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Unfound

Ed Dentzel
Established in September 2016, Unfound is a missing persons program concentrated on interviewing family, friends, and reporters who are closest to the cases. The focus is on turning up new leads to move investigations forward. Behind the scenes, Ed Dentzel, the host, also works for families as a researcher and confidant. .
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Jackie "Bucky" Letney: North To Alaska

Jackie Larry Letney, Bucky to those who loved him most, was a 34 year old from Zavalla, TX. He was a father and had made a living as a trapper. Some time in February 1987, seemingly in Boundary, AK, Bucky left where he was living to walk to the store. He never returned. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/jackie-larry-letney NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/15627 ARTICLES: https://dps.alaska.gov/getmedia/f8869995-260a-4167-9660-3a280306c274/L...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 42 min

Jacob Paddock-Weeks: Disappearance Curve

Jacob Cameron Paddock-Weeks was a 27 year old from Arvada, CO. He had worked with his father and loved the outdoors. On Feb. 2, 2019, somebody resembling Jacob was speeding on Rt. 285 near Indian Hills. In a turn, Jacob’s truck hit the inside guardrail and came to a stop, facing traffic. The person got out and walked away. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Findjacobpaddockweeks/ NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/60741?nav YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IOhnWn...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 42 min

Jessica Lynn Garino: Like A Bad Neighbor

Jessica Lynn Garino was a 21 year old from Goldsboro, NC. She had two sisters and had been the manager of a Wendy’s. Around January 22, 2012, Jessica’s roommate, a man she had known for a few years, said she took off with her dog and clothes for no reason. He said he had no idea where Jessica went. She was never seen again. Facebook Page for Jessica Garino: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.garino.5 Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/jessica-lynn-garino NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/M...

Jul 10, 20202 hr 4 min

Charles Thompson: Motel California

Charles Albert Thompson was a 52 year old from Fair Play, CA. He had children and lived with his father. On Friday, October 2, 2015, Charles left for a weekend of partying in Jackson. ON Sunday morning, the 4th, Charles talked to someone on the phone, the topic being that Charles would be home that evening. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/charles-albert-thompson NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/37315?nav ARTICLES: https://www.sierrasun.co...

Jul 03, 20202 hr 3 min

Brian Cook: Tip Of The Tentacle

Brian David Cook was a 37 year old from Oceana, WV. He was a military vet and a father. On July 26, 2011, Brian got picked up at his girlfriend’s house so he could buy a truck from his stepmother. He allegedly got to this destination but didn’t buy the truck, then left. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/brian-david-cook NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/30507?nav Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpBrianCook Map analysis: https://youtu.b...

Jun 26, 20202 hr 17 min

Gregory Howells: Setting The Stage

Gregory Downes Howells was a 42 year old from Mendocino County, CA. He loved to golf and was a playwright. On the evening of June 17, 1997, Greg went to the Rancho Canada golf course in Carmel Valley to play a round. But he didn’t come home that night. The next morning Greg’s cart and clubs were found on the 13th tee. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/gregory-downes-howells NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/15165 ARTICLE: https://www.sfgate....

Jun 19, 20201 hr 50 min

Christopher Mittendorf and Kristina Branum: In The Box

Christopher Dale Mittendorf and Kristina Delane Branum were a 21 year old and 17 year old respectively from Hardin County, TN. They had been a couple for over a year and lived with Chris’ mother. On July 26, 2006, they left to visit Chris’ father. They never arrived there, although they did speak with someone on the phone the next day. They were never seen again. Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/kristina-delane-branum http://charleyproject.org/case/christopher-dale-mittendorf NAMU...

Jun 12, 20201 hr 46 min

Rodney Kiser: Playing With Fire

Rodney Lynn Kiser was a 32 year old from Hazel Mountain, VA. He was a country store manager and a former deputy. On the evening of April 26, 1990, Rodney drove by his aunt's home. He was allegedly headed to see his brother who lived hours away. Yet, Rodney's truck was found only a half mile down the road days later. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/rodney-lynn-kiser NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1139 ARTICLE: https://wcyb.com/news/local...

Jun 05, 20202 hr 22 min

Shelva Rafte: No Good Together

Shevla Jean Rafte was a 44 year old from Pittston, Pennsylvania. She had 4 children and came from a large family. On the evening of May 28, 2006, Shelva and her on again, off again boyfriend went to a graduation party. After, they went back to his place where they got into a fight and Shelva decided to walk the mile and a half home. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingadults/ Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/shelva-jean-rafte NAMUS: https://www.namu...

