Vanished at Homecoming: The Evelyn Hartley Mystery

On Halloween 2008, engineer and artist Arpana Jinaga  hosted a party at her Redmond apartment and was later found brutally murdered. The episode traces the chaotic crime scene, the messy DNA evidence, and how two men — Emmanuel Fair and neighbor Cameron Johnson — became central figures in a long, troubled investigation. We summarize the trials, the hung jury, the eventual acquittal, and the unanswered questions that left the case unsolved, while remembering Arpana’s life, achievements, and the impact of her loss.   Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA.. . .Email: lesbiandetectives5767@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / si erra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/take-5/halloween-party-horror-who-killed- red-riding-hood/  https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/seeking-justice/halloween-horror-man-accused-of-killing-arpana-jinaga-freed-after-hes-held-9-years-with-no-conviction https://www.talesfromtheunderworld.com/p/violence-at-valley-view-the-unsolved

31 Okt 34min

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, Sierra and Elizabeth explore the unsolved 1969 disappearance of Pamela Sue Hobley and Patricia Ann Spencer. They revisit the last known sightings, family accounts, investigation missteps, and evolving theories while reflecting on the decades-long search for answers. The hosts also share personal reactions, Halloween plans, and thoughts on modern cold-case efforts that may one day bring closure to these missing teens.   Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA.. . Email: lesbiandetectives5767@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / si erra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference:https://www.evaporatethemissing.com/missing-persons/invincible https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/pamela-hobley-patricia-spencer-missing-in-michigan-18578177.php

24 Okt 31min

On a crowded Halloween night, Nori "Mona" Amaya — a beloved salsa dancer and nightlife fixture — never made it home. Found dead in her Woodner apartment with no forced entry, clipped fingernails, and DNA from an unknown male, her death remains a chilling, unsolved mystery. Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth retrace Nori’s final hours, explore leads and theories (including suspicions surrounding the building staff and a security guard), and reflect on her life as they discuss the case that still haunts her family, friends, and investigators. Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Email: lesbiandetectives5767@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / sierra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/rewind-to-the-crime-what-happened-to-nori-amaya https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/brother-refuses-give-finding-sister-nori-amaya-s-killer-10- n1075471

17 Okt 27min

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth revisit the chilling 1980 unsolved murder of a young girl found along Interstate 45, long known as Walker County Jane Doe. They trace the investigation from the initial discovery after Halloween to decades of stalled leads, exhumation, and the breakthrough genetic genealogy that identified her as Sherri Ann "Tati" Jarvis. The episode explores theories about how and why the 14-year-old runaway ended up in Texas, the similarities to other murders on the highway, and the unanswered questions that remain even after identification. The hosts reflect on Sherri's life, the detective work that brought her name back, and the hope that the case will one day be solved.   Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Email: lesbiandetectives5767@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / sierra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference: https://dnasolves.com/articles/walker-county-jane-doe/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teen-murder-victim-identified-41- years-later-rcna4997 https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Sherri_Jarvis

10 Okt 34min

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1977 Halloween disappearance and death of 19-month-old Nima Louise Carter in Lawton, Oklahoma, recounting the family's ordeal and the chilling discovery of her body in an abandoned refrigerator. The episode explores theories, the suspected babysitter linked to a similar case, the investigation's unanswered questions, and the lasting impact on Nima’s family.   Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Email: lesbiandetectives5767@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / sierra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference: https://oklahomacoldcases.org/nima-louise-carter/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/halloween-mystery-baby-found-dead- 20722601

3 Okt 31min

In this episode, hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 2014 disappearance of 19-year-old Jasmine Moody, who vanished during a visit to a Detroit friend after an online relationship turned tense. They recount Jasmine's life, the night she left without belongings, the family's search, and the investigation's unanswered questions. The episode explores inconsistencies in witness accounts, the lack of national attention, and possible theories while urging listeners to remember Jasmine and share the case. Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Email: lesbiandetectives5767@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / sierra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/three-years-later-still-no-leads- case-19-year-old-n846481 https://newsone.com/3078744/jasmine-moody-detroit-missing/

26 Sep 30min

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth of Lesbian Detectives examine the 1985 disappearance and death of nurse Debbie Wolfe in Fayetteville, North Carolina. They examine the unusual evidence — a missing uniform, ill-fitting clothing, a claimed burned barrel, and a suspicious voicemail — and the two hospital volunteers linked to the case. The episode reviews the family’s doubts, alleged investigative mishandling, and theories about whether Debbie’s death was an accident or a homicide, and asks listeners to consider the unresolved questions of this cold case.   Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Email: lesbiandetectives5767@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / sierra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference:  https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Debbie_Wolfe https://unsolved.com/gallery/debbie-wolfe/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62612604/deborah_ann-wolfe

19 Sep 35min