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Listen to this episode to hear the story of 3 different women who went missing from Indiana. These cases are not at all related, but have minimal details. This episode covers the disappearance of Denise Pflum, Lynn Thompson, and Thelma Cobb.
Denise Pflum - Contact the Fayette County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Department at 765-825-0535
Lynn Thompson - Contact the Vigo Country Sheriff's Office at 812-462-3226
Thelma Cobb - Contact the Vincennes Police Department at 812-882-1630
Sources:
https://uncovered.com/cases/denise-pflum
https://fox59.com/news/judge-dismisses-fayette-county-familys-request-to-search-a-private-property-for-their-daughters-remains/
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/missing/a-dying-man-allegedly-confessed-to-the-murder-of-missing-teen-denise-pflum
https://charleyproject.org/case/denise-diane-pflum
https://www.facebook.com/DavidaPflum/
https://uncovered.com/cases/lynn-thompson
https://charleyproject.org/case/lynn-ann-thompson
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1276dfin.html
https://uncovered.com/cases/thelma-cobb
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3676dfin.html
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP27078
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130139798/thelma-jean-cobb
Adam Alexander went missing in 1999 from his home in Errol, Perthshire. After an investigation, detectives uncovered some questionable business tactics.
Sources:
https://thecinemaholic.com/adam-alexander-murder-where-is-thomas-pryde-now/
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20230207/281629604425511
https://www.scotsman.com/news/perthshire-man-jailed-for-10-years-for-murder-of-lorry-driver-friend-1723576
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/10850147/adam-alexander-laid-rest-years-convinced-body-not-his/
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19655185
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19655185
In 2019 Elizabeth "Liz" Barraza and her husband were getting ready to head on a Disney vacation to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Just a couple days before they were supposed to leave, Liz was shot and killed in front of her home in Houston, Texas. This murder was caught on camera, however it remains unsolved to this day. Please listen to this episode to hear all the details and report any information that you may have.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppLdjGaxF_c
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/unsolved-murders-caught-on-camera_n_65cbb4c0e4b01f4a8b02ad52
https://abc13.com/elizabeth-barraza-shot-and-killed-tomball-garage-sale-murder-who-murdered-husband-of-liz/14354199/
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/crime/2024/01/25/475606/murder-case-of-tomball-woman-killed-in-driveway-still-remains-unsolved-five-years-later/
https://www.whokilledlizbarraza.com
https://www.facebook.com/thelizlibrary
https://abc13.com/elizabeth-barraza-shot-and-killed-tomball-garage-sale-murder-who-murdered-husband-of/14152888/
In 1989, 20 year old Cory Allen Edge's body was found near a creek bed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Investigation into his hidden life and a jailhouse confession led to a shocking discovery about his murder.
Sources:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-05-me-19424-story.html
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/31/us/nicolae-miu-sentencing-wisconsin-river-stabbing/
https://kenyonreview.org/kr-online-issue/2011-sprin/selections/two-brothers-and-their-father-under-indictment-athens-may-1989/
https://www.bing.com/search?q=joe+kenda+homicide+hunter&cvid=0e4f4748365e41a08b22085e46a12144&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQg0NzE2ajBqOagCALACAA&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531
Earl Washington was convicted of a rape and murder in 1984 with minimal evidence against him. He ended up being sentenced to death for this crime, but continued to fight it. Eventually the innocence project started to work with him to fight for his freedom. Listen to this episode to hear his story!
Sources:
https://innocenceproject.org/cases/earl-washington/
https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3721
https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/ex-virginia-death-row-prisoner-with-strong-claim-of-innocence-get-parole-after-38-years
Joseph Smedley went missing while attending Indiana University in Bloomington. After some mysterious texts, confusing cell phone pings, and struggles between the Smedley family and local police department - many questions surrounding Joseph's death remain. Join Ericka and Abby on a special episode where they are joined by Cooper and Sam from the Pub Trivia Group Podcast to discuss this controversial case.
Sources:
https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-joseph
https://www.facebook.com/justiceforjosephsmedley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krDlN-vFxdw
https://sites.mediaschool.indiana.edu/newscasts/work/joseph-smedley-years-later/
https://krspecks.wordpress.com/2015/10/28/the-mystery-in-the-case-of-joseph-smedley/
https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/in-depth/news/crime/2022/11/08/iu-students-body-found-in-lake-2015-coverage-of-joseph-smedleys-death/69626638007/
https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2015/10/02/cellphone-records-used-to-track-missing-20-year-old-iu-stude/117366576/
In 1991, 17-year-old Corey Fay went missing in the Oregon Wilderness while out Elk hunting with friends. To this day his disappearance remains a mystery.
Sources:
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/corey-fay#google_vignette=
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13563254-missing-411
Andre Hatchett served a total of 25 years in prison for a crime that he did not commit due to negligence in the investigation and in the court room. Listen to this episode to hear the story of how Andre fought for his freedom.
Sources:
https://innocenceproject.org/cases/andre-hatchett/
https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4850
https://medium.com/the-innocence-file/unraveling-the-truth-the-exoneration-journey-of-andre-hatchett-a9da6b0b3c62
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153288108027665&type=3&paipv=0&eav=AfbhWO9ZAuXkEiJja-MAf3ReoQ09lz4dUWlwXOVQrA_DFDUGro5mKXQQqdbXdG4GBak&_rdr
http://www.brooklynda.org/2016/05/10/brooklyn-d-a-moves-to-vacate-the-wrongful-conviction-of-andre-hatchett-who-was-convicted-of-murdering-acquaintance-in-1991-in-bed-stuy-park/
http://forejustice.org/db/Hatchett--Andre-.html
Join Ericka, Abby, and Cooper for some life updates and some True Crime Trivia! Feel free to join in and play along with us!
Join in as Abby, Ericka, and special guest Cooper discuss the defense's side for the "Apple River Murder Trial' and wrap up their thoughts on the case in the part 2 episode.
Sources:
https://www.fox9.com/news/apple-river-stabbing-trial-day-6-live-updates
https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/after-first-week-of-the-miu-trial-a-timeline-so-far/article_c2d2337e-f6f9-11ee-bcc3-5fb0f68b51d9.html
https://www.fox9.com/news/apple-river-stabbing-trial-nicolae-miu-testimony-full
https://www.fox9.com/news/apple-river-stabbing-trial-day-7-live-updates
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/day-8-in-nicolae-mius-apple-river-stabbing-trial-to-feature-closing-statements/ar-BB1lo3q2
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