Cold and Missing

Jim Duckett, a 43-year-old Army veteran and skilled handyman, was found murdered in his home in November 2008. His sister discovered his body tied to a chair with multiple stab wounds, police will later say that Jim was tortured. Police suspected that Jim was specifically targeted and not a random victim but no motive for the gruesome murder has ever been released. Despite ongoing investigations and efforts by his family to raise awareness and offer rewards for information, the case remains unsolved as of 2024.

If you know anything about the murder of Jim Duckett in November of 2008, please call the Kentucky state police at 502-227-2221

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Beverly Ward, a 13-year-old girl, went missing on July 4, 1978, from her home in Junction City, Kansas. She was last seen sleeping in her bedroom, but after a brick went through a neighbors window it seemed like the whole neighborhood woke up around 5am. Beverly’s family was watching the commotion going on across the street when it dawned on them that Beverly was not with them and she was not in her bed. The bedroom window screen had been cut and removed, suggesting that someone had abducted her. Despite extensive investigations by local law enforcement and the FBI, no leads or evidence were found, and Beverly's case remains unsolved.

If you know anything about the abduction of Beverly Ward in July of 1978 - or her whereabouts today - please call the Junction City police at 785-762-5912

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Carmen is a 19-year-old living in Indianapolis, who was starting to turn her life around. She had a steady job at a Pizza Hut and was living with a roommate. Carmen’s neighbors heard her laughing and talking with a man at around 11:30 in the evening on March 22nd, 1993. About 90 minutes later, neighbors would hear a fight coming from Carmen’s apartment and then someone running away. No one calls police. Instead, in the morning they complain to building management about the noise. It’s not until Carmen misses her second shift at Pizza Hut that her father goes to check on her and finds a nightmare. Carmen had been murdered. Join Ali and Eli as we go over this cold case from 1993.

If you know anything about the murder of Carmen Van Huss in March of 1993 please call Crime stoppers of central Indiana 317-262-8477, to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at 317-327-1270. You can also call the FBI ViCAP 1-800-634-4097

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Melissa, a talented and passionate individual, faced challenges in her life, including a diagnosis of Lyme disease. On February 6th, 2020, she experienced a mental health crisis and drove to the Taos Gorge Bridge with the intention of jumping off. However, she called her ex-girlfriend for help, who took her to a psychiatric hospital. After her release, Melissa struggled with medication side effects and concerned about a pickup truck that would drive by her friend's house that she was staying at. Melissa expressed paranoia and mentioned her intention to disappear. On February 29th, 2020, Melissa's brother reported her missing after not hearing from her which was out of character for her. Despite extensive search efforts, including scanning the river and banks below the bridge, no sign of Melissa was found. Her car was towed, and her phone was left behind, which was not unusual for her. As time passed, the belief that Melissa had jumped off the bridge was ruled out by everyone, and her family began to consider the possibility that she may be living off the grid but no concrete evidence of her whereabouts has been found to date.

If you believe you see Melissa please approach her with love and let her know that her brother has a room for her. If you know that Melissa was met with foul play please call the the Taos police at 575-758-3361

As mentioned in the episode here are links to Melissa’s music:

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCMlRBJzfrz5EItkf6MtM0Q?si=BRcgFEFAGsSlUqUt
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/melissa-crabtree/405565731
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OsRghPRpjThbjsKMWRJx2?si=6cC4GLNqSV6hyMNCJK4xDg

If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of hurting yourself please dial 988 if you’re in the United States or visit 988lifeling.org

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Holly White, a woman known for her organization and warmth, went missing in May 2016. She had recently quit her job as the general manager of the Taos Center for the Arts to pursue a new opportunity in Albuquerque where her husband had moved to start a new job.. On the day she disappeared, Holly was supposed to meet her friend for a morning walk but never showed up. Her car was later found parked at the Rio Grande Gorge bridge, leading police to believe she may have jumped. However, her family and friends believe she was taken against her will, as she would not have left her dog alone or without a plan. Later, police will agree with the family and say that they do not believe Holly jumped either. Despite extensive searches and investigations, there have been no leads in Holly's case.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Holly White in May of 2016, or her whereabouts today, please call private investigator Elaine Graves at 575-613-3415

