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171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 166 ratingsA true crime podcast that examines cases which are unsolved, unresolved, or have lingering questions. Hosted by Heather Wright and Scott Fuller.
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Where we've been, and where we're going...
August 17, 2023 21:52 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBWe have some 'splaining to do... here's what we've been up to this summer.
The ignored disappearance of Randy Michaels
June 03, 2023 02:17 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBRandy Michaels has been missing since May 15, 2021. He was last seen leaving the Steel City Bar on East Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown, Ohio at about 1:30 a.m. STILL UNSOLVED INVESTIGATION Youngstown Police Department @ (330) 747-7911
Shelby's Sweetheart: The Vanishing of Asha Degree
May 13, 2023 21:17 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB9-year-old Asha Degree appears to have left her home in the early hours of Valentine's Day, February 14, 2000. What happened to Asha after she was seen walking along Highway 18 in Shelby, North Carolina has remained a mystery every since. Anyone with information in the Cleveland County area specifically can call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4822 or the FBI at 704-672- 6100, nationwide, 1-800-CALL-FBI is the FBI’s national line. Anyone can call to report any information t...
The 1986 disappearance of Denise Pflum
April 07, 2023 21:57 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDenise left her home in rural Indiana on March 28, 1986. She's never been found, and her case remains unsolved. If you have any additional information on Denise’s case, please call the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department at (765) 825-1110 Ext. 604 or Indiana State Police at (765) 778-2121.
What happened to Davante Richardson?
March 31, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBDavante Richardson, 28, went missing from a rural area near Greybull, Wyoming in July 2020. He'd been living with his mother in south Washington, D.C., about a mile from the nation's capital. In late July, Davante embarked on a cross-country road trip from the urban streets of D.C., to the remote expanse of Wyoming's high desert. He hasn't been seen since, and his disappearance remains unsolved. Anyone with information that may be relevant to this investigation may contact the Big Horn Co...
The shocking murder of Elizabeth Barraza
March 24, 2023 14:25 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThere is a $50,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. If you have a tip, please call the Crime Stoppers of Houston Tip Line at 1-713-222-TIPS
Idaho Springs Jogger
March 10, 2023 15:06 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBScott presents a hometown case: the 1983 disappearance of 14-year-old Beth Miller. Beth went for a jog in the small mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado, and was never seen again. Her case remains unsolved today. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Idaho Springs Police Department, or the CBI at 303-239-4244. For related images and more information, visit the case post for this episode: https://statuspendingpodcast.com/2023/03/idaho-springs-jogger/
Jane Doe Identified: Amanda Lynn Schumann Deza
March 03, 2023 14:56 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBA reward of up to $10,000 is being offered by the Stockton CrimeStoppers. STILL UNSOLVED INVESTIGATION Investigating AgencySheriffs Office : 209-468-5087; callers can remain anonymous or by email at [email protected].
The Hall-Mills Case (Part 2)
February 26, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBScott & Heather conclude their coverage of the 1922 double murder of a prominent New Jersey pastor and his rumored lover.
The Hall-Mills Case (Part 1)
February 21, 2023 16:25 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week, Scott begins his coverage of an early "crime of the century" in America: the 1922 double murder of a reverend and a member of his congregation's choir in New Jersey.
Littleton, Colorado's bowling alley triple murder
February 03, 2023 20:16 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBJames Springer, 30, Robert Zajac, 24, and Erin Golla, 27, spent their last Sunday night at AMF Broadway Bowling Alley in Littleton, Colorado before being shot to death shortly before midnight on Jan. 27, 2002.
