Cold and Missing

Just days after his 16th birthday in 2004, Joshua Matthew Davis was found fatally injured on the side of a road in Garner, North Carolina. Initially treated as a hit-and-run, the case quickly turned suspicious: no debris, no signs of struggle, and a head wound that suggested something more violent. Rumors swirled of past altercations and relationship drama, but despite early leads and even a false confession, the case went cold. Over two decades later, Josh’s family is still waiting for answers—and justice.

***If you know anything about the murder of Joshua Davis in January of 2004 please call the Garner police department at 919-773-6070 ***

Sources:

The News and Observer and WRAL news

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In March 2014, 21 year old Reny Jose disappeared while on spring break in Panama City Beach, Florida. A student at Rice University, Reny was last seen on March 3rd, with one friend claiming he had taken LSD and talked about harming himself. Reny’s clothes and phone were found near the beach, but Reny was gone. Most of the students he traveled with left the day after he vanished. Despite his family’s ongoing efforts and public pleas for answers, no trace of Reny has been found in over a decade.

*** If you know anything about the disapperance of Reny Jose - or his whereabouts today please call the Bay county sheriff’s office at 850-747-4700 ***

Sources:

Bryan-College Station Eagle, The Brownsville Herald, The Bradenton Herald, Press-Register, Pensacola News Journal, Poughkeepsie Journal, News-Press, WJHG Channel 7, and My Panhandle

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In May of 1991, 9-year-old Christina Pipkin vanished while going door to door selling costume jewelry for a school fundraiser in the tiny town of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. Described as bright, creative, and full of life, Christina was last seen around 6:30 PM—by nightfall, her family was sounding the alarm. Within hours, half the town had mobilized to search. Days later, her body was found submerged in a water ditch, fully clothed but missing her shoes and school materials. With no clear cause of death beyond drowning, police suspected foul play. Despite a later arrest based on a suspicious comment and a single strand of hair found in a suspect’s car, the case unraveled. Nearly nine years after her murder, charges were dropped, and to this day, no one has been held accountable for Christina’s death. Her case remains cold—but never forgotten.

*** If you know anything about the murder of Christina Pipkin in May of 1991 please call the Arkansas State police at 501-618-8420 ***

Sources:

The Commercial Appeal, Paragould Daily Press, Batesville Guard, Daily American Republic, The Sun, Baxter Bulletin, The Daily World, and KATV

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Seventeen-year-old Roger Ellison vanished without a trace from Cedaredge High School in 1981. A gifted skier with dreams of joining the U.S. national team, Roger had a bright future ahead—college acceptance, a scholarship, and plans for an upcoming race. But after a brief conversation at his locker, Roger was never seen again. What followed was a painful and frustrating journey for his family, who were met with indifference from law enforcement and a string of dead-end leads. Despite sporadic tips—including a suspicious teacher, a false sighting in Mississippi, and a chilling deathbed confession from a hunter who claimed to witness Roger’s murder—no trace of Roger has ever been found. Over four decades later, his case remains unsolved, leaving his loved ones and community with haunting questions and a desperate hope for answers. Join Ali and Eli as they go over this case.

*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Roger Ellison in February of 1981 - or his whereabouts today - please call the Delta County Sheriff’s office at 970-874-2000 ***

Sources:

The Daily Sentinel andThe Colorado Bureau of Investigation

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In December 1994, six-year-old Esther Lizette Galaz, known to her loved ones as Lizette, vanished from her Tucson apartment complex after stepping outside for just a moment. A bright, caring first-grader, Lizette was last seen near a local convenience store before seemingly disappearing without a trace. As police launched a frantic search, two young witnesses reported seeing a girl matching Lizette’s description being forced into a small pickup truck. The next day, the case took a heartbreaking turn when Lizette’s body was discovered hidden under a discarded mattress in a nearby wash. Evidence pointed to a brutal crime, but despite early leads and a potential connection to other assaults in the area, her case went cold. Now, decades later, advancements in DNA technology have breathed new life into the investigation, with police expanding their search for a suspect. Join Ali as she goes through the details on this cold case.

*** If you know anything about the murder of Esther Lizette Galaz in December 1994 in Tucson, AZ- you are encouraged to 88Crime at 520-882-7463 ***

Sources:

Tucson Citizen, Arizona Daily Star, The Arizona Republic, and KOLD13 News.

