In 1971 Ralph Dean Templeton, known as “Dean” decided to leave his life in Flint, Michigan behind. He set out on a cross country journey in an unsuccessful bid to become the 38th president of the United States.

In January of 1975 Templeton was murdered- shot and left on the side of the road in rural Washington.

This episode was inspired by a thread on the Unresolved Mysteries Subreddit.

If you have information about the murder of Dean Templeton, contact the Kittitas County Sheriff at (509) 962-7525

 

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