Nancy Erickson hasn't been seen since 1973
January 23, 2023 16:30 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBFlorida nurse Nancy Gale Erickson was last seen in Vermont on October 3, 1973. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for making our brand new website possible! www.StatusPendingPodcast.com (coming soon...) Support our efforts for as little as $1/month to receive exclusive audio, and other goodies: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
The Murder of Maria Caleel
January 13, 2023 16:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn 1988, a brilliant and well-liked veterinary medicine student was stabbed to death in her apartment near the campus of the University of Illinois. Police have re-opened the investigation several times over the years, but Maria Caleel's killer has never been identified. Maria's case has a small but devoted following on the Remembering Maria Caleel Facebook page, which was created by law enforcement with the family's blessing. https://www.facebook.com/rememberingmariacaleel/ The reward for...
The mysterious murders of Barbara and Patricia Grimes
January 06, 2023 14:21 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThe sisters Grimes disappeared in Chicago on December 28, 1956.Barbara, 15, and Patricia, 12, disappeared on their way home from a neighborhood movie theater. Heather Wright presents our case this week; sources for the episode include: NewsNation, WGN, A&E, with reporting from The Clermont Sun, and a Medium article written by Josie Klakström. We've launched a new website! StatusPendingPodcast.com. It's currently being populated and constructed, but feel free to check out the landing page, a...
Case Overview: Gillian Affleck (2017)
December 30, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBGillian Affleck was last heard from on the morning of August 24, 2017. Anybody who has any information which could help with the investigation, no matter how small you may feel it is, please report it online or by calling 101 in the UK.
Case Overview: Larissa Lonehill (2016)
December 23, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBSTILL UNSOLVED/ONGOING INVESTIGATION Rapid City Police Department 605-394-4134 Oglala Sioux Tribal Police 605-867-5111
Case Overview: Lauren Thompson (2019)
December 05, 2022 14:27 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn January 10, 2019, police dispatch in Panola County, Texas received a 911 call from 32 year-old Lauren Thompson, who told the operator that she thought someone was chasing her through an area of rural woods in east Texas. She’s been missing ever since. If you have any information, please contact the Panola County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 693-0333. Sources: Longview News-Journal, KSLA TV, KETK-TV, The Panola Watchman, Texas Equusearch, and NBC’s Dateline, with named reporting from Tayler...
Patreon Preview: Mystery At Mile Marker 45
November 29, 2022 09:02 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBEvery week, Heather & Scott will research and discuss a new episode of Unsolved Mysteries Season 3. On July 12, 2015, outgoing 18-year-old volleyball star Tiffany Valiante was struck by a New Jersey Transit train. Less than a day later, authorities classified her death as a suicide. But Tiffany’s family — and some investigators — believe that she didn’t take her own life, but was instead a victim of foul play.
Case Overview: Orville Gibson (1957)
November 25, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBOrville Gibson rose from bed at his usual hour of 3:30 on the morning of December 31, 1957. The upper Vermont dairy farmer disappeared soon after. Episode Links: https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/homicide/gibson https://newengland.com/today/living/profiles/the-haunting-case-of-orville-gibson/ https://vermonthistory.org/orville-gibson https://transom.org/2014/murder-memory-in-a-new-england-village-the-story-of-orville-gibson/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2985899/In-Vermont...
Case Overview: Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier (1992)
November 18, 2022 04:31 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBA young couple was involved in a single vehicle rollover crash at 7 AM on a rural reservation in South Dakota, and then disappeared. Sources for this episode include the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader, the Associated Press, and the Sioux City Journal, with named reporting by Steve Young and Melanie Brandert. If you have any information about the deaths of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier, the case has been technically closed, but you can contact the Yankton Sioux Tribal Police at 605-487-7500,...
Case Overview: Matthew Pendergrast (2000)
November 11, 2022 04:44 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBMatthew Pendergrast was last seen leaving his residence in Memphis between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. on December 1, 2000. He was scheduled to attend a Spanish class four blocks from his home that morning. He never arrived and has not been seen again. Contact the Arkansas State Police 800-553-3820, or... Lonoke County Sheriff's Department 501-676-6494, 501-843-2611
Case Overview: Morgan County, Indiana
November 04, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBBetween 1975 and 1995, at least 10 bodies were dumped in the woods around Morgan County, Indiana. Among those cases which remain unsolved: 41-year-old Mai Warner's murder in 1988, and the abduction and murder of 23-year-old Loria Norris in 1989. Sources for this episode include: The Martinsville Daily Reporter, The Franklin Daily Journal, and the Associated Press, among others.
