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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 398: Irma Mkrtchyan: A Conversation

Irma Mkrtchyan was a 45 year old from Las Vegas, NV. She had two children and worked in insurance. On January 19, 2014, out of the blue, Irma texted her boss telling him she had to make an immediate trip to California for a funeral. Irma's car was later found not far from where she lived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069479704392 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/irma-mkrtchyan NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/2346...

Jan 19, 20241 hr 33 minSeason 8Ep. 398

Episode 397: Lawrence Jon Goodman: Second Time Around

Lawrence Jon Goodman was a 16 year old from Park Ridge, NJ. He loved learning about World War 2 and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. On Jan. 19, 1979, the day after his birthday, Larry left his home without saying where he was going although his family believed Larry might be headed to Super Bowl 13 in Miami, FL. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larrygoodmanmissing Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Larrys-Life-Matters-Jim-Goodman/dp/154053684X/ Charley Project: https://char...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 39 minSeason 8Ep. 397

Episode 396: Unfound Update Episode #16

Ed goes over all updates that have occurred between September and December 2023 for both Unfound and Unfound Now disappearances. 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 other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I c...

Jan 05, 20242 hr 32 minSeason 8Ep. 396

Not The Way I Wanted To End 2023

Ed explains why Update Episode #16 did not get published as promised on December 29, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 20235 min

Episode 395: Lisa Marie Green: All She Wrote

Lisa Marie Green was a 31 year old from Louisville, KY. She was the mother of 2 and had once lived in Arizona. On the afternoon of June 25, 2014, Lisa told her father she was going to sit out on the porch while he took an afternoon snooze. Hours later, Lisa’s dad went out to check on her. Lisa wasn’t there. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064438102385 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/lisa-marie-green NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Miss...

Dec 22, 20231 hr 40 minSeason 8Ep. 395

Episode 394: Erin Marie Gilbert Revisited

On August 11, 2017, Unfound first released its coverage of the disappearance of Erin Gilbert--an episode called The Last Place. She was a 24 year old woman from San Francisco. She was athletic and loved to shoot pool. During 1995 she was in Anchorage, Alaska spending time with family. On July 1, she went on a date to the town of Girdwood. While there, Erin and her date got separated. She was never seen again. Today Unfound revisits this Erin's case, with new commentary, to hopefully re-ignite in...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 8Ep. 394

Episode 393: Jamie Gregory Lee: What Are The Odds?

Jamie Gregory Lee was a 19 year old from Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He had older brothers who were twins and Jamie pretty much kept out of trouble. In the early morning hours of Sept. 4, 2011, Jamie was camping with friends in Smoky Flats when an argument resulted in Jamie hitting his head then storming off in anger. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Missing.Person.Jamie.Lee Article: https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/48597/news/search-for-jamie-lee-continue...

Dec 08, 20232 hr 1 minSeason 8Ep. 393

Episode 392: Pauline Cantu Diaz: A Marked Woman, Pt. 2

Pauline Cantu Diaz was a 64 year old from San Antonio, TX. She was the mother of 3 and had been married twice. On December 7, 2010, Pauline's estranged husband entered her workplace, said something to her, and exited. Video showed Pauline a few minutes later getting in her truck and leaving alone. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingpaulinediaz Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/pauline-cantu-diaz NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/938...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 8Ep. 392

Episode 391: Pauline Cantu Diaz: A Marked Woman, Pt. 1

Pauline Cantu Diaz was a 64 year old from San Antonio, TX. She was the mother of 3 and had been married twice. On December 7, 2010, Pauline's estranged husband entered her workplace, said something to her, and exited. Video showed Pauline a few minutes later getting in her truck and leaving alone. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingpaulinediaz Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/pauline-cantu-diaz NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/938...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 8Ep. 391

Episode 390: Camille Dorothy Dardanes: A Little Help, Pt. 2

Camille Dorothy Dardanes was a 30 year old from Las Vegas, NV. She was the mother of 1 and a bit famous in the late 1980's. On September 3, 1994, Camille was last seen during the day walking on Casino Center Blvd. in Vegas after spending the night in the detention center. She was never seen again. Website: http://www.findcamille.com/index.html Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/camille-dorothy-dardanes NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/172?nav Camille's appearance o...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 8Ep. 390

