapter 8: SEATTLE TIMES ARTICLE
The Seattle Times
Wednesday, August 16th, 1989
SLAIN TWINS IDENTIFIED
Investigators released more information regarding the slain bodies of twin females found savagely mutilated Saturday at Hicks Lake in the Shorewood area of southern Seattle. The bodies were those of identical twin sisters Jalenne and Janelle D’Amato, 27 years old. Investigators haven’t released any details about the conditions of the bodies, but reports of eye-witnesses claim that the bodies were mutilated and displayed in some bizarre, ritualistic manner. Authorities are working to quell fears that a serial killer might be on the loose in the Seattle area…