Carmen Van Huss, at 19, had her whole life ahead of her. After visiting her grandmother in the hospital, Carmen headed to her apartment to prepare for work in the morning, when she met up with a man and they headed into her apartment together. After neighbors complained about noises coming from her apartment, all went quiet, but over the next two days, no one heard from Carmen. When her father comes looking for her, he stumbles into a parent's worst nightmare and the mystery of what happened that fate full night would take decades to uncover.


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Gather round the campfire for today's cozy mystery. We'll keep you company with a little mystery to solve by the end of each episode

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Associated Press. (2015, February 27). Cop uses social media to fund DNA test. Chicago Tribune, 6.Baxter, J. (2022, June 15). Cold as Ice: Who killed Carmen van Huss? - Jenn Baxter - medium. Medium. https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/cold-as-ice-who-killed-carmen-van-huss-3c861a0c683bBurgos, M. (2015, February 28). IMPD holds press conference to ‘clear up misconceptions’ regarding cold case investigation. Fox 59. https://fox59.com/news/impd-to-discuss-cold-case-murder-during-press-conference/Carmen Van Huss. (1993, March 27). The Indianapolis News, 19.Chapter 7: Nuisance Abatement Law. (n.d.). American Legal Publishing. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-4360Disis, J. (2015a, February 28). IMPD denies pulling detective off decades-old murder case. The Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2015/02/27/impd-officials-deny-detective-sought-online-funding-pulled-cold-case/24149269/Disis, J. (2015b, February 28). IMPD now says officer not off cold case. The Indianapolis Star, 1.Feb 27, 2015, page A8 - The Indianapolis Star at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/106543777/?terms=%22Carmen%20Van%20Huss%22&match=1Howell, J., Jr, Schumes, A., & Schwentker, L. (2024, September 2). WRTV Indianapolis. WRTV Indianapolis. https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/arrest-made-in-1993-homicide-of-indianapolis-teenHudson, C. (2024, September 3). Missouri man charged with murder, rape after 1993 Indy killing. Fox 59. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/missouri-man-charged-with-murder-rape-after-1993-indy-killing/James David van Huss (1953-2002) - Find a grave. . . (1953, January 18). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42168152/james-david-van_hussM. Trusnik, M. (1993, March 25). Police probe woman’s slaying. The Indianapolis News, 9.Moses, C. (2024, September 4). Police Arrest Man in 1993 Murder of 19-Year-Old Indianapolis Woman. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/us/carmen-van-huss-murder-suspect-arrested.htmlMurdered: Carmen Van Huss | Indianapolis, IN | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/carmen-van-hussMurderer eludes authorities. (1993, April 13). The Noblesville Ledger, 2.Nightmares, T. C. (2024, October 1). The killer next door: the murder of Carmen van Huss. Medium. https://authorcindyparmiter.medium.com/the-killer-next-door-the-murder-of-carmen-van-huss-863caab2c32eReinstate Bill Carter to Carmen’s Case. (2015, February 25). Go Petition. https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-bill-carter-to-carmens-case.htmlStaff, C. T. (2024, September 4). Missouri man arrested in cold case murder of Indianapolis teenager. Court TV. https://www.courttv.com/news/missouri-man-arrested-in-cold-case-murder-of-indianapolis-teenager/Star, D. P. I. (2014, April 19). Indiana Unsolved: A new look at rape, killing of Carmen Van Huss, 19. Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2014/04/19/indiana-unsolved-carmen-van-huss/7903283/Star, J. D. I. (2015, February 27). Indy detective off case after his Internet plea to pay for DNA test. The Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2015/02/26/crowdfunding-raises-money-dna-testing-cold-case/24023311/Star Staff Reporter. (1993a, March 25). Woman believed to have been slain in struggle. Indianapolis Star, A2.Star Staff Reporter. (1993b, April 1). Victim’s family seeks funds for funeral; possible reward. The Indianapolis Star, B5.The Indianapolis News. (1993, April 12). Police seek witness who saw waitress. The Indianapolis News, C2.Today, U. (2024, September 5). Man arrested in the 1993 cold case killing of 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss. USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/05/cold-case-dana-shepherd-carmen-van-huss/75085889007/

In May of 1987, 15-year-old Sakia Gunn was on her way home in Newark, New Jersey after a night with friends in Greenwich Village. Sakia and her friend were approached by two older men, and when they rebuffed the men's advances, they were attacked. Sakia, a proud lesbian, was murdered that night in a crime that rocked Newark and the LGBTQ Community. Join CJ from Beyond the Rainbow: True Crimes of the LGBTQ to hear Sakia's story.

