In this episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Larissa Sam, a talented 22-year-old mother and aspiring American Idol contestant who vanished on June 21, 2015. Larissa, known for her vibrant personality, was last seen leaving her uncle's house after a late shift at The Classy Chassy - a club in Indianapolis. Her car was found abandoned, but with clues that led to more questions than answers. Despite intense searches, a chilling security video, and multiple leads, including a troubl...
Aug 29, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 100
In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Hasan Rahman, a 26-year-old mechanical engineering student from Bangladesh, who was found murdered in Wichita, Kansas, in November 2017. Hasan was known for his kindness and dedication as a community volunteer and part-time pizza delivery driver. He disappeared after making deliveries on a busy Saturday night. His body was discovered in the trunk of his car the following morning, sparking a baffling investigation. Despite a thorough search, i...
Aug 22, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 99
In the summer of 2023, 13-year-old James Yoblonski from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, vanished under mysterious circumstances. On June 12, after a seemingly normal evening, James left his home in the family van, taking a backpack, duffle bags, and several items from his father’s belongings. Surveillance footage tracked him to his father’s business and then to Devil’s Lake State Park, where his abandoned van and makeshift campsite were later discovered. Despite extensive searches by police, including hel...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 98
In this episode, we dive into the haunting case of Connie Hiner, a woman whose life seemed to be on the brink of perfection before a shocking tragedy struck. In January 1996, the day she was supposed to start her dream job, Connie was found brutally murdered in her upscale Virginia home. With no signs of forced entry and a crime scene that suggested a crime of passion, the investigation quickly turned the spotlight on her husband, Bob Hiner. Was he involved, or is there another suspect? As we un...
Aug 01, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 97
In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Kevin Jay Ayotte, a three-year-old boy from Bemidji, Minnesota, in 1982. Kevin, who was partially deaf and unable to vocalize, vanished alongside his beloved puppy, Flash, triggering a massive search effort involving over 200 volunteers and law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Despite extensive searches spanning thousands of acres no sign of Kevin or his puppy are found. It was initially uncertain whether an abduction or a tr...
Jul 25, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 96
This episode delves into the tragic and mysterious murder of Julia Niswender, a vibrant 23-year-old student at Eastern Michigan University whose life was cut short in December 2012. Julia, known for her bright personality and close bond with her twin sister Jennifer, was found drowned in her bathtub under suspicious circumstances. Despite initial hesitation to call the crime a murder, Julia's body did show signs of restraint and the crime scene left little question, the case quickly turned into ...
Jul 18, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 95
In 1998, Shy’Kemmia Shy’Rezz Pate, affectionately known as ShyShy, disappeared from her small town of Unadilla, Georgia, sparking a haunting mystery that continues to grip hearts and minds to this day. Despite battling severe health issues at just 8 years old—like asthma, kidney problems, and a displaced kneecap—ShyShy was described as joyful and outgoing, deeply involved in her community and church. On September 4th, after recovering from an asthma attack, she vanished from her front porch whil...
Jul 11, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 94
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Julian Quintero, a vibrant 20-year-old from Oak Hills, Monterey County, CA, whose life was cut short in January 2017. Julian was a beloved figure in his community, known for his infectious smile and superhero-like qualities inspired by Captain America. Despite juggling multiple jobs and pursuing higher education, Julian always made time for his loved ones. His promising future was shattered when he was fatally shot while acting as a makeshift bo...
Jun 27, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 93
In September 2017, 20-year-old Abby Lynn Patterson vanished from Lumberton, NC. Abby, described as bubbly and close to her family, spent time with them over Labor Day weekend before disappearing. On September 5th, she left home with plans to run errands and visit an old friend but never returned. Witnesses saw her getting into a Buick Park Avenue with a friend. Shortly after this, Abby stopped responding to text messages and phone calls to her went straight to voicemail. Despite FBI involvement ...
Jun 20, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 92
In 1986, the tranquil community of Pearl City, Hawaii, was rocked by the brutal murder of 21-year-old Gregory Yamada. Found bound, gagged, and fatally injured beneath a highway overpass, Gregory's death baffled investigators. Despite extensive efforts, including a public plea for information and the emergence of surveillance footage showing a man using Gregory's bank card, the case remains unsolved over 35 years later. This episode delves into the chilling details of Gregory's murder, the myster...
