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On August 21st, 1996, an 11-year-old girl vanished from her quiet Moline, Illinois, neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing her climb into a gray sedan with an unknown man—and she was never seen again. For decades, the case went cold, leaving her family desperate for answers. Now, nearly 29 years later, a shocking indictment has brought new hope for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Trudy Appleby. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.
Sources:
Cold Cases - Crime Stoppers of Quad Cities
Man arrested in murder of 11-year-old Trudy Appleby, who disappeared in 1996 in Moline, Illinois - CBS Chicago
Trudy Leann Appleby
‘Person of interest’ in Trudy Appleby case has died | OurQuadCities
Trudy Appleby's disappearance, 28 years later | wqad.com
Who is the man indicted in Trudy Appleby’s death?
Moline police identify two more ‘persons of interest’ in Trudy Appleby disappearance
Man indicted in Trudy Appleby disappearance
Best friend of girl, 11, who vanished 29 years ago sends heartbreaking plea to accused killer | Daily Mail Online
By Olivia Cornu & John Conner4.7
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On August 21st, 1996, an 11-year-old girl vanished from her quiet Moline, Illinois, neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing her climb into a gray sedan with an unknown man—and she was never seen again. For decades, the case went cold, leaving her family desperate for answers. Now, nearly 29 years later, a shocking indictment has brought new hope for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Trudy Appleby. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
Follow Us:
Join Our Facebook Group
Subscribe to our Patreon
Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393
Visit our website
Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts
Check the Locks is Supported By:
Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free
This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.
Sources:
Cold Cases - Crime Stoppers of Quad Cities
Man arrested in murder of 11-year-old Trudy Appleby, who disappeared in 1996 in Moline, Illinois - CBS Chicago
Trudy Leann Appleby
‘Person of interest’ in Trudy Appleby case has died | OurQuadCities
Trudy Appleby's disappearance, 28 years later | wqad.com
Who is the man indicted in Trudy Appleby’s death?
Moline police identify two more ‘persons of interest’ in Trudy Appleby disappearance
Man indicted in Trudy Appleby disappearance
Best friend of girl, 11, who vanished 29 years ago sends heartbreaking plea to accused killer | Daily Mail Online

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