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From The Book of The Dead archive, we present the case of Juana Bernal Ramirez. On October 1, 1995, 3-year-old Juana Ramirez went to Chapultepec Park with her family for a day of fun, however, the Ramirez family's worst nightmare would become a reality when Juana disappeared without a trace. With no witnesses and no evidence, it would be 27 years before anyone would learn the fate of little Juana. 

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1630DFMX - Juana Bernal Ramirez. (n.d.). https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1630dfmx.htmlBrown, L. (2023, June 19). Mom reunited with daughter 27 years after she was snatched as a toddler. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2023/06/19/mom-reunited-with-daughter-27-years-after-she-was-snatched/Bullen, L. (2023, June 16). Mother is reunited with daughter 27 years after she was kidnapped from a park at three years old. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/missing-daughter-found-mexico-park-b2359022.htmlMia. (2023, June 28). Woman solves her own kidnapping 27 years later - The Wicked Truth - medium. Medium. https://medium.com/the-wicked-truth/woman-kidnapped-as-a-child-solves-her-own-case-reunites-with-her-mom-after-27-years-apart-d4f70aebedc1News Band. (2023, June 16). Girl stolen aged 3 reunites with mum 27 years later after an incredible clue. News Band. https://news.band/girl-stolen-aged-3-reunites-with-mum-27-years-later-after-an-incredible-clue/#google_vignette

Joanne Witt knew better than anyone that parenting wasn't always the easiest job in the world, but when her 14-year-old daughter, Tylar, started hanging around with a much older teen named Steven Colver, things got a lot more difficult. When Joanne banned steven from coming around her daughter with the threat of pressing charges, Tylar and Steven came up with a plan to get Joanne off their backs so they could be together forever. 

