As we continue the Search for Molly Dattilo a pattern seems to emerge. It is entirely possible that a stranger, unknown to Molly abducted her sometime after she was known to be with suspect John on the day of her disappearance. However, the persistent rumors about John combined with his past, paint a very bleak picture.
Molly's oldest brother Ben shares the impact of Molly's disappearance on his family. He tells of the interaction with police, and efforts made by the family. What is the value of a human being?
In Indianapolis Indiana on July 6th, 2004, 23 year old College student Molly Dattilo disappeared. In Indiana, Molly’s law forces law enforcement agencies to begin searching immediately for missing adults determined to be in a high risk of danger and not to assume they are left on their own free will. Follow along in the search for Molly Dattilo.
In this tragic case of missing Lauren Jackson, we may be no closer to her recovery, but we may be closer to how it happened. While it is entirely plausible that a crime of opportunity occurred, and someone unknown to Lauren made her vanish without a whisper or witness, it is more than likely based on the preponderance of the evidence that someone she knew played a key role in her disappearance. This week, in Lauren’s final episode, Amy gives a summary of her findings and current status of the ca...
In 2005, local reporter Karin Williams wrote a series of articles covering the few cold cases around Spring City, Pennsylvania. Among them was the story of Lauren Jackson. Amy holds a telephone interview with Karin, who offers a different spin on Christina and Dianna’s involvement.
In the search for Lauren Jackson, the crew has sought possible connections to Pennhurst State Hospital, talked to former investigators, and even Lauren’s father. This week, we have an interview with Garrett Derr, an expert tracker with the search and rescue team dispatched to look for Lauren. What does he think?
Mickey Jackson, the father of Lauren hasn't stopped looking for his daughter since her disappearance in 1988. Working closely with Law enforcement and Amy, Mickey describes his thoughts on his missing daughter.
No stone was left unturned in the search for missing 5 year old, Lauren Jackson back in 1988. The police assisted by multiple agencies looked everywhere. It’s as if she just vanished. Now retired, Detective Cote recalls his efforts in an interview with Amy.
While recording remotely, the investigation continues for Lauren Jackson. For now, more cases against children from the 1980s. Amy Mihaljevic and Patrick Cress just to name a few. Next week, all Lauren.
Still isolated with the COVID outbreak, the crew pushes forward with research in Lauren's case. This week they continue to showcase the crimes committed against children in the 1980s.
Since the COVID quarantine has the Crew recording remotely, they will dedicate the next couple of episodes to showcase how prevalent child abductions were in the 1980. While they research her case, here are some cold cases that still need answers.
In the continued case of missing Lauren Pico Jackson, there was a nearby mental health facility operating as Pennhurst State School and Hospital that closed less than a year before her disappearance. Could it have been a released patient responsible?
The crew takes us just NW of Philadelphia to Spring City, Pennsylvania. Where in October of 1988 five-year-old Lauren Marie Pico Jackson vanished into thin air. Some claimed the family was involved, others think it was an abduction. To this day, there are still no answers.
There were only a handful of people to see Josh Middleton in the moments before he vanished. One of them happens to be the last one to see Dan House alive too. Secrets are buried with the meth stash.
Rumors fly as years go by without answers. The case of Josh Middleton and Dan House is no different. Amy chats with the Facebook group founder, and the Crew addresses the tall tales surrounding the case.
Former Sheriff, now Arkansas State Rep. Keith Slape offers his take from his time investigating the disappearance of Josh Middleton and the murder of Dan House. Then Josh's sister gives her painful take on her brother vanishing. Amy provides an update as the case is picking up steam!
Set deep in the Ozark National Forrest is small town called Mt. Judea Arkansas. Like most small towns, it holds its secrets closely. Joshua Middleton disappeared the day after his friend was shot to death. Since 2005, Mt. Judea hasn't been the same.
In the tiny town of Harmony Indiana in 1997, young energetic Jennifer Stockrahm was brutally murdered and her body was burned. The Crew heads back to Clay County to keep this cold case in the light. Revenge killing? Domestic? Drug related? Maybe all of the above.
The Iron Mountain Police Department has a suspect in mind they freely share, but keep all other talk under wraps as this is an active investigation. The Crew is happy to share an additional suspect they may have overlooked. The murder of Lisa Mack shouldn't go unsolved. The answers are out there.
It's been over 20 years since Lisa Mack was found murdered in Mayme's Bar in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Since then the Police have made no arrests but believe Rallund Lee Ottlinger is the culprit. What does the family think? Amy chats with Melissa, Lisa's niece who she once raised as a child.
Lisa Mack was found brutally murdered in Iron Mountain Michigan on May 15th, 1999 after she had closed a local bar where she was a bartender of 8 years. Her murder remains unsolved.
Like many of the cases the Cold Case Crew covers, there are few facts and a whole lot of rumor. Time changes truth. Chuck calls back in to the crew as they touch on everything, but hope for closure.
Norval "Chuck" Pickett may share a name with the Mayor of Brazil, Indiana, but he is also the father to victim Tonya. Chuck gives his account of things. From family matters, to who he thinks killed his daughter.
Like Most cases the Crew covers, there are bound to be urban legends that have codified in the memories of the towns involved in the cases. And like those other cases the crew looks at each one, each rumor, and each message containing a theory that is sent to us as if it were as plausible as the next. This week the team takes a look at one of the most involved, if not the most convoluted of potential conspiracy theories in the murders of Tonya Pickett and Ricky Mustard.
While the ladies take a break for the Holidays, I put together a producer's cut. It's a sort of behind the scenes tale of who they are and what they mean to me. The women of the Cold Case Chronicles are special in more ways than one.
A wide range of rumors can convolute an investigation, but it is hard to avoid in a small town. Brazil, Indiana is no exception. Cheryl joins the Crew on a journey to navigate the stories to find the killer of her husband and daughter.
November 18th, 1988 should have been a festive season in a small Indiana town. However,16 year old Tonya Pickett and her 32 year old step-father Ricky Mustard would be found murdered in their Brazil, IN home. Someone would be arrested 20 years later only to have the charges dropped when key evidence was thrown out. Who killed Tonya and Ricky?
By popular request, here is the theme to the Cold Case Chronicles. Original music written and created by Jadah Rose, and produced by Crew producer Ronnie. Created specifically for the Cold Case Chronicles Podcast, this is the first take, rough edit, as intended, music. Enjoy!
What if its not the monster? Just because a monster is in the woods doesn't mean it wasn't the fox that stole the hen. In the case of missing Shannon Sherrill we can't be sure it was the monster, or bogey man. Even if it was him, there is no physical evidence. We HAVE to keep digging. Detective Sweet believes a jail house snitch proves it was David Penton. But the little birdie who told him is no angel.
There is a fine line between mental illness and maliciousness. Can both exist? When Donna Walker appeared in 2003 claiming to be long missing Shannon, were her actions evil or not her fault? Regardless, the devastation was all too real.
