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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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Episodes

Episode 340: Brandon Roberts: Pretext To A Text

Brandon Roberts was a 39 year old from Portland, OR. He was the father of 3 and had worked to help the homeless. On June 7, 2021, Brandon was due to talk to his oldest son on the phone. However, when that time came, someone texted back on Brandon's phone saying Brandon wasn't there. He was never seen again. As of Feb. 2, 2023, Brandon's disappearance is not on the Charley Project or NAMUS. Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/01/31/brandon-roberts-pretext-to-a-text/ If you have any informa...

Feb 03, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 7Ep. 355

Episode 339: Matthew Wayne Braswell: The Car Getaway

Matthew Wayne Braswell was a 29 year old from Smithville, TN. He was a self-taught mechanic and lived with his girlfriend. On December 17, 2021, Matthew and another man were caught stealing from people's mailboxes. During their attempt to escape, the truck wrecked and Matthew ran off. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319724178767550 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/99040?nav Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/lAWCqeKkqhY If you have any information...

Jan 27, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 354

Episode 338: Unfound Goes To School

From very early on in this podcast's existence, I realized that publicizing, researching, and investigating disappearances, although important, were not the total story in solving these cases. In fact, they're not even #1. What is? Education. So, today, listen as I play the very first disappearance class I ever conducted at a university. I'm Ed Dentzel. And this is Unfound. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platf...

Jan 20, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 7Ep. 353

Episode 337: Lesley Allen and Children: 3 Kids And A Lady

Lesley Allen, 45 years old, and her 3 youngest children with the last name Anderson: Rachel--13, Cameron--12, and Kyle 9, all lived in Fulton, MS with a new man in her life. Around April 11, 2000, Lesley's former inlaws noticed they could not reach her or the children. The new boyfriend said Lesley and the chlidren took off with a truck driver. They were never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersonfamily1999 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/kyle-nicholas-james-an...

Jan 13, 20232 hr 2 minSeason 7Ep. 352

Episode 336: Evelyn Louise Piper: More Than Words

Evelyn Louise Piper was a 54 year old from Columbus, GA. She was very generous and had worked in the military. On November 30, 1994, Evelyn, despite being single, told her daughter she was flying to Israel to get married. Days later, Evelyn's car was found at the local airport. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/evelyn-louise-piper NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4996?nav If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Evelyn ...

Jan 06, 20232 hr 11 minSeason 7Ep. 336

Episode 335: Update Episode #13

Ed gives details on several updates for many of Unfound's missing persons cases. He asks that you also take a moment of silence while he reads the names of everyone featured on Unfound and Unfound Now over the past 6+ years. Thanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 20222 hr 7 minSeason 7Ep. 350

Episode 333: Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Lee Hailey: The Colonial Parkway Disappearances, Pt. 2A

Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Lee Hailey were a 20 year old and 18 year old from Gloucester and Grafton, Virginia respectively. They had a college class together. On April 9, 1988, Keith and Sandra were on their first date. Keith and Sandra went to a party in Newport News, then left some time after midnight. Keith's car was found just hours later on the Colonial Parkway. They were never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whathappenedtoKeithandCassandra Charley Project: https://cha...

Dec 23, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 7Ep. 333

Episode 334: Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Lee Hailey: The Colonial Parkway Disappearances, Pt. 2B

Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Lee Hailey were a 20 year old and 18 year old from Gloucester and Grafton, Virginia respectively. They had a college class together. On April 9, 1988, Keith and Sandra were on their first date. Keith and Sandra went to a party in Newport News, then left some time after midnight. Keith's car was found just hours later on the Colonial Parkway. They were never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whathappenedtoKeithandCassandra Charley Project: https://cha...

Dec 23, 20222 hr 28 minSeason 7Ep. 334

Episode 332: Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Lee Hailey: The Colonial Parkway Disappearances, Part 1

Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Lee Hailey were a 20 year old and 18 year old from Gloucester and Grafton, Virginia respectively. They had a college class together. On April 9, 1988, Keith and Sandra were on their first date. Keith and Sandra went to a party in Newport News, then left some time after midnight. Keith's car was found just hours later on the Colonial Parkway. They were never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whathappenedtoKeithandCassandra Charley Project: https://cha...

Dec 16, 20222 hr 44 minSeason 7Ep. 332

Episode 331: A Special Episode: Interview with Dr. Grace Telesco

Dr. Grace Telesco came into our little part of the podcast world back in 2020, right at the beginning of the pandemic. Since then, I have appeared on her YouTube show many times talking about disappearances, the Steve Pankey trial, and other topics. And the good Doctor has even allowed me to speak to her classes a couple times. Well, today you get to hear from her, as Grace talks about her life, her career, and her faith. Website: https://education.nova.edu/faculty/telesco-grace.html YouTube Cha...

