Going West: True Crime

In 1993, a 20-year-old university student in Alaska was hanging out with her friends in the dorms, when she stepped out for a smoke. When she never returned and then missed an important appointment the following day, her loved ones grew concerned. But it all took a horrific turn when he body was found in the dorm bathroom. And after years a searching, genealogical DNA testing finally brought answers to this case. This is the story of Sophie Sergie.

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36356134/sophie-sergie

https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-sophie-sergie/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/12965738/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/12966278/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/12969397/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/12980154/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/12965473/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/13002793/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/13014224/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/12964978/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1

https://www.indianz.com/News/2022/01/13/trial-opens-into-long-unsolved-case-of-alaska-native-woman/

https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/13/sophiesergie021519.pdf

https://www.pressherald.com/2022/01/12/murder-trial-of-auburn-man-opens-in-alaska-with-testimony-from-victims-friend/

https://www.ktoo.org/2022/01/20/former-uaf-students-describe-what-they-heard-and-saw-in-dorm-in-1993-before-sophie-sergie-was-found-dead/

https://www.wabi.tv/2022/02/05/trial-maine-man-accused-three-decade-old-murder-alaska-nears-conclusion/

https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/01/26/suspects-college-girlfriend-and-lead-trooper-investigator-testify-in-sophie-sergie-murder-trial/

https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/01/26/suspects-college-girlfriend-and-lead-trooper-investigator-testify-in-sophie-sergie-murder-trial/

https://fm.kuac.org/2022-01-27/sophie-sergie-autopsy-presented-to-jury-in-cold-case-murder-trial

https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/02/08/sophie-sergie-cold-case-murder-trial-ends-and-goes-to-jury/

https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2014/DAO/051414-Moto.html

https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/02/03/alternative-suspect-says-he-had-nothing-to-do-with-murder-of-sophie-sergie/

https://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/timeline-in-sophie-sergie-murder-investigation/article_28de1e86-3192-11e9-a58a-93f70e767401.html

https://heavy.com/news/2019/02/steven-downs-sophie-sergie/

https://fm.kuac.org/2022-02-04/defense-gives-alternate-suspect-theories-in-sophie-sergie-murder-trial

https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2022/01/29/dna-its-like-looking-blueprint-forensic-details-into-jury-trial-steven-downs/

https://www.ktoo.org/2022/02/10/fairbanks-jury-finds-steven-downs-guilty-in-sophie-sergies-1993-murder-sexual-assault-at-uaf-dorm/

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In early January of 2000, an 18 year old boy living in Asheville, North Carolina, disappeared one night after his work shift. Weeks later, his car was discovered in parking lot and the contents inside only left police more confused. Between suspicious phone calls, a jealous boyfriend, and strange clues, this case proves to be one of the most bizarre we have covered. This is the story of Zebb Quinn. 

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.newspapers.com/image/197782873/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/197782873/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/194665575/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/197822311/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-admits-killing-ex-food-network-contestant-and-husband-burning-bodies-in-wood-stove/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/200606011/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/199280148/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/197805493/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/06/15/warrant-details-zebb-quinn-related-search-leicester-property/71262232/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/119090171/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/194665647/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/200648063/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/200606011/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1

https://www.hulu.com/watch/8e8fbb11-ea48-4971-a4fa-6d29982300a4

https://www.newspapers.com/image/200635616/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1

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In 2002, a 24-year-old pregnant woman vanished after a normal day in her home of San Francisco just days before her due date. When her body washed up in the Bay months later, her family desperately searched for any trace of her son, as well as answers regarding who murdered their beloved sister and daughter. This is the story of Evelyn Hernandez, as well as Alex and Fernando Hernandez.

