Ermelinda Alvarado

On April 10th, 2019, Ermelinda Alvarado's family lost contact with her. She was last seen in Merced, California. Her rental car was found seven hours away from her home near the Interstate 10 about an hour east of Indio, CA. Her purse was in the car, along with her ID and money. Her family took numerous trips to search the desert in Riverside County where the car was found. In one of their searches, they found her shoes, but Ermelinda was nowhere to be found.

On April 10th, 2019, Ermelinda Alvarado's family lost contact with her. She was last seen in Merced, California. Her rental car was found seven hours away from her home near the Interstate 10 about an hour east of Indio, CA. Her purse was in the car, along with her ID and money. Her family took numerous trips to search the desert in Riverside County where the car was found. In one of their searches, they found her shoes, but Ermelinda was nowhere to be found.

John DeMarino

John DeMarino was last seen at Uncle Mike’s Bar on Seventh Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia shortly before midnight on January 30, 2019. He ordered a beer, drank half of it, then got up and walked away. He never returned for the rest of his drink. John has never been heard from again.

John DeMarino was last seen at Uncle Mike’s Bar on Seventh Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia shortly before midnight on January 30, 2019. He ordered a beer, drank half of it, then got up and walked away. He never returned for the rest of his drink. John has never been heard from again.

Elizabeth Thompson

Lauren Elizabeth

Lauren Elizabeth Thompson

Police were in route to find Lauren just before she disappeared on January 10, 2019 in eastern Texas. The mother of three called 911 saying she was in a wooded area and thought someone was chasing her. But her cell phone died during the call and law enforcement officers were not able to find her. However, they did find her vehicle.

Police were in route to find Lauren just before she disappeared on January 10, 2019 in eastern Texas. The mother of three called 911 saying she was in a wooded area and thought someone was chasing her. But her cell phone died during the call and law enforcement officers were not able to find her. However, they did find her vehicle.

David Stern

David texted his fiancé at 4:22pm to say he was leaving work early to go see the doctor and would be home later. He was last seen in the 3400 block of M St NW at Dixie Liquor Store at 6:07 PM, on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The last time his cellular phone pinged was at 9:00 p.m., in that area of Georgetown, Washington, DC and the Arlington, Virginia area. He didn't have any friends in that area and didn't go there often. He has never been heard from again.

David texted his fiancé at 4:22pm to say he was leaving work early to go see the doctor and would be home later. He was last seen in the 3400 block of M St NW at Dixie Liquor Store at 6:07 PM, on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The last time his cellular phone pinged was at 9:00 p.m., in that area of Georgetown, Washington, DC and the Arlington, Virginia area. He didn't have any friends in that area and didn't go there often. He has never been heard from again.

Khiara Henry

Khiara went to Maui on vacation. She was staying at a hotel in Kihei. She rented a car on July 21, 2019, a Friday, for one day to visit Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Her rental car was noticed in a gravel parking lot at the park on July 23 and was called in as abandoned on July 25 .   Her luggage, credit card, and identification were inside, but her car key, cell phone, and a small backpack were missing and have never been located. Her case still to this day remains unsolved.

Khiara went to Maui on vacation. She was staying at a hotel in Kihei. She rented a car on July 21, 2019, a Friday, for one day to visit Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Her rental car was noticed in a gravel parking lot at the park on July 23 and was called in as abandoned on July 25 . Her luggage, credit card, and identification were inside, but her car key, cell phone, and a small backpack were missing and have never been located. Her case still to this day remains unsolved.

Daylennn Moke

Daylenn Moke Pua, known as Moke, was last seen on February 27, 2015. He was a senior at a Hawaiian immersion school in Kealakekua, at the time of his disappearance and was visiting Oahu for a field trip. He was staying with his grandmother over the weekend and decided to go for a solo hike on the Haiku Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven. He has never been heard from again.

Daylenn Moke Pua, known as Moke, was last seen on February 27, 2015. He was a senior at a Hawaiian immersion school in Kealakekua, at the time of his disappearance and was visiting Oahu for a field trip. He was staying with his grandmother over the weekend and decided to go for a solo hike on the Haiku Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven. He has never been heard from again.

Daylennn Moke Pua - Part 2

Daylenn "Moke" Pua was last seen on Friday, February 27, 2015. At the time of his disappearance, he was visiting Oahu for a field trip. He was staying with his grandmother over the weekend and decided to go for a solo hike on the Haiku Stairs. He has never been found or heard from again.