Dec 09, 20222 hr 8 minSeason 7Ep. 331

Episode 330: Brandon Richart: Unhappy Accident

Brandon Richart was a 41 year old from Anoka, MN. He was the father of 4 and loved to help others. On Nov. 5, 2021, in Anoka, Brandon met with a young man who had hit Brandon with his car a few days before. At this meeting, Brandon was to receive at least $1000 cash for his injuries. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/889453568429738 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/86768?nav Unfound website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2022/11/29/brandon-richart...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 38 minSeason 7Ep. 330

Episode 329: Jace Martin: One More Thing

Jace Martin was a 31 year old from Destrehan, Louisiana. He was a father who had been a child model. On Feb. 11, 2020, Jace had an argument with his girlfriend concerning something she found on his phone. Jace left their home after she told him to leave. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacemartinmissing Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/jace-martin NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/66345?nav Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/hlpIFlkWufM Art...

Nov 25, 20222 hr 18 minSeason 7Ep. 329

Episode 328: James Lubin Valdez: A Fine Line

James Lubin Valdez, Jamie to those who knew him best, was a 47 year old from Booneville, AR. He was a father who had recently gotten married. On June 9, 2021, Jamie got into an argument with his wife. This continued when he showed up at her work. Jamie then went home, threw some clothes into his car, and took off. Jamie's car was later found near where he grew up. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881075416154170 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/j...

Nov 18, 20222 hr 16 minSeason 7Ep. 328

Episode 327: The Conviction of Steve Pankey: End of an Era

On Oct. 14, 2019, E conducted an interview with Steve Pankey. a suspect in the murder of 12 year old Jonelle Matthews in December 1984. Today, due to Steve being convicted on Oct. 31, 2022, Ed ends this era of Unfound by reflecting on the past 3 years. Original episode: https://youtu.be/5MgE6s96OZ8 Information on Unfound website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2022/02/08/eds-testimony-at-pankey-trial-pt-2/ http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2022/01/11/eds-testimony-at-pankey-trial-pt-1/ http://theunfoun...

Nov 11, 20223 hr 56 minSeason 7Ep. 327

Episode 326: Mary Alice Cox: The Golden Years

Mary Alice Cox was a 54 year old from Clarksville, TN. She had 1 daughter and was a long time McDonald's employee. On March 20, 2004, Mary told her daughter over the phone that she would be walking to a local store to get cigarettes. Mary never returned. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/mary-alice-cox NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/117?nav Connie's website: https://www.overcomersinhim.com/ Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/HG-kbpGjgps If ...

Nov 04, 20221 hr 41 minSeason 7Ep. 326

Episode 325: Marc James-Warren Allen II: 3 Of A Kind

Marc James Warren Allen II was a 13 year old from Des Moines, IA. He was in the Boy Scouts and delivered newspapers. On the evening of March 29, 1986, the day before Easter, Marc said he was going to a friend's a few blocks away although Marc never said who the friend was. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/marc-james-warren-allen-ii NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5790?nav MAP ANALYSIS: https://youtu.be/jupRXmVyEPk Website: http://theunfo...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 7Ep. 325

Episode 324: Angela Lee Freeman: Proof Positive

Angela Lee Freeman was a 17 year old from Petal, Mississippi. She was 4 months pregnant and loved to work. On the night of Sept. 9, 1993, Angela went to see an ex-boyfriend at his job. The next morning Angela's car was found abandoned by a river. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/angela-lee-freeman NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/6082?nav Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/mother-brother-looking-answers-25-years...

Oct 21, 20221 hr 57 minSeason 7Ep. 324

Episode 323: The Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski Revisited

On September 24, 2016, Unfound released the episode for Jason Jolkowski who went missing from Omaha, NE on June 13, 2001. Since then, and despite me avoiding superlatives in most forms, I have called Jason's case the most mysterious Unfound has featured. So today, you will hear the original interview along with a new opening, summation, and summary for this still unsolved disappearance. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/jason-anthony-jolkowski NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingP...

Oct 14, 202254 minSeason 7Ep. 323

Episode 322: Natasha Alex Carter and Susan Carter: A First

Natasha Alex Carter and Susan Carter were a daughter and mother respectively from Beckley, WV. Susan had another older daughter and Natasha was 10 years old. Some time in February 2000, Susan's husband of 3 years claimed Susan and Natasha left with a man named Jose or Manuel. They were never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/natasha-alexandra-augusta-carter NAMUS https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/12495?nav Article: https://www.lootpress.com/father-of-girl-miss...

