40 Years of Murders in Langley!

Every February since 1984 there’s been a murder in Langley, and every year the town invites amateur sleuths to solve the mystery.

This year’s Mystery Weekend will be February 22-23, and the theme is “Murder in a Small Town.” The story reprises several characters from past mysteries and ties up some loose ends from other years, including the possible disbanding of the 49ers men’s gambling group and the death of a popular character. A subplot involves the sale of the Geaherdelli estate (from the 2006 mystery “Death by Chocolate”) for affordable housing.

A group of Langley citizens formed a Survivors Club to celebrate 40 years of survival of the annual murders, and they plan a parade in town on Saturday, February 22 at Noon to celebrate their amazing survival.

Tickets for Mystery Weekend include a comprehensive program with cast photos, a clue map, copy of the Langley Gazette, and story synopsis.

Cost is $16 for adults 16-64 ($12 if age 65+, military, or youth under 16). Tickets and merchandise can be ordered online prior to the weekend from our website, www.visitlangley.com. Or purchase a Langley Mystery Weekend program at the Visitor Information Center located at 208 Anthes Avenue, Langley on February 22 or 23. The office opens at 9 a.m. Saturday for Will Call, and 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for the general public.

The mystery will be solved at the Big Reveal at Whidbey Children’s Theatre auditorium on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m.