On May 26, 2001, Wendy Burkey was supposed to arrive at work. A coworker went out to begin their day when they ran into a horrible scene. Wendy was found shot to death in the parking area. Her lifeless body was found on the ground near the driver's side door of the vehicle. Who would do such a thing? How did they get into the locked gate? What motive would someone want to kill a mother, sister, wife, daughter, and genuinely nice person? What could she have done to someone to make them want to kill her? Listen to Grace, the student working on her case, as she stumbles upon some information that may lead to a strong person of interest. Although Wendy's story is considered cold the Elyria Police Department has not given up. Maybe justice will soon be served and Wendy's murderer will come out of the dark. In this last episode of Season 2 we will also highlight some other cases that may not have gotten as much attention as we send off season 2 and prepare for season 3. Contact Info: Elyria Police Department - phone (440) 323-3302Email: [email protected]Cold Case MHS: phone 513-398=5025 or 513-967-0368Email: [email protected]Music: "Cold Case" - written and performed by Jenna Brant, produced by Noria"Believe me" - written and performed by Alexa DollArtwork: Created by Emma HulbertThank yous: All those that helped over the past year. We truly appreciate you taking time to help with our cases.

In 2011, Katelyn Markham was a young woman with a bright future. She loved art and couldn't wait to show her talents to the world. Her life seemed to be heading the right direction, graduation was around the corner, she was engaged to be married, and life was good. At least it appeared to be good. One night after attending a neighborhood festival in Fairfield, Ohio, Katelyn returns home to get some rest before work in the morning. The next day her fiance felt something was wrong because she wouldn't answer her phone, but here's where things seem to get fuzzy. Listen as the Cold Case MHS students dive into her story and the strange things that didn't add up. On that day in 2011, Katelyn JUST DISAPPEARED, only to be found in a small rural town in Indiana 2 years later. Listen to their work and the updates on this case, it will amaze you! Contact Info:Fairfield Police Department -Phone: 513-829-8201 https://www.fairfield-city.org/384/Police-DepartmentButler County Sheriff's Office - (513) 785-1000 https://www.butlersheriff.org/ email: [email protected]: @MHSColdCaseInstagram: @coldcasemhsFacebook page: MHS Cold CaseMusic:Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.comJenna Brant - "Cold Case" Produced by NoriaAlexa Doll - " Believe Me" Thank You:Jessica Schmidt - Fox19News.comRyan Green - Private InvestigatorFairfield Police DepartmentButler County Sherrif's Office

On September 14, 1990, a beautiful young woman, described by a friend as Audrey Hepburn-like, rode her bike to a local, Philadelphia, nightclub called The Banks. She was supposed to meet her brother there and some friends, but unfortunately some people could not make it that night. Liz's friend had spoken about how naive and foolish she and Liz were when it came to walking or riding their bikes alone in a crime-ridden area of the city. They were young and bulletproof and nothing bad was ever going to happen to them. Unfortunately, on that dark, foggy night Liz left The Banks nightclub for her last bike ride. On her way home someone decided to take Liz. On November 14, 1990, her remains were found in a marsh just outside the Philadelphia airport. The free, artistic, loving spirit of Liz Falco was Freed from its Earthly bonds. Listen to the work of the students with the help of her brothers Paul, John, and Mike and reporter Matt Skoufalos as we search for justice for Liz.

Contact Info:

Philadelphis Police Department - https://www.phillypolice.com/

215-686-3240

email: [email protected]

twitter: @MHSColdCase

Instagram: @coldcasemhs

Facebook page: MHS Cold Case

Music:

Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.com

Jenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by Noria

Alexa Doll: Believe Me - produced by Alexa

Thank You:

Matt Skoufalos - NJPenn - https://www.njpen.com/author/matt_skoufalos/

In this episode the students delve into the mysterious case of Daniel Trautman from Columbus, Oh. Daniel was a young man trying to fight his demons of alcohol abuse to better his life. He had just moved into his own apartment. He bought his first pet and a new job gave him something to focus on. Daniel was a avid outdoorsman and just a great guy to be around. One day what appeared to be just a fun trip to an after work dinner turned out to be his worst nightmare. Daniel had jumped on the so called "wagon" of sobriety with full force and doing very well when suddenly he fell off. Now many individuals fighting that battle have times where they fall off the wagon, but many find a way to get back on. Unfortunately, for Daniel someone else decided to make sure he didn't get back on that Wagon. Daniel had some drinks that night and spent the night hanging with people that did not have his best interest at heart. For nearly a week, Daniel was missing, until a farmer collecting his harvest saw his badly beaten body lying in the field. What happened to Daniel over those days missing? Who would do something like this? Why would anyone want Daniel dead? This case still baffles authorities to this day. If anyone knows anything about Daniel's death and the individuals that did this please contact the Columbus Police Department.

Contact Info:

Columbus Police Department -Assault/ Homicide Section (Lt.) - (614) 645-4995

email: [email protected]

twitter: @MHSColdCase

Instagram: @coldcasemhs

Facebook page: MHS Cold Case

Music:

Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.com

Jenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by Noria

Thank You:

Detective Gellete - Columbus Police Department

In July of 1990 in New Paris, OH, a group of teenage kids gathered at a rural plot of land to do what teenagers do best, have a party. The night was supposed to be about a birthday celebration and a chance to have fun! The party went off like it was supposed to for the most part. There was music, dancing, and all the things that go with a small town farm bash. The night ended and the party lights went out. The next morning there were some people that stayed there all night enjoying friendships and fun, while others returned to help clean up the inevitable mess that is left behind, but during the clean up someone found something awful. They found the body of a beautiful young partygoer floating in the small lake on the property. Lesa Buckley came to the farm to enjoy the end of summer only to have the Party Lights Go Out on Her forever. Guy Billy Lee Scott was later arrested and convicted of her murder, but did he really do it? Was he set up? Is there a murderer walking in town to this day or is Guy Billy Lee Scott the true killer? Through 3 decades these questions have been tormenting this small town. Hopefully, one day those questions will be answered for good.

