"How can a child be missing for two years - or even a second?" On 19 January 2024, a 9-1-1 call was received by authorities in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The caller told dispatchers that her adopted son, 17-year-old Blake Deven, had gone missing. Strangely, though, she was unable to identify where she'd last seen him - or when. While police woul…

There has been another update in the long-running Long Island Serial Killer saga (episodes #14-16 from 2016). On Thursday, 6 June 2024, authorities in Suffolk County, New York announced that they were filing two new indictments against suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann: the murder of Sandra Costilla from 1993 and the murder of Jessica Taylor fr…

"We don't know who committed the crime but we do know that our local law enforcement didn't react the way they should have." On the evening of 7 March 2014, police dispatchers in Dallas, Texas received a call from the grandmother of a 24-year-old woman that had only been missing for a couple of hours, but had gone missing under extremely distressin…

"We don't know where all the crime scenes were in this case and that's been a big problem." On the afternoon of 3 May 2014, 88-year-old Russell Dermond and his 87-year-old wife Shirley were expected over at a neighbor's home for a Kentucky Derby party. However, the elderly couple never showed up or called to apologize, something that was very unlik…

"Normally on just a robbery, if people cooperate, they get the money and go, and leave the victims unharmed. This was more of an execution-style killing." On the evening of 6 June 1993, things were calm in the small town of Windsor, North Carolina. Located in the state's Inner Banks region, Windsor was the type of town where everybody seemed to kno…

"Somebody tragically killed him. We don't know who, we don't know why." At approximately 5:30 PM on 17 January 2020, authorities were called out to an apartment in Ballston, a Virginia neighborhood on the outskirts of Washington D.C. There, a young man had been discovered bloodied in his bedroom, and was believed to have gone into cardiac arrest. B…

"I don't think she was at the wrong place at the wrong time. I feel like someone was after her." On the morning of 18 April 2016, early-rising gymgoers began to arrive at the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas, a suburb on the southern outskirts of Dallas. There, inside the church, they expected to find their instructor, 45-year-old Mi…

"None of this has a reasonable explanation. It's just mystery after mystery after mystery." Beginning in 2016, U.S. diplomats in Cuba began to report a wide range of symptoms, everything from nausea and headaches to permanent hearing loss and brain damage. These symptoms came upon suddenly, seemingly preceded by a strange high-frequency noise. Many…

"That's when we found out our suicide victim was alive. It looks like he placed the body in the trailer to cover his disappearance." Early on the morning of 3 February 1994, authorities responded to a fire at a campground roughly thirty miles east of Las Vegas, Nevada. There, they discovered that a trailer had been set on fire, and the trailer's oc…

"I think this man's record and conviction do not fully apprise the court of this man's threat to society." Following his 1983 arrest, Mike DeBardeleben would stand trial for various offenses. First came a series of counterfeiting trials in Tennessee and North Carolina, which were then followed by a number of trials related to the violent crimes, ab…

"... Mike DeBardeleben is the best-documented sexual sadist since the Marquis de Sade. He's the one I used as the standard for all others." Awaiting trial for the litany of crimes he'd committed over several years, Mike DeBardeleben couldn't do anything as authorities continued to dig around in his background. They'd learned about all of his failur…

"I'll tell you what's going down. I had an ex-old lady who really pissed me off and f***ed me over. I just want to get back at women." After his arrest in May 1983, the Secret Service began looking into the background of 43-year-old Mike DeBardeleben to determine what he had been up to. Agents knew that the "Mall Passer" had been counterfeiting and…

"I feel that I have been unjustly tormented, degraded and shit upon by society... In order to regain an adequate self-image, I feel compelled to somehow restore my self-respect..." Shortly after his stint at Western State Hospital in Virginia, Mike DeBardeleben would begin a series of relationships with young women. All followed a series of repeate…

"From an early age, I can recall wanting to please my parents but being frustrated by some of their unrealistic demands..." Following the end of the lengthy "Mall Passer" investigation, the Secret Service attempted to unlock the secrets of the man they'd arrested, 43-year-old Mike DeBardeleben. However, as they attempted to track down the machine h…

"His technique was to go from shopping center to shopping center, passing phony notes at malls. You can pass $20 bills in a real hurry that way." In August 1979, a prominent counterfeiter attracted the attention of the U.S. Secret Service. Having created his own bogus $20 bills, this individual would begin to distribute them throughout the continen…

