Missing Persons

Wondery Presents: Death of a Starlet Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten's year. Playboy's Hugh Hefner thought it might even be her decade. She was just 20 years old, the girl next door with the shy smile and whispery voice who didn't know her own beauty. But who was Dorothy really? And how did her rise to fame ultimately lead to her death? This is a six-part series about love, sex and murder in 1970s Hollywood when glitter pants and roller skates were all the rage, and the Playboy mansion hosted the biggest party in town. Listen now: wondery.fm/Starlet_MissingPers

Episode 19 Christopher 'Dogg' Sanders 40 Year-Old Christopher 'Dogg' Sanders walked away from his job in the Texas oil fields near Monohan's RV Park in Monohans, TX in August,2017. He vanished without a trace His family is desperate for answers. Please contact Monahan's PD if you have information about the case at 432-943-3254 To learn more about Dogg's case, visit his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/bringdogghome If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here- https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss visit: Missingpersonspodcast.net

Episode 18 Leona Kinsey 45 Year-Old Leona Kinsey vanished without a trace from La Grande, Oregon on October 25th, 1999. She told a friend that she was meeting a mystery man named John at a local store. This friend soon realized that Leona was missing and went searching for her. What she found only raised more questions. All of Leona's belongings were found in her home, but her car was found at the store that she was supposed to meet John at. That was 21 years ago, and there still are more questions than answers. The last 2 decades have been hard on Leona's daughter, Carolyn, who joins us in this episode to discuss her mom's mysterious case-a case that has become sort of an urban legend in the La Grande area. If you have information about Leona's case, please call La Grande Police Department 541-963-1017 To Learn more about Leona's case, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FindingLeonaKinsey Visit Carolyn's Missing & Murdered Native Americans Facebook group here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1860764307285805 If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here- https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss visit: Missingpersonspodcast.net

Episode 17 Susan Osborne and Evan Chartrand 42 Year-old Susan Osborne, and her 14 year-old son Evan Chartrand were reported missing in July, 2017 after their family hadn't heard from them in a while. The Holtville, Alabama Mother and Son had been living with Susan's second husband, Jerry Marshall Osborne. Suspicion quickly focused on Osborne after he failed to report his wife and Stepson missing. In fact, the pair may have been missing for several weeks before other family members reported them missing. Susan's 2 dogs also had vanished, but were later found at an animal shelter. It was revealed that Susan had discovered a seedy, secret side and past of her husband just before she vanished. When police investigated, they found that Jerry Osborne had re-furnished and renovated much of his home. Witnesses had seen him burning items. Investigators found signs of blood in the home, but their testing was limited. Today, Susan and Evan remain missing. The only suspect named by police is Jerry Osborne. Susan's sister in law Missy is the guest in this episode, and she shares memories of Susan and Evan, and discusses the clues that seem to point the finger at Jerry Osborne. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Elmore County Sheriff's Department at (334)567-5546 To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: http://missingpersonspodcast.net/

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Episode 16 Morgan Bauer Nineteen year-old Morgan Bauer left her home in Aberdeen, SD in February, 2016 looking to start the next chapter of her life in the big city of Atlanta, GA. She left home with barely more than the clothes on her back, and a few belongings. She had no money and met a man on Craigslist who said that Morgan could live with him temporarily if she agreed to clean for him. But after just 1 day of living there, she came home to find her belongings on the sidewalk. Scrambling to survive, Morgan attempted to break into the world of Atlanta's exotic dancing scene, and took refuge in local hotels. She stayed active on social media, but without warning, Morgan stopped posting. When her mom Sherri realized that Morgan was missing, she headed to Atlanta trying to find her daughter. She soon discovered it would be an uphill battle, and police were not of much help. Today, almost 5 years later, Morgan remains missing. There is no indication that Morgan's credentials have been used, there is unclaimed money of hers, and her family believes that she may have been the victim of foul play or human trafficking. Morgan's mom Sherri discusses the frustrating search for her daughter. If you have information about Morgan's case, please contact the Atlanta Police Department at 404-546-4235. You can also call the special hotline set up by Morgan's family at 855-MORGANB To learn more about Morgan's case, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingmorgan You can also visit the Morgan's Mission Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402811180633825 To support this podcast via a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the podcast, or learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: http://missingpersonspodcast.net/