Case Overview: Debbie Grabher (1992)
October 29, 2022 01:48 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB15-year-old Debbie Grabher was murdered in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1992. Contact Detective Cordon Parks with the Salt Lake City Police (801) 799-3000
Case Overview: Paul Sass (1969)
October 14, 2022 15:13 - 47 minutes - 43 MB53 year-old Paul Sass, a husband and father of two, was shot in his driveaway after returning home from work. His murder remains unsolved more than 50 years later. Contact the show by email: [email protected] Support the show and receive early access to episodes (and other goodies): www.Patreon.com/StatusPending Lakewood, NJ police are urging anyone with information to contact Lt. Gregory Staffordsmith at 732-363-0200 Ext. 5318, or at [email protected]
Case Overview: Irene Gakwa (2022)
September 30, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB32-year old Irene Gakwa was last heard from in February. The Gillette, Wyoming Police Department's investigation into her disappearance continues. If you believe you may be an abusive relationship, there's free and confidential help available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Learn more here: www.thehotline.org
Case Overview: Peter Becci (1987)
September 24, 2022 02:59 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBA 35-year-old scientist and researcher was found shot dead inside his home. Two separate investigations since seem to have led police in very different directions. Reporting for this episode is from the Lima News, and the Hackensack, NJ Record, including reporting by Manuel Mendoza, Susan Durant, and Greg Sowinski. Anyone with information about this case can contact the Shawnee Township Police Department at 419-227-1115. There is a reward for information leading to an arrest. You can also...
Case Overview: Davies County John Doe (1990)
September 09, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn January 1990, the badly beaten body of a still-unidentified man was found by hunters in Davies County, KY. Authorities have re-opened the investigation several times since, but the identity of the victim - and his killer(s) - remain unknown. Anyone with information about this case should contact KSP Post 16 @ 270-826-3312 or email [email protected]; or call the Davies County Sheriff’s Department: 270-685-8444. Find more information here: https://transdoetaskforce.org/ http://kentuc...
Case Overview: Theresa Foster (1948)
September 02, 2022 13:11 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn November 1948, an 18-year-old co-ed at the University of Colorado at Boulder went missing late on a Tuesday night. Sources for this episode include: The Daily Camera, The Denver Post, and Westword Magazine, among others. Thanks for listening to this week's case! Email us thoughts, theories, and case suggestions: [email protected]. Support the show and gain access to exclusive content by becoming a Patreon supporter: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending.
Case Overview: Marcia King (1981)
August 19, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBOn April 24th, 1981, the body of an unknown woman was found in a ditch on Greenlee Road, Newton Township just west of Troy, Ohio. If you have any information about this case, contact the Miami County Sheriff’s Office in Troy, Ohio: 937-440-3990 or you can submit tips through their contact page on www.miamicountysheriff.org Email us: [email protected] Support the podcast: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Valentine Sally (1982)
August 12, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOn Valentine's Day in 1982, a highway safety officer stumbled on the body of an unidentified young woman alongside Interstate 40 in Arizona. Sources include reporting by the Arizona Daily Star, Larry Hendricks, a Medium article by Kym Pasqualini, CBS News 5 reporter Briana Whitney, with additional postings by Gina Di Camillo. If you have any information about the murder of Valentine Sally, please call the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Squad at 928–226–5033.
