Ep. 137-Mental Health Awareness Month and Missing Persons Cases

College is a time for young people to explore their individuality and take on new responsibility. This episode examines the still-unsolved missing persons cases of Jason Knapp, Virginia "Ginni" Wood, and Martin Roberts. Missing in the Carolinas will return with a new episode next week.

31 Maj 202421min

Renee takes a look at some of the factors that cause a person to go missing with specific examples from past episodes. Plus, she shares the case of Samantha Josephson, who disappeared outside a bar in South Carolina after getting into a car she thought was her Uber. Link to study about prevalence of violence in missing and unidentified persons cases: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/how-prevalent-violence-missing-and-unidentified-persons-cases#1 Show Sponsors: Renee's digital course on podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin (use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for ten percent off your order) https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin

24 Maj 202428min

It's always suspicious when a newlywed who turns up murdered or deceased in an accident has a spouse who stands to collect a large life insurance policy. This was the case of Lucille Rinaldi, who was murdered in 1963, and Brenda Anderson, who drowned mysteriously in 1965. We also take a look at one of Chapel Hill's oldest cold cases, the murder of 71-year-old Rachel Crook. Co-Writer: Mia Roberson Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin

17 Maj 202428min

In 1984, 7-year-old Carrie Wilkerson was brutally murdered in her stepmother's home in the early morning hours. A year later, Jean Fewel was abducted and murdered as she was walking to school. Were the two crimes connected? With the community still processing these murders, three students from UNC, Perry Zimmerman, Sharon Stewart, and Freshteh Golkho were killed all within the same year. What was the cause for this spike in violent crime in the 1980s? Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin

10 Maj 202434min

Twenty-three-year-old Andy Sigmon was last seen on April 5, 2016 near a historical landmark almost an hour away from his home. What compelled him to go to that location, and what happened after he disappeared into the woods after talking to several different people? Blake and London Deven, two adopted children from Fayetteville, N.C. (now ages 17 and 27) have not been seen in years and police and the FBI are questioning why it took so long for them to be reported missing. We also give an update on Andy Tench's case from Episode 92. Show Sponsors: Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Course: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin

3 Maj 202421min

On the afternoon of July 30, 1965, 21-year-old Suellen Evans was taking a summer session at the University of North Carolina when she was attacked and murdered in the Coker Arboretum. While police quickly utilized bloodhounds and organized group searches to help find the murder weapon, their efforts failed confirm a solid suspect or turn up any other leads. The case remains cold, but Suellen's hometown of Mooresville and the college campus have never forgotten the frustrating details of this this story. Show Sponsors: Renee's webinar on how to start a podcast: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php SkinxErin skincare products--Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your purchase. https://shopxerin.com

26 Apr 202424min

On April 15, 1973, Virginia "Ginger" Olson left her dorm room on the campus of UNC-Asheville for an afternoon of studying at the nearby botanical gardens. A few hours later, two teenagers walking through the woods came across a horrifying crime scene. Who murdered the 19-year-old in broad daylight on that spring morning? We discuss this open and active case, the list of suspects questioned at the time, the history of the nearby psychiatric hospital where the primary suspect may have been a patient, and the affect this unsolved murder has had on the campus and city. Tips on this case: Download the app for The Asheville Police Department through the iTunes app store or Google Play by searching Asheville PD. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can share information with the police by sending an anonymous text to TIP2APD and then messaging 847411. For a full list of show sources, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com Show Sponsors: Renee's webinar on how to start a podcast: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php SkinxErin skincare products--use code MISSINGINCAROLINAS for 10 percent off your purchase. https://shopxerin.com/

19 Apr 202430min

Forty years ago, Sharon Beatrice Jones was murdered on the campus of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina over spring break. Despite the police interviewing numerous suspects and administering polygraph tests, the case almost immediately went cold, and what's more perplexing is the small digital footprint involving details of the crime. Is there still a way to find justice in this cold case? This episode was written by true crime writer Greg Fox. Who Murdered Sharon Beatrice Jones Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2696281597051328 Sponsors: WOW! Women on Writing classes: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/WOWclasses.html SkinxErin Products: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10

12 Apr 202426min