On December 8, 2000, 10-year-old Joshua Lee Walden, a cheerful and helpful fourth-grader known for his friendly nature and love of outdoor adventures, vanished. Joshua had been last seen riding his newly painted red bike around the neighborhood like he always did. Despite a thorough search by family, friends, and law enforcement, his whereabouts remained a mystery until two days later, when his body was discovered under leaves near a local park. The case, initially perplexing and filled with unanswered questions, went cold, leaving the community reeling and the Walden family in search of justice. In 2020, advancements in forensic technology revived hope for resolution, yet many questions about Joshua's tragic death remain unresolved.Anyone with information is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department's cold case unit at 423-209-7470 to email [email protected].

On December 8, 2000, 10-year-old Joshua Lee Walden, a cheerful and helpful fourth-grader known for his friendly nature and love of outdoor adventures, vanished. Joshua had been last seen riding his newly painted red bike around the neighborhood like he always did. Despite a thorough search by family, friends, and law enforcement, his whereabouts remained a mystery until two days later, when his body was discovered under leaves near a local park. The case, initially perplexing and filled with unanswered questions, went cold, leaving the community reeling and the Walden family in search of justice. In 2020, advancements in forensic technology revived hope for resolution, yet many questions about Joshua's tragic death remain unresolved. Anyone with information is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department's cold case unit at 423-209-7470 or email [email protected].

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Gone Cold - Texas True Crime features unsolved homicides, missing persons, & other mysteries from throughout the Lone Star State. 

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Serenity Dennard was a nine-year-old girl who vanished from the Black Hills Children's Home in Rockerville, South Dakota. In February 2019, Serenity ran away from the facility, sparking an exhaustive and ultimately fruitless search impacted by severe weather. Despite extensive search efforts involving numerous agencies, Serenity was never found, leaving authorities and her family without answers.

This week, we highlight the tragic case of three missing victims: Linda McCord, Sarah Boyd, and her daughter Kimberly Boyd. On April 3, 1987, they vanished after attending a gospel concert in Waterloo, South Carolina. Linda's blue Lincoln broke down, leading to their disappearance. Despite efforts, including a suspicious vehicle move by Linda’s husband, John, no trace has been found. In 2020, a tip about bodies under concrete in Santee was investigated but led to no discoveries. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office at (843) 832-0300.

Born in 1981 near San Diego, Roy moved to Newport, Rhode Island. His troubled childhood, marked by his father's departure and substance abuse, led to multiple runaway incidents and a state group home placement.

As a teen, Roy turned to sex work to fund his drug habit. He frequented adult video stores in downtown Providence and befriended Rich Holcomb, who shared a similar lifestyle. Despite legal troubles, Roy's situation worsened.

On December 25, 2003, Roy's body was found near Johnson & Wales University, shot in the head. Despite investigation, his murderer remains unidentified.

In Roy's memory, Rich Holcomb founded Project Weber in 2008, now Project Weber/RENEW, to aid male sex workers with resources and support. Rich also produced “Invisible,” a documentary on the overlooked male sex work industry. If you have information on Roy Weber's murder, contact the Cold Case Unit at 401.468.2233. For more about Project Weber/RENEW, visit their website. https://weberrenew.org/

Alicia Bernice Markovich was born on February 20, 1972, to John and Marcy Markovich in Pennsylvania. Raised by a young mother, Alicia grew up loved and active. On April 26, 1987, at 15, she vanished after an argument with her father in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Despite extensive searches and an enigmatic letter, her fate remains unknown.

Friends and family continue to seek justice for Alicia, maintaining awareness campaigns and urging anyone with information to contact Pennsylvania State Police at 724-832-3288 or 724-357-1978. Alicia was 5'2", 120 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Wendy Dehoop dropped her husband off at his job outside Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, April 22, 2005, before heading to her shift at the Georgia Pacific Mill. She was never seen again. Her purse and car would be recovered on two separate days, but no sign of Wendy.

What happened to Wendy Dehoop?

Noah Alexander Presgrove was a vibrant teen from Comanche, Oklahoma, known for his athleticism and infectious spirit. Tragically, after a night at a typical teenage party, Noah went missing, only to be found deceased on the side of the road the next morning. Despite so many small-town rumors, what happened to Noah remains unknown. 

Anyone with any information can contact the Southwest Regional Communications Center at 580-353-0783.

In 2007, 14-year-old Ashley Summers disappeared, last seen walking to her aunt’s house. She called her mom once, but her whereabouts remain unknown. Police initially labeled her a runaway. The FBI found no connection to other local missing women cases. Ashley remains missing, and the family continues to search for her.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of the FBI at 216 522 1400. The FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force and Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team at 1 800 CALL FBI. , the Cleveland Division of the Police at 216 623 5000 or the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 855 224 6446 are all working to find Ashley.