May 29, 20202 hr 35 min

Julie Weflen: The Women's Reject

Julie Ann Weflen was a 28 year old from Deer Park, Washington. She worked for the Bonneville Power Administration and loved the outdoors. On September 16, 1987, on her way home, Julie stopped at a substation to make sure it was working correctly. Julie never made it home. She was never seen again. Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/julie-ann-weflen http://charleyproject.org/case/deborah-jean-swanson http://charleyproject.org/case/kathryn-marie-rahe NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Missi...

May 22, 20202 hr 39 min

Danielle Sleeper: Return Of A Friend

Danielle Marie Sleeper was a 32 year old from Magnolia, TX. She was a housewife and had 3 children. In the early morning hours of March 22, 2015, Danielle, her husband, and their child left a party. Later that day, the husband came home from an appointment to find Danielle gone. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1781484912077806 Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/danielle-marie-sleeper NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/28439 Article:...

May 15, 20202 hr 52 min

The Team Episode

Unfound started as a one man operation during August 2016. Not sure how long it would last, the creator used copywritten music, conducted interviews with the air conditioning on in the background, and received more 1 star reviews on iTunes than any other new true crime podcast. But somehow, people not only took notice but wanted to work on the program themselves. You get to hear from those people today. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfoundpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/unfoundpod...

May 08, 20204 hr 9 min

In Memoriam: Austin Pevo

Austin Forrest Pevo was a 23 year old from Fort Hall, ID. He disappeared on February 3, 2018. Unfound covered his case on June 7, 2019. In early September 2019, human bones were found on the Fort Hall Reservation. In early April 2020, those remains were determined to be Austin’s. Three men are now in custody for his murder. Today we remember Austin by replaying his episode. Articles: https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/fort-hall-man-has-been-missing-since-february-his-family/article_989...

May 01, 20202 hr 37 min

Update Episode, Vol. 5

Unfound is a podcast that is now 3 and a half years old. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the fifth time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover new update on many of Unfound’s cases. --Unfound supports accounts on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify and Facebook. --on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel on YouTube for the Unfound Liv...

Apr 24, 20202 hr 21 min

Christopher Sanders: Over The Fence

Christopher Lynn Sanders was a 40 year old from Cason, TX. He had two children and loved to fish. On the morning of August 13, 2017, in Monahans, TX, someone saw Chris walk away from his trailer, jump a fence, head east on I 20, and disappear in the distance. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Help-Find-Missing-Christopher-Lynn-Sanders-319334788862432/ Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/christopher-lynn-sanders NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Cas...

Apr 17, 20202 hr 9 min

Christi Nichols: Cycle Of Abuse

Christi Jo Nichols was a 22 year old from Gothenburg, NE. She was married and had two children. On the evening of December 10, 1987, Christi and her husband Mark went out for a night on the town. When they came home, their babysitter left. The next morning, Mark woke up. Christi wasn’t there. She was never seen again. Lost N Found Blogs: https://lostnfoundblogs.com Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/christi-jo-nichols NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4677?nav Unsolv...

Apr 10, 20202 hr 16 min

Q & A Episode II

On Wednesday nights at 9pm ET on the Unfound Podcast Channel on YouTube, I host a live hsow in which I talk about recent true crime news, I preview that coming Friday's disappearance, and I kind of let everybody know what's going on with Unfound. What I also do, though, is take questions from the audience. Since I know many of you have not yet checked out the live show, today you will get to hear me answer a long list of questions I've gotten on it over the last six months. --Unfound supports ac...

Apr 03, 20203 hr 6 min

Dennis "Jay" Lushbough Jr.: At Last Sight

Dennis Lushbough Jr., “Jay” to those who loved him most, was a 44 year old from Iola, KS. He was an only child and worked in construction. On Sunday August 14, 2017, Dennis and his girlfriend were allegedly coming back from camping. They got into a fight and the girlfriend got out of their van. She stormed off as Dennis drove away. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Help-Us-Bring-Dennis-Jay-Lushbough-Home-434440723620637/ Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/d...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 58 min

In Memoriam: Crystal Morrison

Crystal Morrison was a 31 year old from Concord, NC. She went missing on Aug. 23, 2012. Unfound covered her disappearance on Aug. 25, 2017. In December 2019, surveyors planning a new road a quarter mile away from where Crystal was last seen, happened upon her remains. Today we remember Crystal by replaying her episode. The Original Episode: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/unfoundpodcast/episodes/2017-08-25T10_41_39-07_00 --Unfound supports accounts on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, T...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 26 min

David Hardy Jr.: Frame Of Mind

David Hardy Jr. was a 78 year old from Eunice, LA. Despite his age, he still had a steady job that he attended 5 days a week. On July 8, 2017, David was following his son home, each in their own cars, from Alexandria, LA. Somewhere along the way, David took a wrong turn. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Help-Bring-David-Hardy-Jr-Home-105462821048960/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2350511258512015/ Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/david-hardy-jr NAMUS: ...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 55 min

April Dawn Andrews: Through A Child's Eyes

April Dawn Andrews was a 15 year old from Pea Ridge, AR. She was a shy girl who had many siblings. On Saturday, November 18, 2006, April and her family had taken a trip to a store. When they got back, April decided to walk to a local church that was having a clothing drive. She was never seen again. FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183467174997373/ CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/april-dawn-andrews NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5799?nav ARTICLE:...

