Well, Season 1 has come to an end. As they close this chapter, Sellers and Stormy get a little silly, discuss a couple happenings in the news, reflect on this season, and give a little hint at the upcoming year. (Also, a complete aside, so you don’t think Stormy was imagining a character in a movie or you were yelling at us what the movie was (and you’ll understand once you listen): Ender’s Game! 

Thank you to everyone for a special season, for sharing the cases, and the families for trusting us with their loved one's plight.

If you have tips for any cases we discussed in a previous episode or have shared on social media, or if you have a case you would like to submit for a future episode or if you are a family member of a cold case victim in need of support, please feel free to contact us by emailing [email protected] or by using the contact form on alcoldcase.com.

**Psst, stick around to the very end (Past end credits) for some extras!**

Links and thanks from today’s episode:

• ​Former Walker Co. correctional officer agrees to plead guilty in death of inmate Tony Mitchell #JusticeForTonyMitchell 
• ​Addiction recovery worker claims in lawsuit she was fired for calling for justice in Tony Mitchell’s Walker County jail death
• ​Settlement in federal court case involving WCSO
• ​Family of man shot dead by Walker County Sheriff’s deputy settles federal wrongful death lawsuit
• ​Additional bones found Mount Vernon where skull was found
• ​Facebook post 1/3/24: 23 years ago Stephen Pearson disappeared
• ​Breaking the Silence: Rickem Samuel 
• ​https://www.joacree.com/
• ​Storm Of Suspicion Season 5, Episode 9: Burned in a Blackout is available on The Weather Channel #LisaNichols

#Alabama #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases #Missing #Murdered #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter #RaiseYourVoice #Advocacy #JusticeForAll

Be sure to follow us on social media where we continue to advocate for cold case victims and their families!

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of researching and networking to bring greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures victims’ families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation on our website. Each person who donates can receive one of Doc’s Angel Hearts, hand-crafted pieces of jewelry by Dr. Highley for ACCA as a symbol of hope and solidarity for families seeking justice. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. Together, we can make a difference. #RaiseAwareness #SupportAlabamaColdCaseFamilies #DocsAngelHearts

Remember Justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain…Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten is an #ACCA podcast, recorded in conjunction with Riverside.FM, hosted and distributed by Red Circle to your favorite podcast platforms.

Production:

• ​Content and production by Sellers & Stormy.
• ​Sound production by Principles of Uncertainty
• ​Artwork by Sellers
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Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

• ​“Fingerprint” by Principles of Uncertainty
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Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

• ​“Desolation” by Wastelander via Soundstripe - #Wastelander
• ​“The Detective” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - #ChristopherMoeDitlevsen
• ​“Emotion Flows” by Louis Lion - #LouisLion
• ​“With Grace” - by Shimmer - #Shimmer
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Sound effects by Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay

Join us as we explore 3 cases from Wilcox and Winston Counties. Curtis Crear and his girlfriend were victims of a deadly early morning invasion in Alberta, AL in June of 2017. Randy Whitfield and Elmer & Vickie Thrasher lived in the small town of Haleyville, AL. Randy disappeared from his home under mysterious circumstances just 2 days prior and a few miles away from the brutal ambush-style murders of Elmer and Joette Thrasher in their home. The Thrasher’s son Michael and his wife Vickie join us as we discuss these two Winston County cases. #CurtisCrear #RandyWhitfield #ElmerAndJoetteThrasher 

If you have any information regarding the cases shared in this episode or any of our episodes, please don’t hesitate. Reach out to law enforcement or us immediately. We want to bring some sense of closure to these families.

Tips for Curtis, Randy, Elmer, & Joette:

Curtis Crear 

• Wilcox County DA’s office at 334-682-1497 
• Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office Secret Witness Line at 334-682-4251

Randy Whitfield and the Thrashers

• Winston County Sheriff’s office at 1 205-489-2115

You may also contact us by emailing [email protected] or by using the contact form on alcoldcase.com.