Contact Info:

email: [email protected]

twitter: @MHSColdCase

Instagram: @coldcasemhs

Facebook page: MHS Cold Case

Music:

Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.com

Jenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by Noria

Special Thank You:

The Ohio Innocence Project (OIP) - Dr. Mark Godsey and all those at OIP working to make sure justice is served.

In the small quaint town of Springfield, Oh life on a normal day seems joyful and quiet. Springfield has many nicknames, like the Champion City, named after the large farm equipment manufacturer that eventually would be known as International Harvester. The city is also known as the Home City or the City of Roses, each portraying a warm and kind city in the heart of the state of Ohio. It is home to one of the country's oldest universities, Wittenburg University with it's campus of rolling hills and beautiful oak trees. Springfield has many beautiful parks for people to walk, play, and just relax. But on the night of July 9, 2007 the darkness of this quiet town hid the act of a horrible human being. That night the calm of the city was disturbed by the call of a Springfield City Police Officer stating he may have hit a person lying in the dark street of a city park. The officer had come upon the body of Miss Buffy Jo Freeman. She had been badly beaten and possibly strangled to death by a monster in the dark. Today Buffy's killer has not been exposed and they are the only one to know about her One Bad Night in the Park.

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Contact Info:

Springfield, Oh City Police Department - (937) 324-7680

email: [email protected]

twitter: @MHSColdCase

Instagram: @coldcasemhs

Facebook page: MHS Cold Case

Music:

Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.com

Jenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by Noria

Special Thank You:

Detective Lieutenant Kristopher Shultz - Clark County Sheriff's Department

Clark County Coroner's Office

Springfield City Police Department

Chelsea Johnson was a beautiful, 15 year old young lady from Fairfield, Oh that was beginning a new chapter of her life. Although, school wasn't where Chelsea excelled the most, she did find her niche. She was planning for her future to be an entrepreneur in the tattoo business. She was very close to her brother and one day wanted to get them into a better life, but someone had a different idea for Chelsea. This person did not see Chelsea's future, all they saw was their own sick wants and needs. Chelsea fought back, but could not fight off her attacker. The individual stabbed Chelsea numerous times and just left her there at a place many used to for activities that may not have been for the good of the community. Chelsea had told someone she had "Gone Fishing" and it turned up a "Deadly Catch". Chelsea's killer is still out there and someone knows who they are. Please help find Chelsea's killer and turn him/her into the police.

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Contact Info:

Fairfield City Police, Fairfield, OH : 513-829-8201

Butler County, OH Sheriff's Department : 513-785-1000

email: [email protected]

twitter: @MHSColdCase

Instagram: @coldcasemhs

Facebook page: MHS Cold Case

Music:

Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.com

Jenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by Noria

Special Thanks to:

Mr. Robert Polson: Former Teacher/Administrator

Mrs. Linda Shalk: School Secretary

Dawn "Dondi" Hickman was a beautiful young woman that loved life and everyone she came in contact with. She was always there for others, whether it was making them a meal or giving them a place to lay their head for the night. Those that knew her described her as caring, generous, but possibly a bit naïve. Did someone pray on her great qualities? How could someone kill such a wonderful person? Listen to students, Sara and Holly as they tell Dondi's story. We are hoping that keeping attention on Dondi and her case that maybe some day someone will come forward to give Dondi and her family the justice they deserve. If anyone knows anything, please contact someone from the list below.

Contacts:

Licking county crime stoppers : (740) 349-6888

Heath police department : (740) 522-2141

email: [email protected]

twitter: @MHSColdCase

Instagram: @coldcasemhs

Facebook page: MHS Cold Case

Music:

Purple-Planet Music: Work It

Purple-Planet Music: Tormented

Jenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by Noria

Special Thank you to Michelle, Dondi's sister, for sharing your experiences with us. We know that this is not easy to do.

This season the students of MHS tackle more cases from Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Listen to the hard work of these young adults as they share their real-world experiences with real-world Cold Cases.

Bobbie Lee Wells left home in Michigan to fly to Alabama to pick up her young daughter. Unfortunately, something went wrong. Bobbie's luggage made it to Alabama, but Bobbie did not. Almost as if she had vanished INTO THIN AIR. This group of students tells you the story of how Bobbie lived in Michigan, checked into a flight to Alabama, but ended up being found in a watery, cold field in Ohio. Someone had it out for Bobbie and went to great lengths to get rid of her body, but she was found and that individual has been looking over their shoulder for 42 years. Keep looking because one day justice will find you!!

Mason High School Cold Case Class:

email: [email protected]

Twitter: @mhscoldcase

Instagram: @coldcasemhs

website: Coldcase2.wixsite.com/mhscoldcase

Fulton County Ohio Sheriff

Phone: 419-335-4010

James Carsten

https://www.eccmpi.org/

Scott Thomas

Retired Detective from Medina, OH

Music:

https://www.purple-planet.com/

Theme Song: Cold Case by Jenna Brant and Produced by Noria