Daylenn "Moke" Pua was last seen on Friday, February 27, 2015. At the time of his disappearance, he was visiting Oahu for a field trip. He was staying with his grandmother over the weekend and decided to go for a solo hike on the Haiku Stairs. He has never been found or heard from again.

Daylenn Moke Pua - Part 1

Veronica Reyes Diaz has not been seen since January 18, 2020. At approximately 1:10 AM, she returned home in Dover, Florida, put her children to bed after picking them up from her sister's house, and has not been heard from since that night.

Veronica Reyes Diaz has not been seen since January 18, 2020. At approximately 1:10 AM, she returned home in Dover, Florida, put her children to bed after picking them up from her sister's house, and has not been heard from since that night.

Veronica Reyes-Diaz

Tyreek Pettigrew

Tyreek left his mother's house on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018. He was last seen on store video at the Fuel Express in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, at approximately 3PM. The next day, at 12:51 in the morning, his car was found on fire on Cainhoy Road near Bramberg Circle in Charleston. Tyreek was not in the vehicle and has never been seen again.

Tyreek left his mother's house on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018. He was last seen on store video at the Fuel Express in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, at approximately 3PM. The next day, at 12:51 in the morning, his car was found on fire on Cainhoy Road near Bramberg Circle in Charleston. Tyreek was not in the vehicle and has never been seen again.

Maureen Kelly, also known as "Anu," left her group of friends at Canyon Creek Campground on foot on June 9, 2013.  She stated she was going on a "spiritual quest" and left wearing no clothes and only a fanny pack. She was last seen heading towards the woods near a creek at about 5pm.  She was reported missing by her friends in the early hours of the following morning. Investigators believe it is likely Anu died in a mishap in the wilderness, but her body has never been found and her case remains unsolved.

Maureen Kelly, also known as "Anu," left her group of friends at Canyon Creek Campground on foot on June 9, 2013.  She stated she was going on a "spiritual quest" and left wearing no clothes and only a fanny pack. She was last seen heading towards the woods near a creek at about 5pm.  She was reported missing by her friends in the early hours of the following morning. Investigators believe it is likely Anu died in a mishap in the wilderness, but her body has never been found and her case remains unsolved.

Maureen "Anu" Kelly

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Falon Michelle Cooksey vanished on June 11th, 2018 from Gaffney, South Carolina. The night of June 10th, 2018 a police officer saw Falon at the Corner Shop Store in Blacksburg, South Carolina. Falon was spotted at several other locations that same evening. On the morning of June 11th a male friend picked up Falon from/near a residence on Highway 29 North which is near Grover, South Carolina. He then drove her to the Gaffney Inn in Gaffney, South Carolina. Falon's phone pinged near the Gaffney Inn and she had been texting up until 9:32 am. It is unclear if her phone battery died or her phone was turned off. That was the last time anyone has seen or head from Falon Cooksey.  Falon left behind two children and was living with her mother at the time of her disappearance. She is described at 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 110 pounds. Falon was last seen wearing a Greg Olsen Carolina Panthers football jersey with the number 88 on the front. She was also wearing white shorts, silver hoop earrings and a black choker necklace. If you have any information regarding Falon's disappearance please contact the Blacksburg Police Department at 864-839-2331.

Falon Michelle Cooksey vanished on June 11th, 2018 from Gaffney, South Carolina. The night of June 10th, 2018 a police officer saw Falon at the Corner Shop Store in Blacksburg, South Carolina. Falon was spotted at several other locations that same evening. On the morning of June 11th a male friend picked up Falon from/near a residence on Highway 29 North which is near Grover, South Carolina. He then drove her to the Gaffney Inn in Gaffney, South Carolina. Falon's phone pinged near the Gaffney Inn and she had been texting up until 9:32 am. It is unclear if her phone battery died or her phone was turned off. That was the last time anyone has seen or head from Falon Cooksey.  Falon left behind two children and was living with her mother at the time of her disappearance. She is described at 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 110 pounds. Falon was last seen wearing a Greg Olsen Carolina Panthers football jersey with the number 88 on the front. She was also wearing white shorts, silver hoop earrings and a black choker necklace. If you have any information regarding Falon's disappearance please contact the Blacksburg Police Department at 864-839-2331.

Falon Cooksey

Delecia Waddy is a 24 year old woman who went missing in Virginia on March 9th, 2017. 

