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The Unforgotten

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Season 5: Riding Shotgun investigates the case of Charles Flores, who has spent nearly three decades on death row after a key witness's story changed following police hypnosis.


Season 4: Kill Site investigates the mysterious death of Christopher Whiteley, a case authorities ruled a mountain-lion attack despite evidence that didn't add up.


Season 3: Finding Dolores Wulff unravels the 41-year-old mystery of a mother who vanished one night from her home in a small California town.


Season 2: Unnatural Causes investigates the worst serial killer in Dallas history and the cracks in the system that helped him get away with murder again and again ... until one woman survived.


Season 1: The Labor Day Ghost investigates the chilling, unresolved murder of Shelley Salter Watkins, a young mom who was found dead in the Trinity River in Texas.

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Episodes

Bonus: Christopher's Body

An anonymous source reveals new details about the night Christopher Whiteley's body was discovered in the woods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 15, 202610 minSeason 4Ep. 10

6. Charlie Flores vs. Charles Don Flores

The two halves of Charles Flores’ life so far have been drastically different. The first: A life of drugs, theft, and raging tempers. The second: A life of reform, reflection, and reaching out through the bars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 27, 202621 minSeason 5Ep. 6

5. Injustice Anywhere

Charles Flores and a rotating cast of lawyers beg the courts to look at what they say are major flaws in the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 20, 202642 minSeason 5Ep. 5

4. May the Record Reflect

The State of Texas lays out its case against Charles Flores, and a mid-trial bombshell changes everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 13, 202653 minSeason 5Ep. 4

3. Fight and Flight

Charles Flores makes a decision that will later help seal his fate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 06, 202633 minSeason 5Ep. 3

2. In Your Mind’s Eye

Police use an odd and controversial investigative tool to try to identify the passenger in the VW Bug. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 30, 202634 minSeason 5Ep. 2

1. The Guys in the Bug

An elderly woman and her dog are found shot to death in a quiet North Texas suburb. Police focus on the bizarre crime scene—and the victim’s unlikely connection to the Dallas-area drug scene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 23, 202631 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Riding Shotgun

In 1998, a key witness in a murder case underwent police hypnosis to identify who she saw. A year later, her description had completely changed. The guy she identified? He’s been on death row for nearly three decades. Did the witness get it wrong? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 19, 20263 min

Bonus: The Wild Hog Theory

Feral pigs killed and ate a woman in Southeast Texas. Were pigs involved in Christopher Whiteley's death as well? One wildlife expert believes it's possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 23, 202617 minSeason 4Ep. 9

8. What Really Happened

With the case officially closed, Wes and Charlie confront the questions that refuse to go away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 02, 202649 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Bonus: Cougar Bebop

Ben Masters goes deeper on mountain lion moms, their cute cubs, and what we still don't know about these ghosts of the wild. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 28, 202613 minSeason 4Ep. 7

7. The Scapegoat

Christopher Whiteley's death lands right in the middle of an even bigger controversy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 26, 202626 minSeason 4Ep. 7

6. Naming Names

Asking questions around Lipan, we uncover one of the biggest secrets surrounding the death of Christopher Whiteley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 19, 202628 minSeason 4Ep. 6

5. The Shank

That time Christopher turned a tree trimmer into a homemade weapon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 12, 202630 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Bonus: Devil Town

Kill Site is off this week, so we're sharing the first episode of Wes's other podcast Devil Town. Local teenager Kelly Wilson tells friends she’s going to a party after work. Instead, she vanishes from the town square in Gilmer, Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 05, 202633 min

4. Falsehoods and Chaos

Scandals in the medical examiner's office collide with the search for answers in Christopher Whiteley's death. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 29, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 4

3. The Showdown

The dispute over Christopher Whiteley‘s cause of death turns hostile as medical examiners pivot to a different theory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 22, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 3

2. The Ghost

A Texas sheriff blames a mountain lion for the death of Christopher Whiteley, but the search for a killer cat exposes disagreements — and a deeper mystery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 15, 202527 minSeason 4Ep. 2

1. Just Do It

Christopher Whiteley makes a desperate phone call, then vanishes into the woods, igniting one of Texas' strangest and most controversial true-crime cases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 08, 202525 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Tony Rocha on the Family's Search for Dolores

Adam and Kyle talk with Dolores’s cousin, Tony Rocha, about the early warning signs in her relationship, the lengths the family was prepared to go while searching for answers, and how he processed the full story after hearing the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 19, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Kill Site

Five years ago, deputies found Christopher Whiteley's body in rural Texas. They said a mountain lion killed him. Experts said that was impossible. So ... what really happened? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 17, 20252 min

Five Years Later with Detective Kenny Hart

Adam and Kyle talk with retired detective Kenny Hart about the fifth anniversary of identifying Dolores, his bond with the family, and his plans to continue solving cold cases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 29, 202528 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Remembering Slick with David and Mat Jr.

Hosts Adam and Kyle talk with Slick Rocha's sons, Mat Jr. and David, about their father's military past, legendary softball skills, and his impact as a youth coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 13, 202536 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Episode 9 Breakdown: Coming Home

Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down the final episode of Finding Dolores Wulff, reflecting on Dolores' celebration of life and retracing the journey her remains took before finally being laid to rest with her family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 01, 202511 minSeason 3Ep. 9

9. Coming Home

Dolores' family gathers near Woodland to celebrate her life, 42 years after she went missing. In a powerful return to key locations, Adam and Kyle revisit the past to reckon with all that happened — and all that never will. The story ends, but Dolores' memory endures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 29, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Episode 8 Breakdown: Making Sense of It All

Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down episode eight of Finding Dolores Wulff, reflecting on how the case could have been solved before it reached Detective Kenny Hart's desk and the family's mixed emotions upon learning the truth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 24, 202510 minSeason 3Ep. 8

8. Making Sense of It All

An identification Dolores' family never expected brings a mix of relief, anger, and disbelief. But why didn't the answers come sooner? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 22, 202544 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Episode 7 Breakdown: 41 Years

Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down episode seven of Finding Dolores Wulff, discussing Detective Kenny Hart's determined investigation that finally identified Jane Doe 16 and the family's bittersweet reactions to the discovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 17, 202510 minSeason 3Ep. 7

7. 41 Years

A detective stumbles upon the case of a Jane Doe and begins to reassemble a mystery that law enforcement had long abandoned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 15, 202538 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Episode 6 Breakdown: Moving On

Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down episode six of Finding Dolores Wulff, exploring Carl Wulff's origins and return to his hometown, plus introducing the online sleuths who work cold cases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 10, 20259 minSeason 3Ep. 6
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