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ABC News. (2011a, June 4). “Juliet” Teen, Tylar Witt, describes her “Romeo,” Steven Colver, killing mom. https://abcnews.go.com/US/juliet-teen-tylar-witt-describes-romeo-steven-colver/story?id=13757722ABC News. (2011b, September 20). California Teen “Romeo and Juliet” suicide pact goes awry after mom’s murder. https://abcnews.go.com/US/teen-romeo-juliet-suicide-pact-awry-moms-murder/story?id=14511861Acosta, N. (2023, September 9). After mom is found fatally stabbed, teen daughter and boyfriend point fingers at each other. Peoplemag. https://people.com/people-magazine-investigates-star-crossed-killers-joanne-witt-7966560Bliss. (2024, June 16). Forbidden Lovers End Mom to Stay Together - Bliss - Medium. Medium. https://medium.com/@theretrobliss/forbidden-lovers-end-mom-to-stay-together-64e523226888Cost of living in El Dorado Hills, CA | PayScale. (n.d.). https://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator/California-El-Dorado-Hills#Forbidden young love ends with a mother’s violent murder. (2013, June 9). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/forbidden-young-love-ends-with-a-mothers-violent-murder/Gedulin, B. L. O. O. G. (2023, June 15). Age of consent & Statutory rape laws in California. Law Office of George Gedulin. https://www.gedulinlaw.com/blog/2023/june/age-of-consent-statutory-rape-laws-in-california/#:~:text=What%20are%20the%20legal%20consequences,jail%20term%20of%20one%20year.Rasmussen, A. (n.d.). Teenage Couple Murdered Mother Who Accused Daughter’s Older Boyfriend Of Statutory Rape. Investigation Discovery. Retrieved August 31, 2024, from https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/people-magazine-investigates/teenage-couple-murdered-mother-who-accused-daughters-older-boyfriend-of-statutory-rapeRatajczak, J. (2011a, June 7). Colver murder trial: Tylar’s stare ‘as if her mom didn’t exist,’ witness testifies. Village Life. https://www.villagelife.com/news/local/colver-murder-trial-tylar-s-stare-as-if-her-mom-didn-t-exist-witness-testifies/article_ca7aea68-1390-518a-8321-c1a2d1c74205.htmlRatajczak, J. (2011b, August 12). Witt, Colver sentenced. Village Life. https://www.villagelife.com/news/local/witt-colver-sentenced/article_76e18da7-c02b-5ab5-95b3-22c74baa6a3d.htmlRatajczak, J. (2011c, August 12). Young murderers’ fate sealed at sentencing. Mtdemocrat. https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/young-murderers-fate-sealed-at-sentencing/article_94cfa56f-b154-5a02-983a-c14be7a24db2.htmlSaunt, R. (2023, September 17). Chilling case of young girl, 14, and her boyfriend, 19, who brutally slaughtered her mom after she. . . Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12513773/Joanne-witt-murder-daughter-boyfriend-statutory-rape-romeo-juliet-killers.htmlSengupta, S. (2024, May 24). Joanne WitT Murder: Where are Tylar Witt and Steven Colver now? The Cinemaholic. https://thecinemaholic.com/joanne-witt-murder-where-are-tylar-witt-and-steven-colver-now/Tylar Witt Admits Murder Plot In “Forbidden Love” Trial. (2012, February 10). KCRA3. https://www.kcra.com/article/tylar-witt-admits-murder-plot-in-forbidden-love-trial/6395075

In Moston, Manchester, England, 16 year old Suzanne Capper just wanted to make some friends. She was having a hard time coping with school and would regularly skip class when she would meet a boy named Clifford Pook. When Clifford introduced Suzanne to his older sister, Jean Powell, Suzanne bent backward to make Jean and her friends happy. However, from the start, this group would turn on Suzanne and treat her horribly, until it all came to a head on December 7th of 1992 when they decided they needed to punish Suzanne for every slight they perceived her to make against them.

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Confidentials. (2017, October 23). News, opinions, offers & things to do. Confidentials. https://confidentials.com/manchester/exclusive-20-years-on-the-suzanne-capper-caseConnett, D. (1992, December 15). Burnt girl, 16, found naked at golf course | The Independent. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/burnt-girl-16-found-naked-at-golf-course-1563604.htmlDresch, M. (2024, February 27). My sister’s killers scrubbed her with bleach & burned her alive. . . they walk free as I’m haunted by smell of. . . The US Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/news/10514243/suzanne-capper-murder-killers-parole-manchester-gang/Foster, J. (1993, December 18). Petty grudges settled by torture spree then murder: Suzanne Capper’s short life ended in horror at the hands of “friends” who lived an equally bleak existence | The Independent. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/petty-grudges-settled-by-torture-spree-then-murder-suzanne-capper-s-short-life-ended-in-horror-at-the-hands-of-friends-who-lived-an-equally-bleak-existence-1468189.htmlGovernment Digital Service. (2020, August 19). Types of prison sentence. GOV.UK. https://www.gov.uk/types-of-prison-sentence/life-sentencesHarvey, A. (2022, November 3). Inside the horrific torture and murder of Suzanne Capper. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/suzanne-capperIndependent. (1993, December 18). Four guilty of torture killing: SIMON MIDGLEY | The Independent. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/four-guilty-of-torture-killing-simon-midgley-1468211.htmlKeeling, N. (2023a, January 15). Suzanne Capper killer making bid for freedom after teenager’s torture murder. Manchester Evening News. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/suzanne-capper-tortured-murdered-case-25962284Keeling, N. (2023b, May 14). “Positive reports and remorse”: How torture killer talked his way out of jail. Manchester Evening News. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/positive-reports-remorse-how-schoolgirls-26895903Keeling, N., & O’Leary, A. (2023, May 11). Gang who tortured and killed tragic teen all set to be released from prison. The Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/gang-who-tortured-killed-tragic-29959284McCorquodale, A. (2021, June 1). Burn injury awareness: Know the facts. ITT Blog | Integra LifeSciences. https://tissuetechnologies.integralife.com/burn-injury-awareness-know-the-facts/TalesFromTheCabin. (2024, August 15). Teenager abducted, tortured and burned alive by her ‘Friends.’ Medium. https://medium.com/@Brokenmirrorproductions/teenager-abducted-tortured-and-burned-alive-by-her-friends-d4abf500107fTreatments. (2017, September 12). Stanford Health Care. https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/burns/treatments.html

