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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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Episode 369: Donald Raye Atkins II: Trials and Tribulations, Pt. 1

Donnie Raye Atkins II, Donnie to those loved him most, was a 35 year old from West Monroe, LA. He had recently gotten out of prison but seemed to finally be on the right track. In the late morning of September 2, 2018, Donnie allegedly got dressed in nice clothes and walked out of a friend's home where Donnie had stayed the night before. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingdonnieatkins/ Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/donald-raye-atkins-ii NAMUS: h...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 7Ep. 369

Episode 370: Donald Raye Atkins II: Trials and Tribulations, Pt. 2

Donnie Raye Atkins II, Donnie to those loved him most, was a 35 year old from West Monroe, LA. He had recently gotten out of prison but seemed to finally be on the right track. In the late morning of September 2, 2018, Donnie allegedly got dressed in nice clothes and walked out of a friend's home where Donnie had stayed the night before. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingdonnieatkins/ Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/donald-raye-atkins-ii NAMUS: h...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 370

Episode 368: Aliyah Boomer: The Woman Said

Aliyah Boomer was a 27 year old from Brooklyn, New York. She was a nursing student who was very close to her family. On the night of August 15, 2015, according to Aliyah's girlfriend, she left the apartment where they lived to attend a barbecue. Aliyah never arrived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FINDALIYAH Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/aliyah-boomer NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/30792 Article: https://pix11.com/news/themissin...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 363

Episode 367: Brenda Gail Lambert: The Last Celebration

Brenda Gail Lambert was a 22 year old from Bluefield, WV. She was a married mother of 2 who had a great personality. On July 26, 1992, Brenda threw a birthday party for her 1 year old son at her house. Later that night, her estranged husband noticed Brenda could not be found anywhere. She was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/missingbrendalambert1992 CHARLEY PROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/brenda-gail-lambert NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/416?nav A...

Aug 04, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 7Ep. 362

Episode 366: Joel Akridge: The Dark Time

Joel Akridge was a 53 year old from Columbus, GA. He had a learning disability and loved Hulk Hogan. On March 28, 2015, a Saturday, Joel went for his daily walk from which he normally returned a few hours later. Due to a unique set of circumstances, his family didn't notice Joel was not at home until 29 hours later. He was never seen again. Charley Project https://charleyproject.org/case/joel-akridge NAMUS https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/28496?nav Article https://www.wtvm.com/2022/03/...

Jul 28, 20232 hr 48 minSeason 7Ep. 381

Episode 365: Betty Jean Toepfer: Out Of Sight

Betty Jean Toepfer was an 87 year old from Jurupa Valley, California. She had several children who she raised on her own. On April 8, 2015, Betty took the bus to Riverside which was uncommon choice for her. Video shows her getting off the bus downtown. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Missing.BettyJeanToepfer Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/betty-jean-toepfer NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/28569?nav Map analysis: https://youtu.be/K6...

Jul 21, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 7Ep. 365

Episode 364: Paige Marie Renkoski: One Of A Kind

Paige Marie Renkoski was a 30 year old from Okemos, MI. She was a substitute teacher and engaged to be married. On May 24, 1990, Paige dropped her mother off at the Detroit airport and was heading to her fiancee's softball game. She didn't show up. The car Paige was driving was found idling and in good condition on the highway near Fowlerville. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paigerenkoski Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/paige-marie-renkoski NAMUS: h...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 48 minSeason 7Ep. 364

Episode 363: Bianca Zanette Carrasco: Figuring It Out

Bianca Zanette Carrasco was a 29 year old from San Antonio, TX. She was a married nurse who had 3 children. On the evening of May 1, 2016, Bianca's husband saw her walk off from their home after they had an argument. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069863216221 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/bianca-zannette-carrasco NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/33941?nav Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/07/06/bianca-z...

Jul 07, 20232 hr 8 minSeason 7Ep. 363

Episode 362: Brian Thomas Vargo: Spring Break Away

Brian Thomas Vargo was a 20 year old from Houston, TX. He loved math but was also a passionate writer. On March 9, 1976, Brian said he was getting the title to his car in Austin, TX then heading back to Colorado where the vehicle had broken down. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Searching4BrianVargo Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/brian-thomas-vargo NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/77718?nav Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/0...

