The Path Went Chilly

September 30, 1987. Northumberland County, Virginia. The body of 45-year old Kay Hall is discovered on a back road underneath her pick-up truck. She has been run over and her husband, Bob Hall, immediately becomes the prime suspect. Even though Bob stood to collect on an inheritance Kay had just received and there are issues with his alibi, there is some question about whether he would have been able to track down Kay and commit the crime during a very narrow timeframe. Years later, Bob is charged and convicted of Kay’s murder, but has his conviction overturned and after agreeing to enter an Alford plea, he is released from prison. Was Bob Hall really responsible for the murder of his wife, or was she simply the victim of a tragic accident? These episodes chronicle an “Unsolved Mysteries” segment in which there is debate about the ultimate resolution.

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July 27, 2009. Placentia, California. 81-year old Bob Harrod is discovered to be missing from his home and he has left his car and his eyeglasses behind. One month earlier, Bob had gotten married to Fontelle Heeter, a former spouse whom he had not seen in six decades, and she was scheduled to move in with him two days after he disappeared. Since Bob has a substantial net worth, the division of his estate causes a lot of friction between Fontelle and Bob’s daughters. There is speculation that Bob’s financial situation played a role in his disappearance, but he is never found and there is no physical evidence to indicate what happened to him. On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore the tragic case of Bob Harrod, whose life suddenly transitioned from a heartwarming love story to a baffling unsolved mystery.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Placentia Police Department at (714) 993-8164.

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Additional Reading:

http://charleyproject.org/case/robert-merle-harrod

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-feb-02-la-me-disappeared3-2010feb03-story.html

https://abc7ny.com/archive/6939639/https://people.com/crime/elderly-man-disappeared-after-marrying-high-school-sweetheart-went-missing/

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/07/30/after-4-year-search-missing-placentia-mans-wife-suspects-foul-play/

https://www.orangecoast.com/features/vanished-orange-countys-infamous-cold-cases-bob-harrod/

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/50k-reward-offered-in-2009-killing-of-placentia-man-who-vanished-after-marrying-high-school-sweetheart/

https://www.ocregister.com/two-persons-of-interest-in-2009-disappearance-of-placentia-millionaire-arrested-later-released

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/orange-county/news/2019/06/04/two-persons-of-interest-in-2009-disappearance-of-millionaire-released

https://disappearedblog.com/robert-harrod/

July 27, 2009. Placentia, California. 81-year old Bob Harrod is discovered to be missing from his home and he has left his car and his eyeglasses behind. One month earlier, Bob had gotten married to Fontelle Heeter, a former spouse whom he had not seen in six decades, and she was scheduled to move in with him two days after he disappeared. Since Bob has a substantial net worth, the division of his estate causes a lot of friction between Fontelle and Bob’s daughters. There is speculation that Bob’s financial situation played a role in his disappearance, but he is never found and there is no physical evidence to indicate what happened to him. On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore the tragic case of Bob Harrod, whose life suddenly transitioned from a heartwarming love story to a baffling unsolved mystery.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Placentia Police Department at (714) 993-8164.

Support the show:

Patreon.com/thetrailwentcold

Patreon.com/julesandashley

Additional Reading:

http://charleyproject.org/case/robert-merle-harrod

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-feb-02-la-me-disappeared3-2010feb03-story.html

https://abc7ny.com/archive/6939639/https://people.com/crime/elderly-man-disappeared-after-marrying-high-school-sweetheart-went-missing/

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/07/30/after-4-year-search-missing-placentia-mans-wife-suspects-foul-play/

https://www.orangecoast.com/features/vanished-orange-countys-infamous-cold-cases-bob-harrod/

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/50k-reward-offered-in-2009-killing-of-placentia-man-who-vanished-after-marrying-high-school-sweetheart/

https://www.ocregister.com/two-persons-of-interest-in-2009-disappearance-of-placentia-millionaire-arrested-later-released