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On January 11, 1996, seven-year-old Karen Grajeda vanished while playing outside her Tucson, Arizona apartment complex. The lively first grader had spent the afternoon riding her bike, playing Nintendo, and skating with her younger sister before stepping outside one last time—never to return. As darkness fell, panic set in, and a massive search effort began. Despite scouring the area, knocking on hundreds of doors, and chasing down leads—including reported sightings and a suspicious white compact car—no trace of Karen was found. In the years that followed, convicted predator Rodolfo Sedeno Morales emerged as the prime suspect, since Karen fit the profile of other young victims. Yet, in 2023, investigators announced they were looking into new persons of interest, keeping the hope alive that Karen’s case may still hold answers.

*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Karen Grajeda in January of 1996 - or her whereabouts today - please call the Tucson police at 520-791-4444 ***

Sources:

Tucson Citizen, Arizona Daily Star, The Arizona Republic, and KOLD13 News.

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In May 1980, Dorothy Jane Scott—a 32-year-old single mother from Orange County, California—vanished without a trace after helping a coworker get medical attention. For months leading up to her disappearance, Dorothy had been receiving eerie, threatening phone calls from an unknown stalker. Then, on the night she went missing, her car was found engulfed in flames, but she was nowhere to be found. Her family was tormented by anonymous phone calls for years, and the case quickly turned cold. It wasn’t until 1984 that Dorothy’s remains were discovered in a remote area—but her killer was never caught. Who was the voice on the other end of the phone? And what really happened to Dorothy Jane Scott? Join Ali and Eli as they go over this haunting cold case.

***If you know anything about the murder of Dorothy Jane Scott in May of 1980 please call the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 714-647-7000***

Sources:

The Los Angeles Times, The Daily Breeze, The Modesto Bee, Daily Times-advocate, Daily Press, and Orange County Register

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On November 28, 1983, 16-year-old Maurice "Red" Jefferson left his grandparents' house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, heading to basketball practice—and he was never heard from again. Known for his striking red hair, kind nature, and big dreams of becoming a doctor, Maurice's disappearance remains a haunting mystery. Witnesses claimed he was forced into a car at Franklin Park that night, yet conflicting reports led the FBI to withdraw from the case. As days turned into weeks and years, the investigation ran cold, leaving his family searching for answers, keeping their Bibles open as a symbol of hope. Decades later, Maurice is still missing, his story fading from public memory, but his family has never stopped looking. What really happened to Red that night? Join Ali and Eli as we go over this heartbreaking case.

***If you know anything about the disappearance of Maurice “Red” Jefferson - or his whereabouts today - please call the Broward County Sheriff’s Office at 954-321-4735***

Sources:

South Florida Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale News, The Miami Herald, Florida Today, namus,gov

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In this gripping episode, we unravel the haunting case of Terri Marie Howell, a young mother whose night out in Owensboro, Kentucky, in July 1980 ended in a terrifying abduction and brutal murder. After accepting a ride from a stranger, Terri’s friend managed a daring escape—but Terri never made it home. Hours later, her body was discovered in an abandoned farmhouse, set ablaze in a disturbing attempt to cover up the crime. Could modern DNA testing finally unmask her killer? Tune in as we examine the chilling details and lingering mysteries of a case that has haunted a family and a community for over 40 years.

*** If you know anything about the murder of Terri Howell in July of 1980, please call the Daviess County Sheriff’s office at 270-685-8444 ***

Sources:

Messenger-Inquirer, Evansville Courier and Press, Evansville Press, The Owensboro Times, and 14News

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In March 1993, 27-year-old Annie McCarrick vanished from Dublin, Ireland, leaving behind a mystery that remains unsolved over 30 years later. Originally from New York, she had embraced life in Ireland, but on the day she disappeared, she ran errands, returned home briefly, and was never seen again. Initial reports placed her at a pub that night, but investigators have since walked back those sightings. Her case is now linked to Ireland’s "Vanishing Triangle," a series of unexplained disappearances, and was officially reclassified as a homicide in 2023. What really happened to Annie? Join us as we unravel the eerie details of her case.

*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Annie McCarrick in March of 1993.- or her whereabouts today.- please contact the Garda Station at 016669600 or to reach the anonymous tip line call 1800666111 ***

Sources:

The Star, The Province, Newsday (Nassau Edition), Staten Island Advance, Daily News, Evening Herald, The Independent Wales on Sunday, Sunday Telegraph, The Independent. And The Irish Post

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