Episode 389: Camille Dorothy Dardanes: A Little Help, Pt. 1

Camille Dorothy Dardanes was a 30 year old from Las Vegas, NV. She was the mother of 1 and a bit famous in the late 1980's. On September 3, 1994, Camille was last seen during the day walking on Casino Center Blvd. in Vegas after spending the night in the detention center. She was never seen again. Website: http://www.findcamille.com/index.html Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/camille-dorothy-dardanes NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/172?nav Camille's appearance o...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 8Ep. 389

Episode 388: Ashley Standish Higgins: Vegas Maybe

Ashley Standish Higgins was a 19 year old from Costa Mesa, CA. She was a rebellious type but was very close to her family. On or around November 6, 1982, Ashley allegedly took a trip to Las Vegas with a female friend. The friend returned, Ashley did not. She was never seen again. Website: https://www.theashleyhigginsproject-speaklife.com/ Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/ashley-standish-higgins NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/17651?nav Richard Johnson's Colorado...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 59 minSeason 8Ep. 388

Episode 387: Unfound: Resolved (Somewhat) Ep. 1

Unfound has now featured 311 disappearances. So right about now you may be asking yourself: How many of them have been resolved? Solved? Come to a conclusion? Well, today, you find out, as I detail the cases that are now closed and ones where lots of progress have been made. 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 other podcast pl...

Nov 10, 20232 hr 9 minSeason 8Ep. 387

Episode 386: Kenneth Ray Weaver: Hot Potato

Kenneth Ray Weaver was a 37 year old from Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He had two siblings and loved the water. On approximately December 25, 2000, yes, Christmas, Kenny was allegedly dropped off at a friend's place although that friend claims Kenny was never there. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingkennethray.weaver Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/kenneth-ray-weaver NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1040?nav Article: https://ktvz.com/cnn...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 8Ep. 386

Episode 385: Irene Wairimu. Gakwa: Great Expectations

Irene Wairimu Gakwa was a 32 year old from Gillette, WY. She was originally from Kenya and had a large family. On Feb. 24, 2022, Irene's boyfriend, Nathan, claimed she left him by putting clothes in a couple plastic bags and getting into a vehicle with someone. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findirenegawka Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/irene-wairimu-gakwa NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/90106?nav Article: https://people.com/boyfr...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 52 minSeason 8Ep. 385

Episode 384: Irene Wairimu Gakwa: Great Expectations

Irene Wairimu Gakwa was a 32 year old from Gillette, WY. She was originally from Kenya and had a large family. On Feb. 24, 2022, Irene's boyfriend, Nathan, claimed she left him by putting clothes in a couple plastic bags and getting into a vehicle with someone. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findirenegawka Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/irene-wairimu-gakwa NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/90106?nav Article: https://people.com/boyfr...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 37 minSeason 8Ep. 384

Episode 383: William Arlin Bynum: Rumor Has It

William Arlin Bynum, Arlin to those who knew him best, was a 40 year old from Big Spring, TX. He was a sharp dresser and loved motorcycles. On August 14, 2003, Arlin went to a local bar where he stayed past midnight. Arlin's truck was found in the parking lot later that day. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/william-arlin-bynum Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/10/17/william-arlin-bynum-rumor-has-it/ Article: https://www.cbs7.com/2023/08/31/20-yea...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 39 minSeason 8Ep. 383

Episode 382: Patsy Delois Clark: The One and Only, Pt. 2

Patsy Delois Clark was a 55 year old from Little Rock, Arkansas. She had six children and loved to bake. On March 7, 1987, her ex-husband--who lived with Patsy--told their daughter that Patsy had left 3 days before in a taxi and did not return. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064732781244 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/patsy-delois-destelia-ridens-clark NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1648?nav Website: http://theu...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 8Ep. 382

Episode 381: Patsy Delois Clark: The One and Only, Pt. 1

Patsy Delois Clark was a 55 year old from Little Rock, Arkansas. She had six children and loved to bake. On March 7, 1987, her ex-husband--who lived with Patsy--told their daughter that Patsy had left 3 days before in a taxi and did not return. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064732781244 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/patsy-delois-destelia-ridens-clark NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1648?nav Website: http://theu...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 29 minSeason 8Ep. 381