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CASE SOURCES

https://msphanlearns.medium.com/the-racist-history-of-the-academy-at-mcateer-and-ruth-asawa-school-of-the-arts-79024f9ac426

https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=131949&page=1

https://charleyproject.org/case/alexis-geraldo-hernandez

https://www.maryhallbergmedia.com/post/unsolved-the-strange-case-of-evelyn-and-alex-hernandez

https://www.altaonline.com/dispatches/a5143/a-tale-of-two-killings/

https://people.com/archive/the-other-laci-peterson-who-killed-evelyn-hernandez-vol-60-no-1/

https://www.newspapers.com/search/#query=Evelyn+Hernandez&s_place=San+Francisco%2C+CA&dr_year=2002-2002

https://medium.com/the-crime-logs/torso-in-the-bay-6138839d1f31

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In 2002, a 19-year-old woman was visiting her family's home in Georgetown, Texas when she headed out for a morning run. When she didn’t return home, her family desperately reported her missing. But despite massive searches, numerous composite sketches, and even a gruesome confession, it’s still unclear what exactly happened to her. This is the story of Rachel Cooke.

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/blood-possibly-found-in-car-linked-to-rachel-cooke-disappearance/1477367419/

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2021/01/10/williamson-sheriff-has-new-suspect-case-missing-rachel-cooke/6615785002/

https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2004/sep/19/features.review7

https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-baffling-disappearance-of-rachel-cooke-d31b45797523

https://soapboxie.com/government/Where-is-Rachel-Cooke

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/rachel-louise-cooke

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/rachel-cooke-disapperance-20-years-later-texas/269-b8e09e50-0018-4d6b-aa0b-81949896cc90

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2021/01/10/williamson-sheriff-has-new-suspect-case-missing-rachel-cooke/6615785002/

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3518dftx.html

https://original.newsbreak.com/@fatim-hemraj-561392/2486890762484-the-curious-case-of-rachel-cooke-20-years-ago-a-student-vanished-without-a-trace-during-a-morning-run

https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/12/01/where-is-rachel-cooke-texas-woman-remains-missing-as-investigation-is-renewed-with-new-sheriff-in-town/

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In 2006, a 19-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri headed off to Chicago with a group of fellow college students to attend a mock United Nations convention. But after a long day of conferences and a night of fun with peers, he disappeared. When he didn’t show up on surveillance cameras leaving the hotel, and a massive search turned up nothing, family, friends, and investigators seriously pondered what on earth happened to him. This is the story of Jesse Ross.

BONUS EPISODES

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CASE SOURCES

http://www.findjesseross.com/jesses-life.php

https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/missing-in-chicago-what-happened-to-jesse-ross-c471aa50d4ae

https://washdiplomat.com/mock-un-session-becomes-real-life-crisis-as-teen-vanishes/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-jesse-ross-documentary-gene-siskel-center-tt-20190724-fievwk4w7bcjvea7ov24t4lyfa-story.html

https://charleyproject.org/case/jesse-warren-ross

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/m32199/disappearance_of_jesse_ross/

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In March of 1993, a 16-year-old girl in Indiana closed up the animal hospital she worked at in preparation for a date with her boyfriend. But when she didn’t come home that night or show up for her date, her family reported her missing. After her body was discovered and investigators uncovered numerous suspects with potential motives, an eventual confession would put all the pieces of the puzzle together. This is the story of Rayna Rison.

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.newspapers.com/image/520233581/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33625443/rayna-lynn-rison

https://www.newspapers.com/image/520251859/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/518371992/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/512333317/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/518823726/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/512101095/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/518855707/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/520225221/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/520208139/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/520208789/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1

https://wsbt.com/news/local/i-thought-it-was-a-lovers-quarrel-testimony-evidence-revealed-in-murder-trial

https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/crime/2013/08/26/first-relief-then-more-pain-for-rayna-risons-family/46395863/

https://www.abc57.com/news/updated-arrest-made-in-1993-murder-of-16-year-old-rayna-rison

https://sports.yahoo.com/rayna-rison-cold-case-murder-202049371.html

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In January of 2021, a 39-year-old mother of 3 in Chula Vista, California went missing right before her daughters birthday trip. Between cryptic conversations with spell casters, lying about an alibi, and talks of a “safe house”, investigators narrowed in on one person in the woman’s life. This is the story of Maya Millete.