#Alabama #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases #Missing #Murdered #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter #JusticeForAll #RaiseYourVoice

Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes and bonus content. #UnforgottenPod #ALCCA

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of researching and networking, aimed at bringing greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures victims’ families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation on our website. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. Together, we can make a difference. Remember Justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain…Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten podcast is presented by the #ACCA non-profit organization, recorded in conjunction with ⁠Riverside.FM⁠, hosted and distributed by ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠, and available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

• Content and production by Sellers & Stormy.
• Sound production by Principles of Uncertainty
• Artwork by Sellers

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

• “Fingerprint” by Principles of Uncertainty

Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

• “Desolation” by Wastelander via Soundstripe - #Wastelander
• “Emotion Flows” by Louis Lion - #Louis Lion

Sound effects by Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay

On a Saturday evening, at the end of spring break 1973, Tuscaloosa University of Alabama student Paula Lee Ellis went out to dinner with friends, stopped to see her brother, and then decided to head to an on-campus all-night concert festival at the Woods Quad on a bike. Leaving her dorm, which was only a few hundred yards from her destination, it would be the last time any of her friends would see her alive.

Join us and Capt. Jack Kennedy from the Tuscaloosa Co SO Violent Crimes Unit as we discuss Paula’s case. If you were at the UA campus or the Spring Rave-Up on April 21st or 22nd, 1973, you may have taken some pictures that may have caught something important you hadn't noticed previously. You may have seen Paula on her bike or even with someone. Even all these years later, you may remember the smallest detail or someone has since shared something that's nagging you.

• If you know anything regarding Paula’s murder, please reach out ASAP: Tuscaloosa Co SO Violent Crimes, 205-464-8690
• Capt. Jack Kennedy, [email protected]
• CrimeStoppers, 205-752-7876 (205-752-STOP)

As always, you may also contact us by email at [email protected] or the contact form at alcoldcase.com.

#PaulaEllis #Alabama #SilenceIsBetrayal #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #NoMoreColdCases #Murdered #UniversityofAlabama #TuscaloosaCoSO #RollTide #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter

Links: Not a day for a murder When a killer’s trail goes cold Coed’s death still baffles investigators P1 & P4 ABC 33/40 News-Cold Case Tuscaloosa Paula Ellis FB-Tuscaloosa Venue: Music from the 60’s, 70s about Spring Rave-up at Woods Quad Shelby County Reporter_Dentist-rubs-elbows-with-celebrity-elite The Tuscaloosa News Ellis Case Frustrates Police Here Patch.com_How An Unsolved Murder Led To The Creation Of The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuscaloosa_County,_Alabama ACCA FB-Chanda Fehler ACCA FB-Brenda Kay Green Websleuths-Betty White, 38, Northport, 7 December 1980 Times Daily Regional-Decades later, victim’s mom vows to keep killer locked up Tuscaloosa_News_Tuscaloosa family learns to live life after loss New images of Tuscaloosa Jane Doe, found beaten, strangled in Alabama river in 1982, released by investigators

Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes & bonus content.

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of research and networking, to bring greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures victims’ families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider donating on our website. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. Together, we can make a difference.

Remember Justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain…Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten podcast is presented by the #ACCA non-profit organization, recorded in conjunction with ⁠Riverside.FM⁠, hosted & distributed by ⁠Red Circle to your favorite podcast platforms. 

Production:

• Content & Production by Sellers & Stormy
• Sound Production by Principles of Uncertainty
• Artwork by Sellers

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

• “Fingerprint” by Principles of Uncertainty

Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

• “Desolation” by Wastelander-#Wastelander
• “Emotion Flows” by Louis Lion-#LouisLion
• “The Frontier” by Alsever Lake-#AlseverLake
• “Just Hold On” by Megan Wofford-#MeganWofford
• “Images” by Plain Strolls-#PlainStrolls
• “Grit” by Wastelander
• “Hope Whispers” by Johannes Bornlof-#JohannesBornlof
• “I Will Remember” by Gavin Luke-#GavinLuke

Sound effects by Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay

We were honored to be joined in this episode by Hannah Blizzard, daughter of Donna Doran who was shot and killed on January 6, 2019, as she and her husband were preparing to head home after a hunting trip in Dadeville, AL. Hannah, Stormy, & Sellers discuss the circumstances surrounding Donna’s death and get to know a little about the beautiful person Donna was inside and out. Thank you for talking with us, Hannah! #DonnaDoran #JusticeForDonnaDoran

If you have any information regarding Donna’s death, please contact the Tallapoosa Sheriff’s Office at (256) 825-4264, their anonymous tip line (256) 827-2035, or you can also submit tips at the Tallapoosa Sheriff’s Office website

You may also contact us by emailing [email protected] or by using the contact form on alcoldcase.com.