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/orange-county/news/2019/06/04/two-persons-of-interest-in-2009-disappearance-of-millionaire-released

https://disappearedblog.com/robert-harrod/

February 7, 1999. Westminster, Colorado. 38-year old Paul Skiba, his nine-year old daughter Sarah Skiba, and 36-year old Lorenzo Chivers spend the day performing moving jobs for a company Paul owns before they all vanish without a trace. When the company’s parking lot is searched, Paul’s moving truck is found, but there is ample physical evidence, including blood and bullet holes, to indicate that foul play took place. There are numerous theories surrounding the case, such as the disappearances being connected to a dispute between Paul and his estranged girlfriend, but none of the three victims are ever found. On this week’s episode of 'The Path Went Chilly', we explore a tragic missing persons case involving a father, a daughter and an employee who all vanished together.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Westminster Police Department at (303) 658-6430 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.

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Additional Reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearances_of_Paul_and_Sarah_Skiba_and_Lorenzo_Chivers

https://charleyproject.org/case/paul-carroll-skibahttps://charleyproject.org/case/sarah-arielle-skiba

https://charleyproject.org/case/lorenzo-deshawn-chivershttps://www.westword.com/news/a-cold-case-frozen-in-time-5097544

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/06/cold.case.sarah.skiba/index.htmlhttps://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/westminster-police-asking-for-information-in-20-year-old-cold-case

https://www.9news.com/article/news/cold-case-20-years-later-murders-of-3-in-westminster-remains-unsolved/73-513348d8-705e-48c4-a8fa-ac1a18ce2f4a

February 7, 1999. Westminster, Colorado. 38-year old Paul Skiba, his nine-year old daughter Sarah Skiba, and 36-year old Lorenzo Chivers spend the day performing moving jobs for a company Paul owns before they all vanish without a trace. When the company’s parking lot is searched, Paul’s moving truck is found, but there is ample physical evidence, including blood and bullet holes, to indicate that foul play took place. There are numerous theories surrounding the case, such as the disappearances being connected to a dispute between Paul and his estranged girlfriend, but none of the three victims are ever found. On this week’s episode of 'The Path Went Chilly', we explore a tragic missing persons case involving a father, a daughter and an employee who all vanished together.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Westminster Police Department at (303) 658-6430 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.

Support the Show: 

Patreon.com/julesandashley

Patreon.com/thetrailwentcold

Additional Reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearances_of_Paul_and_Sarah_Skiba_and_Lorenzo_Chivers

https://charleyproject.org/case/paul-carroll-skibahttps://charleyproject.org/case/sarah-arielle-skiba

https://charleyproject.org/case/lorenzo-deshawn-chivershttps://www.westword.com/news/a-cold-case-frozen-in-time-5097544

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/06/cold.case.sarah.skiba/index.htmlhttps://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/westminster-police-asking-for-information-in-20-year-old-cold-case

https://www.9news.com/article/news/cold-case-20-years-later-murders-of-3-in-westminster-remains-unsolved/73-513348d8-705e-48c4-a8fa-ac1a18ce2f4a

July 26, 1993. Llanharry, Wales. 65-year old Harry Tooze and his 67-year old wife, Megan Tooze, are both shot to death at their remote farm before their bodies are hidden inside the cowshed. The investigation eventually focuses on Jonathan Jones, the boyfriend of the Toozes’ daughter, and after his thumbprint is found on a saucer inside the farmhouse, he is charged with the murders. While Jonathan is found guilty of the crime and sentenced to life imprisonment, the Court of Appeal deems his conviction to be unsafe and he is released from prison one year later. If Jonathan Jones was not responsible for the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze, then who was? And what could their motive have been? For the first time, “The Path Went Chilly” explores an unsolved cold case from Wales, which is considered to be one of their most baffling crimes ever.

