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Thank you guys so much for your support. I just wanted to explain why I will no longer be releasing episodes. 

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Mary had recently found out that her ex-husband had passed away the year before and was upset. She stated she wanted to go visit his grave in American Fork, Utah. She was last seen June 20, 1979. She was reported missing on July 5. Her car was found on the back side of Mount Timpanogos, beyond the Timpooneke campground. She has never been heard from again. Where is Mary Miller?

If you know anything about the disappearance of Mary Miller, please contact the Provo Police Department at 801-852-6210.
 
***trigger warning: discussions of suicide***



Sources:
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP1864
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2873dfut.html
https://charleyproject.org/case/mary-katherine-miller
https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2004/nov/14/still-missing-utah-countys-unsolved-cases/
https://bci.utah.gov/2015/03/26/mary-k-miller/

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On October 8, 2000 duck hunters discovered human remains near Saltair (concert venue) near the Great Salt Lake. Investigators, as well as the coroner, believed that the woman had been dead for one to two years before she was found. It took twelve years to identify the remains, nicknamed “Saltair Sally.” The remains belonged to twenty-year-old Niki Bakoles. Despite getting her name back, her case still remains unsolved. It's been 24 years and her case is still cold. Who killed Niki? 

If you knew Niki or Joel, her boyfriend, back during this time, you are encouraged to contact UPD detectives to aid in the investigation into her death. 

Anyone with any information regarding Bakoles or the case is encouraged to contact detective Ben Pender with the Unified Police Department at 385-468-9816. If you know anything that might help, please contact the unified police department at (801) 840-4000 or the Cold Case Tip Hotline: 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233)

Sources:
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Niki_Bakoles]
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/10/10/23911411/nikole-bakoles-cold-case/
https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/nikole-kistina-bakoles/’
https://www.ksl.com/article/21837052/family-brings-home-remains-of-daughter-killed-12-years-ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homicide_of_Nikole_Bakoles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZOCr2kjqWg
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95195878/nikole-kristina-bakoles
https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=54649101&itype=CMSID

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April 21, 1984, 26 year old Pam Page went running with her beloved bassett hound, but did not return home. Her dog was found, but Pam was not. Despite extensive searches, Pam’s family went months without answers. Her decomposed body was found months later embedded in tangled tree branches in Hobble Creek. Pam’s murder is still unsolved to this day. Who killed Pam Page and why?

If you know anything about the disappearance and murder of Pam Page, please contact the Utah County Sheriff’s Office at 801-851-4000 or Cold Case Tip Hotline: 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233).





Sources:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86248/pamela-ellen-page
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/134698600/
https://www.deseret.com/1993/1/2/19024598/springville-police-hold-out-hope-of-still-solving-8-year-old-slaying/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/134698600/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/266164299/ellen_bates

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On February 7, 2017, Jimmy Barney walked away from his house, all of his belongings, even his beloved dog, and has never been seen since. Extensive efforts to find Jimmy were conducted, but turned up nothing. 

If you know anything about Jimmy’s disappearance and/or possible remains, please Contact Garfield County Sheriff Office 435-676-2678. Cold Case Tip Hotline: 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233).







Sources:
https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/jimmy-gerald-barney/
https://charleyproject.org/case/jimmy-gerald-barney
https://archives.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2017/02/16/tds-man-missing-in-escalante-area-for-more-than-a-week/
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP89949
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186405770/jimmy-barney
https://www.deseret.com/1992/1/10/18961239/2-accused-of-defacing-archaeological-site/

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Phillip Francis was last seen in 1975 and then was later was found murdered in Tooele County in 1978 but was not identified for over a year. He was assigned to the Naval Air Station at Lemoore, CA when he was given a special service assignment at the naval air station in Fallon, Nevada. It's a mystery as to what exactly happened to Philip and who murdered him. He was a military officer and deserves for his murder to be solved. 

If you have any information on the murder of Philip Francis, please contact Please Contact Tooele County Sheriff’s Office  435-882-5600. 
Cold Case Tip Hotline: 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233).





Sources:
https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/phillip-lyndon-francis/

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Jenny Klein was a happy three year old camping with her family near Moab, Utah on Memorial Day weekend in 1974. A family camping trip turned into a nightmare when Jenny disappeared while at the campsite. Jenny has not been seen since May 25, 1974 and her family is still searching for answers. Where is Jennifer Klein? 

Jennifer is a white female. She was 3’2” and weighed 35 lbs. She was wearing a swimsuit when she was last seen. She has light brown hair and blue eyes. Jennifer has a cowlick on the right side of her forehead and a birthmark somewhere on her body, possibly on the left side of her abdomen. She has a mole in front of her right ear, and her navel protrudes. Her nickname is Jenny. At the time of her disappearance she was 3 years old and would be 53 years old today.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jennifer Klein, contact the Grand County Sheriff's Office 435-259-8115.





