The Goldmark Family Murders

On Christmas Eve 1985, the Goldmark family was getting ready to host a festive, annual gathering. But instead of Santa coming down the chimney, the Goldmark family got an intruder at their door – a man who’s mission that night was to kill them. 

When this beautiful family was savagely attacked, the people of Seattle were left wondering what kind of monster was responsible and most importantly – Why?. But as this episode shows, hate can spread like wildlife. And unfortunately, evil doesn’t relent – not even on Christmas.

Charles and Annie Goldmark with their two sons, Derek (centre) and Colin (left)

Colin (left) and Derek (right)

Annie and Charles Goldmark

Annie Goldmark

Derek (left) and Colin Goldmark

Charles Goldmark

The Goldmark house

The Goldmark Overlook
“This overlook is named in memory of Charles, Annie, Derek and Colin Goldmark who loved Seattle and its open spaces.”

Sally and John Goldmark

David Lewis Rice

David Rice in trial with his laywers, Tony Savage and Bill Lanning

David Lewis Rice

David Rice in a 1988 prison interview

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The Goldmark Case: An American Libel Trial by William Lee Dwyer

You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases By Ann Rule

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