Oct 07, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 7Ep. 322

Episode 321: Jessica Nicole Stacks: Down By The River

Jessica Nicole Stacks was a 28 year old from New Albany, MS. She was a divorced mother of 3 who liked to fish. In the early morning of Jan. 1, 2021, Jessica and her boyfriend took his boat to the Tallahatchee River. Not long into their trip downstream, Jessica decided she wanted to go home so they went to shore and Jessica got out. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingJessicaStacks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063808235855 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov...

Sep 29, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 7Ep. 321

Episode 320: Bernard Wright Rusness and Peggy Joyce McKay: When The Smoke Clears

Bernard Wright Rusness and Peggy Joyce McKay were a 49 year old and 41 respectively from Wolf Lake, MN. They had been together several years and had a son. On the night of April 3, 1976, locals noticed the Rusness-McKay house on fire. Firefighters found the son dead inside. Yet, Bernard and Peggy's remains were not there. They were never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/peggy-joyce-parmenter https://charleyproject.org/case/bernard-wright-rusness-jr NAMUS: https://www....

Sep 23, 20222 hr 54 minSeason 7Ep. 320

Episode 319: Parris Lechelle Hopson: Sleepless In Ohio

Parris Lechelle Hopson was a 26 year old from Columbus, OH. She was an artistic type who was close to her mother and brother. On Christmas Day, 2019, Parris was at her grandparents' home in Massillon, OH. Parris told everyone she was going to walk down to the local park and she would be back shortly. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/parris-lechelle-hopson NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/64218?nav Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelin...

Sep 16, 20222 hrSeason 7Ep. 319

Episode 318: Kyle Richard Fleischmann: Separate Ways

Kyle Richard Fleischmann was a 24 year old from Charlotte, NC. He was a popular guy who chose a career in business. In the early morning hours of November 9, 2007, after going to a show and a bar, Kyle was alone in the uptown part of Charlotte. He tried calling several people, seemingly to pick him up but Kyle left no messages. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6326026817 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/kyle-fleischmann NAMUS: https://www.namus.g...

Sep 09, 20222 hr 18 minSeason 7Ep. 318

Episode 317: 6 Year Anniversary Episode

Unfound's first episode debuted on the first Friday of September, 2016—yes, six years ago today. During that time, this program has covered 264 disappearances. To recognize this anniversary, you get to hear the first interview I ever conducted and, after, I will talk about what it takes to get to 330 podcast episodes. Where You Can Find Unfound: On These Following Podcast Platforms: Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and many others. Especially outside the United States. Social Media sites: You...

Sep 02, 20221 hr 38 minSeason 7Ep. 317

Episode 13: Unfound Live for August 29, 2022

Ed discusses the disappearance of Trevor Deely, what exactly happened at NAMUS this past weekend, he talks about listeners who have been inspired by Unfound, and he covers a bunch of other stuff including . . . how the past Friday was horrible then ended up pretty good. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live ...

Aug 30, 20222 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 316: Update Episode #12

Unfound is a podcast that has now covered 264 disappearances over 328 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 12th time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover recent updates on many of Unfound's cases. Where You Can Find Unfound: On These Following Podcast Platforms: Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and many others. Especially outside the United States. Social Media sites: YouTube,...

Aug 26, 20223 hr 41 minSeason 6Ep. 316

Episode 12: Unfound Live for August 22, 2022

On this August 22, 2022 edition, Ed will talk about the discovery of Kiely Rodni, will get everyone's opinion on pre-crime, Ed will reveal the results of the Carlos Rodriguez murder trial, and he will cover a whole bunch of other stuff including . . . how his condo building got weird a couple days ago. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podc...

Aug 23, 20222 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 315: Milda Dahl McQuillan: In The Sticks

Milda Dahl McQuillan was a 71 year old who lived on Round Lake in MN. She was a mother who loved to play cards and cook. On June 17, 1975, Milda took a short drive to visit the friends of a mutual friend. She allegedly never arrived. Milda's car was eventually found near her destination. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/milda-dahl-mcquillan NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/330?nav Unfound Website Page: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2022/0...

Aug 19, 20222 hr 22 minSeason 6Ep. 315

Episode 11: Unfound Live for August 15, 2022

On this episode Ed will talk about the disappearance of Kiely Rodni and the unexplained death of Elijah Davis, updates everyone on upcoming episodes, and discusses a bunch of other stuff including . . . how he knew what a funambulist was. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with m...

Aug 16, 20222 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 11
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