Sources:
https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/jennifer-klein/
https://charleyproject.org/case/jennifer-lee-klein
https://medium.com/@yasminscherrer/for-a-small-moment-it-seemed-like-jennifer-kleins-disappearance-was-finally-solved-what-c56166a2e1fc
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ogden-standard-examiner-jennifer-kle/16718398/
https://tongaatsecondary.co.za/gallery/Vanished.%20The%20Truth%20about%20Madeline%20McCann%20).pdf

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Frank Verucchi was last seen in Draper, Utah on April 17, 2016. He lived in the Suncrest development and liked going hiking in the Corner Canyon area. He left his vehicle and identification behind at home and has never been heard from again. Verucchi's cellular phone hasn't been turned on since April 20, three days after he was last seen. Few details are available in his case. 

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Frank, please contact the Draper Police Department at 801-840-4000. Reference Case #: 2016-004249

• Utah Missing Persons Clearinghouse: Daytime: (385) 499-1421 or (385) 449-5500; Toll Free Hotline: (888) 770-6477
• Utah Department of Public Safety - Cold Case Tip Hotline: (833) DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233)

NamUs Case Number: MP89914





Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/frank-joseph-verucchi
https://www.facebook.com/UtahLostnmissing/posts/frank-joseph-veruchhicase-type-missing-persondate-last-seen-4172016dob-12201963h/2742114336000770/
https://www.fox13now.com/2016/05/06/police-ask-help-finding-missing-draper-man-not-seen-since-april
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP89914
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/ut-frank-joseph-verucchi-52-draper-17-april-2016.307216/
https://www.abc4.com/news/skeletal-remains-found-in-draper-hiking-trail/?fbclid=IwAR2t0C2qMlYJsS1Ji6BgCRH0t-D6qSQnD5fbyh27vb0K38PyXbRgTweD0Ac

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Rachael Runyan was kidnapped from a park in Sunset, Utah on August 26, 1982. Three weeks later, her body was found in a creek bed in a nearby county. One of Utah's most notorious cold cases, Rachael's murder ultimately proved a catalyst to establish the "Rachael Alert" child abduction alert system, which remained in use in the state of Utah until 2003, when the state adopted the national AMBER alert child abduction emergency alert system. 

Rachael’s abduction and murder remains unsolved. 

Her assailant is described as an African American male 25 to 35 years old, 6 feet tall, slender to medium build, with a mustache. The vehicle involved is described as a mid size blue car with possible wood grain on the sides. (Note: as recently as 2022, her assailant has been described as Hispanic, according to her older brother who was present at the time of her abduction.)

If you have any information about the abduction and murder of Rachel Runyan, please call Cold Case Tip Hotline: 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233).





Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Rachael_Runyan
https://www.abc4.com/news/the-justice-files-woman-claims-uncle-killed-rachel-runyan/
https://truecrimetime.com/rachael-runyan/
https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/the-justice-files-woman-claimed-uncle-killed-rachael-runyan-pt-2/
https://ksltv.com/503937/utah-family-pleads-for-help-in-40-year-old-cold-case/

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Two teens disappear from Salt Lake City in June of 1985 and are never seen again. Lloyd Reese and David Jaramillo left Lloyd’s house on June 3, 1985 to go boating on East Resevoir. At some point during the day, David and Lloyd became separated from their companions and disappeared. Neither of them has been heard from again. They were last seen driving a brown Datsun B210. Authorities stated they had little evidence in David and Lloyd's disappearance and aren't sure if they met with an accident or foul play. Their cases remain unsolved. The friends they were with that day aren't considered suspects in their cases. Where are Lloyd Reese and David Jaramillo? It's been 39 years and their families are still searching for answers.

If you know anything about the June 3rd, 1985 disappearance of Lloyd Reese and David Jaramillo, please contact THE SALT LAKE CITY POLICE at 801-799-3000.
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Sources:
https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/michael-lloyd-reece/
https://charleyproject.org/case/lloyd-michael-reese
https://ksltv.com/470517/group-uses-sonar-to-find-car-in-resevoir/
https://www.abc4.com/news/missing-in-utah/missing-in-utah-the-search-for-two-young-friends-ends-pt-4/
https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/david-mathew-jaramillo/
https://charleyproject.org/case/david-mathew-jaramillo
https://www.abc4.com/news/missing-in-utah-an-empty-grave/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Canyon_State_Park
https://www.abc4.com/news/missing-in-utah/missing-in-utah-the-search-for-two-friends-who-disappeared-in-1985-continues-pt-2/

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