In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking and unresolved case of Deltrece Benson, a 12-year-old girl whose tragic murder in 1990 has haunted her foster mother for over three decades. Despite the passing years, Deltrece's foster mom, Mary McKenna, continues to search for answers and justice.

Mary joins us on this episode to share her story.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, child abuse, and murder.

This week, Heather & Scott discuss the hottest new True Crime doc: Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which reexamines the haunting 1996 murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey. The three-part docuseries delves into the botched investigation, media frenzy, and legal missteps that overshadowed the case.

In March 2012, 23-year-old Derek Lueking vanished without a trace after visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His car was found abandoned at Newfound Gap, packed with survival gear, but with no sign of Derek. A strange note left in his car and conflicting accounts from those closest to him raise more questions than answers. Was Derek trying to escape his life, or was something more sinister at play?

On this episode of Status: Pending, we delve into the chilling case of William Bradford Bishop, a State Department official who vanished after allegedly murdering his wife, three sons, and mother in 1976. From his prestigious education at Yale to his clandestine career in counterintelligence, Bishop's life was extraordinary—but it took a horrifying turn one March evening.

Sources for this episode include reporting by Ruth Johnson for the Fredrick, Maryland News, The Cumberland News, the Associated Press.

The Cumberland Sunday Times.More info from the FBI: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/william-bradford-bishop-jr

In this episode, we dive into the haunting case of Leona Sharon Kinsey, a woman of Puyallup Native American heritage who vanished under mysterious circumstances in LaGrande, Oregon on October 25, 1999. Leona, a 46-year-old mother and small business owner, was last seen in her home, leaving behind her purse, belongings, and pets.

Just days later, her car was discovered abandoned in the parking lot of an Albertson’s store, but she was nowhere to be found.If you have any information about Leona Kinsey's disappearance, please contact the LaGrande Police Department at 541-963-1017.

There is currently a reward for any tips leading to her whereabouts.

Join us as we unravel the mystery of Leona's disappearance, the complexities of her life, and the ongoing search for justice.

Sources: NewsNation (Missing: Leona Sharon Kinsey), Charley Project, Oregon Public Broadcasting, (OPB) Statesman Journal

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In this episode, we discuss the heartbreaking case of an El Dorado mother who is urgently seeking answers after her daughter, Ieshia Jackson, went missing in 2020. Despite extensive efforts and ongoing investigations, the family continues to face uncertainty and emotional turmoil. Join us as we shed light on this important story and the hope for resolution.

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There was a $3,000 reward through El Dorado Crime Stoppers is up for grabs for anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest and conviction.  But Parents United Against Violence increased the reward to $10,000 in March of 2024.

If you know anything about Ieshia Jackson's disappearance, or you have an anonymous tip, you're encouraged to call El Dorado Police at (870) 881-4810.

Organizers of a candlelight vigil honoring Ieshia in 2023  also run a Facebook page called "Missing and Unidentified in Union County, Tennessee" where other missing persons cases are highlighted. Members said they hope to raise awareness about several missing women from the area.

Sources for this episode include: KATV-TV, MyArkLAmiss.com, The El Dorado (AK) News, and the Charley Project, among others.

A quick update from Status: Pending, and then Heather & Scott discuss the latest Netflix true crime release: "American Nightmare"

We have some 'splaining to do... here's what we've been up to this summer.

Randy Michaels has been missing since May 15, 2021.

He was last seen leaving the Steel City Bar on East Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown, Ohio at about 1:30 a.m.

STILL UNSOLVED INVESTIGATION

Youngstown Police Department @ (330) 747-7911

9-year-old Asha Degree appears to have left her home in the early hours of Valentine's Day, February 14, 2000.

What happened to Asha after she was seen walking along Highway 18 in Shelby, North Carolina has remained a mystery every since.

Anyone with information in the Cleveland County area specifically can call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4822 or the FBI at 704-672- 6100, nationwide, 1-800-CALL-FBI is the FBI’s national line. Anyone can call to report any information to the FBI. You can also contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or NCMEC, at 1-800-THE-LOST or 1-800-843-5678.

Sources for this episode include: the Charlotte Observer with reporting by Aileen Soper, Karen Cimino among others for the Observer, the Gaffney Ledger, and the Indianapolis Star Tribune.