Delecia Waddy is a 24 year old woman who went missing in Virginia on March 9th, 2017.

Delecia Waddy

Sam Sayers

Samantha Sayers is a 28 year old female that vanished on August 1st, 2018. She set out on a solo day trip to hike Vesper Peak which is located in Washington. Her boyfriend, Kevin, had planned on her being home that evening but Sam never arrived. Sam was spotted by a few hikers and was reported to have been wearing a green sports bra, grey workout pants and REI boots. She also had a hiking pole and was carrying a backpack. Sam is bald (alopecia) and has green eyes and a head tattoo. If you have any information regarding Samantha Sayers whereabouts please contact the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office at (425) 775-3000.

Samantha Sayers is a 28 year old female that vanished on August 1st, 2018. She set out on a solo day trip to hike Vesper Peak which is located in Washington. Her boyfriend, Kevin, had planned on her being home that evening but Sam never arrived. Sam was spotted by a few hikers and was reported to have been wearing a green sports bra, grey workout pants and REI boots. She also had a hiking pole and was carrying a backpack. Sam is bald (alopecia) and has green eyes and a head tattoo. If you have any information regarding Samantha Sayers whereabouts please contact the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office at (425) 775-3000.

PART 1: Sam Sayers

Jerome Ezell

Jerome Ezell is a Michigan man who went missing on November 7th, 2017. He goes by the name "Roni" or "E" and was last seen driving his son to daycare. 

Jerome Ezell is a Michigan man who went missing on November 7th, 2017. He goes by the name "Roni" or "E" and was last seen driving his son to daycare.

Danniella Vian

This case is about a 24 year old woman from Mobile, Alabama. Her name is Danniella Vian and she was last seen on July 17th, 2018.

This case is about a 24 year old woman from Mobile, Alabama. Her name is Danniella Vian and she was last seen on July 17th, 2018.

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of Lewis "Jim" Stouffer. He vanished on June 13th, 2017 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. He had planned on picking up his long time girlfriend at work but never arrived. His car was later found abandoned off of Highway 575 on July 5th, 2017. 

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of Lewis "Jim" Stouffer. He vanished on June 13th, 2017 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. He had planned on picking up his long time girlfriend at work but never arrived. His car was later found abandoned off of Highway 575 on July 5th, 2017.

Lewis "Jim" Stouffer

Morgan Bauer

During this episode we discuss the dissapearance of 22 year old Morgan Bauer. She traveled from her hometown of Aberdeen, South Dakota to Atlanta, Georgia. Her last contact with friends and family members was February 25th, 2016, however, she was last seen at a Citgo gas station in Covington, Georgia on February 27th, 2016. 

During this episode we discuss the dissapearance of 22 year old Morgan Bauer. She traveled from her hometown of Aberdeen, South Dakota to Atlanta, Georgia. Her last contact with friends and family members was February 25th, 2016, however, she was last seen at a Citgo gas station in Covington, Georgia on February 27th, 2016.

52 year old Holly White has been missing from Taos, New Mexico since May 6th, 2016. The night before she went missing she had spoken to her husband on the phone and also talked with some friends online. She had plans to meet a friend the next day for a walk but never showed up. Her car was later found near the Rio Grande Bridge. 

52 year old Holly White has been missing from Taos, New Mexico since May 6th, 2016. The night before she went missing she had spoken to her husband on the phone and also talked with some friends online. She had plans to meet a friend the next day for a walk but never showed up. Her car was later found near the Rio Grande Bridge.

Holly Alcott White

22 year old Elaine Park vanished on January 28th, 2017. She was last seen leaving her boyfriends house in Calabasas, CA around 6:00 am. Home surveilance footage caught Elaine walking to her car by herself. A few days later her grey Honda Civic was found on the 26000 block of Pacific Coast Highway. Her care keys were in the ignition and her car doors were unlocked. Elaine's cell phone, laptop and a few other items were found inside the vehicle. Her car battery was dead. She was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt with denim shorts and possibly grey sweatpants. 

22 year old Elaine Park vanished on January 28th, 2017. She was last seen leaving her boyfriends house in Calabasas, CA around 6:00 am. Home surveilance footage caught Elaine walking to her car by herself. A few days later her grey Honda Civic was found on the 26000 block of Pacific Coast Highway. Her care keys were in the ignition and her car doors were unlocked. Elaine's cell phone, laptop and a few other items were found inside the vehicle. Her car battery was dead. She was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt with denim shorts and possibly grey sweatpants.

