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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4 Nov 20232min

UNKNOWN HORIZONS

UNKNOWN HORIZONS

Join Micheal and Jesse as they journey into the unknown, interviewing eyewitnesses to the paranormal, unsettling, and unexplained.To hear new episodes of UNKNOWN HORIZONS as they come out, please subscribe to the show on your podcast app of choice or head to the following link:https://www.spreaker.com/show/unknown-horizonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

1 Nov 202353min

Listen Now: The Vanished

Listen Now: The Vanished

The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next?Follow The Vanished on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to The Vanished ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus. Listen Now: http://wondery.fm/TU_VanishedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

11 Okt 20234min

'Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case'

'Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case'

On this bonus episode, Micheal chats with producer/journalist Justin Glanville, host of the podcast Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case. During their conversation, they chat about what drew Justin to this story, his personal connection to it, what he uncovered during his digging, and the current status of this 53-year-old cold case.Thanks to Justin for appearing on the show, and make sure to check out Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case wherever you get your podcasts. You can also learn more by checking out the website created for this podcast/story at the following link:https://www.ideastream.org/2023-07-05/mary-bill-an-ohio-cold-caseHosted & produced by Micheal WhelanIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

8 Okt 202343min

'The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel'

'The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel'

On this bonus episode, Micheal chats with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his first nonfiction book, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel. During their discussion, they chat about Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the Diesel engine, the impact both had upon the world, and the suspicious circumstances surrounding Diesel's disappearance in September of 1913.Thanks to Doug for appearing on the show, and make sure to check out the book at your local bookstore or library!To learn more, check out Douglas Brunt's website at the following link:https://douglasbrunt-author.com/Hosted & produced by Micheal WhelanIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

1 Okt 202330min

Bardstown (Update)

Bardstown (Update)

There has been an update in the story of Crystal Rogers from Bardstown, Kentucky (episode #8 from 2016 and episode #88 from 2019). On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, FBI Louisville announced that Crystal's longtime boyfriend, 41-year-old Brooks Houck, had been charged with her murder. This comes right after a similar indictment was handed down earlier this month against 32-year-old Joseph L. Lawson, another Nelson County man that's alleged to have played a part in covering up the crime...To learn more about this story, read or listen to the "Crystal Rogers" episode at the following link:https://unresolved.me/bardstown-part-three-crystal-rogersResearched, written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

27 Sep 20238min

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

An end-of-season announcement and a personal note from MichealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

26 Sep 20231min

Hannah Rose Walker

Hannah Rose Walker

"It's been a process of seeing how ineffective our system is."On the afternoon of October 12th, 2022, 31-year-old Hannah Walker went swimming in a scenic area near Trout Lake, Washington. Accompanied by a 67-year-old man named Jeremy, the two eventually got separated, and after waiting for some time, Jeremy called 911. A search effort would find Hannah's remains in the water, and officers initially made note of the odd circumstances at the scene.Hannah's family has struggled to determine what happened that fateful October afternoon, and have had to fight uphill to get any momentum or answers in her case. Nearly one year later, they have more questions than answers...Special thanks to Aia Walker for chatting with me for this episode. If you'd like to learn more about Hannah's story, please check out the website set up by Hannah's family at the following link:https://www.hannahrosewalker.com/Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

11 Sep 202358min

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