Jun 30, 20232 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 362

Episode 361: Maura Murray: Taking Chances, Part 2

Maura Murray was a 21 year old from Hanson, Massachusetts. She was a college student majoring in nursing. On the evening of Feb. 9, 2004, for some reason, Maura was in Haverhill, NH and wrecked her car. When police showed up, Maura wasn't at the accident scene. She was never seen again. WEBSITE: https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MauraMurrayMissing CHARLEY PROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/maura-murray NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 361

Episode 360: Maura Murray: Taking Chances, Part 1

Maura Murray was a 21 year old from Hanson, Massachusetts. She was a college student majoring in nursing. On the evening of Feb. 9, 2004, for some reason, Maura was in Haverhill, NH and wrecked her car. When police showed up, Maura wasn't at the accident scene. She was never seen again. WEBSITE: https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MauraMurrayMissing CHARLEY PROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/maura-murray NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 58 minSeason 7Ep. 360

Episode 359: David Wayne Waggoner: Easy Rider

David Wayne Waggoner was a 23 year old from Pasadena, TX. He had been in the Marines and was a quiet kind of guy. Some time in early October 1971, David went for a spin on his motorcycle. Although the bike was found, David never returned. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/USA1947 CHARLEY PROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/david-wayne-waggoner NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/997?nav If you have any information regarding the disappearance of David ...

Jun 16, 20232 hr 5 minSeason 7Ep. 359

Episode 358: Patricia Lee Otto: Remains Of Destiny

Patricia Lee Otto was a 24 year old from Lewiston, ID. She was the mother of two and continuing her education. On Aug. 31, 1976, Patricia came home and got into a fight with her husband which was witnessed by her youngest daughter She was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077422495262 CHARLEY PROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-lee-otto NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/2064?nav If you have any information regarding the disappear...

Jun 09, 20232 hr 32 minSeason 7Ep. 358

Episode 357: Lola Katherine Fry: A Revisitation

On Feb. 24, 2017, Unfound first covered the disappearance of Lola Katherine Fry from Greenwood, IN who went missing on Nov. 14, 1993. She has still not been found. So, today, with more experience and a lot more listeners, we re-visit Lola's case--with a new opening, summary and summation along with the original interview--in the hopes of bringing about a resolution. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113694295315046 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/lola-katherine-fry NAMUS...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 357

Episode 356: Shawn Tyler Dickerson: Getting The Picture

Shawn Tyler Dickerson was a 23 year old from San Francisco, CA. He was a trendy guy and a music prodigy. On the morning of Dec. 2, 2011, Shawn left his apartment for what friends thought was his job. Instead, according to pictures Shawn posted, he ended up taking a stroll of the city. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindShawnDickerson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trishdish2.0 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/shawn-tyler-dickerson NAMUS: https:/...

May 26, 20232 hr 32 minSeason 7Ep. 356

Episode 355: Tony Schwark: The Bahamas Job

Guy Carlton Schwark, Tony to those who knew him best, was a 29 year old from Battle Creek, MI. He was a big guy who had played football. On December 6, 1986, Tony, his friend Dennis, and another man allegedly set out from the Bahamas to bring a powerboat to FL. They never arrived. They were never seen again. NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/42151?nav Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/8qQ3jK0g3L8 Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/05/16/tony-schwark-the-bahamas-job/ If you h...

May 19, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 7Ep. 355

Episode 354: Barbara Louise Cotton: Cold and Fuzzy

Barbara Louise Cotton was a 15 year old from Williston, ND. She was a popular girl who had several brothers and sisters. On April 11, 1981, Barbara met up with a new guy in her life, Stacey, for dinner. After, Stacey claims he watched Barbara walk in the direction of her home. She was never seen again. Website: https://findbarbcotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindBarbCotton https://www.facebook.com/groups/findbarbcotton Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/barbara-louis...

May 12, 20231 hr 59 minSeason 7Ep. 354

Episode 353: Alan Glasgow: The Final Stage

Alan Glasgow was a 32 year old from Benton, AR. He was a father who had once lived in Canada. In late October into early November 2021, Alan seemed to gradually lose contact with those around him. First, with his family. Then with his social media friends. And finally, with his two female roommates. He was never seen again. NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/100174?nav If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Alan Glasgow, please contact the Haskell Police Depar...

May 05, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 354

Episode 352: Update Episode #14

Unfound is a podcast that has now covered almost 290 disappearances over 350 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 14th time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to many of Unfound's cases. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Inst...

Apr 28, 20232 hr 51 minSeason 7Ep. 352

Episode 351: Trevaline Evans: Little Shop Of Mysteries

Trevaline Evans was a 52 year old from Langollen, Wales, United Kingdom. She was a mother, grandmother, and wife who ran an antiques business. On June 16, 1990, at about 12:40pm, Trevaline put a sign in her store window saying she would right back. But even two hours later Trevaline had still not returned. She was never seen again. Lost N Found Blogs: https://lostnfoundblogs.com/f/trevaline-evans-lunch-or-liaison Map analysis: https://youtu.be/R0FZk9NJxZ0 Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/20...