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10152889/Maya-Milletes-friend-reveals-gave-access-safe-house-disappearance.html

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/timeline-the-disappearance-of-chula-vista-mom-may-maya-millete/2515453/

https://conandaily.com/2021/05/12/larry-millette-works-at-navy-medical-center-san-diego-maya-millette-still-missing/

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/missing-maya-millete-larry-arrest-missing-chula-vista-mom-mother-san-diego-timeline-disappearance/509-3d7f183a-ede3-4a67-9554-f135296ca211

https://www.the-sun.com/news/2640160/who-maya-millete-when-go-missing/

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/larry-millete-phone-interview-maya-millete/509-1777daa7-1b5c-4d85-acca-a6fcbb37e9cc

https://www.foxnews.com/us/maya-millete-disappearance

https://nypost.com/2021/04/04/missing-california-woman-issued-ominous-warning-to-family/

https://nypost.com/2021/04/04/missing-california-woman-issued-ominous-warning-to-family/

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/evidence-photographs-released-in-larry-millete-gvro-case-gun-violence-restraining-order-missing-chula-vista-mom-child/509-34d9acda-f46f-4c93-a754-29e2e694f3d2

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/walk-through-maya-milletes-house-chula-vista/509-680c9746-260e-436d-87a2-3222d155e358

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/10/19/larry-millete-husband-former-hawaii-woman-arrested-accused-murder/

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When a young Texas couple was attacked in their car after a high school Valentine’s Day dance, the teenage girl was abducted. And after her body was discovered days later, an investigation into her murder began. But it wasn’t until new DNA technology brought real answers to the case. This is the story of Carla Walker.

BONUS EPISODES

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.newspapers.com/image/695939315/?terms=Glen%20Samuel%20McCurley&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/633175182/?terms=Carla%20Walker&match=1

https://www.fox4news.com/news/78-year-old-suspect-confesses-in-court-judge-sentences-him-to-life-in-prison-for-carla-walkers-murder

https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=65088723&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjY4MzU3NTIxMiwiaWF0IjoxNjQyNTQ3MjcyLCJleHAiOjE2NDI2MzM2NzJ9.KMBAhLol8ag2vhAtcMHGypFRXqqrnpX8MYj13nCNgCw

https://www.newspapers.com/image/633175182/?terms=Carla%20Walker&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/683575226/?terms=Glen%20McCurley&match=1

https://internewscast.com/world-news/who-is-carla-jan-walker-wiki-bio-agekiller-stops-murder-trial-investigation-instagram-twitter-quick-facts/

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In January of 2019, a mother and her two daughters were found dead inside their home in San Antonio, Texas. They all appeared to be shot, and an autopsy revealed that a murder-suicide had occurred. But with the local Sheriff putting the mothers autopsy into question, an investigation into what could have really happened began. This is the story of the Anaqua Springs Murders and the deaths of Nichol Olsen, Alexa Montez, and London Bribiescas.

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One morning in January of 1974, a young schoolteacher didn’t show up to her rural Montana classroom for the day, and the police were called to investigate. When her body was found in a field nearby, police arrested a new town resident, and it was quickly suspected that he was involved in another murder in a neighboring state. This is the story of Lana Harding, as well as Debra Prety.

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.newspapers.com/image/353899034/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/353899000/?terms=lana%20harding%20murder&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=8120895&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjI0MzU1OTM1MSwiaWF0IjoxNjQxODM5NTE4LCJleHAiOjE2NDE5MjU5MTh9.R9Oj0n7BasFQA9hDh9VD0nSB8i_T7rgPMH8InJw_odc

https://www.newspapers.com/image/240258745/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/240137561/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/412983234/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/240116846/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1

https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F2/801/801.F2d.1519.85-4156.html

https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/inside-montanas-death-row-1985/article_15fab538-23cc-5ef4-b505-e18160a9f682.html

https://greensboro.com/killer-listened-to-music-as-he-got-lethal-injection/article_d3ffe0bc-6dc8-593c-804c-72c7ddb5e2a8.html

https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m1/mckenzie-duncan.htm

https://casetext.com/case/state-v-mckenzie-jr

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