Reflecting on 100 Episodes
Send us a text This week, we take a brief break from covering cases and reflect on our favorite moments from the podcast over the last 100 episodes. We also hear from listeners and play a fun game at the end! Support the show
30 Apr 202457min
Vanished Without A Trace: Erin Marie Gilbert
Send us a text During a first date, 24-year-old Erin Marie Gilbert vanishes without a trace. Almost 20 years later, and there are still no answers. Could her date have anything to do with her disappearance? Or was another ill-intentioned player involved? Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Erin_Marie_Gilbert 2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girdwood,_Anchorage,_Alaska 3) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/07/09/cold-case-forest-fair-28th-anniversary-erin-marie-gilb...
23 Apr 202420min
The Decades-Long Mystery of the Lyon Sisters
Send us a text In this week's episode, Rachael talks about the decades-long mystery of the Lyon sisters, who disappeared from a local mall in Wheaton, Maryland in March of 1975. The case went cold for a whopping 38 years. Eventually, a man who was only 18-years-old at the time of the crime and who had involved himself in the investigation was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering the Lyon sisters. Support the show
9 Apr 202445min
The Harrowing Crimes of Brian Cohee
Send us a text Tune in to learn about the heartbreaking and harrowing murder of Warren Barnes by 19-year-old Brian Cohee, and about the treasured life of Warren Barnes--victimized for being homeless, because his life "didn't matter." The way the community has honored Barnes is truly moving. Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Junction,_Colorado 2) https://www.unilad.com/news/brian-cohee-jr-documentary-police-bodycam-footage-548532-20240327 3) https://www.mesacounty.us/news/distri...
2 Apr 202431min
The Unnerving Disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavyrunner
Send us a text This week we dive into the bizarre disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavyrunner from the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. Just 20 years old, investigators looked into some questionable relationships she may have had, substance abuse issues, and one particularly odd interaction with her father just before she disappeared. An overworked and under-funded police force leads to some devastating missteps within this case, and several untrustworthy characters make it difficult to...
26 Mars 202434min
The Murder of Tracy Mondabough
Send us a text This week, Rachael covers the shocking murder of Tracy Mondabough, which occurred as a result of a love-triangle gone wrong. Because the murder happened right around the start of Covid, the defense had some pretty interesting arguments for why the perpetrator might have committed the crime... Sources: 1) https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/tracy-mondabough 2) https://www.rfh-ia.com/obituaries/Tracy-ThrogmartinMondabough?obId=14125426 3) https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/ap...
19 Mars 202426min
The Three-Decade Murder Mystery of Cathy Sposito
Send us a text This is one of those cases that is solved, but justice was unfortunately never served. Today on Small Town Mysteries, hear about the murder of Cathy Sposito, which was solved 36 years (!!!) after it occurred. Support the show
12 Mars 202421min
The Husband Did It! Or Did He?
Send us a text Despite there being a good amount of circumstantial evidence in the murder of Jan Kruse, a mom of two who is known in town for being extremely kind and friendly, this is sadly a case that is not solved. Though many people believe they know who committed the crime - is it really that simple? Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster,_Minnesota 2) https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/nbcs-dateline-features-southwestern-minnesota-murder-case/89-135ae613-2a94-4...
5 Mars 202436min
