Only Murders on the Harbor takes you deep into the misty corners of Grays Harbor County, Washington, where rugged coastlines, towering forests, and small-town charm conceal a darker side. Known for its eerie landscapes and quiet, coastal towns, this region is also home to some of the Pacific Northwest's most chilling true crime stories. In each episode, we explore haunting tales of serial killers, unsolved disappearances, and strange, unexplained events that have left a lasting mark on the community. From eerie forests to forgotten backroads, the county’s history is ripe with mystery and menace.
With thorough research, gripping storytelling, and interviews with experts, we dive into the crimes and unsolved cases that have shaped Grays Harbor's dark legacy. Whether it’s chilling accounts of justice served or lingering mysteries that still haunt the area, Only Murders on the Harbor unveils the chilling truth behind the most terrifying cases that have made this region a haunting backdrop for crime and intrigue. If you’re ready to uncover the secrets buried in the fog, this podcast is for you.
Tonight on Only Murders on the Harbor, we examine two haunting Grays Harbor cases connected by water, isolation, and unanswered timelines.
In January 2023, 53-year-old Gerald “Jerry” Beglinger walked away from his stranded vehicle near Porter Creek Campground and was later found dead in a nearby creek. Investigators stated that foul play was not suspected, but many questions surrounding his final hours remain unanswered.
Then we revisit a chilling 2009 case involving Teri Dascher and John Phillip Stapp, who departed from Westport aboard a 25-foot sailboat bound for the South Pacific. Days later, Dascher’s body washed ashore near Grayland while debris from the vessel scattered across the coastline. Stapp was never found.
From remote forest roads to dangerous Pacific waters, this episode explores how quickly people can disappear along Washington’s coast—and how some stories leave behind more questions than answers.
Sources:
The Chronicle — “Sheriff’s Office Investigating After Grays Harbor County Man Found Dead in Creek”
Fern Hill Funeral Home — Obituary for Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Beglinger
Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office — Statements cited in media reporting
Kitsap Daily News — “Family of Drowning Victim Left Heartbroken” Kitsap Daily News article (https://www.kitsapdailynews.com/news/family-of-drowning-victim-left-heartbroken/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Chinook Observer — “Woman’s Body Found Near Grayland, but No Trace of Companion” Chinook Observer article (https://chinookobserver.com/2009/10/25/womans-body-found-near-grayland-but-no-trace-of-companion/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
The Seattle Times — “Body That Washed Ashore in Grayland Identified” Seattle Times article (https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/body-that-washed-ashore-in-grayland-identified/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
4 May 2026
Disappearance on Madison Street: Tyler Jennings Inman
In this episode of Only Murders on the Harbor, we revisit a decades-old missing persons case from coastal Washington that unfolded during a powerful winter storm. A routine evening quickly turned into a mystery that has remained unsolved for more than forty years. Through timelines, witness accounts, and historical reporting, we explore the events of that night and the questions that still remain.
Sources:
The Doe Network. (n.d.). Case file: Tyler Jennings Inman. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=157dmwa (https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=157dmwa)
The Daily Herald. (1982, December 22). Windstorm turns wrath on county, Sound area. Newspapers.com (http://Newspapers.com). https://www.newspapers.com/image/1028805415/ (https://www.newspapers.com/image/1028805415/)
The Spokane Chronicle. (1982, December 22). Search underway for missing toddler. Newspapers.com (http://Newspapers.com). https://www.newspapers.com/image/567275804/ (https://www.newspapers.com/image/567275804/)
The Columbian. (1982, December 26). Reward offered for missing Aberdeen boy. Newspapers.com (http://Newspapers.com). https://www.newspapers.com/image/816544251/ (https://www.newspapers.com/image/816544251/)
The Daily Herald. (1982, December 25). Mother tries reward in hunt for missing son. Newspapers.com (http://Newspapers.com). https://www.newspapers.com/image/1028805990/ (https://www.newspapers.com/image/1028805990/)
The Kitsap Sun. (1984, May 18). Psychic ‘sees’ boy in river. Newspapers.com (http://Newspapers.com). https://www.newspapers.com/image/875310667/ (https://www.newspapers.com/image/875310667/)
The News Tribune. (1985, February 1). Milk cartons to be sold in state bearing missing youths’ photos. Newspapers.com (http://Newspapers.com). https://www.newspapers.com/image/736677134/ (https://www.newspapers.com/image/736677134/)
The Olympian. (2016, December 28). Tyler Inman disappeared 34 years ago. Newspapers.com (http://Newspapers.com). https://www.newspapers.com/image/702079259/ (https://www.newspapers.com/image/702079259/)
The Resource Center for Cold Case Missing Children’s Cases. (2019, August 19). Tyler Jennings Inman. https://rcccmcc.com/2019/08/19/35-wam-tyler-jennings-inman/ (https://rcccmcc.com/2019/08/19/35-wam-tyler-jennings-inman/)
20 Apr 2026
The Log Roller of Grays Harbor: William "Billy" Charlie
In the early 1900s, the rivers of Grays Harbor were more than just waterways—they were the center of work, community, and survival. Among those who lived and worked on the water was William “Billy” Charley, a fisherman, father, and one of the most well-known log rollers in the region.
Drawing from newspaper accounts, census records, and Quinault Tribal documentation, this episode explores the life of Billy Charley and the events surrounding his death in 1917.
On the night of September 1st, Charley was on a fishing boat in the Hoquiam River with another man. What began as an evening of drinking ended in a physical altercation—one that would later become the focus of a criminal case in Grays Harbor County.
The historical record provides a general outline of what happened that night, but leaves important questions unanswered. With no direct witnesses to the final moments and conflicting details in the accounts that followed, the case would rely heavily on testimony and limited evidence.
More than a century later, Billy Charley’s story remains preserved only in fragments—newspaper coverage, census entries, and brief mentions in the historical record—offering a glimpse into both his life and a case that was never fully resolved.
Sources: The Tacoma Daily News (October 17–18, 1917); Aberdeen Herald (July 7, 1910); Quinault Tribal census records.
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