Elaine Park

Kimberly Mericle

This episode is about 48 year old Kimberly Mericle. She went missing on March 2nd, 2018 near Grants Pass, Oregon. Her vehicle was later found at a motel in Grants Pass. 

This episode is about 48 year old Kimberly Mericle. She went missing on March 2nd, 2018 near Grants Pass, Oregon. Her vehicle was later found at a motel in Grants Pass.

This episode takes us back to the 1950's. We discuss the disappearance of the Martin family who vanished on December 7th, 1958 in the Columbia River Gorge. The families eldest sone, Donald Martin, was in the Navy and stationed in New York during this time. The Martin family decided to take a day trip to gather some Christmas decorations. They were seen getting gas around 4 pm in Cascade Locks. The gas station owner, Dean Baxter, stated he saw the Martin family continue East after filling up their 1954 Ford Country Squire. The family was spotted again at a restaurant about 20 miles from Cascade Locks. This was the last time anyone has seen or heard from the Martin family. It was later reported that two ex convicts were seen leaving the restaurant at the same time as the Martin family. In February 1959 a volunteer searcher found tire tracks leading off of a cliff near The Dalles. The tire tracks that were found were reported to have matched the tires on the Martin family vehicle. On May 3rd Susan Martins body was found in the river near Camas, Washington. This was about 70 miles West of The Dalles where the tire tracks were found. One day later they located Virginia's body near the Bonneville Dam which is roughly 46 miles from The Dalles. Kenneth Martin (father), Barbara Martin (mother) and Barbie Martin (oldest daughter) still remain missing to this day and their vehicle has not been found. 

This episode takes us back to the 1950's. We discuss the disappearance of the Martin family who vanished on December 7th, 1958 in the Columbia River Gorge. The families eldest sone, Donald Martin, was in the Navy and stationed in New York during this time. The Martin family decided to take a day trip to gather some Christmas decorations. They were seen getting gas around 4 pm in Cascade Locks. The gas station owner, Dean Baxter, stated he saw the Martin family continue East after filling up their 1954 Ford Country Squire. The family was spotted again at a restaurant about 20 miles from Cascade Locks. This was the last time anyone has seen or heard from the Martin family. It was later reported that two ex convicts were seen leaving the restaurant at the same time as the Martin family. In February 1959 a volunteer searcher found tire tracks leading off of a cliff near The Dalles. The tire tracks that were found were reported to have matched the tires on the Martin family vehicle. On May 3rd Susan Martins body was found in the river near Camas, Washington. This was about 70 miles West of The Dalles where the tire tracks were found. One day later they located Virginia's body near the Bonneville Dam which is roughly 46 miles from The Dalles. Kenneth Martin (father), Barbara Martin (mother) and Barbie Martin (oldest daughter) still remain missing to this day and their vehicle has not been found.

The Martin family

Shanetta Spears

Ebonee Spears has been missing since January 15th, 2016. She vanished from Wilmington, North Carolina and was last seen near her home at Taylor Home Estates. The night of her disappearance Ebonee had walked into the police station asking to use their phone. She was told to use a payphone located in the lobby. Ebonee suffers from Lupus and had been acting very strange before she disappeared.

Ebonee Spears has been missing since January 15th, 2016. She vanished from Wilmington, North Carolina and was last seen near her home at Taylor Home Estates. The night of her disappearance Ebonee had walked into the police station asking to use their phone. She was told to use a payphone located in the lobby. Ebonee suffers from Lupus and had been acting very strange before she disappeared.

Ebonee Shanetta Spears

Kristopher Fowler

This episode is about Kristopher Fowler AKA Sherpa. He went missing on October 12th, 2016 in Yakima county, Washington. Kris was last seen at a Kracker Barrel store off Highway 12 in Yakima county. He had been hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and was headed to Snoqualmie Pass during his disappearance. 

This episode is about Kristopher Fowler AKA Sherpa. He went missing on October 12th, 2016 in Yakima county, Washington. Kris was last seen at a Kracker Barrel store off Highway 12 in Yakima county. He had been hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and was headed to Snoqualmie Pass during his disappearance.

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of two family members who went missing in Detroit, Michigan. Carlita Gentry-Lohmeier was the aunt of Mia Patterson. They vanished eight years apart in the same town and have never been seen since. 