Out on Lake Crescent in July of 1940, fishermen come across the body of a woman wrapped in blankets floating on the surface. The body was a startling sight to behold as a strange chemical process had turned her flesh into a soap-like substance and her what was left of her face had made her virtually impossible to identify. Meanwhile, 3 years before, Hallie Illingworth, a waitress at the Lake Crescent Tavern had disappeared around Christmas time in 1937. Where was Hallie, and what happened to the poor woman found floating in Lake Crescent? Join Noelle from Creepy Confidential in this special take over of The Book of the Dead to find out the mystery of the Lady of the Lake. 

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Special thanks to Noelle for taking over the pod after what was probably the worst week of our lives. We'll see you all in the next chapter!

When Irene Paget met John Barron, she thought she would have the life she had always wanted: to be a wife and mother. However, Jack Barron was not who Irene thought he was. He was overbearing, obsessed with his appearance, and flew off the handle at everything that displeased him. When a string of deaths occur within the family, the community rallies to support poor Jack Barron who seems to have lost it all, until people start asking questions. One sudden death is a tragedy, but four looks like murder.

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These are the stories your mother never told you! Join Steph for the spookiest story time as she tells short tales of true crime, cults, or missing persons

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Bartlette, D. R. (2023, July 7). Jack Barron: Munchausen by Proxy Dad - California Dreaming - Medium. Medium. https://medium.com/california-dreaming/jack-barron-munchausen-by-proxy-dad-bd44531fb3b8Dec 13, 1999, page 18 - The Sacramento Bee at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/628614835/?match=1&terms=%22jack%20barron%22%20Dunn, R. J., Sukhija, K., & Lopez, R. A. (2023, April 22). Strangulation injuries. StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459192/Feb 03, 2000, page 15 - The Sacramento Bee at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/628904480/?match=1&terms=%22jack%20barron%22%20Furillo, A., & Anderluh, D. (1995, July 23). Cops’ conclusion underscores family’s fear: serial homicide. The Sacramento Bee, 1–16.Irene Kay Paget Barron (1957-1992) - Find a Grave. . . (1957, July 17). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35717557/irene-kay-barronJack Barron, homicide of family. (1995, July 20). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-journal-jack-barron-homicide/33902882/Jul 19, 1995, page 12 - The Sacramento Bee at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/627118569/?match=1&terms=%22jack%20barron%22%20Lee, H. K. (1995, July 18). PAGE ONE -- Benicia Man Arrested In Three Family Deaths. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/page-one-benicia-man-arrested-in-three-family-3028464.phpL’Etoile, J. (2018, December 15). All in the family. James L’Etoile. https://jamesletoile.com/2018/12/15/all-in-the-family/Mar 15, 2000, page 19 - The Sacramento Bee at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/628847910/?match=1&terms=jack%20barronMar 18, 2000, page 19 - The Sacramento Bee at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/628892975/?match=1&terms=%22jack%20barron%22%20Mason, O. (2017, November 2). And then there were none: the family annihilator who killed for attention. https://the-line-up.com. https://the-line-up.com/dying-for-daddy-excerptMatthews, A. (1995a, May 30). PAGE ONE -- One Family’s 3-Year Tragedy / Police zero in on deaths of man’s wife, mother, children. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/page-one-one-family-s-3-year-tragedy-police-3032309.phpMatthews, A. (1995b, July 20). Accused Killer’s Dreams Eluded Him / Held in deaths of 3 in family. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/accused-killer-s-dreams-eluded-him-held-in-3027749.phpMeadow, R. (1998). Munchausen syndrome by proxy abuse perpetrated by men. In Archives of Disease in Childhood (Vols. 78–78, pp. 210–216). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1717505/pdf/v078p00210.pdfMunchausen syndrome by proxy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (n.d.). https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001555.htmPaddock, R. C. (2019, March 5). Mysterious Deaths Finally Add Up to Murder Case : Family: Man got sympathy after wife, two children died. But apparent suffocation of his mother left new evidence. - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-07-25-mn-27581-story.htmlRoca, T., & Roca, T. (2019, July 15). Wynonna Judd targeted by murderer, attempts to be released from prison. RadarOnline. https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/07/wynonna-judd-targeted-murderer-jack-barron-attempt-prison-release/Smith, C. (1998). Dying for Daddy (St. Martin’s Paperback Editions). St. Martins.Transcript: 84. Jack Barron, Munchausen Dad | USA. (n.d.). https://www.evidencelockerpodcast.com/transcripts/transcript-84-jack-barron-munchausen-dad-usaYoung, N. (2024, February 15). The Munchausen by Proxy Dad - Nikki Young - Medium. Medium. https://medium.com/@nikyoung/the-munchausen-by-proxy-dad-43c1e7add3cc

