In May 1996, hikers Julie Williams and Lollie Winans set out for a backcountry camping trip in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, a place they considered safe. When they failed to return home, a missing-persons report sparked a massive search across hundreds of miles of trails. Days later, park rangers made a devastating discovery that would change Shenandoah forever.

Episode 2 retraces the women’s final days: their hike through Whiteoak Canyon, their last photos atop Hawksbill Mountain, and the moment a peaceful national park became the scene of a double homicide. Through ranger accounts, archival audio, and survivor perspectives, The Discovery explores the beginning of an investigation that would haunt the FBI for decades.

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Original music: “Shenandoah” by Andrew Golden

In May 1996, two women—Julie Williams and Lollie Winans—set out on a backcountry camping trip in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. What began as a five-day escape into the wild became one of the most haunting crimes in National Park history.

Before the tragedy, there was their story: two women who found love, freedom, and belonging in the wilderness. From their meeting at Woodswomen, a pioneering outdoor program for women, to their drive south from Vermont with their golden retriever Taj, Episode One retraces the final days of peace before everything changed.

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In May 1996, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans set out for a backcountry camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. Days later, their lives were brutally cut short, and nearly three decades of silence followed until a 2024 DNA match revealed someone who could be responsible. Season 3 of SEQUESTERED retraces the tragedy that shook their families, and the truth that refused to stay buried.

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In this bonus episode, Sara and Andrea revisit the haunting cases of Zebb Quinn and Mitrice Richardson. From the mysterious page and staged car in Asheville to the unanswered questions about Mitrice’s release, call log, and remote discovery site in Los Angeles, we explore the details and honor the advocates who refuse to let their stories fade.

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In the final chapter of Mitrice Richardson’s story, we return to the canyon where her remains were found and examine the questions that still haunt this case fifteen years later. From new leads that surfaced in 2024, to troubling revelations about the detective who moved her body, this episode explores how a pattern of mishandling, silence, and unanswered questions left Mitrice’s family, and a community of advocates, still fighting for the truth. 

If you have any information about the disappearance and death of Mitrice Richardson, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 or reach out to Dr. Ronda Hampton directly at [email protected].

On September 2, 2025, Barry Morphew appeared in Alamosa County court seeking a bond reduction. His request was denied, though the judge modified his $3 million bond to allow cash, surety, or property. In this bonus episode, Sara and Andrea break down what happened inside the courtroom, including arguments from the defense and prosecution, and Judge Hopkins’ ruling. They also share powerful words from Suzanne’s brother’s impact letter, reminding us all that at the center of this case is Suzanne, a mother, sister, and friend whose life was stolen. With reporting from The Alamosa Citizen.

In September 2009, 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson vanished after being released alone from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station in Malibu, California. Eleven months later, her remains were discovered in a rugged canyon less than two miles away.

In Part Two of this case, we trace the painful discovery of Mitrice’s body, disturbing murals found during search efforts, and the mishandling of evidence that left her family with more questions than answers. Through the voices of her mother Latice Sutton, Dr. Ronda Hampton, and independent journalist Cece Woods, this episode examines how critical mistakes and conflicting accounts deepened the mystery — and fueled a public outcry that has never gone silent.

If you have any information about the disappearance and death of Mitrice Richardson, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at (323) 890-5500.

On a September evening in 2009, 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson walked into a Malibu restaurant. She wasn’t quite herself, and by the end of the night staff had called the sheriff’s department—not just because she couldn’t pay her bill, but because they were worried about her safety.

Hours later, Mitrice was released from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, just after midnight, alone and without her phone, purse, or car. She was never seen alive again.

In Part 1 of this two-part case, we retrace Mitrice’s final known hours—from the restaurant call that first brought deputies to Geoffrey’s, to her unexpected release into the dark Malibu canyon night. What happened in the hours that followed has never been fully explained.

Mitrice Richardson was vibrant, ambitious, and deeply loved. This is her story.

If you have any information about the disappearance and death of Mitrice Richardson, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at (323) 890-5500.

In this final installment of our coverage on the case of Zebb Quinn, we follow the investigation as it takes a shocking turn. Nearly fifteen years after Zebb vanished, the name Jason Owens reemerged—this time tied to the brutal murders of Cristie and J.T. Codd and their unborn child.

As investigators dug into Owens’ property, they uncovered disturbing evidence: concrete pits, lime, and fragments that raised chilling questions. Was this connected to Zebb? And if so, why has the truth remained buried for so long?

Through court records, news reports, and eyewitness accounts, we trace how Owens’ crimes cast new suspicion on his role in Zebb’s disappearance—and why answers in this case have remained just out of reach.

Zebb Quinn was only 18 years old when he disappeared from Asheville, North Carolina, in January 2000. His story is one of mystery, grief, and the relentless search for justice.

If you know anything about the disappearance and murder of Zebb Wayne Quinn, please contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or your local law enforcement office.

Two weeks after 18-year-old Zebb Quinn vanished, his car was found in a BBQ restaurant parking lot with a live puppy, a hotel keycard, and lipstick scrawled across the back window. In Part Two of this case, we follow the strange trail from a mysterious page traced to his aunt’s phone, through a tangled connection to a young woman named Misty Taylor and her abusive boyfriend, to Jason Owens—the last person seen with Zebb. For years, Owens stayed in the shadows… until 2015, when another disappearance rocked the quiet town of Leicester. This time, it wasn’t just one person missing—it was Cristie and JT Codd, a young couple expecting their first child. And the discovery police made would be unlike anything they’d seen before.