Status: Pending
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 168 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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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...
Case Overview: Rachel Hurley (1990)
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBOn St. Patrick's Day in 1990, 14-year-old Rachel Hurley was murdered at a Florida beach park after a day of boating with friends. No arrests have been made in Rachel's case. Anyone with information about Rachel’s case is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) or Detective Springer at (561) 688-4013. Crime Stoppers is offering a $15,000 reward for anyone with information that leads to the killer's arrest. Sources for this episode include: NBC News, the Pa...
Case Overview: Ann Marie Kelley (2008)
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOutside tiny Beatrice, Nebraska, wife and mother Ann Marie Kelley disappeared while in the middle of her daily routine in 2008. Police have considered her husband, William Kelley, Jr., a person of interest in Ann's disappearance, but her case remains open and unsolved today. The investigative agency on this case is the Gage County Sheriff's Office in Nebraska: 402-223-5221, or 402-223-4080 Sources for this episode include: the Lincoln Journal-Star, and the Beatrice Daily Sun. Email Heath...
Case Overview: Jay Durham and Lawrence Muirhead
February 25, 2022 15:38 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHeather shares two unrelated over-the-road stories on this week's episode. The first is the unsolved hit-and-run of Jay Durham in Russellville, Arkansas. In Part 2, the unsolved murder of truck driver Lawrence Muirhead in Kansas. Anyone with information on the Lawrence Muirhead case is encouraged to call 816-474-TIPS. You can email Heather & Scott: [email protected]. And support the show on Patreon for as little as $1 to gain access to exclusive content and early episodes.
Case Overview: Candice Fenton (1995)
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBOn July 19, 1995, the body of a 19-year-old University of Auburn student Candice Fenton was found inside her apartment. If you have any information regarding this case you are asked to call the Auburn Police Department or your local law enforcement agency. Sources for this episode include the Anniston Alabama Star, The Montgomery Advertiser, a 2019 article for AL.com by Erin Edgemon.
Case Overview: Kara Hyde (2021)
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB23-year-old Kara Hyde has been missing since December 5, 2021, when she walked out of her Hamilton, Ohio home at 1:33 PM. Classified as an endangered missing person; Hamilton Township Police and her family are offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to her whereabouts. There will be a benefit @ Gemini’s on Feb 26, 2022 from 7p until midnight. Updates will be posted on the Find Kara Hyde Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/272234971559207 Sources include: Lisa (Kara’s mom), WLWT New...
Case Overview: Allen C Warner (1974)
February 04, 2022 13:42 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB21-year-old Allen C. Warner disappeared from Cape May County, New Jersey one day after being arrested for selling drugs to an undercover police officer. Sources for this episode include reporting by William H. Sokolic for the Courier-Staff newspaper, among others.
Case Overview: Zachary Bernhardt (2000)
January 28, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt vanished without a trace from Clearwater, Florida in 2000. If you have any information pertaining to this case, or to the whereabouts of Zachary Bernhardt, please call the Clearwater Police Department at 727–562–4422 Sources for this episode include: - https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-unsolved-disappearance-of-zachary-bernhardt-e1e85e8d38a8 - https://thecinemaholic.com/is-zachary-bernhardt-found-or-missing-where-is-his-mother-now/ - https://www.wtsp.c...
Case Overview: Francine Frost (1981)
January 21, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWife and mother Francine Frost disappeared from the parking lot of a grocery store in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 16, 1981. Anyone with information about the case should contact the Tulsa Police Department or the Muskogee County District Attorney’s Office. Sources for this episode include the Daily Oklahoman, The Charley Project, KJRH News, KTUL News, a Medium article by Jeff Carlton, Kerri Rowland’s blog for Medium, OklahomaColdCases.org, and the Tulsa World newspaper. Email Heather & Sco...