Jun 13, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Lynne, an adventurous and outgoing 18-year-old freshman at Middlebury College in 1971, vanished without a trace, sparking a decades-long mystery. Despite being a dedicated student and seemingly content, she disappeared on her way to an English Drama final just before Christmas break. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no conclusive evidence of her whereabouts or fate has ever been found. Over the years, her family has tirelessly sought answers, suspecting foul play or accidental deat...
Jun 06, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In August 2005, 13-year-old Alexandra Anaya disappeared from her home in Hammond, Indiana, under suspicious circumstances. Despite initial assumptions of a runaway, the discovery of her torso in the Little Calumet River in Chicago, with signs of sexual assault, transformed the case into a homicide investigation. Alexandra's family faced ongoing trauma, exacerbated by the lack of closure as her limbs and head remained missing. Despite efforts by law enforcement, including the FBI's recent revival...
May 30, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 89
In December 1994, four-year-old D’Wan Sims vanished from Livonia, MI, sparking a haunting mystery that still lingers. D’Wan, described as a cheerful child with a contagious smile, disappeared while shopping with his mother, D’Wanna, at Wonderland Mall. Conflicting timelines and suspicions quickly arose, with police questioning D’Wanna’s account and her involvement. Despite extensive searches, including a grand jury investigation and ominous letters suggesting foul play, D’Wan’s whereabouts remai...
May 23, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 88
In this week's episode, we return to Orlando, FL, to delve deeper into the unresolved case of Regina Armstrong. Part 2 of our investigation focuses on the extensive efforts made to uncover the truth surrounding her abduction. Despite the passage of weeks and years, sightings of Regina persist, offering a glimmer of hope to her grieving family. However, this hope is shattered when a chilling discovery is made at a construction site—a flower sundress and a human skull. Despite the grim revelation,...
May 16, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Part 1 of a 2 part episode on the cold case of Regina Mae Armstrong. Regina, a 6-year-old girl living in Orlando, Florida in 1985, is abducted on June 18th while playing outside with her sister and a babysitter's son. A man approaches them, offering money to the older children to stand guard while he takes Regina to pick up his grandchildren. The man leads Regina away, and despite witnesses seeing them together, she is never found. The police conduct an extensive search, but Regina remains missi...
May 09, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 86
How could a 12 year old girl get on a public bus after school and never been seen from again? This is exactly what happened with 12 year old Elyssa Vasquez in Clarkston, GA. In January of 2003 Elyssa was starting at a new school and was really excited about it. Her dad and brother were waiting for her at the bus stop near their home after school to hear about her first day. The bus came and went but Elyssa never got off. Police classify her as a runaway and her case goes cold quickly. The commun...
May 02, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Donny Gouveia, a 19-year-old gentle young man with a promising future, was brutally beaten to death in 1991 in Honolulu. His body was found at Magic Island Lagoon, and despite efforts by the police, the case remains unsolved. In 2019, the case was reopened in hopes of identifying the man seen in the ATM footage with Donny before his murder. Donny's family continues to seek justice and closure. ***If you have any information about the murder of Donny Gouveia, please contact Honolulu Crime Stopper...
Apr 25, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Angela, also known as Angie, is a 20-year-old woman in 1991 who is pregnant and engaged to her high school boyfriend, Rob. One night in April, while on a call with Rob at a payphone, Angie starts to get worried about a green truck that is circling the block. When the truck pulls in and parks next to the payphones she starts to quickly tell her fiancé the description of the man and his green truck. Rob hears Angie scream on the other end and then the phone is hung up. Rob happened to be a few blo...
Apr 18, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Najah, a devoted mother and foster parent, goes missing on her way to work at Panera Bread. Her car is abandoned in a parking lot about 5 minutes after she was due to start her shift. Shortly after that road crews contact police to say they found some of her belonging along a local highway. About a month after her disapperance a grizzly discovery is made about 2 hours away from where Najah was last seen. Fisherman find a severed foot in their lines. Police will confirm that the foot is Najah’s a...
Apr 11, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Ellabeth Mae Lodermeier, also known as Ellie, went missing on March 6, 1974, in Sioux Falls, SD. When she didn’t show up for work her co-workers called her soon to be ex-husband, Gene Lodermeier. When Gene and a few coworkers went to her house they found the doors locked and her car in the driveway. Inside was a pizza with a single slice missing, bread dough left rising on the counter, and spilled flour. Only her jacket and purse was missing from the home. Months later her credit cards will show...
