Since 2017, the DNA Doe Project has worked on more than 200 cases of unidentified remains. We take a look at recent success stories in identifying people from South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Show Sponsor: SkinxErin Products: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
20 years ago, police in Charlotte, North Carolina finally apprehended a suspect who had been committing a series of brutal rapes and murders across the city. But once they caught him, they realized he was responsible for more violence in the Carolinas than they first suspected. Why did Henry Louis Wallace, who many considered a friend, target the women he did? And how did his crimes affect the children of these victims?
In November 2014, 17-year-old Alec Lansing left a group he was hiking with as part of the wilderness therapy program Trails Carolina. He was later found deceased in the woods after a tragic accident, leaving many to wonder what he was hoping to escape. On Feb. 3 of this year, a 12-year-old boy who had arrived at the program only 24 hours before was found dead early in the morning. His cause of death is still being investigated, and the school has been ordered to temporarily shut down. What is a ...
This episode features the cold cases of Mike O'Boyle and Jack Robinson, as well as the missing persons case of Paula Merchant. We also discuss the story of Shelton Sanders, who is presumed dead although his body has never been found, and two sisters named Candy and Darcel Sanders who disappeared late one rainy night in 2022. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee's Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skinxerin Products: Use code MISSI...
Renee Roberson reviews three true crime programs currently streaming on Hulu, Netflix, and Max. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php SkinxErin Products-Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
High school student Denise Durham was murdered in Hendersonville in 1981 and the man accused of the crime was her vocal instructor. What would lead an older former Broadway actor to commit such a crime? Shelby Wilkie vanished from her Hendersonville home in January 2012, leaving a 3-month-old daughter behind. Her family suspected the worst, and they were right. Twenty-five-year-old Marissa Carmichael remains missing from Greensboro after a night out with acquaintances, and the stories of what ha...
What is a body broker and why is the industry so unregulated? Is it really legal to arrange the sale of human tissue and body parts to be used for medical research? Renee takes a look at four different business owners, including one in North Carolina, who discovered this lucrative industry and took advantage of grieving families in their darkest hours. For a full list of articles related to this episode, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing
Renee Roberson takes a look at three unique cases from North Carolina. While a man confessed to the murder of James Chambers in 2018, his body has never been found. Investigators believe they know what happened to Cole Thomas when he went missing while traveling with co-workers through North Carolina, but a confession has yet to happen. And Chapel Hill resident Sydney West disappeared from a park near the Golden Gate Bridge Bridge after she moved there to attend college, and her parents are stil...
Renee discusses the cases of children who died as a result of controversial parenting techniques, tragic accidents, and provides an update on two South Carolina parents accused of murdering their son in 1989. Learn about true crime writing with Renee Roberson: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. In January 2003, Debbie Riddle learned her sister Peggy had been murdered by her ex-boyfriend after years of controlling behavior and incidents of stalking. She shares the story of how her sister's death changed her life and motivated her to begin advocating for change in the way law enforcement and communities handle the crime of stalking. www.stalkingmuststop.org https://www.stalkingawareness.org Renee's Story on the "Strictly Stalking" Podcast-Epi...
On January 13, 2021, 51-year-old Michelle Marlow was murdered by a female co-worker at TCS Designs in Hickory, N.C. After the shooting, the suspect and her husband fled the area until their capture six months later, but what happened upon their return divided the community. Should the company have done more to protect their employee? We take a look at this incident and provide tips for keeping yourself safe from workplace violence. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriti...
Renee shares the most popular episodes from the year, how the podcast has changed since it first began in 2021, and where she gets her episode ideas. Additional Reading: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/lose-money-zelle-scam-your-bank-may-now-have-refund-you/KFYZ53AHTBC73LHLX5T64EFRNM/ Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Take Renee's webinar on true crime writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Lesley Eugene Warren charmed many women but underneath his innocent demeanor was a violent man. He murdered two women in different states before his crimes caught up with him in North Carolina in 1990.
In 1997, a young mother named Rebecca Moses was murdered by her estranged husband Emilio Ramirez Garcia in Eastern North Carolina. He quickly left the country and has never been arrested for the murder. Her family is still hoping to hold this man accountable for his senseless crime. Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Podcasting Class with Renee Roberson https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php
Learn about the 1984 cold case involving Ernestine Wroten from Hendersonville, N.C. and the missing persons cases of Jorden Nebling and Judith Hyder from the Carolinas. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee Roberson's True Crime Writing Class: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php College Fraternity Hazing Update: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/south-carolina-fraternities-sororities-greek-life-hazing-clemson-university-of-south-caroli...