• Thank you to WBRC News 6 and Donna’s client Sandra Jerkins for the interview clip
• Don’t forget to sign up for the Voices for Victims 5K that Vocal's hosting on June 22, 2024
• The Sound of Sirens podcast – S2 Ep 11 Let’s Find Brittney Wood ft Chessie Wood
• https://www.crisiscenterbham.org/sexual-assault-support/

#Alabama #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases #SuspiciousDeath #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter

Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes and bonus content. #UnforgottenPod #ALCCA

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of researching and networking to bring greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures victims’ families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation on our website. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. Together, we can make a difference. Remember Justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain…Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten podcast is presented by the #ACCA non-profit organization and is recorded in conjunction with ⁠Riverside.FM⁠, is hosted and distributed by ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠, and available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

• Content and production by Sellers & Stormy.
• Sound production by Principles of Uncertainty
• Artwork by Sellers

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

• “Fingerprint” by Principles of Uncertainty

Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

• “Desolation” by Wastelander via Soundstripe - #Wastelander
• “Emotion Flows” by Louis Lion - #LouisLion
• “Moments” by Hidcote Garden - #HidcoteGarden
• “New Home” by Lalo Brickman - #LaloBrickman
• “By Lake Surprise” by Peter Sandberg - #PeterSandberg
• “The Hour of Truth” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - #ChristofferMoeDitlevsen

Sound effects by Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay

November 30, 2015, Ryan King was standing in his mother’s front yard in Alpine, Alabama saying goodbye before heading home after spending some time with his stepfather, John Lowe. A stranger, seeming to need directions, would change the Lowe and King family’s lives forever, leaving the two men lying on the ground, shot to death, and years passing with no arrests and no answers. #JusticeforRyanKing #JusticeforJohnLowe

If you have any information regarding the murder of Ryan King and John Lowe, please contact the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office at 256-761-2141 or CrimeStoppers at 334-215-7867 (215-STOP) or through the Crimestoppers website anonymously at 215stop.com. #TalladegaCoSO #CrimeStoppers

You may also contact us by emailing [email protected] or by using the contact form on alcoldcase.com.

#Alabama #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases #Murdered #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter

Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes and bonus content. #UnforgottenPod #ALCCA

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of researching and networking, aimed at bringing greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures victims’ families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation on our website. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. 

#Unforgotten podcast is presented by the #ACCA non-profit organization, recorded in conjunction with ⁠Riverside.FM⁠, hosted and distributed by ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠, and is available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

Sound effects by Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay

May 30, 2024, marks 12 years since 19-year-old Brittney Wood was last seen. Her story has been a tragic one, but she also gave her loved ones joy and memories they will never forget as they continue searching for her and for answers about her disappearance. We were fortunate to have had Brittney’s stepmom Stephanie Hanke join us in remembrance of the day Brittney vanished and we’ll share some clips from our original 2-part episode (and our very 1st episode) on Brittney’s case. #WhereIsBrittneyWood #MissingBrittneyWood #FndBrittneyWood #Alabama #MobileALPolice #MobileCountyAL #TillmansCornerAL

If you have any information, please contact the Mobile Police Dept. at 251-208-7211, or submit an anonymous tip online. You may also contact us by emailing [email protected] or using our contact form on alcoldcase.com.

We encourage you to listen to the full 2-part episode to learn most of the public information regarding Brittney’s case as well as our website and the Uncovered page for Brittney.  #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething

#Alabama #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases #Missing #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter

We hope you will follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes and bonus content. #UnforgottenPod #ALCCA

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten

#Unforgotten podcast is presented by the #ACCA non-profit organization, recorded in conjunction with ⁠Riverside.FM⁠, hosted and distributed by ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠, and is available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

Sound effects by #Soundstripe, #Epidemic Sound, #Pixabay

On June 11, 1992, Felicia Cochran left home in Pell City, AL to go to a salon and then a trip to Birmingham. She never arrived. Join us as we discuss the circumstances surrounding Felicia’s case and her family’s struggles to find her and bring her home.