Episode 15 Jared Hanna Twenty Eight year-old father of two, Jared Hanna of Jerseyville, IL vanished on July 2nd, 2011. Jared's 1990 GMC Sierra pickup truck was found abandoned and out of gas two days later in Clinton County, more than 70 miles from his home. A search of the area revealed that witnesses had seen Jared walking not far from where his truck was found and asking for directions. Jared's bag was later found with his belongings and identification inside, but Jared himself has never been found. If you have any information about Jared Hanna, please call 618-498-6881, or 1-800-300-2590 or visit TwoRiversCrimestoppers.org To learn more about Jared's case, you can visit his Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200840346634807/members To support this podcast via a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To learn more about this podcast, please visit: http://missingpersonspodcast.net/ If you would like to discuss a case on this podcast, or if you are interested in advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please visit: http://missingpersonspodcast.net/story-submissions/

Episode 14 Dulce Maria Alavez Five year old Dulce Maria Alavez vanished from a playground in Bridgeton, NJ in September, 2019, a year ago this month. It is believed that she is the victim of an abduction. A description and sketch of a suspect were generated, but as of yet, the case remains unsolved. Dulce's mother, Noema has been the focus of attention from people who claim that she has not appeared to be showing enough emotion through out this ordeal. The case has also been plagued by mysterious letters being mailed hinting that the writer or writers may have information about the case. Noema joins us to discuss her daughter's case, and to respond to accusations against her. If you have information about Dulce's case, please call the Bridgeton, NJ police at 856-451-0033 or the NJ State Police at 609-963-6900 To support this podcast via a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the show, or to learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: http://missingpersonspodcast.net/

Episode 13 Jamie Lusher Sixteen year old James Donald Lusher Jr, better known as Jamie Lusher, vanished while riding his bike someplace between his home in Westfield, MA, and his grandmother's house in Blandford, MA on November 6, 1992. Jamie was a special needs student, and following injuries received in a car accident, he both looked younger, and operated at a much younger age than his sixteen years. Less than a week later, Jamie's bike was found by hunters in a wooded area near Westfield. No other sign of Jamie has ever been found despite repeated searches on ground, and in nearby waterways. A serial killer named Lewis Lent Jr, confessed to killing Jamie and told police where to find Jamie's body. Despite the confession, Jamie has never been found, but police believe that Lent did indeed kill Jamie. Jamie's sister Jennifer, discusses the painful search for answers in her brother's case. if you have information about Jamie's case, please contact the Westfield, MA Police at Westfield Police Department 413-562-5411 To support this podcast via a Patreon donation, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the podcast or to learn more about the cases we discuss, please visit: http://missingpersonspodcast.net/

Episode 12 Shemika 'Mika' Cosey 16 year-old Shemika Cosey, known to family & friends as Mika, vanished mysteriously from Berkeley,MO while sleeping over at a family member's home in December, 2008. Mika's mother, Paula feels that from the beginning, police have treated Mika's case as if she were a runaway, but Paula doesn't believe that. Paula has has to handle most of the search for Mika on her own with help from friends and family, and over the past 12 years, she has discovered some possible clues that as of now, have not lead her to being reunited with her daughter Mika. If you have information about Mika's case please call Berkeley, MO PD at 314-524-3311 This episode of Missing Persons is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To save 10% on your first moth of Better Help, visit: http://betterhelp.com/mp To support this podcast via a donation please visit: https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcast To contact the podcast or learn more about the show, please visit: http://missingpersonspodcast.net/