Journalist Max Marshall discovered Xanax was a popular drug of choice with students while he was attending college, but he had no idea just how multilayered the drug trafficking on college campuses ran until he learned about the involvement of students and fraternity members tied to the College of Charleston. We discuss this story and how he came to discover it in today's episode. Check out Max's book: https://www.amazon.com/Among-Bros-Fraternity-Crime-Story/dp/B0BSSB98TK/
Renee discusses the deaths of college students possibly tied to hazing from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, High Point University, and East Carolina University. https://stophazing.org/ https://justice4roberttipton.com/ Music by Vasyl_Sakal from Freesound.org Sponsors: Tarabusi Creek https://tarabusicreek.com/ WOW! Women on Writing Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php
For Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we offer tips for caregivers on how to keep loved ones safe and share the stories of Heddie Dawkins, Young Chang, and Joe Hall. Show Notes: Sponsor: Tarabusi Creek https://tarabusicreek.com/ WOW! Women on Writing Class on Writing True Crime https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-in-the-carolinas/id1511309373?i=1000500489415
Renee shares her thoughts on journalist Mandy Matney's memoir, "Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty," plus updates on Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction appeal. Show Notes: Sponsor: Tarabusi Creek Cosmetics https://tarabusicreek.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Their-Hands-Corruption-Murdaugh-ebook/dp/B0CB4CK8KJ/ https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Doors-Justice-Murdaugh-Murders/dp/B0CFCYW6HB/
Renee takes a look at cases of missing and murdered women and girls from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She also talks with a board member from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about how tribes can gain access to digital investigative tools to better aid them in these cases. Show Notes: skinxerin.com https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Episode 29 Missing and Murdered Indig...
Renee talks with Chris Stonestreet, a Mooresville native, author, and historian, about the still-unsolved 1937 murder of Lue Cree Overcash Westmoreland. What happened to the young bride? He also shares other stories, from the alleged sightings of a mountain-like creature in the Piedmont, ghosts of British Redcoats, and a personal story of his own. Show Notes: Find Chris Stonestreet's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Wampus-Spooky-Stories-Piedmont-Carolina/dp/152323749X/ https://www.amazon.com/...
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The FBI reported that North Carolina citizens lost $18 million in 2022, making it the ninth highest state for romance scams alone. We talk to two experts to learn how can we protect ourselves from the various cybercrimes that are so prevalent in today's society, from Zelle scams to phishing scams to the role AI plays in technology solutions. Show Notes: Marshmallo Dating App https://marshmallo.com/ SlashNext https://slashnext.com/ Co-writer: Eri...
We take a look at the still-unsolved murder of a physician's wife in Charlotte and a crime that shocked the small town of Monroe. Both cases resulted in civil lawsuits with unexpected outcomes. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing "Expressions of the mind" and "Snowfall" provided by soundcloud.com/lustersound
Today we're talking with true crime writer Cathy Pickens about Sam Wodke, a South Carolina criminal who ended up on "Unsolved Mysteries," The Shaw Creek Killer from South Carolina, several mysterious disappearances from the Great Smoky Mountains, the Boone bathtub murders, and the murder of Erin Johnston, the step-daughter of an Appalachian State University professor that took place in China. To learn more about Cathy's work, including her books, "True Crime Stories of Western North Carolina" an...
Teens Gary Locklear and Kristina Porco both went unexpectedly missing from two South Carolina towns in the 70s and 80s. Although rumors have swirled with theories, they have never been found. Three-year-old Paul Baker went missing from his home in 1987, and although law enforcement believes there is a family connection, it has never been proven. We also have an update on the identity of New Hope Jane Doe from North Carolina. Research Coordinator: Renee Roberson Editorial Intern and Co-Writer: Er...
We discuss the cases of Jeffrey MacDonald, Timothy Hennis, Susie Newsom Lynch and Fritz Klenner, and Chris Pritchard, Neal Henderson, and Bart Upchurch. These crimes all appeared in true crime novels by bestselling authors such as Jerry Bledsoe and Joe McGinnis, and then made their way to the networks at CBS and NBC as “movies of the week.”
We discuss why the family of Hania Aguilar is still awaiting justice, how Victoria Paredes got her name back after 20+ years as a Jane Doe, the mysterious death of Maria Diaz, and boater Scott Johnson who recently went missing on the Outer Banks. Hania Aguilar, Victoria Paredes, and Maria Diaz segments written by Nicole Pyles. Scott Johnson segment: written by Renee Roberson. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Sponsor code for SkinXerin: MISSINGCAROLINAS10 https://shopxerin.com/
In light of the Aug. 28, 2023 murder of professor Zijie Yan at the University of North Carolina campus, we take a look back at the 1995 shooting at UNC that claimed the lives of Kevin Reichardt and Ralph Walker. Plus, an update on the Allisha Watts case from North Carolina. Music credit: Noir: A Minimalist and Emotive Piano Melody for Relaxation - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA ...
The podcast takes a look at the 1997 cold case of Asheville, N.C. resident Amber Lundgren and the 1970 unsolved murder of Nancy Morgan, who died in 1970 while working with the VISTA program in Madison County, N.C.
Host Renee Roberson shares a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the podcast and how she discovers the cases she covers.
