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Detective Perspective

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35: MISSING: Monica Carrasco

On the morning of October 2, 2003, Monica Carrasco, a 16-year-old beloved daughter and sister, was discovered missing from her aunt and uncle’s house near Balmorhea, Texas. The only items missing from Monica’s room were her beige nightgown and bible - the rest of her belongings, including her socks and shoes, were left behind. Despite extensive searches, no trace of Monica has ever been found. It’s been more than 20 years since Monica vanished, and investigators are still searching for her… 16-y...

Apr 08, 202440 minEp. 35

34: MURDER: Rachel Hansen

In the early morning hours of June 4, 2022, Rachel Hansen, a 19-year-old beloved daughter, fiance and friend, called 911 to report that an “unknown person” had come into her Gilbert, Arizona apartment and shot her while she was sleeping. First responders rushed Rachel to the hospital, where she tragically passed away from a single gunshot wound. Investigators haven’t identified a motive or suspect, leaving Rachel’s family desperate for answers. It’s been almost two years since Rachel was killed,...

Apr 01, 202436 minEp. 34

33: MURDER: Asia and Ashton Brown

On February 22, 2015, 22-year-old Asia Brown and her two-year-old son, Ashton, were reported missing to the Greensboro, North Carolina police. The following day, they were discovered in the trunk of Asia’s car, which had been set on fire in a secluded area owned by the City. Due to the extent of the damage to Asia and Ashton’s bodies, a cause of death couldn’t be determined, however, investigators are positive they were murdered. It’s been just over nine years since Asia and Ashton were killed, ...

Mar 25, 202438 minEp. 33

32: MISSING: Bryan “Vladek” Hasel

On November 17, 2021, Bryan “Vladek” Hasel, a 22-year-old beloved son and brother, was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida. His family had been on vacation out of state, and upon returning home, discovered that Vladek was missing. An investigation revealed that the last time Vladek was verifiably seen was on the morning of November 6. Since his disappearance, there have been no other confirmed sightings of him, leaving his family distraught and desperate fo...

Mar 19, 202432 minEp. 32

31: UNSOLVED: We Need Your Help!

Our first case occurred on the evening of January 17, 2020, when Scott Ratigan, a 24-year-old, was found murdered in his Arlington, Virginia apartment. His cause of death has not been released, however, the police have shared video footage of a person of interest. Police are searching for a person of interest, who is described as approximately 5'6", to 5'8" inches tall, weighing 150 to 175 pounds. The man was dressed in all black, carrying a black backpack and walking with a pigeon-toed gait. An...

Mar 11, 202446 minEp. 31

30: MURDER: Leah Rowlands

On the morning of March 10, 1997, Leah Rowlands, a 41-year-old mother of two, worked at the Amoco gas station just off Interstate 80 in Cozad, Nebraska. Before the afternoon arrived, Leah was found shot to death behind the counter. When police reviewed the Amoco's surveillance footage, they saw that just after 10:30am, a white, barefoot man robbed Leah. After she gave him $150, he ordered her to lie down behind the counter. He then pulled out a gun, leaned over the counter, and shot her three ti...

Mar 04, 202438 minEp. 30

29: MISSING: Davohnte Morgan

On May 4, 2020, Davohnte Morgan, a 28-year-old son and brother, went on a trip to Mount Shasta, California, with his girlfriend. Three days later, on May 7, Davohnte's girlfriend reported him missing. She explained that following an argument, Davohnte left their motel on the morning of May 5 and never returned. Despite extensive investigations by authorities and Davohnte’s family, no trace of him has ever been found. It’s been nearly four years since Davohnte vanished, and investigators are stil...

Feb 26, 202439 minEp. 29

28: MURDER: Jack and Jeri Magee

On the morning of December 14, 2011, Jack and Jeri Magee, a well-liked and respected couple in their late 60s, were found shot to death in their Andover, Massachusetts mansion. The only item missing from their home was the couple’s Lexus, which was discovered on fire, 20 miles away in Boston. Despite an extensive investigation, authorities have yet to identify any motives or suspects in the double homicide. It’s been just over 12 years since Jack and Jeri were killed, and investigators are still...

Feb 19, 202439 minEp. 28

27: MISSING: Wesley Dale Morgan

On the morning of May 15th, 2001, Ruby Havard reported her two-year-old son, Wesley Dale Morgan, missing. According to her account, Wesley had been playing outside on the front porch while she went inside to prepare some food. When she returned just five minutes later, Wesley was gone. Authorities immediately launched a widespread search, initially believing Wesley might have wandered into the woods. However, as days passed without any sign of the toddler, authorities began to theorize that he h...

Feb 12, 202438 minEp. 27

26: MURDER: Officer Jason Ellis

In the early morning hours of May 25, 2013, Jason Ellis, a 33-year-old police officer, finished his shift for the Bardstown Police Department and headed home in his cruiser. During the drive, Jason encountered a pile of limbs blocking the road. He turned on his police lights, parked his car diagonally to block the road, and stepped out to clear the limbs so no one would get hurt. As he bent down to pick up the debris, a gunman shot him multiple times. Jason died at the scene, and was later found...