If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of hurting yourself please dial 988 if you’re in the United States or visit 988lifeling.org

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D'Lisa Kelley, a devoted mother, went missing in March 2014 on her way to her best friend's wake. Her sister received a distressing phone call from D'Lisa's phone, hearing her scream for help before the call abruptly ended. Despite her family's efforts to locate her, the police response was initially slow and dismissive. A week later, D'Lisa's body was found severely beaten and strangled on the porch of an abandoned house. The case remains unsolved, but her family continues to seek justice and has successfully advocated for the creation of the Kelley alert, which aims to improve police response in missing person cases in Texas.

If you know anything about the murder of D’Lisa Kelley in March of 2014 please call the Dallas Police Homicide unit at 214-671-3632

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Katelin Akens, a 19-year-old woman, went missing in December 2015. She was supposed to be heading to the airport to catch a flight back to Arizona. Her ex-stepfather was giving her a ride but had to drop her off 4 hours early so he could get back to work. He later said that Katelin wanted to be dropped off at a nearby mall instead of waiting at the airport. She told her former stepfather that she would catch the metro to Reagan National Airport for her flight later that day. However, surveillance footage did not capture her at the mall, metro, or airport. Her suitcase was later found in a drainage ditch 50 miles from the airport, containing her plane ticket, ID, wallet, toothbrush, and phone charger, but her clothes, cell phone, and high school diploma were missing. Despite extensive investigations and involvement from the FBI, there have been no new leads or information about Katelin's whereabouts. Her family continues to search for her.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Katelin Aken in December of 2015 or her whereabouts today… please call crime solvers at 1-800-928-5822 or you  submit a tip of the FBI website: https://tips.fbi.gov/home

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This week we cover the cold case of Fiona Yu. Fiona, a 21-year-old college student, was found partially clothed and clinging to life in her apartment hallway by her roommate. She was rushed to the hospital but passed away shortly after. The autopsy confirmed that she died of strangulation and was sexually assaulted. Police initially have a few good suspects but none of them pan out. The case remains unsolved, but police are using new DNA technology to create a composite of the suspect.

If you know anything about the murder of Fiona Yu please call the Tempe police at 480-250-8311

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Kevin McClam, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on March 30, 1997, from the Naval Weapons Station military base near Goose Creek, South Carolina. His mother, Tracey, noticed his absence on Easter Sunday when he didn't show up for a meal. Base security initially dismissed Kevin as a runaway, despite no evidence to support this theory. Two days after his disappearance, Kevin's clothes were found spray-painted along a dirt road near a construction site. A year later, a search involving 140 individuals, including divers and sniffer dogs, was conducted, but no trace of Kevin was found. In May 2005, a credible tip led the case to be reclassified as a homicide investigation. The NCIS felt confident that there was going to be an arrest within the month but to date no one has been held responsible and we still don’t know what happened to Kevin.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Kevin McClam in March of 1997 please call the Goose Creek police at 803-572-4300 or you can contact the NCIS on their website here: https://www.ncis.navy.mil/resources/ncis-tips/

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Tiesha, a brilliant young woman, was murdered in her apartment in 2006. Tiesha had excelled at school and was just starting her corporate career in Manhattan and had recently moved into a Brooklyn apartment with her boyfriend, Keve. Tiesha had it all. On the night of the murder, three thieves broke into their apartment, tied up Tiesha and Keve, and shot Tiesha in the back of the head. Keve survived and called the police. The case remains unsolved. The NYPD cold case squad did reopen the case in 2017 but to date there have been no suspects or arrests for the murder of Tiesha Sargeant.

If you know anything about the murder of Tiesha Sargeant in May of 2006, please call crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (1-800-577-8477)

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