Cold and Missing

Postulant nun Sister Robin Elam (full name: Roberta Elam) was spending time at her convent for an 8 day silent retreat. Her time was spent praying and meditating and those that knew her assumed she was also using the time to wrestle with her decision to take her vows. On June 13th, 1977 Sister Robin was sitting on the convent grounds with her prayer book when she was attacked and murdered by an unknown man. Her body is found hours after the attack and police start to investigate immediately. Despite several leads over the years none have lead to the killer of Sister Robin. Who killed this woman while she sat and prayed? Join Ali and Eli this week as we go over the details of the heinous cold case.

If you know anything about the murder of Sister Robin Elam in June of 1977 please call the West Virginia state police at 304-746-2100 of the Wheeling police at 304-234-3665

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A hot August day in 1985 was sitting heavy that evening in the Bronx where 8 year old Equilla Hodrick was sitting with her mother on the front steps. It was in that moment that Equilla heard the song from the ice cream truck and knew it was exactly what she needed to beat the heat. She asked her mother for money but she said ‘No’. Undeterred, Equilla set off towards the truck in hopes she could still get something. As Equilla rounded the corner towards the truck this would be the last time that her mother saw her. The NYPD take her case seriously from the start but despite a quick response no sign of Equilla was ever found. Join Ali and Eli as we dig in into this unresolved missing person case.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Equilla Hodrick please call the NYPD missing person unit at 212-694-7781

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To check out the documentary mentioned in this episode check it out here: https://youtu.be/pAR1IEcmRpo

Chance Smith was a recent ‘Student of the Week’ for his kindergarten class and said one of his favorite things was playing outside. In December of 2003 Chance was doing just that, playing outside, while his grandfather worked on an engine nearby. His grandfather stepped inside for a minute to grab something to continue his work. A neighbor saw Chance follow the family dog into the woods. When his grandfather comes back outside and hollers for him there’s no response. Quickly, family and friends are in the woods searching for him. After an hour the police are called and a huge search effort is launched to find Chance. That night Chance is found in a horse pasture less than a mile from the home and police will declare it a homicide. To date there has never been an arrest in the murder of Chance Smith. Join Ali and Eli and we review this heartbreaking cold case.

If you know anything about the death of Chance Smith please call the Locust police at 704-888-4744

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Leona Kinsey ran into a friend while grocery shopping in October of 1999 and told her that she would swing by later that evening after she met a man named ‘John’ at a different store. Leona never made it to her friends house and was never heard from again, Leona had being missing for several days when her car turned up abandoned at the store that she had told her friend she planned to meet John at. According to the store manager it had not been there in the days before. To date no trace of Leona has ever been found. Join Ali and Eli as we go over this missing person case and touch on the work of Leona’s daughter- Carolyn DeFord- who has changed the national conversation around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

If you know anything about Leona’s disappearance in 1999 or her whereabouts today please call the La Grande police at 541-963-1017

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Sarah Greenhalgh updated her facebook status at 11:00 pm on July 8th, 2012. It said “Going to be sleeping with the window wide open…:-) Now if batsh** crazy-boy would just leave me alone…will get some much needed rest because tomorrow is Monday and I got a ton of work to do”. The next morning, just after 8am, smoke is seen billowing out of Sarah’s home. When firefighters extinguish the flames they find Sarah inside her bedroom. Police arrive and they quickly rule it a homicide. Sarah was murdered before the fire was set. Join Ali as she goes through the timeline of this intense cold case.

If you know anything about the murder of Sarah Greenhalgh in July of 2012 please call the Fauquier County Sheriff’s office at 504-422-8650

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Jason Jolkowski was 19 years old when he seemingly vanished into thin air. Jason was called into work early on June 13th, 2001. Since his car was in the body shop he told his work that he would have to walk the 4 miles to get there. As he was getting ready to leave a coworker called back and said she would come pick him up. They agreed to meet at Benson High School which was 8 blocks from Jason’s home. At 10:45 in the morning Jason was last seen by his brother and a neighbor pulling the trash cans up from the curb and then heading in the direction of the school. When his coworker arrives to pick him up, Jason is no where to be found. She waits a half hour before driving back to work to call his home again. It’s here that they discover that Jason is missing. Join Ali and Eli as we go over this tragic missing person case.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Jason Jolkowski on June 13, 2001 or his whereabouts today please call the Omaha police at 402-444-5657 or you can contact Detective Jim Reising directly at 402-444-4127

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In March of 1991 Luther Meshell, who used a wheelchair and crutches in his day to day, was found brutally murdered in his home. He had been stabbed in his back, chest, and had his throat cut. Several items were taken from the home- most notably his 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88. However, the next day police find the car parked in an apartment complex. To date no suspect has ever been named in the case and his children are desperate for answers. Join Ali on Cold and Missing while she goes over what is known about this 32 year old cold case.

If you know anything about the murder of Luther Meshell in March of 1991 please call the Shreveport-Caddo CrimeStoppers: 318-673-7373

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In the early morning hours of June 30th, 2014 Nefertiti ‘Neffie’ Trader made an early morning run to 7-Eleven for a pack of cigarettes, two coffees, and a loaf of bread. When she returned home around 4am a neighbor, who happened to be up, looked outside his window when Neffie’s porch light turned on. He saw Neffie being forced into the back of her own car. When Neffie’s family come to her home later that day they find a loaf of bread on the front lawn that had been stepped on, an unwrapped condom on the porch, and Neffie’s shoes kicked off by the front door. They call police to report Neffie as missing and to date no trace of Nefertiti or her vehicle have been found. Listen this week as Ali and Eli go over this baffling missing person case.

If you know anything about the abduction of Nefertiti Trader or her whereabouts today please call the New Castle County cold case unit at 302-395-2781

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Earl and Clarissa Gonzales were a father daughter duo well known in their small town of Questa, New Mexico. The entire town was shocked when Earl and Clarissa were both found murdered on September 2nd, 1999. Earl had been shot in the head while he slept and Clarissa died from a ligature strangulation. Despite confidence in the beginning of the case that it would soon be solved as of 2023 the case is cold. Join Ali and Eli as we go over the facts and rumors in this tragic cold case.

If you know anything about the murder of Earl Gonzales or Clarissa Gonzales please call the New Mexico cold case homicide unit at 505-827-9066

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On this episode of Cold and Missing we look into the baffling missing person case of Brandon Swanson. After finishing his freshman year of college Brandon spent the day celebrating with friends, but on his drive home his car got stuck in a ditch. He called his parents and told them where he was. Brandon stayed on the phone with his parents the entire time but when they arrived to where Brandon said he was - he was nowhere to be found. Growing frustrated Brandon told his parents he was going to start walking towards the lights of the nearby town and they could pick him up there. Brandon’s parents stayed on the phone with him for another 47 minutes while he walked until they heard Brandon say “oh, shit” and the phone call ended. The next day Brandon’s car was found about 25 miles away from where he said he was. Join Ali and Eli as we review this case.

If you know anything about the night that Brandon Swanson disappeared in May of 2008 please call the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension - specifically Agent Woodford at 651-793-7000

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