Feb 05, 202435 minEp. 26

25: MURDER: Liz Barraza

On the morning of January 25, 2019, Liz Barraza, a 29-year-old beloved wife and daughter, set up a garage sale in the driveway of her Tomball, Texas home. Just before 7:00 am, a suspect driving a dark Nissan Frontier truck parked across the street, exited the vehicle, and swiftly approached Liz in the driveway. The suspect then shot Liz four times before sprinting back to the truck and fleeing the scene. Despite a surveillance camera capturing the entire incident, the police have yet to identify...

Jan 29, 202446 minEp. 25

24: MURDER: Maggie Long

On the night of December 1, 2017, Maggie Long, a 17 year old high school student, was found dead in her family’s rural Bailey, Colorado home, which had been burglarized and set on fire. Investigators later determined that Maggie had been physically assaulted then lit on fire while she was still alive. It’s been just over six years since Maggie was brutally murdered, and investigators are still searching for the people responsible… On December 1, 2017, almost 18 year old Maggie Long was found mur...

Jan 22, 202446 minEp. 24

23: MISSING: Martin Roberts

On the afternoon of April 21, 2016, Martin Roberts, a 19 year old college student, was last seen walking away from a bus stop near the intersection of Hardin Street and Rivers Street in Boone, North Carolina. An investigation into Martin’s disappearance revealed that he left a note in his bedroom, stating he was “leaving everyone behind”. However, the note didn’t mention any plans to harm himself. Despite a thorough investigation, Martin has never been located. It’s been almost eight years since...

Jan 15, 202440 minEp. 23

22: MURDER: Nicole Glass & Melissa Mason

On the afternoon of December 3, 2010, best friends and roommates, Nicole Glass and Melissa Mason, both 27 years old, were found dead in their Phoenix, Arizona home – they had been strangled. When the police interviewed Melissa’s loved ones, they discovered she was around eight weeks pregnant, turning this into a triple homicide according to Arizona law. Despite a thorough investigation, the police haven't identified any motives or suspects. It’s been just over 13 years since Nicole, Melissa, and...

Jan 08, 202450 minEp. 22

21: MURDER: Diana Davis

On July 27, 2020, Diana Davis, a 50 year old certified nursing assistant, disappeared from the Seattle-Tacoma, Washington area. Two days later, her car was discovered on fire in a downtown Tacoma alley. Then, on August 5, Diana’s body was found more than an hour east of Tacoma, in a wooded area. Someone had bludgeoned her to death. It’s been over three years since Diana was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible… Diana Davis was last seen at 5:50 pm on July 27, ...

Dec 11, 202343 minEp. 21

20: MURDER: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre

On the morning of February 10, 1990, two armed men entered a Las Cruces, New Mexico bowling alley. They rounded up the two employees and two young girls that were already inside, and forced them all into the main office. Minutes later, another employee arrived with his two daughters and they were also taken into the office. The gunmen then shot all seven people multiple times and set the office on fire before fleeing the bowling alley. Remarkably, three victims survived and later helped create d...

Nov 27, 202337 minEp. 20

19: MURDER: Julie Ferguson

On the evening of March 20, 1995, Julie Ferguson, a 17 year old high school junior, worked her closing shift in the Greenway shopping center in Greenbelt, Maryland. After closing up at 9:25 pm, Julie waited outside for her friends to pick her up. When they arrived at 10:00 pm, they found Julie’s belongings left behind on the curb, but there was no Julie. The police were called, and they quickly determined that Julie had been abducted. Hours later, Julie’s body was discovered a few miles away - s...

Nov 20, 202335 minEp. 19

18: MISSING: Melinda McGhee

On the morning of March 24, 2003, Melinda McGhee, a 31 year old Licensed Practical Nurse, finished working the night shift at an Alabama nursing home. After getting home at around 8:30 am, Melinda called her husband, Troy, who was at work. Before getting off the phone, Melinda said she was going to sleep until Troy and their kids returned home later that day. When Troy and the kids arrived home at around 3:45 pm, Melinda wasn’t there. Instead, they found signs of a violent struggle and blood ins...

Nov 13, 202339 minEp. 18

17: MURDER: Norman Ladner

You can download June's Journey here! --- https://woo.ga/p2v43o On the evening of August 21, 1989, Norman Ladner, a 17 year-old high school student, went hunting on his family’s property in Picayune, Mississippi. When Norman didn’t return by 7:00 pm, his parents grew concerned and went looking for him. Ultimately, Norman was found in the woods, dead from a single gunshot wound to the temple. A coroner and a medical examiner ultimately ruled that Norman had committed suicide. However, his parents...

Nov 06, 202342 minEp. 17

16: MISSING / MURDER: Sarah Graham and Katelyn Kelley

On the morning of February 4, 2015, 18-year-old Sara Graham didn't show up for her morning shift at Walmart in Pembroke, North Carolina. A few hours later, her van was found abandoned in a field halfway between Walmart and her home in Fairmont, North Carolina. There were no signs of a struggle, and the doors were locked manually. Despite a thorough investigation, Sara remains missing, and authorities are still searching for her. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Robeson County Sher...

