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Clark County Historical Museum Hosts Pat Jollota For Talk On Infamous 1950 Murder Of JoAnn Dewey (Photo) - 09/18/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Sammuel Hawkins
Outreach & Public Programs Manager
Clark County Historical Museum
Outreach@cchmuseum.org | 360-993-5679

 

 

Clark County Historical Museum Hosts Pat Jollota for Talk on Infamous 1950 Murder of JoAnn Dewey

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark County Historical Museum is proud to present a special installment of its Speaker Series on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Beloved historian, author, and former Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, Pat Jollota will lead an evening discussion on one of Clark County’s most chilling cases—the 1950 murder of JoAnn Dewey.

 

The program will be held at the Historic Covington House (4201 Main Street, Vancouver, WA) due to ongoing upgrades at the museum. Space is extremely limited, and registration is required. Admission is free.

 

On the night of March 19, 1950, witnesses saw two men abduct JoAnn Dewey outside St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vancouver. Days later, her body was discovered at Carson Hot Springs, sparking a sensational investigation, trial, and ultimately, the execution of Utah and Turman Wilson. Jollota will walk attendees through the twists, missteps, and intrigue that made this case one of the most infamous in Southwest Washington history.

 

 

About Pat Jollota

 

Pat Jollota is a beloved historian, author, and former Vancouver City Council member whose work has shaped how Clark County remembers its past. Over two decades on the council, she championed historic preservation and community initiatives, including helping establish the Arthur D. Curtis Children’s Justice Center. As former Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, she inspired countless residents with her deep love of local history. Jollota is the author of numerous books, including Naming Clark County, The Murder of JoAnn Dewey in Vancouver, Washington, and Haunted Vancouver. Recognized as Clark County’s First Citizen in 2012, she continues to be celebrated for preserving the stories that define our community.


 

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Clark County Historical Museum Hosts Pat Jollota For Talk On Infamous 1950 Murder Of JoAnn Dewey (Photo) - 09/18/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Sammuel Hawkins
Outreach & Public Programs Manager
Clark County Historical Museum
Outreach@cchmuseum.org | 360-993-5679

 

 

Clark County Historical Museum Hosts Pat Jollota for Talk on Infamous 1950 Murder of JoAnn Dewey

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark County Historical Museum is proud to present a special installment of its Speaker Series on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Beloved historian, author, and former Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, Pat Jollota will lead an evening discussion on one of Clark County’s most chilling cases—the 1950 murder of JoAnn Dewey.

 

The program will be held at the Historic Covington House (4201 Main Street, Vancouver, WA) due to ongoing upgrades at the museum. Space is extremely limited, and registration is required. Admission is free.

 

On the night of March 19, 1950, witnesses saw two men abduct JoAnn Dewey outside St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vancouver. Days later, her body was discovered at Carson Hot Springs, sparking a sensational investigation, trial, and ultimately, the execution of Utah and Turman Wilson. Jollota will walk attendees through the twists, missteps, and intrigue that made this case one of the most infamous in Southwest Washington history.

 

 

About Pat Jollota

 

Pat Jollota is a beloved historian, author, and former Vancouver City Council member whose work has shaped how Clark County remembers its past. Over two decades on the council, she championed historic preservation and community initiatives, including helping establish the Arthur D. Curtis Children’s Justice Center. As former Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, she inspired countless residents with her deep love of local history. Jollota is the author of numerous books, including Naming Clark County, The Murder of JoAnn Dewey in Vancouver, Washington, and Haunted Vancouver. Recognized as Clark County’s First Citizen in 2012, she continues to be celebrated for preserving the stories that define our community.


 

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