Mar 06, 20201 hr 27 min

Kassandra Ramirez: Rise To Overcome

Kassandra Ramirez was a 25 year from The Bronx, NY. She was a mother and had a culinary degree. On the night of September 19, 2018, Kassie left with a guy she had been seeing on and off. She used her phone several times until 7am the next morning when this man claims he dropped Kassie off at a train station. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144239689152708/ NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/52542?nav Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/mis...

Feb 28, 20202 hr 41 min

Eric Alvarado: Conflict Of Interest

Eric Thomas Alvarado was a 32 year old from Atlanta, TX. He was built like a football player but was actually a skilled artist. In the early morning of November, 20, 2018, Eric seemingly got in his Jeep with his two dogs and left his home, presumably to go to a 24-hour Walmart. Six hours later a State Trooper found Eric’s Jeep abandoned just over the border in Arkansas. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/187098265573025/ Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/...

Feb 21, 20202 hr 59 min

Phyllis Corbin: Things Are Different Now

Phyllis Marie Corbin was a 16 year old from St. Louis, MO. She had behavior issues that caused her to be sent to a juvenile shelter a couple of times. In late Sept. 1963, Phyllis was scheduled to be released after spending a month at the facility. According to paperwork, Phyllis left for home. The next day, someone allegedly saw her at a local bar. She was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/phyllis-marie-corbin NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5055...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 22 min

Mary Jane Vangilder: Life During Wartime

Mary Jane Vangilder was a 34 year old living alone in Shelby, OH. She was a mother of five and worked at a World War 2 Depot. Around the beginning of April 1945, Mary Jane’s oldest daughter, who lived in WV, started receiving the letters back that she had tried to mail to her mother—Mary Jane had seemingly moved without giving a forwarding address. She was never seen again. Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/mary-jane-vangilder NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/52034...

Feb 07, 20202 hr 52 min

Jeremy Goodwin: Fighting The Affliction

Jeremy Wayne Goodwin was a 26 year old from Texarkana, Arkansas. He was a father and a tennis player. On December 23, 1998, Jeremy got taken to the hospital. A few hours later, Jeremy got a ride to a motel from a generous driver who happened upon Jeremy walking on the side of the road. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.goodwin.1023 Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/jeremy-wayne-goodwin NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9109?nav Artic...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 57 min

Patrick Reed: Something Smells Fishy

Patrick Reed was a 35 year old from Houston, TX. He had 3 siblings but as an adult was known to go off for months on his own. Some time during late 1998, he and another man allegedly took a trip to FL. The other man came back. Patrick did not. He was never seen again. Patrick’s case is currently not on NAMUS or The Charley Project. And there have never been any articles written on his disappearance. In addition, there is no Facebook Page for his case. If you have any information regarding the di...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 16 min

Jackson Miller: A Bridge Too Near

Jackson Alexander Miller was a 19 year old from Cupertino, CA. On May 15, 2010, Jackson took the family car, pretending to go to an AA meeting. The vehicle was found in the parking lot of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. However, later video showed Jackson walking away from the bridge, not toward it. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JacksonMillerMissing/ Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/jackson-alexander-miller NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Missi...

Jan 17, 20202 hr 46 min

Lisa Shuttleworth: Center Of Attention

Lisa Marie Shuttleworth was a 34 year old from Beech Island, SC. She was the mother of two and worked at her family’s drinking establishment. On the morning of Sept. 4, 2003, Lisa dropped her son off at the bus stop like she did every day. After school, her son came home. But Lisa wasn’t there and the door was locked. She was never seen again. Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/lisa-marie-shuttleworth NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/286 Article: https://www.aikenst...

Jan 11, 20201 hr 16 min

Maureen Reintjes: A Theme For 2020

Maureen Reintjes is from Mission, KS. No, she’s not missing. In fact, Maureen is highly visible as a volunteer, advocate, and coordinator in the missing persons community in the mid-West United States. Today you get to hear Maureen talk about her knowledge, what got her involved, and how you can get involved too. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissouriMissing https://www.facebook.com/FederalBillysLaw/ https://www.facebook.com/maureen.reintjes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Jan 03, 20201 hr 28 min
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