Episode 380: John Michael Spira: Risky Business, Pt. 2

John Michael Spira was a 45 year old from Chicago, IL. He was a fantastic guitar player and self employed. On the evening of February 23, 2007, John was at his business with plans to meet a friend at a restaurant at 8:30. John never arrived. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingjohnspira Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/john-michael-spira NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/2374 Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/10/03/john-mich...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 8Ep. 380

Episode 379: John Michael Spira: Risky Business, Pt. 1

John Michael Spira was a 45 year old from Chicago, IL. He was a fantastic guitar player and self employed. On the evening of February 23, 2007, John was at his business with plans to meet a friend at a restaurant at 8:30. John never arrived. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingjohnspira Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/john-michael-spira NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/2374 Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/10/03/john-mich...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 8Ep. 379

Special Episode: Unfound Now Resolved

On this Special Episode--the first one in a long time, Ed details the Unfound Now disappearance that have been somewhat resolved. He does this by going over the original circumstances then reading articles of how these missing people were discovered. Ed also compares some of these cases to the ones featured on Unfound. 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, ...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 43 min

Episode 378: The Disappearance of Pamela Golden Revisited

On June 23, 2017, Unfound, when the podcast wasn't even a year old, featured the disappearance of Pamela Golden who went missing from Little Rock, Arkansas on July 22, 1993. Today, we re-visit this still unsolved case with new commentary and insight by yours truly while also replaying the original interview from 2017. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071021632214 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/pamela-kay-golden NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Cas...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 8Ep. 378

Episode 377: Christopher Ray Douthat: Precious Moments

Christopher Ray Douthat was a 24 year old from Roanoke, Virginia. He was a roofer and father of twins. On October 25, 2013, Christopher was due to meet a female friend at a grocery store at 5pm. In fact, he called her to say he was already there. However, when she arrived, Christopher could not be found. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingchristopherdouthat Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/christopher-ray-douthat NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Missin...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 39 minSeason 8Ep. 377

Episode 376: Jesse Lee Farber: Famous Last Words, Pt. 2

Jesse Lee Farber was a 29 year old from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He was the father of two and was a creative type. On the night of August 11, 2015, Jesse called his girlfriend, telling her he was on a nearby mountain, that coyotes were after him, and to bring guns. The girlfriend and her brother immediately arrived at the location but could not find Jesse. He was never seen again. Website: https://63d82dbe4beac.site123.me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesseFarberMissing TikTok: https://www.ti...

Sep 15, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 8Ep. 376

Episode 375: Jesse Lee Farber: Famous Last Words, Pt. 1

Jesse Lee Farber was a 29 year old from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He was the father of two and was a creative type. On the night of August 11, 2015, Jesse called his girlfriend, telling her he was on a nearby mountain, that coyotes were after him, and to bring guns. The girlfriend and her brother immediately arrived at the location but could not find Jesse. He was never seen again. Website: https://63d82dbe4beac.site123.me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesseFarberMissing TikTok: https://www.ti...

Sep 15, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 8Ep. 375

Episode 373: Brandon Lee Barron: Still Waiting, Part 1

Brandon Lee Barron was a 34 year old from Fayetteville, Arkansas. He loved to sing and cook. On June 23, 2020, Brandon's parents saw him walking on the road near their house. They expected to see him at their place in a few minutes. Brandon never arrived. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072416557288 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/brandon-lee-barron NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/78891?nav Map Analysis: https://you...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 8Ep. 373

Episode 374: Brandon Lee Barron: Still Waiting, Part 2

Brandon Lee Barron was a 34 year old from Fayetteville, Arkansas. He loved to sing and cook. On June 23, 2020, Brandon's parents saw him walking on the road near their house. They expected to see him at their place in a few minutes. Brandon never arrived. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072416557288 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/brandon-lee-barron NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/78891?nav Map Analysis: https://you...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 8Ep. 374

Episode 372: 7th Aniversary Episode

This episode replays the first interview Ed ever conducted. After, Ed goes through the important moments in Unfound's history from his point of view. What are yours? 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 other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show...

Sep 01, 20232 hr 14 minSeason 7Ep. 372

Episode 371: Update Episode #15

Unfound is a podcast that has now covered over 300 disappearances over the course of 365 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 15th 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, St...

Aug 25, 20232 hr 36 minSeason 7Ep. 371
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