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Thirty-three-year-old Lindsey Gale Hawkins vanished from Ottawa, West Virginia on May 4th, 2021. The phone calls stopped, there were no more text messages, and Lindsey stopped posting on social media; all which were very unusual for Lindsey. May 4th, 2021 was the last time Lindsey had any contact with family (Hawkins). May 18th was the night of a horrific house fire in Ottawa, West Virginia. A fire that may or may not have taken Lindsey’s life (Hawkins). 

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On June 13th, 2022, Brittany Horn Duff left a panicked voicemail on her friend’s phone stating that she was scared and in Louisa, Kentucky on her way home…but Brittany never made it home. It has been two years since Brittany vanished

This is not just a story about a missing mother of four, a loving cousin, a best friend, or a brother’s sister. This story is also about police corruption within West Virginia’s law enforcement agencies. What I will be discussing has already been published by the media and is no secret to locals…but it is a secret to those outside Kermit. This is a story that needs to be shared because the world has not heard it; and Kermit residents are too scared to talk about her disappearance.

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Episode 29

On July 26th, 1992, Brenda held a birthday party for her one-year-old son, lovingly nicknamed, “June bug”. The birthday party came to an end at approximately 9:00 p.m. Allegedly, Brenda went from car to car asking someone to stay with her; sadly, she was left alone (Perry, 2022). That would be the last day anyone would see or hear from Brenda again. Brenda’s husband, Raymond didn’t report her missing until two days later (Content, 2016). 

Brenda’s personal effects were left behind along with her vehicle, a red Chevy Spectrum. Raymond filed a missing person report stating that he left their residence on July 26th, 1992, at 8:00 p.m. and went to stay with his mother near Coaldale Mountain. Raymond allegedly returned to his residence on July 27th, 1992, at approximately 2:30 p.m. only to find Brenda missing. He stated that the last thing she was last seen wearing was a blue shirt and blue shorts.

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Episode 28

Debra Greenlaw Perry DeMello vanished in the spring of 1988 and her body was found on November 8th. She was thirty-five and a mother of three children. Debra’s body was the third of six women who were found alongside the highway in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sadly, a highway worker found Debra off Interstate 195 in Dartmouth (United Press International, 1988). Thirty-six years later, and the New Bedford Highway killer has never been found. 

I had the honor and privilege of speaking to Wayne Perry, Debra’s brother about her disappearance. Now, as a warning, the audio in this podcast may be challenging at times to understand. Unfortunately, I encountered some technical difficulties during the recording of this episode, which affected the audio quality. After multiple attempts at editing this audio, I finally have a finished product, but it is not my usual standard. I took steps to ensure this would never happen again. Please try and stick with it because what Wayne has to say is heartfelt, chilling, emotional, and needs to be heard.

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United Press International. (1988, December 27). Fifth slaying victim identified - UPI Archives. UPI. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/12/27/Fifth-slaying-victim-identified/2658599202000/

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Episode 27

Like I do with many families, I wanted to check in with Dylan’s parents to see if there were any updates or if little Dylan had been found. Dylan’s father, Jason agreed to an interview with me to discuss Dylan’s case.

I want to reiterate to my listeners that I am NOT a psychologist as one of my interviewees may have inadvertently suggested. I have a degree in criminal justice and psychology. My background is medicine and working as a behavioral analyst in a criminal lockdown facility. 

Jason stated that he has faced cyber-bullying on Facebook and other platforms regarding his child’s disappearance. In fact, it has been so serious that he has been forced to move away from his home where his son vanished and even go so far as to go to court to get an injunction against these Facebook groups. In simple terms, an injunction is a court order which requires a person or persons to do or cease doing a specific action. While he won his case in court, unfortunately multiple Facebook groups continued to crop up, starting cyber-bullying and rumors all over again.  Ultimately, Jason wants to find his son and bring awareness to his son's case. 

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Episode 26

Kenneth Ray Weaver vanished on Christmas, December 25th, 2020. It has been twenty-four years and law enforcement are no closer to solving the case than they were in 2000. I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Kenneth’s sister Becky about her brother and his disappearance. Before discussing his story, my heartfelt condolences and thoughts go out to the Weaver family, and I hope you all find this podcast respectful.

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In 1988 and 1989, fear gripped New Bedford, Massachusetts as a series of murders unfolded. At least eleven women, many involved in sex work or struggling with addiction, vanished from the city. The remains of nine were found discarded along highways surrounding New Bedford, leaving two others missing. Despite a dedicated investigation, the case remains unsolved, leaving the identity of the New Bedford Highway Killer and the reason for these brutal crimes a chilling mystery.

Aaron Cadieux is a director, screenwriter, and executive producer of documentaries such as  The Bridgewater Triangle (2013), America's Bermuda Triangle (2015) and The Tiverton Terror. I had the honor to discuss the cases with Aaron. He has dedicated over a decade of his life researching these cases and is currently working on a seven part series about the New Bedford Highway Killings.

Text the podcast at 206-395-9254 and leave your thoughts about the podcast. I will pick one random winner who will receive a hoodie with the podcast logo!

This podcast is not monetized and any proceeds made will be donated to missing persons organizations. My work is strictly voluntary.

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March 9th, 2024 was the last day anyone saw or heard from Shayna Feinman. A witness said Shayna could be heard arguing with someone and allegedly went into the woods, never to be seen or heard from again. Shayna disappeared from a forty acre property outside of Seligman, Arizona. If you have any information or tips, please call either YCSO at 928-771-3260 or Silent Witness 800 932-3232. People may also file a tip online at yavapaisw.com

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On the evening of September 20, 2022, fifty-five-year-old Richard Salisbury went missing from Plains, Kansas. Allegedly, Allegedly, Richard's friend told law enforcement that he stopped in a corn field at Richard’s request because he felt people were following him. However, Richard’s friend’s story would change multiple times. In fact, his friend failed a polygraph test twice after detectives interrogated him. Law enforcement is considering this case a suspicious missing person’s case.

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Patty Krieger was 65 years old when she disappeared on Sauk Mountain in Skagit County Washington.  She hiked the mountain with friends and disappeared down a trail never to be heard from again.  Did Patty deliberately go missing or did she take a wrong turn in the woods and become lost? 

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