Eder escaped from California State prison in 1974. Eder was serving a sentence for murdering and disemboweling 4 children and shooting their mother. Murders were committed when Eder was 16. Eder is originally from New York. EDERs mother lived in Florida at the time of his arrest. Eder possibly has ties to the Berkley, San Francisco, CA area as well as New York, Washington and Florida. Prior to his arrest in 1958 he made trips to Tijuana, Mexico to obtain false identification. Eder may had ties to left wing political groups such as Venceremos, S. D. I. , Zapbom, the Symbionese Liberation Army and others who possibly assisted in the escape and helped him flee to Central or South America. Eder is also second generation German and has skills as a cabinet maker/wood work. Eder hand carved abstract wood figures in prison. Last seen in Napa County around 1976 using the name John Wehe (phonetic) and possibly "Dennis". Likely connected with OMG motorcycle gang, white supramacist or anti-government organization.