Apr 04, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Jim Duckett, a 43-year-old Army veteran and skilled handyman, was found murdered in his home in November 2008. His sister discovered his body tied to a chair with multiple stab wounds, police will later say that Jim was tortured. Police suspected that Jim was specifically targeted and not a random victim but no motive for the gruesome murder has ever been released. Despite ongoing investigations and efforts by his family to raise awareness and offer rewards for information, the case remains unso...
Mar 28, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Beverly Ward, a 13-year-old girl, went missing on July 4, 1978, from her home in Junction City, Kansas. She was last seen sleeping in her bedroom, but after a brick went through a neighbors window it seemed like the whole neighborhood woke up around 5am. Beverly’s family was watching the commotion going on across the street when it dawned on them that Beverly was not with them and she was not in her bed. The bedroom window screen had been cut and removed, suggesting that someone had abducted her...
Mar 14, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Carmen is a 19-year-old living in Indianapolis, who was starting to turn her life around. She had a steady job at a Pizza Hut and was living with a roommate. Carmen’s neighbors heard her laughing and talking with a man at around 11:30 in the evening on March 22nd, 1993. About 90 minutes later, neighbors would hear a fight coming from Carmen’s apartment and then someone running away. No one calls police. Instead, in the morning they complain to building management about the noise. It’s not until ...
Mar 07, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Melissa, a talented and passionate individual, faced challenges in her life, including a diagnosis of Lyme disease. On February 6th, 2020, she experienced a mental health crisis and drove to the Taos Gorge Bridge with the intention of jumping off. However, she called her ex-girlfriend for help, who took her to a psychiatric hospital. After her release, Melissa struggled with medication side effects and concerned about a pickup truck that would drive by her friend's house that she was staying at....
Feb 29, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Holly White, a woman known for her organization and warmth, went missing in May 2016. She had recently quit her job as the general manager of the Taos Center for the Arts to pursue a new opportunity in Albuquerque where her husband had moved to start a new job.. On the day she disappeared, Holly was supposed to meet her friend for a morning walk but never showed up. Her car was later found parked at the Rio Grande Gorge bridge, leading police to believe she may have jumped. However, her family a...
Feb 22, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 76
D'Lisa Kelley, a devoted mother, went missing in March 2014 on her way to her best friend's wake. Her sister received a distressing phone call from D'Lisa's phone, hearing her scream for help before the call abruptly ended. Despite her family's efforts to locate her, the police response was initially slow and dismissive. A week later, D'Lisa's body was found severely beaten and strangled on the porch of an abandoned house. The case remains unsolved, but her family continues to seek justice and h...
Feb 15, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Katelin Akens, a 19-year-old woman, went missing in December 2015. She was supposed to be heading to the airport to catch a flight back to Arizona. Her ex-stepfather was giving her a ride but had to drop her off 4 hours early so he could get back to work. He later said that Katelin wanted to be dropped off at a nearby mall instead of waiting at the airport. She told her former stepfather that she would catch the metro to Reagan National Airport for her flight later that day. However, surveillanc...
Feb 08, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 74
This week we cover the cold case of Fiona Yu. Fiona, a 21-year-old college student, was found partially clothed and clinging to life in her apartment hallway by her roommate. She was rushed to the hospital but passed away shortly after. The autopsy confirmed that she died of strangulation and was sexually assaulted. Police initially have a few good suspects but none of them pan out. The case remains unsolved, but police are using new DNA technology to create a composite of the suspect. If you kn...
Feb 01, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Kevin McClam, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on March 30, 1997, from the Naval Weapons Station military base near Goose Creek, South Carolina. His mother, Tracey, noticed his absence on Easter Sunday when he didn't show up for a meal. Base security initially dismissed Kevin as a runaway, despite no evidence to support this theory. Two days after his disappearance, Kevin's clothes were found spray-painted along a dirt road near a construction site. A year later, a search involving 140 individual...
Jan 25, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Tiesha, a brilliant young woman, was murdered in her apartment in 2006. Tiesha had excelled at school and was just starting her corporate career in Manhattan and had recently moved into a Brooklyn apartment with her boyfriend, Keve. Tiesha had it all. On the night of the murder, three thieves broke into their apartment, tied up Tiesha and Keve, and shot Tiesha in the back of the head. Keve survived and called the police. The case remains unsolved. The NYPD cold case squad did reopen the case in ...
Jan 18, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 71