In a small town in Brazil, Alex Ferreira lived with his young wife and had shared custody of his 12-year-old daughter. His wife and Daughter got along well and Alex was thrilled that his daughter was accepting of his new partner, but his daughter's acceptance would turn into something he never thought possible, and the lengths she would go to to get what she wanted would have devastating consequences.

This was an exclusive Patreon episode that we wanted to share as it's a story that many people have never heard of and one that should be shared. 

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ODFM™ is a satirical true-crime podcast hosted by Kelly DeVries and Jenna Swanson. Each week, we present true crime stories with our own dark brand of humor. The stories you hear are serious and true. Our comments and opinions are not.
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In the spring of 2001, 2-year-old Wesley Morgan lived in Clinton, Louisiana with his 19-year-old mother, Ruby Harvard, and her boyfriend, 37-year-old Burnell Hilton Jr. He was a happy toddler, who loved to play and learn. Still, on the morning of May 15th, a mother's worst nightmare becomes a reality when Wesley vanishes from the family home without a trace. 23 years later, Wesley's case is cold, and authorities are adamant that Ruby is not telling the truth about what happened on that fateful day. 

If you have any information regarding Wesley's case, you are urged to call the FBI at 1 (800) CALL-FBI (225-5324) or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. There is a $10,000 reward offered by authorities for information in the case.You can also call the east feliciana parish sheriff’s office at 225-683-5459.

