Missing in the Carolinas

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The FBI reported that North Carolina citizens lost $18 million in 2022, making it the ninth highest state for romance scams alone. We talk to two experts to learn how can we protect ourselves from the various cybercrimes that are so prevalent in today's society, from Zelle scams to phishing scams to the role AI plays in technology solutions. Show Notes: Marshmallo Dating App https://marshmallo.com/ SlashNext https://slashnext.com/ Co-writer: Erin Settlemier

20 Okt 202344min

We take a look at the still-unsolved murder of a physician's wife in Charlotte and a crime that shocked the small town of Monroe. Both cases resulted in civil lawsuits with unexpected outcomes. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing "Expressions of the mind" and "Snowfall" provided by soundcloud.com/lustersound

13 Okt 202331min

Today we're talking with true crime writer Cathy Pickens about Sam Wodke, a South Carolina criminal who ended up on "Unsolved Mysteries," The Shaw Creek Killer from South Carolina, several mysterious disappearances from the Great Smoky Mountains, the Boone bathtub murders, and the murder of Erin Johnston, the step-daughter of an Appalachian State University professor that took place in China. To learn more about Cathy's work, including her books, "True Crime Stories of Western North Carolina" and "True Crime Stories of Upstate South Carolina," visit her website at www.cathypickens.com.

6 Okt 202355min

Teens Gary Locklear and Kristina Porco both went unexpectedly missing from two South Carolina towns in the 70s and 80s. Although rumors have swirled with theories, they have never been found. Three-year-old Paul Baker went missing from his home in 1987, and although law enforcement believes there is a family connection, it has never been proven. We also have an update on the identity of New Hope Jane Doe from North Carolina. Research Coordinator: Renee Roberson Editorial Intern and Co-Writer: Erin Settlemier Co-Writer: Nicole Pyles

29 Sep 202331min

We discuss the cases of Jeffrey MacDonald, Timothy Hennis, Susie Newsom Lynch and Fritz Klenner, and Chris Pritchard, Neal Henderson, and Bart Upchurch. These crimes all appeared in true crime novels by bestselling authors such as Jerry Bledsoe and Joe McGinnis, and then made their way to the networks at CBS and NBC as “movies of the week.”

22 Sep 202338min

We discuss why the family of Hania Aguilar is still awaiting justice, how Victoria Paredes got her name back after 20+ years as a Jane Doe, the mysterious death of Maria Diaz, and boater Scott Johnson who recently went missing on the Outer Banks. Hania Aguilar, Victoria Paredes, and Maria Diaz segments written by Nicole Pyles. Scott Johnson segment: written by Renee Roberson. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Sponsor code for SkinXerin: MISSINGCAROLINAS10 https://shopxerin.com/

15 Sep 202323min

In light of the Aug. 28, 2023 murder of professor Zijie Yan at the University of North Carolina campus, we take a look back at the 1995 shooting at UNC that claimed the lives of Kevin Reichardt and Ralph Walker. Plus, an update on the Allisha Watts case from North Carolina. Music credit: Noir: A Minimalist and Emotive Piano Melody for Relaxation - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Show Sponsors: WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/MelanieFaith_FreelanceEditorWebinar.php SkinxErin https://shopxerin.com/

8 Sep 202326min

The podcast takes a look at the 1997 cold case of Asheville, N.C. resident Amber Lundgren and the 1970 unsolved murder of Nancy Morgan, who died in 1970 while working with the VISTA program in Madison County, N.C.

7 Jul 202333min