"For us not to hear anything from her, we feel like something is definitely wrong. This has been a nightmare that won't end." On the evening of 29 July 2020, a silver Chevy Impala was found engulfed in flame in a Tacoma, Washington alleyway. This was a street that didn't receive much thru-traffic, so there weren't any security or surveillance camer…

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"It seems as if the suspect committed the crime and then made sure to be gone as quickly as possible." On the evening of 4 November 2015, police were called out to a crime scene in Sharpstown, a neighborhood located in southwest Houston. The person who'd called 9-1-1 that night, identified as the victim's boyfriend, had discovered her nude body lay…

There has been an update in the Colonial Parkway Murders (episode #150 from 2020). On Monday, 8 January 2024, officials with the Virginia State Police held a press conference. During it, they announced that DNA had linked a previously-unidentified suspect, Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., to the deaths of David Knobling and Robin Edwards... To learn more abou…

"Did you hear me? I'm at your house. Clean your fucking attic!!!" In June of 2011, 32-year-old Jack Froese died of a heart attack at his home in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. A father of two and a longtime musician, Jack made a strong impact in the lives of his friends and family during his short time here on Earth. Months later, those that had loved and …

This is a re-broadcast of an older episode from 2018. On Christmas Day 1964, a housewife living just outside of Warminster, England reported an odd experience. She claimed to have heard an odd sound that reverberated across the countryside, described as "branches being dragged across gravel." A local newspaper would report this woman's finding seve…

"While hiking on the trail, both individuals stated they heard growling noises and saw the eyes of what they believed to be a wild animal..." On the morning of 19 August 2022, 49-year-old Aron Christensen set out on a solo hiking trip alongside his puppy, Buzzo. Already camping with a large group of friends, nobody thought twice about Aron setting …

"It's the type of thing that literally tears your heart out." On 24 July 1996, seven-year-old Morgan Violi was playing outside of her home in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Amidst the high temperatures that day, Morgan and the other children in the vicinity were buzzing around the apartment complex, immersed in the dog days of summer vacation. But while …

"The unusual part about it is how he's been able to just completely disappear..." On 13 March 2019, at approximately 10:29 AM, emergency dispatchers in Grand Rapids, Michigan received a 9-1-1 call from a cell phone. In the minute-long conversation that followed, the female caller whispered about someone trying to kill her, and urged for police to a…

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Join Micheal and Jesse as they journey into the unknown, interviewing eyewitnesses to the paranormal, unsettling, and unexplained. To hear new episodes of UNKNOWN HORIZONS as they come out, please subscribe to the show on your podcast app of choice or head to the following link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/unknown-horizons Become a supporter of t…

The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vani…

On this bonus episode, Micheal chats with producer/journalist Justin Glanville, host of the podcast Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case. During their conversation, they chat about what drew Justin to this story, his personal connection to it, what he uncovered during his digging, and the current status of this 53-year-old cold case. Thanks to Justin for…

On this bonus episode, Micheal chats with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his first nonfiction book, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel. During their discussion, they chat about Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the Diesel engine, the impact both had upon the world, and the suspicious circumstances surrounding Diesel's disa…

There has been an update in the story of Crystal Rogers from Bardstown, Kentucky (episode #8 from 2016 and episode #88 from 2019). On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, FBI Louisville announced that Crystal's longtime boyfriend, 41-year-old Brooks Houck, had been charged with her murder. This comes right after a similar indictment was handed down earlie…

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"It's been a process of seeing how ineffective our system is." On the afternoon of October 12th, 2022, 31-year-old Hannah Walker went swimming in a scenic area near Trout Lake, Washington. Accompanied by a 67-year-old man named Jeremy, the two eventually got separated, and after waiting for some time, Jeremy called 911. A search effort would find H…

"I thought whoever this person was, you know, certainly they wouldn't go to the extent of putting a real gun in there just to scare me." For several months, Mary Gillispie had been receiving taunting letters from an unknown writer, the contents of which alleged she'd been having an affair with her boss. These letters evolved over time, ultimately b…

"This is your last chance to report him. I know you are a pig and will prove it and shame you out of Ohio. How is your little girl? Will she grow up to be like you?" There are hundreds of cities in the American Midwest just like Circleville, Ohio. But what makes it truly unique, what the town is most well-known for, is a strange letter-writing camp…

