The California Medfly Attack
Unresolved23 Sep

The California Medfly Attack

"State officials have probably noticed an increase as well as an unusual distribution of Medfly infestation in Los Angeles County since March 1989. This was no coincidence."

The Mediterranean fruit fly, better known as the medfly, is about as unassuming as an insect can get. But the pest, native to sub-Saharan Africa, comes with enormous stakes. The medfly can infest more than 200 plant species, proving to be a nightmare for farmers everywhere. For farmers in California, though, they're an existential threat. That's why state officials treat every sighting like a five-alarm fire.

California has been fighting medfly invasions since the mid-1970s, throwing everything at them in an attempt to save their billion dollar agricultural industry. But in 1989, a strange outbreak of medflies were reported in Los Angeles and Orange counties. They appeared in clusters, as if they'd been placed there on purpose. Before long, a mysterious group calling themselves "The Breeders" claimed responsibility for this act of eco-terror...



Research & writing by Amelia White

Hosting, production, and additional research/writing by Micheal Whelan

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The Delphi Murders

The Delphi Murders

On February 13th, 2017, two teenage girls were murdered in Delphi, Indiana. Liberty German and Abigail Williams - "Libby" and "Abby" for short - were two regular 8th graders that were enjoying a day off from school. Trying to take advantage of an unusually warm winter day, the two girls went hiking on one of Delphi's historic trails, overlooking Deer Creek.As the girls walked along the Monon High Bridge, they were accosted by a strange man - who police believe murdered them a short time later. In some of their final moments, the girls managed to record audio and video of this man, but he has gone unidentified in the years since... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Ben Krokum, Evan White, Maggy James, Matthew Brock, Lauren Harris, Quil Carter, Robert Janson, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Astrid Kneier, Timothy Stratton, Peggy Belarde, Laura Hannan, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, and Katherine VatalaroLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron (or a Producer)Music Creditshow the night came - "III: H3PO4"Graham Bole - "Theme For Rosa"ROZKOL - "So sorry little girl"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Untitled"Vitus Von Degen - "The Diesel People"Sergey Cheremisinov - "Sleepwalker III"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Disconnect"ROZKOL - "Spider's Web"Forlon - "Roembden Crater"Other music created and composed by Ailsa TravesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

5 Mai 20191h 33min

Philip Fraser

Philip Fraser

While driving from Alaska to Washington, a young man would meet a tragic and horrifying end.On June 14th, 1988, 23-year old Philip Fraser set out from his family's home in Anchorage, Alaska. He was headed to Olympia, Washington - where he was set to enroll in college (pre-med) and start the next chapter of his life. However, just five days later - on June 19th, 1988 - Philip's vehicle would be found burning in Prince George, British Columbia. Philip and his belongings were nowhere to be found, and over the next several months, investigators would piece together his final days... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanAdditional research and writing by Damion Moore (make sure to check out Damion's website, American Crime Journal, by heading to https://mytruecrime.com/). Producers: Ben Krokum, Katherine Vatalaro, Laura Hannan, Quil Carter, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, and Timothy StrattonLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron (or a Producer)Music CreditsRest You Sleeping Giant - "Disconnect"Chris Zabriskie - "Oxygen Garden"Mystery Mammal - "Leer"ROZKOL - "Hell Slime"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "What Fades"ROZKOL - "No Downside"Graham Bole - "Lurking"How the Night Came - "I - HN03"Other music created and composed by Ailsa Traves and Monty BucklesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

28 Apr 201940min

Dwayne Jones (Gully Queen)

Dwayne Jones (Gully Queen)