Case Overview: Deidre Harm (2006)
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBDeidre Harm was 21-years-old, with a new baby, when she disappeared on June 10, 2006. Sources for this episode include: WSAW News, Texas Equisearch, and WR City Times, among others. Anyone with information about this case should contact Wisconsin Rapids Police at 715-423-4444. Contact Heather & Scott: [email protected] Support the show to receive bonus content and early access to episodes: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Nereida Melendez (1989)
January 07, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOn June 5, 1989, 17-year-old Nereida Melendez was supposed to graduate from high school in Worcester, Massachusetts. After failing to arrive at her graduation rehearsal, her family mounted a search. Tragically, Nereida's body was found in a nearby park the next day. There have been several leads and suspects in her case since, but it remains unsolved. If anyone has information about any incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message. Calls can also be made to the ...
UPDATED: Lindy Sue Biechler (1975)
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBLindy 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. In July, 2022, Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams announced an arrest in the case.
Case Overview: Lindy Sue Biechler (1975)
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBLindy 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. Nobody has been arrested or charged in her case.
Case Overview: The Fort Wayne Child Murders (Recorded LIVE)
December 23, 2021 21:24 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBWho was responsible for the butal deaths of two children in Fort Wayne, Indiana between 1988 and 1990? This episode was recorded live on Dec. 23, 2021. Thank to everyone who streamed our first live recording!
Something Special For This Week
December 22, 2021 19:08 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBWe hope you'll be able to join us for this week's special episode! https://fb.me/e/2MG4Qmupk
Case Overview: Kathleen Shea (1965)
December 17, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB6-year-old Kathy Shea went for a walk to school in March 1965 and was never seen again. Sources for this episode include: Pennsylvania State Police, The Philadelphia Daily News, Unsolved in the News, and The Altoona Mirror.
Case Overview: Kenny McKinley (2010)
December 09, 2021 22:55 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBDenver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead in his home in September 2010. Authorities ruled his death a suicide, but those who knew McKinley have a difficult time understanding why he would have ended his life. Sources for this episode include the Associated Press
Case Overview: The Shaw Creek Murders
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBOver a five year period in South Carolina, authorities believe an unidentified serial killer was responsible for the deaths of four women. Two of those women have been identified, two never were; and all four cases remain unsolved. Sources for this episode include: Crime Door, Unresolved.me, Carolina Missing, and others.
Case Overview: Dina Mosley (2017)
November 26, 2021 13:50 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBDina Mosley was known to her family as a caring person. As Dina's sister said: "Dina's life was important. We love her, we miss her and we want the person responsible brought to justice." Dina was shot and killed in her car on Thanksgiving night in 2017. Earlier this week, Cincinnati Police released surveillance video in an attempt to identify a person of interest in the case: www.fox19.com/2021/11/24/cincinnati-police-release-new-video-2017-thanksgiving-day-murder-watch Anyone with inform...
Case Overview: Officer Jason Ellis (2013)
November 12, 2021 15:20 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBOn May 25 2013, Officer Jason Ellis was killed after finishing his shift for the Bardstown, Kentucky Police Department. Ellis had signed off on the radio and was driving home when he encountered branches blocking the road on exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown, Kentucky. To ensure the safety of the public, he got out of his vehicle to clear the branches. While attempting to remove the debris, he was shot several times and died shortly after. If you have information concerning...
Case Overview: Crystal Rogers (2015)
November 12, 2021 12:05 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBCrystal Rogers, a mother of 5 children, went missing in Bargstown, Kentucky on July 3, 2015. She is presumed dead, and her body has never been found. This summer, the FBI announced they had investigated at local property in connection to the case. Sources for this episode include: the Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, the Kentucky Standard, Dustin Vogt and WAVE3 News, the Danville (KY) Advocate-Messanger, and the Lexington Herald-Leader, among others. If you have any information about Crys...
Interview with Jason Ehler, father of missing 3-year-old Dylan Ehler
November 05, 2021 21:27 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBIn May 2020, 3-year-old Dylan Ehler vanished in Nova Scotia. A search of the property where Dylan was last seen eventually discovered both of the boy's rain boots in a nearby creek, but no other trace of Dylan has been found. On this episode of Status: Pending, Dylan's father Jason discusses the last time he saw his son, the police investigation into the case, and the suspicion surrounding him. (For background info, please listen to our first episode covering Dylan's case: https://www.spre...
