Gone in a Blink

What happens when the promise of a happy marriage unravels into a nightmare of abuse and a heartbreaking disappearance? In this episode, we uncover the shocking story of Emma Compton Layne, a beloved member of her Halifax County, Virginia community, whose life was torn apart by domestic abuse at the hands of her husband, Russell Wayne Layne. Hear firsthand from Emma's sister, Shawna Krohn, as she shares poignant memories of Emma's vibrant spirit and the dark turn her life took when she married Russell, a man with a sinister history.

Join us as we navigate through the haunting details of Emma's final days. Emma's sister, Shawna recounts the day Emma went missing, leaving her daily routine and personal belongings behind in a manner that alarmed family and friends. The initial mishandling of the investigation allowed Russell's deceitful claims to overshadow the chilling reality of Emma's fate. Despite Shawna’s intuitive fears and the community's suspicions, crucial evidence was neglected, casting a long shadow over the quest for justice.

Shawna's bravery in detailing the emotional journey of her family's search for Emma and the eventual discovery of her remains is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Through Shawna's narrative, we hope to shed light on the devastating impact of domestic abuse and the importance of seeking help. Her unwavering dedication to honoring Emma's memory stands as a testament to the resilience of those left behind and their relentless pursuit of justice. Listen in for a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, hope and strength prevail.

Sources:
https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/11/24/family-emma-compton-layne-still-seeking-justice-six-years-after-her-murder/

https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindEmmaComptonLayne/

https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/medical-examiner-neck-injury-caused-death-in-2017-homicide/article_2b07667a-9396-11e9-b9b5-37dda535c91f.html\

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Scrillah by Keyframe_Audio
Aura by Beatwaves

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks.
Gone in a Blink theme: Crime Trap created and produced by Muzaproduction

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What happened to Sofia Juarez the night before her fifth birthday? Join us on a heart-wrenching journey as we recount the tragic events of February 2003 that forever altered the lives of Sofia’s family. From her innocent decision to follow her grandmother's boyfriend to the nearby convenience store, to the chilling revelation of her likely abduction, we unravel the emotional turmoil and the relentless search for answers. This episode captures the swift response of the Kennewick police and explores how a young girl's disappearance can shatter a community.

We delve into the haunting and perplexing details surrounding Sofia's case, including eyewitnesses who reported a suspicious windowless van and the unsettling question: could this have been a premeditated crime or a tragic crime of opportunity? We also touch on the specter of human trafficking and the chilling possibility that Sofia might have known her abductor. With updates on the investigation, including descriptions of key witnesses and suspects, we urge the public to come forward with any information that could help bring closure to Sofia’s family. Listen in, and be part of the community effort to seek justice for Sofia Juarez.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the website below:
https://www.go2kennewick.com/1368/What-Happened-to-Sofia
or contact Al Wehner at (509) 582-1331
or email Al Wehner at [email protected]
Non-Emergency dispatch contact (509) 628-0333

Source Credits:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Sofia_Juarez
 https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article251841388.html
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/07/us/tiktok-video-missing-girl-case/index.html
https://www.go2kennewick.com/1376/Updates-on-Sofias-Investigation

Music Credits:
Crime Trapp by Muza Production
Night-City-Drive by Gioele Fazzeri
The Wait by Never Not Dead
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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What if a small town held more mysteries than it could ever reveal? In this gripping episode, we unravel the haunting disappearance of Branson Perry, a 20-year-old who vanished without a trace from his front yard in Skidmore, Missouri. We get to know Branson through the eyes of his friend, Jenna Crawford, who offers an unsettling account of the day he went missing. From his hobbies and health struggles to the disturbing incident with his neighbor, Jason Bierman, Branson's story is as perplexing as it is tragic.

But the shadows of Skidmore don't end with Branson. We explore the interconnected tragedies that have plagued this tiny town, focusing on the gruesome murder of Bobby Joe Stinnett and the tragic death of Wendy Gillenwater. Both women were connected through their grandmother, Mary Jo Stinnett, amplifying the collective grief experienced by their family. We also delve into the controversial figure of Rogers, a suspect in Branson's case whose online confessions and the steadfast belief of Branson's mother create a complex web of suspicion and doubt.