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Additional Reading:

https://www.herald.wales/crime/potatoes-cabbages-and-teacups-the-murder-of-harry-and-megan-tooze/

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/shocking-execution-style-shootings-elderly-15513527

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/murder-conviction-quashed-1.43324https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-23459713

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/man-who-killed-inheritance-jailed-life-man-given-life-murders-remote-farm-life-sentences-farmhouse-double-murder-sentenced-life-given-life-killing-fiancee-s-parents-1614522.html

https://www.newspapers.com/image/260766047/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/260785986/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/725105017/https://www.newspapers.com/image/260910851/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cooper_(serial_killer)

July 26, 1993. Llanharry, Wales. 65-year old Harry Tooze and his 67-year old wife, Megan Tooze, are both shot to death at their remote farm before their bodies are hidden inside the cowshed. The investigation eventually focuses on Jonathan Jones, the boyfriend of the Toozes’ daughter, and after his thumbprint is found on a saucer inside the farmhouse, he is charged with the murders. While Jonathan is found guilty of the crime and sentenced to life imprisonment, the Court of Appeal deems his conviction to be unsafe and he is released from prison one year later. If Jonathan Jones was not responsible for the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze, then who was? And what could their motive have been? For the first time, “The Path Went Chilly” explores an unsolved cold case from Wales, which is considered to be one of their most baffling crimes ever.

Support the show: 

Patreon.com/thetrailwentcold

Patreon.com/julesandashley

Additional Reading:

https://www.herald.wales/crime/potatoes-cabbages-and-teacups-the-murder-of-harry-and-megan-tooze/

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/shocking-execution-style-shootings-elderly-15513527

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/murder-conviction-quashed-1.43324https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-23459713

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/man-who-killed-inheritance-jailed-life-man-given-life-murders-remote-farm-life-sentences-farmhouse-double-murder-sentenced-life-given-life-killing-fiancee-s-parents-1614522.html

https://www.newspapers.com/image/260766047/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/260785986/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/725105017/https://www.newspapers.com/image/260910851/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cooper_(serial_killer)

August 15, 1958. Boulder County, Colorado. While attending Camp St. Malo, a Catholic boys’ summer camp, a ten-year old hearing-impaired boy named Bobby Bizup vanishes without a trace. Nearly one year later, some of Bobby’s skeletal remains are discovered on a mountainside three miles from the camp and it is initially believed that he got lost and died of exposure. However, an investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against Catholic priests eventually reveals that some of these accused individuals worked as counsellors at Camp St. Malo during the time period Bobby went missing. In 2021, a man comes forward and provides the authorities with a skull which he claims had been given to him by his father. While DNA testing has not yet been performed, there is speculation that the skull belonged to Bobby and that foul play and a cover-up may have taken place. On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore the unexplained death of Bobby Bizup, which has recently returned to the spotlight because of a shocking scandal.If you have any information about this case, please call the National Park Services’ Investigative Services Branch tip line at (888) 653-0009.

Additional Reading:

https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/what-happened-to-bobby-bizup-colorado-catholic-summer-camp/73-3df3dd44-eb90-4174-8b0a-865476e2a0fd

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/bobby-bizup-skull/73-40ab340e-6db2-431d-bf97-1baf8cf1d034

https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/priest-sex-abuse-report-church-camp-1958-when-deaf-boy-disappeared/73-31c23f99-ebb1-422a-b949-2c05e4971ee3“Mystery on Mt. Meeker” Documentary

https://www.newspapers.com/image/25064554https://www.newspapers.com/image/537176018https://www.newspapers.com/image/25065095

https://www.newspapers.com/image/537135093https://www.newspapers.com/image/589032014https://www.newspapers.com/image/275159424

https://www.9news.com/article/news/hfr-priest-ii/73-ea430483-a2c8-4ac2-8dd3-047f0c539ba6

https://www.9news.com/article/news/hfr-priest-story-backup/73-982e9dcb-3520-436b-87e3-1f526fd2b6b9

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/local-man-claims-he-was-abused-by-catholic-priest-in-denver/67-f3a384f6-59b6-445d-9286-fc2953856723

