The murder of Laura Palmer — which happened in the early morning hours on February 24, 1989 — was the mystery at the heart of Twin Peaks for the first chunk of episodes (a season and change).

While the original run of the series only consisted of 30 episodes, it has gained a cult following over the years. The concept was revived in 1992 with the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me ...

On Twin Peaks's 35th anniversary, Ray Wise (Leland) reflects on its cultural significance — and how he found out who killed Laura Palmer.