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4538DMLA - Wesley Dale Morgan. (n.d.). https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/4538dmla.htmlAmerican Press Staff. (2015, December 14). La. two-year-old still missing after disappearing in 2001 - American Press. American Press. https://www.americanpress.com/2015/12/14/la-two-year-old-still-missing-after-disappearing-in-2001/Arledge, H. (2023, May 26). What happened to Little Wesley Morgan? HL Arledge’s Bayou Justice. https://bayoujustice.com/2023/05/what-happened-to-little-wesley-morgan/Associated Press. (2001a, May 17). Search continues into night for missing two-year-old boy. The Daily Advertiser, 8.Associated Press. (2001b, May 18). Search for toddler enters third day. The Town Talk, 5.Associated Press. (2001c, May 19). FBI questions missing boy’s mother. The Daily Advertiser, 10.Associated Press. (2001d, May 20). Boy’s disappearance brings unrelated arrest. The Town Talk, 24.Associated Press. (2001e, May 21). Couple may have lied about missing boy. The Daily World, 2.Associated Press. (2001f, May 25). Investigators appeal to relatives of missing boy. The Daily Advertiser, 14.Associated Press. (2001g, June 6). Consultation with Psychic brings on new search. The Daily Advertiser, 10.Assosciated Press. (2001, May 24). Missing boy’s mother faces more questions. The Daily Advertiser, 12.Baker, K. (2020, October 22). Police Still Search for Boy, 2, Who Vanished from La. Porch in 2001: 'It's Something You Never Forget' Peoplemag. https://people.com/crime/police-still-search-boy-missing-porch-louisiana-wesley-dale-morgan/Editorial Team. (2011, January 3). Cost of adoption Update: 2009-2010 | Adoptive Families. https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/resources/adoption-news/cost-of-adoption-2010/FBI investigating disappearance of Louisiana boy 15 years later. (2016, August 16). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/fbi-investigating-disappearance-louisiana-boy-wesley-morgan-15-years-later-n626511FBI’s Child Abduction Rapid Deployment (CARD) Team Reinvestigating a 15-Year-Old Cold Case in Louisiana. (2016, April 27). Federal Bureau of Investigation. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/neworleans/news/press-releases/fbi2019s-child-abduction-rapid-deployment-card-team-reinvestigating-a-15-year-old-cold-case-in-louisianaHave you seen this child? Wesley Dale Morgan. (n.d.). https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/912370/1Jennifer. (2024, June 18). Toddler Vanishes in Broad Daylight: Where is Wesley Morgan? Medium. https://medium.com/@wherearetheypodcast/toddler-vanishes-in-broad-daylight-where-is-wesley-morgan-d5e4342230e6Louisiana Amber Alert. (n.d.). Louisiana State Police. https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/alerts/amber-alerts/Missing: Wesley Morgan | Clinton, LA | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/wesley-morganMother accused of selling her missing child. (n.d.). Criminal. https://vocal.media/criminal/mother-accused-of-selling-her-missing-childUlkins, G. (2018, May 16). Where’s Wesley? Butterfly release marks 17 years since boy’s disappearance. https://www.wafb.com. https://www.wafb.com/story/38199279/butterfly-release-held-to-mark-17th-anniversary-of-little-boys-disappearance/Wafb. (2005a, February 11). Boy’s Vanishing still a mystery. https://www.wafb.com. https://www.wafb.com/story/2931845/boys-vanishing-still-a-mystery/Wafb. (2005b, March 16). Boy’s sixth birthday goes uncelebrated. https://www.wafb.com. https://www.wafb.com/story/3075805/boys-sixth-birthday-goes-uncelebrated/Wafb. (2008a, January 17). Woman arrested for allegedly trying to sell her child. https://www.wafb.com. https://www.wafb.com/story/7599800/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-trying-to-sell-her-child/Wafb. (2008b, March 17). East Feliciana Parish mother pleads not guilty to trying to sell child. https://www.wafb.com. https://www.wafb.com/story/7999109/east-feliciana-parish-mother-pleads-not-guilty-to-trying-to-sell-child/Wafb. (2008c, June 16). Charges dropped against woman accused of trying to sell her baby. https://www.wafb.com. https://www.wafb.com/story/8458191/charges-dropped-against-woman-accused-of-trying-to-sell-her-baby/Wbrz. (2024, June 21). 21 billboards in BR with Wesley Dale Morgan case information. WBRZ. https://www.wbrz.com/news/21-billboards-in-br-with-wesley-dale-morgan-case-informationWesley Dale Morgan - LA Repository for Unidentified & Missing People. (n.d.). http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=239Wesley Dale Morgan – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/wesley-dale-morgan

In the heart of Kansas City Missouri, there is a historic building called the Hotel President, which has remained an icon in the city since it was erected in 1927. With a list of prestigious guests, it is known for being the spot for lavish parties and entertainment. Still, it is also known as the scene of a murder that has never been solved—that of a young man, with a mysterious background and an even more mysterious death that occurred in January of 1935. States away, in Alabama, Ruby Ogletree is desperate to find out what happened to her son Artemus after he leaves home for the adventure of a lifetime. 


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