"This fits the FBI definition of a serial killer. From the facts gathered during the investigation, it could have been a local person or it could have been a transient." In the days and weeks after the four victims' bodies were found miles outside of Atlantic City, those that knew them tried to find some answers. Since police were operating their o…

"We had a bond. We were all one woman, trying to get ourselves together when we were lost... I believe that the person who got these girls out here was a person that they trusted." On 20 November 2006, two women were walking along a dirt access road in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, just outside of Atlantic City. The road - which ran parallel to …

This is a brief preview for the newest episode of my Patreon-exclusive show, Resolved, available now for all $5+ supporters. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to: https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod This episode can be found at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86248916 Become a supporter …

There has been an update in the Long Island Serial Killer case (episodes #14-16 from 2016). On Friday, 14 July 2023, police officials announced the arrest of 59-year-old Rex Heuermann, an architect from Massapequa Park. A lifelong resident of Long Island, Heuermann has been charged with the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber C…

"Whoever's responsible - no doubt they know that there are now lots of people wanting to put a bullet in their head. If it were me, if I was going to do something like this, I would make pretty darn sure that nobody could trace it back to me." On 19 July 2015, an anonymous group calling themselves the "Impact Team" announced via an online post that…

"When a person is set loose by the courts to go back to the community they have been preying on, what recourse do the citizens of that community have then?" On the morning of 10 July 1981, 47-year-old Ken Rex McElroy went to a tavern in Skidmore, Missouri. The pub quickly filled up with other local townspeople, many of whom had lived in fear of the…

"I don't know what's happened to the kid. I don't know if he's a victim. I don't know if he's a suspect. I don't know what he is." On the afternoon of 2 March 1996, Ronald Klungness returned to his home in Bonney Lake, Washington after a day of work. Greeted by an empty house, he resigned himself to a quiet dinner alone and then fell asleep in the …

"It's no use. She's beyond aid. She can't speak. Don't touch her. The thing to do is call the police." On 16 May 1937, 29-year-old Laetitia Toureaux boarded line 8 on the Paris metro, having arrived at the Porte de Charenton station just after 6:30 PM. With it being a warm Sunday in the Spring (and Pentecost, no less) the station was bustling with …

"I can't describe what the look on her face did to me; it made me sick to my stomach. It was a look of sheer terror." On 26 August 1995, 23-year-old Heather Teague decided to sunbathe along the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, near Newbergh Beach. Having made loose plans to have a friend meet up with her, Heather found a secluded spot along the bea…

Some random thoughts of mine following the conclusion of our seven-part Waco series Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.By Unresolved Productions

"They do not see themselves as martyrs. They see themselves as agents of God's wrath on Earth." In the days leading up to April 19, 1993, high-ranking figures grew increasingly concerned that the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas had no intention of surrendering anytime soon. FBI officials speculated that David Koresh's writing of a manuscript center…

"They were trying to have sleep disturbance and they were trying to take someone that they viewed as unstable to start with, and they were trying to drive him crazy. And then they got mad 'cos he does something that they think is irrational." On the morning of February 28th, 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms attempted to serve a se…

"We fell right into the hands of Koresh and all those nuts. This is what he wanted, to make it appear that the government was going to kill his people. He wanted Armageddon. Our biggest mistake was that we made it so easy for him." In 1992, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms opened up an investigation into David Koresh and the rest of the…

"If any adult in the area around the cabin is observed with a weapon after the surrender announcement had been made, deadly force could and should be used to neutralize the individual." The 1992 Ruby Ridge siege is a seminal event in American history, having become a symbol of government overreach and serving as a precursor to the Waco tragedy in 1…

"We're doing what we're doing and nobody's going to stop us." In 1988, David Koresh and his followers returned to their old home just outside of Waco, where the Shepherd's Rod movement had settled decades prior. With his longtime nemesis George Roden gone, David was finally able to settle into his new role as the president of the church. As the Bra…

"When they sent that letter out, I knew they were coming. They sent an article removing me as trustee, now they've come to finish the job and remove me from the land." In 1985, Vernon Howell left Mount Carmel with his followers, bound for destinations unknown. Over the next few years, they would struggle to find a place to build their permanent hea…