In the desolate landscapes of the Rocky Mountain states, few names evoke as much dread as Dale Wayne Eaton. Convicted for the brutal 1988 murder of Lisa Marie Kimmell, Eaton is a central figure in the Great Basin Murders, a series of unsolved homicides that haunt Nevada, Wyoming, and beyond. His confirmed crimes paint a portrait of a violent predator, while suspicions linger that he may be responsible for many more deaths, including the 1972 Starr Valley Jane Doe case. This post dives deep into Eaton’s criminal history, convictions, suspected crimes, and current whereabouts, inviting you to join Dark Dialogue: Rocky Mountain Reckoning in unraveling these chilling mysteries. 

On July 14, 1972, a rancher in rural Elko County, Nevada, stumbled upon a grim discovery: the nude, decomposed body of an unidentified woman, posed in a cross-like manner in the desolate Starr Valley desert. Known as Starr Valley Jane Doe, her case remains one of the oldest unsolved homicides handled by the Elko County Sheriff’s Office. This post delves into the chilling crime scene details, explores possible suspects, and invites you to join our mission to seek justice for this forgotten victim. As we unravel Season 1 of Dark Dialogue: Rocky Mountain Reckoning, focused on the Great Basin Serial Killer theory, Starr Valley Jane Doe’s story is a haunting cornerstone.