On July 22nd, 2013, a Jamaican teenager was brutally murdered by a homophobic mob. Dwayne Jones was a 16-year old that had been banished from his family's home more than two years prior, having been forced to live on the streets of Montego Bay. Afterwards, Dwayne had struggled to find a life for himself among Jamaica's underground LGBTQ community. On the night of his murder, Dwayne - a talented dancer - had decided to cross-dress and hit up a dance club with his friends. When a mob of strangers discovered that he hadn't been born a woman, things took a turn for the worst... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Ben Krokum, Katherine Vatalaro, Laura Hannan, Quil Carter, Scott Meesey, and Timothy StrattonLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron (or a Producer)Music CreditsScott Holmes - "Everest"Kai Engel - "Brand New World"Mystery Mammal - "Pragia"ROZKOL - "Last Train in the Station"Graham Bole - "Away An Wash Yer Hauns Ya Clatty Article"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "What Fades"Borrtex - "Fog in the Street"Other music created and composed by Ailsa TravesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

21 Apr 201937min

Preview: Resolved #2

Preview: Resolved #2

This is a brief preview for the second episode in my new series, Resolved, which is available now on Patreon. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpodThis episode can be found at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26131486Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

15 Apr 20193min

The Evansdale Murders

The Evansdale Murders

In July of 2012, tragedy struck the small town of Evansdale, Iowa.Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins were two cousins that lived in this small Iowa town. In the early afternoon of July 13th, 2012, the two set off on a bike ride in downtown Evansdale and never returned home. A search of the area found no trace of the two missing girls, and the ensuing investigation also failed to turn up any leads. When the truth of the girls' disappearance was revealed later that year, it forced this region to face an ugly truth: a killer lived among them... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a PatronMusic CreditsGraham Bole - "Sunset At Goat Fell"A.A. Aalto - "Balloons Rising"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Disconnect"Noiseonport - "Spectre"Sergey Cheremisinov - "Sleepwalker IV"Kai Engel - "Wake Up"ROZKOL - "All the Little Pieces"The Gateless Gate - "Endless Grey"Graham Bole - "Lurking"Koen Daigaku - "Part 3"Other music created and composed by Ailsa TravesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

14 Apr 201956min

Quadriga

Quadriga

What happens when more than $100 million in cryptocurrency disappears?In 2013, Ontario-born Gerald Cotten co-founded the cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. A recent graduate from York University, Cotten had become immersed in the world of Bitcoin, and wanted to fill a much-needed void in the crypto market. Over the next five years, Cotten's company - Quadriga - would have many ups and downs. During that time, it handled billions of dollars in crypto exchanges, cementing itself as Canada's premiere digital exchange platform... but Cotten's untimely death in December of 2018 would reveal the house of cards he had built... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a PatronMusic CreditsROZKOL - "Everybody Relax I'm Here"Mystery Mammal - "Starchild"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Maybe This Time"Marcos H. Bolanos - "Radioheart"ROZKOL - "Palaver"Mystery Mammal - "Pragia"ROZKOL - "If These"BOPD - "New England is Interesting"Mystery Mammal - "Nothing Else Matters"Other music created and composed by Ailsa TravesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

7 Apr 20191h 14min

The Winds of Winter (Holiday Special)

The Winds of Winter (Holiday Special)

For years, the existence of a highly-sought manuscript has sparked intense debate online and in-person. Even now, as we reach a major milestone in Westerosi history, the debate continues... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Happy April Fool's Day, everyoneMusic CreditsSandragon - "Game of Thrones (Metal Cover & Choir)"Kai Engel - "Machinery"ROZKOL - "No Damn Cat No Damn Cradle"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

1 Apr 201916min

The Burrowing Burglars

The Burrowing Burglars

On the morning of June 9th, 1986, employees at Hollywood's First Interstate Bank showed up for work, preparing for the long week ahead. However, they would discover that the bank's vault had been looted - not only of $172,000 cash, but dozens of security deposit boxes. Whoever the culprits had been, they had burrowed through 100 feet of soil from a nearby sewer drain, and had drilled their way into the bank vault. Miraculously, they had done this without attracting any attention. More than a year would pass with no activity from these bandits, until they struck again a little over a year later, in the same region. Then, they would come close to pulling off what investigator called the "crime of the century." However, to this day, they remain complete enigmas.Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a PatronMusic CreditsMystery Mammal - "Mo Mo Modem"ROZKOL - "No More Truth"ROZKOL - "Roquentin"Forlon - "Roembden Crater"Mystery Mammal - "Greenhorn"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

31 Mar 201920min

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