Oct 30, 202342 minEp. 16

15: MISSING: Dail Dinwiddie

On the evening of September 23, 1992, Dail Dinwiddie, a 23-year-old graduate student, attended a U2 concert in Columbia, South Carolina with friends. Following the concert, they went to Five Points, a popular bar area for college students. At around 1:00 am, Dail became separated from her friends in a big crowd. Approximately 30 minutes later, she was spotted leaving the bar, heading toward the intersection of Harden and Greene. She was never seen again, and no trace of her has ever been found. ...

Oct 23, 202329 minEp. 15

14: MURDER: Officer Kevin Brame

On the night of November 1, 1999, Kevin Brame, a 31-year-old police officer, dropped his two sons off at his estranged wife’s house in Dayton, Ohio. As Kevin walked back to his car, an assailant stepped out of the bushes near his car and shot him in the back of the neck with a shotgun. It’s been nearly 24 years since Officer Kevin Brame was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible… If you have information in Kevin Brame’s murder, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800...

Oct 16, 202332 minEp. 14

13: MURDER: Ashleigh Love

In the early morning hours of October 6, 2009, an intruder broke into the home of Ashleigh Love, a 19 year old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He made his way to Ashleigh's second-floor bedroom and shot her in the face with a shotgun before going back downstairs. Just as he did so, Ashleigh's mother awoke and opened her bedroom door, coming face to face with the intruder. He then fled the house, never to be seen again. It’s been 14 years since Ashleigh was murdered, and detectives are still sea...

Oct 09, 202336 minEp. 13

12: MURDER: Quinton Langford

On the night of October 21, 2016, Quinton Langford, a 20-year-old Florida A&M University student, and some friends decided to celebrate homecoming weekend at an off-campus house party in Tallahassee. At around 1:15 am, they left the party and were walking with a crowd of people when an argument broke out, resulting in gunshots. Quinton, who was not involved in the argument, was struck by the bullets and tragically died at the scene. Days later, police released surveillance footage of four in...

Oct 02, 202342 minEp. 12

11: MURDER: I-70 Serial Killer

In April and May of 1992, six people were tragically killed in three Midwestern states. The victims were all working in specialty shops near Interstate 70 and Interstate 35 when they were shot in the back of the head, execution-style. Notably, the killer only robbed the stores of small amounts of money and often left other cash behind. Initially, no one realized the connection between the murders, assuming they were simply failed robberies. However, as various police departments began sharing in...

Sep 25, 202334 minEp. 11

10: MISSING: Arlin Henderson

On July 25, 1991, an 11-year-old boy named Arlin Henderson left his rural home outside Moscow Mills, Missouri for a bike ride and never returned. Several months later, Arlin's bicycle was discovered beside a field approximately seven miles from his house. Authorities believe someone kidnapped Arlin, and left his bike near the field. It’s been over 22 years since Arlin disappeared, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible… Anyone who has information related to Arlin’s disa...

Sep 18, 202332 minEp. 10

9: Murder: Ashley Ouelette

On February 9, 1999, 15 year-old sophomore Ashley Ouellette was dropped off at a friend’s home for a sleepover in Saco, Maine. Just before 4:00 am the next day, Ashley was found dead in the middle of a busy road. While she didn’t have any visible injuries, an autopsy concluded that she’d been strangled. The State Police conducted a thorough investigation of Ashley’s murder. Unfortunately, they were never able to gather enough evidence to file charges. It’s been more than 24 years since Ashley’s ...

Sep 11, 202345 minEp. 9

8: MISSING: Lily Aramburo

On June 2, 2007, at approximately 1:00 am, Christen Pacheco reported his girlfriend, Lily Aramburo, missing to the Miami-Dade Police. He said he last saw Lily around 2:00 am on June 1st, sitting in their apartment, playing with two bungee cords. Christen went to sleep and when he woke up, she was no longer there. Her shoes, phone, and purse were left behind, but the bungee cords were missing. Lily hasn’t been seen or heard from since. The police believe they were lied to about what happened on J...

Sep 04, 202341 minEp. 8

7: MISSING: Molly Franquemont

In March 2013, Molly Franquemont disappeared in Sunnyvale, California. Once her family, who lived back on the East Coast, learned that she was missing, Molly’s sister, Abby, went to California to figure out what happened to her. Through her investigation, Abby discovered that a few months before Molly went missing, she started renting a room from a man named Glen Griggs. Abby also learned that Glen was a violent person and Molly had been scared for her safety before she went missing. As the poli...

Aug 28, 202340 minEp. 7

6: MURDER: Thomas Dorr Sr.

On January 7, 1996, a historic blizzard hit eastern New York, covering the area with over two feet of snow. That evening, Thomas Dorr Sr., a volunteer firefighter, received a call asking him to come to the station and help with any emergencies that might occur. Tom agreed to go, but he never showed up. The next day, several firefighters went searching for Tom. They soon discovered his body in a park close to his home. He’d been brutally murdered shortly after responding to the fire station call....

Aug 21, 202338 minEp. 6
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