August 15, 1958. Boulder County, Colorado. While attending Camp St. Malo, a Catholic boys’ summer camp, a ten-year old hearing-impaired boy named Bobby Bizup vanishes without a trace. Nearly one year later, some of Bobby’s skeletal remains are discovered on a mountainside three miles from the camp and it is initially believed that he got lost and died of exposure. However, an investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against Catholic priests eventually reveals that some of these accused individuals worked as counsellors at Camp St. Malo during the time period Bobby went missing. In 2021, a man comes forward and provides the authorities with a skull which he claims had been given to him by his father. While DNA testing has not yet been performed, there is speculation that the skull belonged to Bobby and that foul play and a cover-up may have taken place. On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore the unexplained death of Bobby Bizup, which has recently returned to the spotlight because of a shocking scandal.If you have any information about this case, please call the National Park Services’ Investigative Services Branch tip line at (888) 653-0009.

Additional Reading:

https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/what-happened-to-bobby-bizup-colorado-catholic-summer-camp/73-3df3dd44-eb90-4174-8b0a-865476e2a0fd

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/bobby-bizup-skull/73-40ab340e-6db2-431d-bf97-1baf8cf1d034

https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/priest-sex-abuse-report-church-camp-1958-when-deaf-boy-disappeared/73-31c23f99-ebb1-422a-b949-2c05e4971ee3“Mystery on Mt. Meeker” Documentary

https://www.newspapers.com/image/25064554https://www.newspapers.com/image/537176018

https://www.newspapers.com/image/25065095https://www.newspapers.com/image/537135093

https://www.newspapers.com/image/589032014https://www.newspapers.com/image/275159424

https://www.9news.com/article/news/hfr-priest-ii/73-ea430483-a2c8-4ac2-8dd3-047f0c539ba6

https://www.9news.com/article/news/hfr-priest-story-backup/73-982e9dcb-3520-436b-87e3-1f526fd2b6b9

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/local-man-claims-he-was-abused-by-catholic-priest-in-denver/67-f3a384f6-59b6-445d-9286-fc2953856723

November 7, 1997. New York City. 54-year old Michael Sullivan and his 36-year old girlfriend, Camden Sylvia, vanish without explanation from their loft in Manhattan and are reported missing six days later. Suspicion falls upon the couple’s landlord, Robert Rodriguez, who was involved in a dispute with them prior to their disappearances and refuses to cooperate with the investigation. It turns out that Rodriguez is connected to the unsolved disappearance of another man named David King which took place six years earlier and he eventually winds up going to prison on fraud charges. What happened to Michael Sullivan and Camden Sylvia? Was Robert Rodriguez responsible for their disappearances? On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we cover a puzzling case involving a missing couple who seemingly vanished into thin air in downtown Manhattan.If you have any information about this case, please call the New York Police Department at (646) 610-6914.

Support the Show: 

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Additional Reading:

https://charleyproject.org/case/camden-anne-sylvia

https://charleyproject.org/case/michael-sullivanhttps://charleyproject.org/case/david-king

https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/15/nyregion/a-couple-are-missing-and-friends-are-baffled.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/18/nyregion/2-are-missing-now-landlord-is-also-gone.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/19/nyregion/police-copters-scan-property-of-landlord.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/20/nyregion/search-blocked-in-case-of-3-who-vanished.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/25/nyregion/in-disappearance-case-landlord-s-vehicle-is-found.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/12/nyregion/body-seen-as-potential-clue-to-missing-3.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/06/nyregion/missing-couple-s-landlord-arraigned-in-fraud-case.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/27/nyregion/landlord-of-missing-manhattan-couple-to-be-paroled-in-month.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/29/nyregion/for-camden-sylvia-and-michael-sullivan-who-disappeared-in-1997-still-some-hope.html

https://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/mom-still-wants-truth-about-mystery-of-missing-tenants-20-years-later/

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1997/12/08/housing-department

https://www.recordonline.com/article/20010217/news/302179983https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/decade-no-answers-camden-sylvia-disappearance-article-1.259577

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/archives-missing-manhattan-couple-article-1.259538

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Anatomy+of+a+building+in+distress.-a020189711

https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/08/04/birthday-wishes/

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