Apr 21, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 7Ep. 351

Episode 350; Q and A Episode, Volume 5

Once a year, for just one episode, Ed hands over the entire agenda to all of you. Instead of him determining what the topic will be--most of the time a disappearance, you get to do so by sending Ed your questions concerning just about anything anything under the sun. And he answers them. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many oth...

Apr 14, 20232 hr 35 minSeason 7Ep. 350

Episode 349: Athol Turner: All The World Over

Athol Turner was a 60 year old from Nelson, New Zealand . . . yes, New Zealand. He had several siblings and was a father. On the evening of July 11, 2017, Athol was exiting a hospital while his sister was entering. She and Athol talked about meeting some time soon. He was never seen again. Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/4q6pwInOsrA Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127715758/homeless-nelson-man-declared-dead-after-disappearing-four-years-ago If you have any information concerning the dis...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 349

Episode 348: Jason David Landry: The Search Isn't Over

Jason David Landry was a 21 year old from San Marcos, TX. He was a college student who excelled at music. On the night of Dec. 13, 2020, Jason was on his way to his parent's house when for some reason, he ended up on the wrong road and soon Jason wrecked his car. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindJasonLandry Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/jason-david-landry NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/76606?nav Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/k...

Mar 31, 20232 hr 39 minSeason 7Ep. 348

Episode 347: The Hub of True Crime Discussion

Long before podcasting, before Facebook, before Reddit, before the LifeTime Channel became murder mysteries all the time, there has been a website where people interested in crime could go to discuss, analyze, and even argue about the latest news. And it still dominates that arena. What is it? Websleuths. You get to learn all about it today. Website: Websleuths.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064175815843 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@websleuthsLive/videos Twitter: h...

Mar 24, 20232 hr 30 minSeason 7Ep. 347

Episode 346: Judith Anne Brown: Escape With A Killer

Judith Anne Brown was a 19 year old from New York City, NY. She was a friendly, popular girl who was a psych major. In mid-April 1977, Judy seemingly took off with a man she met while they were in a mental health facility together. She was never seen again. But, he might have been. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JudithAnneBrownMissing NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/3070?nav If you have any information regarding the disappearances of Judy Brown and Richard Riesenberg, pleas...

Mar 17, 20232 hr 11 minSeason 7Ep. 346

Episode 345: The Disappearance of Roy Gregory Brooks Jr. Revisited

Roy Gregory Brooks Jr. was a 21 year old from Casselberry, FL. He disappeared from there on Jan. 18, 2000. A day later, police found Greg's car in the Tampa area--it yielded no clues as to what happened to him. On Feb. 16, 2018, Unfound first covered Greg's disappearance. Today we re-visit this still unsolved case with the original interview but with a revised theme and new commentary. MAP ANALYSIS: https://youtu.be/W4Ap90lgWKM Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/roy-gregory-brooks-...

Mar 10, 20231 hr 48 minSeason 7Ep. 345

Episode 344: Barbara McCray: Walking Distance

Barbara McCray was an 83 year old from Buchanan, GA. She had a huge family and lived with one of her sons. On the evening of July 31, 2021, Barbara went for a stroll along the road in front of her home. A relative driving by saw Barbara during this time. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090191137752 YouTube Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/69RMQRej1Yk Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/03/01/barbara-mccray-walking-distance/ Article: https://www...

Mar 03, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 7Ep. 344

Episode 343: Judith Ann Hyder: The Friends Zone

Judith Ann Hyder was a 53 year old from Garland, NC. She was the mother of 2 daughters and a forklift operator. On December 7, 2015, Judith was supposed to meet a friend about moving. She never arrived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068879553979 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/32541?nav Article: https://www.wect.com/2021/04/06/family-investigators-refuse-give-up-search-missing-bladen-county-grandmother-judith-hyder/ If you have a...

Feb 24, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 7Ep. 343

Episode 342: Beau Michael Mann: A Ride To Somewhere

Beau Michael Mann was a 39 year old from Los Angeles, CA. He was a tech entrepreneur who had lived all over the United States. On November 30, 2021, Beau took multiple Lyft and Uber rides with him finally getting dropped off at an address in Santa Monica. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/287995286766994 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/beau-michael-mann NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/87376?nav Website: http://theunfoundpodcast....

Feb 17, 20232 hr 54 minSeason 7Ep. 342

Episode 341: Emily Roberta Richards: More Than Meets The Eye

Emily Roberta Richards was a 22 year old from Chicago, Illinois. She worked at a car dealership and was fairly independent for a woman of the 1960's. In early 1964, Emily went missing--the FBI even got involved. She was never seen again. Or . . . was she? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1527484814196028 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/emily-roberta-richards NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/27557?nav Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/02/08/emil...

Feb 10, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 7Ep. 341
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