Ernest T. Corral, 38, was killed in Apache Junction, Arizona, on November 14, 1982. A Kennecott Mineral Corp. employee and member of the Moose Lodge and the Apache Junction Jaycees, Corral was described as active in his community. Investigators concluded he was the victim of a robbery and murder.

Authorities later tied the killing to Robert Wayne Danielson, whose criminal spree across Arizona, California, Nevada and Oregon between December 1981 and November 1982 included multiple murders and robberies. Danielson was arrested, tried on numerous counts of aggravated murder including Corral’s, convicted and sentenced to death; he later died in prison.

Anyone who knew Ernest, his family or his life in Apache Junction is invited to share memories or information that might shed light on him and his last days.