Case Overview: Terrence 'Terry' Bowers Jr (1970)
August 05, 2022 14:17 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBTerry was an 11-year-old boy who was murdered while on a camping trip in Pennsylvania. His case remains unsolved and the investigation continues. Sources for this episode include: the Philadelphia Daily News, KCCPod.com, 6ABC.com, among others. Anyone with information on the case can call PA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS or Pennsylvania State Police at 1-610-486-6280. As of 2017, a $51,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Case Overview: Paul Skiba, Sarah Skiba, and Lorenzo Chivers (1999)
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn Sunday February 7th, 1999, 39-year-old Paul Skiba took his 9-year-old daughter Sarah to the moving company he owned in Westminster, Colorado. Since that day, Paul, Sarah, and an employee of the company, 37-year-old Lorenzo Chivers, have been missing, and all three are presumed dead. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Westminster detective division at 303-658-4215. Sources for this episode include: a 2008 article in Westword by Jessica Centers, KUSA-T...
Case Overview: Corey James Edkin (1986)
July 29, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB2 year-old Corey Edkin disappeared mysteriously from his bedroom in New Columbia, Pennsylvania in 1986. Pennsylvania State Police recently received information that makes them believe that they will soon solve this case. There is a $10,000 reward being offered. If you have any information pertaining to the case, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police in Milton at 570–524–2662. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1–800–4PA-TIPS or on their website: ...
STATUS CLOSED: Lindy Sue Biechler (1975)
July 19, 2022 18:58 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBMajor update on a case we originally covered last December. Lindy Sue Biechler was 19 when she was stabbed to death in her Lancaster, PA apartment on Dec. 5, 1975, after returning to her home from running errands after work. This week, Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams announced an arrest in the case.
Case Overview: Suzanne Sayles (1979)
July 08, 2022 12:42 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBSuzanne Sayles was very careful and aware of her personal safety. Despite this, an unknown intruder assaulted and murdered Suzanne in May 1979. Her case remains unsolved, despite numerous investigations since. Anyone with information about the 1979 murder of Suzanne Sayles is asked to contact the Minneapolis Police Department at 612–673–2941. Sources for this episode include the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reporting by Caroline Lowe for WCCO, and a 2021 Medium article written by Jenn Baxter.
Case Overview: Karlie Guse (2018)
July 01, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 103 MB16-year-old Karlie Guse vanished in Bishop, California on Friday October 13, 2018. If you have any information, please contact the Mono County Sheriff's office at (760) 932-7549, option 7
Case Overview: Lynn Burdick (1982)
June 24, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB18-year-old Lynn Burdick of rural Massachusetts disappeared on a Saturday night in April 1982 while working at her family's convenience store. Anyone with information should contact the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit at 413-499-1112. Reach out and support: [email protected] - www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Garnet Ginn (1950)
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWhen school teacher Garnet Ginn failed to report for work in Portland, Indiana, her co-workers knew immediately something was wrong. Garnet was found in her garage hanging from the passenger side door of her Pontiac. Police immediately determined the case was suicide, but the persistence of Garnet's family forced authorities to take another look. The mystery of Garnet Ginn's death remains 72 years later. Thanks for listening! Email us: [email protected] Support us for early ...
Case Overview: Jason Knapp (1998)
June 10, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB20-year-old Jason Knapp disappeared from Table Rock State Park in South Carolina in April 1998. His car was located in the park, but no trace of Jason has ever been found. Thanks for listening! Support Status: Pending for $1/month on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending Email us here: [email protected]
The Staircase
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBWe have something a little different for you this week: Heather & Scott dive into one of the most infamous cases in all of True Crime. Murder or accident? This is Part 1 of our discussion of "The Staircase", focusing on the original French documentary and additional Netflix episodes. Part 2, a discussion of the new HBO series, will be available next week exclusively for Patreon supporters: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending Thank you for listening! Email us: [email protected]
Case Overview: Valerie Percy (1966)
May 28, 2022 05:47 - 1 hour - 81 MBIn the midst of a high-stakes political campaign, the 21-year-old daughter of a future U.S. Senator was brutally murdered in her family home. Email us: [email protected] Support us: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Dorothy Jane Scott (1980)
May 24, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBOne of L.A.'s most notorious mysteries: who stalked and abducted Dorothy Scott from the parking lot of UCI Medical Center in May 1980? Sources for this episode include the LA Times, and Jami Rice of the Murderish Podcast. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and early access to each episode: www.patreon.com/statuspending
Case Overview: Carol Drake and Terry Shimizu 'Foxx' (1985)
May 20, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB56-year-old Carol Drake and 39-year-old Terry Shimizu (who also went by Terry Fox), were murdered in Wahiawa, Hawaii on December 16, 1985. There has been speculation that these murders could be connected to a serial killer who was active in the area at the time, but no arrests have been made, and this double murder remains unsolved. Information related to this case can be provided to the Honolulu Police Department Cold Case Unit, or CrimeStoppers Honolulu at 808-955-8300.