Skidmore's notorious reputation for violence is not a recent phenomenon. We take you through a macabre history, from the 1910 Hubble family murders to the 1981 vigilante killing of Ken Rex McElroy, and beyond. Through a series of chilling events—including the Merrigan family massacre, Tessie Hilt's unsolved murder, and the monastery shooting by Lloyd Robert Jeffress—we expose how this small town has become synonymous with tragedy. As we close, we invite you to support the podcast, share your thoughts, and suggest future cases, reminding everyone to stay vigilant.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Branson_Perry

Eerie details emerge in disappearance of man, 20, who vanished without a trace from a shed near his home | The US Sun (the-sun.com)

Branson Perry, The 20-Year-Old Who Vanished From Missouri In 2001 (allthatsinteresting.com)

Branson Perry: Mysterious Small-Town Disappearance in Missouri - The CrimeWire

Music:
CrimeTrap by Muza Production
Things That Live in the Cellar by Geoff Harvey

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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27-year-old Pepita Redhair was always in constant contact with her mother, Anita. They would talk multiple times a day...but March 27, 2020, would be the last time she would ever see her daughter again, after dropping her off at her boyfriend's house almost 2 hours away in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pepita's boyfriend has a story to tell, however Anita believes whatever happened to her daughter Pepita was something far more sinister.

Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/pepita-madalyn-redhair
https://disappearedblog.com/pepita-redhair/
Pepita Redhair: What Happened to Her? Has She Been Found? (thecinemaholic.com)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/gender-identity/theres-an-epidemic-of-missing-indigenous-women-one-mother-wants-answers-about-her-daughter/https://navajotimes.com/reznews/missing-a-baby-family-seeks-help-in-finding-missing-loved-one-pepita-redhair/#google_vignettehttps://uncovered.com/cases/pepita-redhairhttps://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-tragic-disappearance-of-pepita-redhair-df1df3c112e6https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis#:~:text=In%20total%2C%20BIA%20estimates%20there,cases%20that%20have%20gone%20unsolved.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-11-01/how-states-are-addressing-the-missing-indigenous-women-crisis
https://ovc.ojp.gov/media/video/17536

Music:
Crime Trap by MuzaProduction
American Nostalgia by Sonican
Old Tolchaco-SW Native American Indian Flute Music by Arizona Guide

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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Room 319 of the Sports Stadium Motel in Independence, Missouri has a dark secret to tell. Exactly what happened in that room on the afternoon of December 11, 2017 remains a mystery, but when 21-year-old Libby Caswell is found dead in the bathroom and her boyfriend is nowhere to be found, all eyes are on the one person who claimed to lover her.


Sources:
https://uncovered.com/cases/libby-caswell
Family questions cause of death of young mother (kshb.com)
https://fox4kc.com/news/family-says-womans-death-in-independence-motel-was-murder/

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
The Wait by Never Not Dead

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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Fifteen-year-old Kyplin Davis left for school on the morning of May 2, 1995, after going about her normal routine. Everything seemed completely normal until it was discovered that she had missed several of her afternoon classes. When she didn't come home that afternoon at her usual time, the Davis family began to panic. Now with several people covering for each other and changing their story multiple times....someone is going to talk, eventually. In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down to talk with Kyplin's sister, Karissa.


Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/kiplyn-davis
https://deseret.com
Interview with Karissa Davis-Lords

Music:
Sad Guitar Beat by Slice Beats
Crime Trap by MuzaProduction
Alone in Silence by Grand_Project

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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When 19 years old T'Montez Hurt calls his grandmother from a friend's house in the wee hours of the morning on February 1, 2024, sounding distressed and claiming he may have been drugged, his grandmother frantically tries to help him. The fact that she is more than 3 hours away makes is difficult for her to get to him, so she calls on the help of others to get him home safe. When her grandson stops answering her phone calls and he can no longer be reached she begins to fear the worst. This is the case of T'Montez Hurt.