#FeliciaMartinCochran #FeliciaCochran #missing

Felicia is listed as an endangered missing person. She would be 46 as of this recording. She is a Black Female standing about 5’3” and weighing approx. 135 lbs. She has Brown eyes with Black medium length hair, pierced ears, and was wearing eyeglasses at the time she vanished.

If you have any information regarding Felicia’s disappearance, please come forward:

** If you or someone you know is in imminent danger, call 911, don’t wait. If you or someone you know are in an abusive relationship and feel unsafe, you are not alone. **

Other links:

Be sure to sign up for VOCAL’s Voices for Victims 5k scheduled for June 22, 2024, and don’t forget to cast your vote daily from May 1st to May 26th for Alabama Cold Case Advocacy as the best local website/blog under Media! Join the circus of support at votenappies.com!

#Alabama #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases #Missing #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter

Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes and bonus content.

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of researching and networking, aimed at bringing greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures victims' families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation on our website. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. Together, we can make a difference. Remember Justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain…Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten podcast is presented by the #ACCA non-profit organization, recorded in conjunction with Riverside.FM, hosted and distributed by Spotify for Podcasters, and available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

Sound effects by Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay

Join us this week as we sit down with Raul Montero (Catch Justice podcast), a.k.a. Catch_LISK, to discuss his relentless pursuit of justice in the disappearance of Dawn Holt and his efforts to identify the unidentified across the nation. Raul takes us behind the scenes, revealing the driving force behind his meticulous work on the Google map dedicated to unidentified persons across the US and his quest for answers in the mysterious disappearance of #DawnHolt.

Discover the gripping world of online sleuthing and real-life investigations as Raul shares his journey, from deciphering cryptic clues to unearthing crucial evidence. Hear firsthand how he's teamed up with Dawn Holt's family, turning tragedy into advocacy as they demand accountability and closure. #JusticeForDawnHolt

Be sure to sign up for VOCAL’s Voices for Victims 5k scheduled for June 22, 2024, and don’t forget to cast your vote daily from May 1st to May 26th for #ACCA as the best local website/blog under Media! Join the circus of support at votenappies.com!

Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes and bonus content. #UnforgottenPod #ALCCA

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of researching and networking, aimed at bringing greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures that the victims' families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation on our website. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. Together, we can make a difference. Remember Justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain… Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten is an #ACCA podcast recorded in conjunction with Riverside.FM, hosted and distributed by Spotify for Podcasters, and available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

Eric Nelams was viciously murdered right outside his home on January 26, 2003. Join Unforgotten and some of Eric’s family to learn about his bright life and the few details known about the tragedy that took him from his loved ones. #JusticeForEricNelams #ColdCase #Homicide

If you have any information regarding the murder of Eric Nelams, please contact:

**We apologize that this didn’t make it into the episode, but we want to be sure to thank Season of Justice for their assistance to the Nelams family which will aid them in obtaining billboards and raising awareness of Eric’s case.  SOJ does wonderful things for families and investigative agencies to help solve cold cases.

ACCA is participating in the Season of Justice, Jog for Justice and there is still time to sign up for this virtual event. You can join our team here if you can participate or if you would like you may also donate. Thank you for your support!

#IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases #Murdered #EngageWithEmpathy #FamiliesMatter #Alabama

Also, as a reminder this month is also #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth. Here are a few links to info and resources:

Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to the ⁠Unforgotten Patreon channel⁠ for early access to episodes and bonus content. #UnforgottenPod #ALCCA

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy & the Unforgotten podcast are products of countless hours of researching and networking, aimed at bringing greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses out of our own pocket. This ensures victims' families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones. If you appreciate our mission and feel inspired to support our work, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation on our website. Your extra support will enable us to continue our research, share cold cases, and offer hope to families who may feel forgotten. Together, we can make a difference. Remember Justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain…Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten is an #ACCA podcast recorded in conjunction with Riverside.FM, hosted and distributed by Spotify for Podcasters, and available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound

Sound effects by Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay