Unexplained News Update

Shane Donahue Acquittal Leaves Family Demanding Answers — Update


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Shane Donahue’s recent acquittal is the central breaking update in today’s Unexplained News Update, with a judge finding insufficient evidence on November 18, 2025. Host Reese Haldon reports live on the fallout: a family still seeking answers after the 2010 disappearance in Prince William County, Virginia, and what the judge’s decision means for a case that has haunted the community and online forums.

This hour also revisits long-running cold cases and unexplained phenomena across North America. We summarize the unresolved 1997 disappearance and homicide of Judy Smith — last seen in a Philadelphia hotel and later found in Pisgah National Forest — credible Asheville-area sightings, and lingering questions about a killer’s identity. Other segments cover a UK paranormal investigation in an abandoned nightclub, the 1993 Lake Baikal hiker deaths in Siberia, and a chilling domestic encounter involving sudden radio static and a transatlantic-accented voice. Listeners will hear sourced facts, dates, and relevant locations so you can follow developments responsibly.

Tune in to Unexplained News Update on Unexplained.co for timely, factual coverage of cold cases, acquittals, and unexplained events — and subscribe for the next live update at 6 PM.

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Unexplained News UpdateBy Reese Halden