On July 4, 2010, Shonda Townsend spent a festive day with friends and family in Mineral Wells, Texas. After a cookout, swimming, and fireworks, she left to return to her home in Perrin, Texas, where she lived with her mother and 2-year-old son, Haiden. Shonda never made it home. Her 1997 Toyota Camry was found two days later, ransacked, in a rough part of Mineral Wells.

Despite extensive searches and interviews by police and private groups, Shonda remained missing. Over a year later, in October 2011, her remains were discovered. Dental records confirmed her identity, but the mystery of her disappearance and death remains unsolved.

This July marks 13 years since Shonda Townsend went missing. Join us as we delve into this tragic case and explore the unanswered questions surrounding her disappearance and death.

Today we delve into the tragic and perplexing case of Katelyn Markham. On August 14th, 2011, Katelyn vanished from her home in Fairfield, Ohio, leaving her family and friends in a state of anguish. Their relentless search for answers turned to heartbreak when, on April 7th, 2013, her remains were discovered in a dump yard in Indiana. For years, investigators combed through limited clues, struggling to piece together who could have committed such a heinous act and why. Despite extensive efforts by multiple police departments, the case remained unsolved until February 2023, when a major breakthrough led to the arrest of a suspect. Now, as the suspect faces trial this month, a jury will finally decide their fate. Join us as we explore the detailed twist and turns of this harrowing journey for justice in the case of Katelyn Markham.

On Valentine’s Day 1975, a couple found the body of a teenage boy hanging from a tree along Highway 23, south of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The boy, around 16-17 years old, 6 feet tall, and 160 pounds, had brown hair, brown eyes, and slightly protruding front teeth. He wore a maroon and yellow shirt, blue pants, mismatched socks, and no shoes.

A bedsheet tied into a slip knot was used, and his death was ruled a suicide. A sealed jar with a suicide note was found at the base of the tree. Despite a national search and over 300 families visiting to identify him, John Doe remains unidentified. One family thought he was their missing son, Charles Wallace Jr., but his mother confirmed he was not.

Join us as we explore the haunting mystery of John Doe on Highway 23.

Join us as we bring you another update episode. Today we’re exploring the baffling case of David Harrington, Clayton McGeeney, and Ricky Johnson, three friends who were found dead on January 9th, 2024 in their friends backyard after a night of watching the Kansas City Chiefs football team play. Their sudden and unexplained deaths have cast a shadow of confusion and fear over the community. Despite the unusual circumstances, authorities have refrained from labeling this as a homicide investigation, instead categorizing it as a death investigation. Adding to the enigma, the autopsy findings remain unsealed and the family members sworn to secrecy, leaving the public in the dark. Join us as we unravel the scant details and probe the unanswered questions surrounding this chilling case.

In September 29th 2017, Anne Faber, a young woman from Soest, Netherlands, embarked on a bike ride to Den Dolder. 

Anne sent a selfie to her boyfriend, indicating her attempt to brave the rain en route to her destination. This would be the last communication from her. Concern grew when she failed to return, prompting her family to report her missing immediately.

For ten agonizing days, Anne's loved ones, along with authorities, scoured the area in search of any trace of her. The discovery of Anne's coat on October 3rd, followed by her bike on October 5th, and her backpack on October 6th, only deepened the sense of dread and urgency.

On October 9th, a breakthrough came when suspect Michael Panhuis was arrested under suspicion of involvement in Anne's disappearance. Shockingly, just two days later, he confessed to the crime.

The disappearance of Anne Faber and the subsequent arrest and confession sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about safety and security. This weeks podcast explores the timeline of events surrounding Anne's disappearance, the efforts to find her, and the ultimate resolution of the case.

In April 2000, a seemingly ordinary family vanished without a trace, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and heartache. Lesley Allen, a 45-year-old mother, along with her three children, Rachel (13), Cameron (12), and Kyle (9), disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving their loved ones devastated.

The disappearance unfolded in a bewildering series of events. Lesley was due in court for a visitation arrangement concerning her children's father, Jeff Anderson. When she failed to appear, Jeff grew concerned and reached out to Lesley's roommate for answers. Initially, the roommate claimed Lesley had left with a truck driver, taking her three younger children with her. However, the story soon changed, with the roommate stating that Lesley and the children had departed in her own brown station wagon.

Despite persistence of the family looking for answers, there has been no sign of Lesley or her children in over two decades. The police's lack of urgency has only added to the families anguish.

Join us as we delve into the perplexing case of the Andersons.

In November 2018, the mysterious death of Tamla Horsford sent shockwaves through Forsyth County, Georgia. The events unfolded during an adult sleepover at Jeanne Meyer’s home, where Tamla was found dead in the backyard the following morning. Initially ruled an accidental fall from a second-story balcony due to extreme intoxication, Tamla’s family and friends refused to accept this explanation. As they probed deeper, disturbing connections emerged. It became and apparent that nearly everyone present at the party had strong ties to the local law enforcement community. This revelation raised serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest and biases in the investigation. Despite mounting pressure, authorities seemed reluctant to pursue the case with the diligence it deserved, leaving Tamla’s loved ones frustrated and suspicious. As questions lingered and whispers of a cover-up circulated, the search for truth and justice became increasingly urgent in the face of powerful interests seemingly determined to keep the facts hidden. In Part II we wrap up the case with where it stands today. 

In November 2018, the mysterious death of Tamla Horsford sent shockwaves through Forsyth County, Georgia. The events unfolded during an adult sleepover at Jeanne Meyer’s home, where Tamla was found dead in the backyard the following morning. Initially ruled an accidental fall from a second-story balcony due to extreme intoxication, Tamla’s family and friends refused to accept this explanation. As they probed deeper, disturbing connections emerged. It became and apparent that nearly everyone present at the party had strong ties to the local law enforcement community. This revelation raised serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest and biases in the investigation. Despite mounting pressure, authorities seemed reluctant to pursue the case with the diligence it deserved, leaving Tamla’s loved ones frustrated and suspicious. As questions lingered and whispers of a cover-up circulated, the search for truth and justice became increasingly urgent in the face of powerful interests seemingly determined to keep the facts hidden.

Join us as we conclude the Delphi murders saga. In December 2021, a possible breakthrough emerged, but again leading to nothing. But in a real break in the case lead to the arrest of Richard M. Allen on October 26, 2022. Charged with two counts of felony murder, Allen's plea of not guilty set the stage for a tense legal battle. However, the case took a tragic turn with the online leak of sensitive crime scene evidence, linked to a subsequent suicide. As Allen's trial approaches in 2024, we unravel the latest developments and lingering questions in this haunting case.