Sources:
Grandmother pleading for help in February disappearance of missing Missouri teen T’Montez Hurt (nbcnews.com)

Where was T'Montez Hurt last seen? Family issues plea for information in wake of Missouri Western State University student's disappearance (msn.com)

Kansas City police plea for public's help in search for missing 19-year-old St. Louis man | ksdk.com

Missouri grandmother searches for answers after teen grandson disappears (wsmv.com)

Group searching KC for T’Montez Hurt finds body in vehicle | Kansas City Star

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Stampede by Alexis Ortiz Sofield
Dark Trap Groove by Anton_Vlasov

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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Whenever someone goes missing, nearly everyone is a suspect.  And one by one, friends and family members are looked at. When Elaine Park went missing in the wee hours of the morning on January 28, 2017 several people pointed the finger at her boyfriend....the one she was last seen with. But who else may have had it out for Elaine and who would go as far as making her.....disappear??

Sources:
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Elaine-Park
http://artcrimearchive.net
http://reddit.com
To Live and Die in LA - True Crime Podcast
http://thelocalmalibu
https://charleyproject.org/case/elaine-park
Music:
Crime Trap - Muza Production
Aggressive Hip Hop Trap Beat Instrumental by Living Legend

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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It all began with a 14-year-old Mica Miller in her youth group and the much older Pastor of her church, John-Paul Miller.  Some believe he was grooming her, and others believe it was love at first sight. The two would marry several years later and Mica would become larger than life within her husband's church and within the community. Everyone loved Mica and Mica maintained a huge circle of friends that she loved as well. But her pastor husband had a dark side....one that entailed cheating on his wife and a habit of bad-mouthing her on stage in front of his entire congregation. Mica decided she'd had enough and wanted a divorce, but John-Paul didn't want to give up his control of Mica, so he began to keep tabs on her....and with that, he began to harass her as well. He didn't believe in divorce, and he let Mica know how he felt. Just how far did this Pastor push his wife and what role did JP Miller really play in Mica's death?

Sources:
https://wpde.com/news/local/mica-miller-suicide-pastors-wife-john-paul-miller-robeson-county-sheriffs-office-solid-rock-church-myrtle-beach-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-north-carolina-medical-examiner-justice-community

https://www.thedailybeast.com/pastors-wife-warned-husband-may-kill-her-before-her-death-family-claims

https://nypost.com/2024/05/03/us-news/south-carolina-pastor-claims-wife-mica-miller-committed-suicide-as-family-urges-police-to-investigate/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13390561/timeline-mica-miller-death-cryptic-sermons-divorce-social-media.html

https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/everything-need-know-pastor-john-paul-miller-and-mica-miller-case

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/south-carolina/mica-millers-husband-groomed-her-years-before-their-marriage-refused-to-let-her-drive-police-report-says/?nxsparam=4#:~:text=Mica%20Miller%27s%20husband%20%27groomed%27%20her,her%20drive%2C%20police%20report%20says&text=MYRTLE%20BEACH%2C%20S.C.%20(WBTW),police%20report%20obtained%20by%20News13.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/myrtlebeachonline/name/mica-miller-obituary?id=54989983

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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Christopher Dietterick had a happy life. The woman of his dreams, two beautiful children, and a place to call home...Until his once happy marriage falls apart and he ends up meeting a woman that will become better known as his downward spiral. After turning to drugs to ease his pain, he begins bouncing from house to house in search of a place to stay. With his health issues mounting up, he resorts to living in a tent in the woods and through his downward spiral he will cross paths with some people who have very ill intentions. I sat down with Christopher's sister Sarah to discuss Christopher's disappearance and the events leading up to the last time she spoke with her brother.

Check out our website at https://goneinablink.buzzsprout.com

Email us at www.goneinablinkpod@gmail,com  


Sources:
Out of Harm's Way (evaporatethemissing.com)
Chris Dietterick disappeared without a trace in May 2019 (wmar2news.com)
Interview with Sara Dietterick

Music:
Gone in a Blink Theme - Crime Trap by Muza Production
SloMo by SoulProdMusic

Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
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