A Boise Cold Case Turns 40

On Dec. 5, 1982, a man was found dead in a local church of cyanide poisoning with $1900 and a note signed with a false name in his pocket. We talk with KTVB’s Alexandra Duggan about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of William L. Toomey, the scandal that took down the priest who found his body, and how likely cold cases like this are to be solved. Got a Boise cold case that interests you? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Can’t get enough of us?! We get it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices