The Thompson family, consisting of Everett Sr., Lydia, and their two sons, Everett Jr. and Andrew, went missing in July 1996 in Chicago, IL. Prior to their disappearance, there was tension in the household due to Lydia's brother, Kenneth White, who had recently been released from prison and was staying with them. On July 3, 1996, Lydia called the police reporting that Kenneth was chasing her with an ax, but no arrests were made. On July 5, Everett received a frantic call from Lydia, stating that Kenneth was once again chasing her with an ax. Everett left work in a hurry, and this was the last time anyone saw or heard from him. Kenneth later arrived at the restaurant where Everett worked, claiming that Everett had been arrested after a car accident. Kenneth's story kept changing, and he eventually sold the family van to a scrap yard and the Thompson home to people who immediately gutted the interior. The Thompson family's disappearance remains unsolved, and Kenneth, the prime suspect, died by suicide in December 1997.

If you anything about the disappearance of the Thompson family - or their whereabouts today- please call the Area South Chicago Police Department at 312-747-5789

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Jenny Lin, a 14-year-old girl, was brutally murdered in her home in 1994. Police are baffled by the gruesome crime scene. Jenny is found in a pool of blood, bound with duct tape, and her clothes have been removed by force. Police are unclear on what the motive could have been. Nothing was missing from the home and Jenny was not sexually assaulted. However, they later considered the possibility of sexual assault being interrupted. The police have investigated numerous leads and suspects over the years, but the case remains unsolved. In 2022, the police and FBI reexamined the evidence using new technology and developed new leads in the case. They are urging anyone with information to come forward.

If you know anything about the murder of Jenny Lin in May of 1994 please call the Alameda County Sheriff’s office at 510-667-3622 or the FBI San Francisco office at 415-553-7400

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Marlon Devine Santos, a 5-month-old baby, went missing on November 5, 1998. Marlon was in foster care with Yolanda and Jose Castillo when he disappeared. Yolanda left Marlon and two other foster children home alone, in an unlocked house, while she went to pick up her own children from school. When she returned, Marlon was gone. Yolanda waited over 48 hours before reporting him missing to the police. The police initially treated the case as an abduction or homicide and focused on the Castillos as suspects. However, no evidence was found, and the case remains unsolved. Jose Castillo was later charged with sexual assault of a foster child, but those are the only charges brought against him.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Marlon Santos, or his whereabouts today, please call the Worcester police at 508-799-8466

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Jimmy Blakeley, a 17-year-old from Hartford County, Maryland, was found stabbed to death on April 2, 1990. He had been working at a Shell gas station and called his parents to say he was on his way home, but instead made a stop at an adult bookstore. His body was discovered the next morning on a secluded dirt road, still wearing his Shell uniform but with his shirt unbuttoned and pants partially pulled down. Police found his car, a blue Chevrolet Cavalier, near the bookstore. Despite an active investigation and public appeals for information, no suspects have been identified in the case. The police believe that the killer is a local resident familiar with the area and may have been a patron of the bookstore. The case remains open, and Jimmy's family continues to seek answers.

If you know anything about the murder of Jimmy Blakeley in April of 1990 please call the Maryland State police criminal enforcement division at 410-694-4700

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Dava Leonard, a 39-year-old mother of six, went missing in February 2021. She had been in an unhealthy relationship with her possessive boyfriend, Steve, whom she met on a dating website. Dava's family and friends became concerned about her well-being and reported her disappearance to the police. Despite initial skepticism from the authorities, her case was eventually reopened, and her family continues to search for answers. To date there has been no trace of Dava found.

If anyone has information about Dava's disappearance, they are urged to contact the Teller County Sheriff's Office at 719-687-9652

Also if you or someone you love is experiencing an abusive relationship there is help available, The national domestic abuse hotline is 1-800-799-7233

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In the middle of the middle of the day three woman were brutally murdered at The Hair Gallery beauty salon in Florence, MT. Dorothy Harris, Brenda Patch, and Cindy Paulus were all found were their throats deeply slit. Just minutes before the murder an oddly dressed man was seen near the salon. He was wearing a dark suit, duster jacket, and either a top hat or a fedora. He was seen by 7 witness the day of the murder and was last seen walking into the woods. Despite the dedication of investigators and the help from other police agencies police are never able to track down this man or find a motive for this brutal crime. Join Ali as she goes over this shocking cold case.

If you know anything about the murder of Dorothy Harris, Brenda Patch, and Cindy Paulus please call the Ravalli County Sheriff at 406-363-3033

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Jeffrey Lynn Smith’s mother was a housekeeper for Bill Clinton’s family and was named after Virginia Clinton Kelley’s husband at the time - Jeff Dwire. She never loved the name so she went by Lynn, Lynn went missing on December 4, 1985, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was walking home with her boyfriend and a friend from school during the festive season. Lynn's boyfriend claims they parted ways, but she never made it home. The police initially treated her disappearance as a runaway case and did not launch an official search. However, her family knew something was wrong, and they conducted their own search efforts. Lynn's beloved opal ring was later found pawned on the day she disappeared. The case went cold, but in 2008, it was reopened as a homicide investigation. The police have a suspect but have not released their name. Lynn's family continues to advocate for her and all missing children but besides the opal ring, no trace of Lynn has ever been found.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Lynn Smith in 1985, or her whereabouts today, please call the Hot Springs police at 501-321-6789

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Sigrid Stevenson, a 25-year-old graduate student at Trenton State College in New Jersey, was found brutally beaten to death on September 4, 1977. She had returned to campus after hitchhiking through Canada and New England and planned to spend the night in Kendall Hall to practice the piano. Her body was discovered by a security guard, naked and covered with a piano cover, with her wrists tied behind her back. The police ruled out robbery as a motive, as her wallet and money were found, and she was not sexually assaulted. Despite extensive investigations and questioning of the cast of a play she had watched before her death, the case remains unsolved.

In 2016, students at the college reported paranormal activity in Kendall Hall, claiming that Sigrid's spirit was haunting the building. A psychic who visited the campus suggested that Sigrid may have been attacked by someone she knew, possibly a campus security guard, who had made advances towards her in the past.

If you know anything about the murder of Sigrid Stevenson in September of 1977 please call the Mercer County Sheriff's Office at 609-989-6125

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Michael John Olson, a 20-year-old man who had moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, went missing on December 1st, 1979. He was last seen leaving a bar at around 4:30 am driving his maroon 1979 Grand Prix. Michael had spent the day playing golf, going to a dog track, and bar hopping with friends. Despite staying out late, his friends noted that he didn't drink much. When Michael didn't show up for work the next day, his friends went to his hotel but couldn't find his car. The hotel clerk believed Michael had skipped out on his bill and called the police. Michael's belongings were still in his hotel room, and his parents were shocked to learn he was missing. A private investigator hired by the family theorized that Michael may have been a victim of the serial killer Christopher Wilder, who was in the area at the time. However, no trace of Michael has ever been found.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Mike Olson in December of 1979 please call the West Palm Beach Police at 561-822-1900

To watch the video from Mike’s friend Paige click here: https://youtu.be/AvQvX8KlPwU?si=Yh822Qk9DyMSuIUO

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Stella and JJ were roommates and close friends who lived in a working-class neighborhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Stella was known for her kindness and generosity towards her neighbors, while JJ was a veteran with a love for cars. On February 17, 1991, a fire broke out in their home, and the bodies of Stella and JJ were found inside. Autopsy results revealed that they had been stabbed multiple times before the fire was set. The case remains unsolved, but in recent years, Detective Rochelle Jones has developed multiple persons of interest, believing that the motive for the murder was money. Join Ali as we look into this cold case.

If you know anything about the murder for Stella Bolton and James ‘JJ’ Moore in February of 1991 please contact Det. Rochelle Jones directly at 603-610-7503

To watch the YouTube video created by Mike’s friend Paige we mentioned in the podcast you can follow this link: https://youtu.be/AvQvX8KlPwU?si=UnR0f_KVRTnCKgTe

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