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of two family members who went missing in Detroit, Michigan. Carlita Gentry-Lohmeier was the aunt of Mia Patterson. They vanished eight years apart in the same town and have never been seen since.

Carlita Gentry-Lohmeier and Mia Lynn Patterson

Gerald Talifero

Adagio and his father, Gerald Talifero, have been missing since June 7th, 2018. They told family and friends that they were sailing to Hawaii and had purchased plane tickets to return home from Hawaii on September 1st. No one has seen or heard from them since. Adagio is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 100 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Gerald is described as 6 feet tall weighing 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If anyone has information regarding Adagio and Gerald's whereabouts please contact the Santa Barbara County Sherriff's office at (805) 681-4100.

Adagio and his father, Gerald Talifero, have been missing since June 7th, 2018. They told family and friends that they were sailing to Hawaii and had purchased plane tickets to return home from Hawaii on September 1st. No one has seen or heard from them since. Adagio is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 100 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Gerald is described as 6 feet tall weighing 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If anyone has information regarding Adagio and Gerald's whereabouts please contact the Santa Barbara County Sherriff's office at (805) 681-4100.

Adagio and Gerald Talifero

Mary Campbell

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of 54 year old Elizabeth Mary Campbell. She has been missing since March 15th, 2017 and was last seen in Glen Burnie, Maryland. All of her belongings were found inside her home but no one has heard from or seen Elizabeth for almost two years. 

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of 54 year old Elizabeth Mary Campbell. She has been missing since March 15th, 2017 and was last seen in Glen Burnie, Maryland. All of her belongings were found inside her home but no one has heard from or seen Elizabeth for almost two years.

Elizabeth Mary Campbell

This episode is about Brenda Maria Jackson from Park Forest, Illinois. She has been missing since January 3rd, 2016. Her father dropped her off at her house around 9:00 that night but when it was time to go to work the next day she never arrived. All of her belongings were found inside her home. Brenda has 6 children and is a military veteran.

This episode is about Brenda Maria Jackson from Park Forest, Illinois. She has been missing since January 3rd, 2016. Her father dropped her off at her house around 9:00 that night but when it was time to go to work the next day she never arrived. All of her belongings were found inside her home. Brenda has 6 children and is a military veteran.

Brenda Maria Jackson

Robin Ford

This episode is about Robin Ford who vanished on August 29th, 2016 from Key West, Florida. She was last seen between 2:00 and 3:00 AM and was living on a sailboat with her boyfriend. Robins father was dying of cancer so her family found it odd for her to have disappeared around this time. 

This episode is about Robin Ford who vanished on August 29th, 2016 from Key West, Florida. She was last seen between 2:00 and 3:00 AM and was living on a sailboat with her boyfriend. Robins father was dying of cancer so her family found it odd for her to have disappeared around this time.

Dorothy Harriet Arnold

Dorothy Arnold has been missing for over 100 years. She mysteriously vanished on December 12th, 1910 in Manhattan, New York. Dorothy's family was very wealthy and had a high social standing. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsyvlania and wanted to become a writer. Dorothy left her families mansion on the morning of December 12th, 1910 and told her mom she was going shopping. She was seen in public by multiple people and had plans to meet her mother later that day at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel for lunch but she never arrived. Dorothy's family did not alert police that she was missing until a few weeks after her disappearance due to the negative publicity they may receive. 

Dorothy Arnold has been missing for over 100 years. She mysteriously vanished on December 12th, 1910 in Manhattan, New York. Dorothy's family was very wealthy and had a high social standing. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsyvlania and wanted to become a writer. Dorothy left her families mansion on the morning of December 12th, 1910 and told her mom she was going shopping. She was seen in public by multiple people and had plans to meet her mother later that day at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel for lunch but she never arrived. Dorothy's family did not alert police that she was missing until a few weeks after her disappearance due to the negative publicity they may receive.

PART 1: Dorothy Harriet Arnold

Glenn Layne Towery

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of Dr. Glenn Layne Towery. He vanished from his Texas home on April 17th, 2017. His vehicle was found 35 miles from his house but Dr. Towery still remains missing. 

During this episode we discuss the disappearance of Dr. Glenn Layne Towery. He vanished from his Texas home on April 17th, 2017. His vehicle was found 35 miles from his house but Dr. Towery still remains missing.

Dr. Glenn Layne Towery

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