Case Overview: Bryan Braumberger (2007)
May 06, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB18-year-old Bryan Braumberger was last seen in Vancouver, British Columbia after midnight on June 1st, 2007. Bryan hasn't been seen or heard from since. A $30,000.00 reward for information is still being offered by Bryan’s family. Anyone with information about this case or Bryan Braumberger’s whereabouts can call 604-543-4836, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the Missing Chidren's Society of Canada at 1-800-661-6160. Tips can also be emailed to: [email protected]. Sources for this episode inc...
Case Overview: Anthony Bernard Franko (1983)
April 29, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBOn a cool morning in 1983, 10-year-old 'Tony' Franko disappeared while walking a short distance to school near Reno, Nevada. His case remains open, and is one of the oldest unsolved child abductions in the state. If you have any information on Franko's whereabouts, please contact: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Larry Canfield 775-328-3001 You may remain anonymous if you wish when submitting information to any agency. Agency Case Number: E83-0180 NCMEC #: NCMC601353 NCIC Nu...
Case Overview: Suzanne Morphew (2020)
April 21, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBOn Mother's Day in Colorado, a 49-year-old mother of two was reported missing by neighbors. All that has been found of Suzanne since was her mountain bike and helmet. However, in 2021, Suzanne's husband Barry Morphew was arrested and charged with murder in her case. But events just this week show that this case is far from resolved.
Case Overview: Melanie Renee Metheny (2006)
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMelanie Metheny disappeared after dropping her children off at daycare in July 2006. He car was found days later, but Melanie never has been, and her case remains unsolved today. Any information about this case can be provided to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office at 304-357-0169. If you'd like to learn more about this case: https://charleyproject.org/case/melanie-renee-metheny https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/WSAZ-Investigates-Missing-Melanie--420957633.html https://wchstv.com/news/lo...
Case Overview: Douglas Cleaves (1985)
April 07, 2022 23:36 - 30 minutes - 34.4 MBAt 12:20 AM on October 19, 1985, a masked intruder barged into a home in Anchorage, Alaska and used a high-powered rifle to kill 25-year-old Douglas Cleves. His case remains open and unsolved. Anyone with information as to the identity of this person is asked to call Anchorage Police at 786-8900 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip using this secure website. Sources for this episode include: The Associated Press, and t...
Case Overview: Chaz Alfred Richardson (2015)
March 31, 2022 22:07 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB26-year-old Chaz Richardson reportedly walked into the West Virginia woods in 2015 and was never seen again. His family is still advocating for answers in his case. Sources for this episode include The Charley Project, WVNSTV.com, The West Virginia Gazette-Mail, WOAY, and others. Detective Suman is handling this case for the Raleigh County Sheriff Office (304-255-9300); Case number: 2015-72269.
Case Overview: April Sorensen (2007)
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBA cable repair man arrived for an appointment at a residence in Rochester Minnesota to find the home on fire. Authorities arrived and discovered 27-year-old April Sorensen murdered in her bedroom. April 2022 would mark 15 years since April's murder. Despite hundreds of police interviews and numerous leads, the case remains unsolved. Sources for this episode include the Associated Press, the Rochester Post-Bulletin including reporting by Emily Cutts, If you have any information that may le...