Case Overview: Kathy and Samantha Netherland (2014)
November 05, 2021 14:20 - 42 minutes - 48.8 MBKathy and Samantha Netherland were brutally murdered at their Bardstown, KY home in 2014. Their killer has not been found. KSP continues to solicit tips. Anyone with information should call (270) 766-5078 or visit www.facebook.com/findthatcar to share what you know. Sources for this episode include: Wave3 News, WHAS11 News, Oxygen, and the Kentucky Standard. This week's episode is supported by Manscaped! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping worldwide with promo code PENDING at MANSCAPED.com
Case Overview: Dylan Ehler (2020)
November 05, 2021 13:15 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBOn May 6, 2020, 3-year-old Dylan Ehler vanished in Nova Scotia. In the weeks and months that followed, some people accused the boy's parents, Jason Ehler and Ashley Brown, of involvement in his disappearance. Sources for this episode include an article written for WIRED by Katherine Laidlaw (https://www.wired.com/story/search-missing-boy-dylan-ehler-nova-scotia/), among others. Friends and family have started an online petition to Canadian authorities in this case (https://www.change.org/p...
Case Overview: Jane Prichard (1986)
October 15, 2021 13:52 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBJane Prichard was a 22-year-old graduate student at the University of Maryland when she was found murdered in an isolated area within Blackbird State Forest. Anyone with information about this case can contact the Newcastle County Police: nccde.org/1308/Jane-Prichard Sources for this episode include: Salisbury (Maryland) Daily Times, the Baltimore Sun, and an article written for Vocal Media by Hailey Corum. This week's episode is supported by Manscaped! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping worldwid...
Case Overview: Lauren Dumolo (2020)
October 08, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 56 MBLauren Brittney Dumolo went missing from Cape Coral, Florida in June 2020. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Lauren Dumolo, please call Cape Coral Police at (239) 574–3223. Or call private investigator Walt Zalisko at 855-444-7448. You can also submit an anonymous tip at capecops.com/tips, or call Crime Stoppers at 1–800–780-TIPS. Please reference case number 20–011323. To support the family and stay up-to-date on the case, you can visit the Bring Lauren Home (facebook....
Back To The Beginning: #JusticeForDJ Update
October 02, 2021 16:41 - 2 hours - 145 MBThis episode of Status: Pending revisits our very first case: the shooting death of D.J. Fickey on October 3, 2016. Initially determined to be a suicide, in August 2020 officials changed D.J.'s manner of death to 'undetermined'. D.J.'s sister, Amanda Shirley, joins us to update us on her efforts to bring attention to his case. An online petition requesting charges be brought in the case has gathered more than 60,000 signatures (https://www.change.org/p/help-us-in-getting-justice-for-dj-and...
Case Overview: Cody Haynes (2004)
September 24, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOn September 11th, 2004, 11-year-old Cody Haynes disappeared from his family's apartment in Kittitas, Washington. Authorities believed at first that Cody had run away from home because he was unhappy at the way he was disciplined, and that he might try to travel to his mother, who lives in Florida. But months later, a criminal investigation was underway. If you have any information about what happened to Cody, contact the Kittitas Police Department: 509-925-8534 Sources for this episode i...
Case Overview: Leah Rowlands (1997)
September 17, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB41-year-old Leah Rowlands was working as a convenience store clerk in Cozad, Nebraska when she was shot three times and killed. Leah's killer, despite being captured on surveillance cameras, has never been arrested for her murder. Sources for this episode include: The Columbus (Nebraska) Telegram, Lincoln County Crimestoppers, the Lincoln Journal-Star, and the Associated Press, and an article written by Jenn Baxter for Medium. Here's a still image of the suspect in Leah's case: https://2.b...
Case Overview: Kristin O'Connell (1985)
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn August of 1985, 20-year-old Kristin O'Connell was murdered while visiting a new friend. Her body was found in a cornfield off a road in Ovid, New York. Sources for this episode include: WCCO-TV (Caroline Lowe), WHAM News 13, EINNews, Change.Org, KARE 11, and the Finger Lakes Times. The O'Connell family wants to raise reward money to entice anyone with information that would lead to an arrest and conviction in Kristin's murder to come forward: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-kristin...
Case Overview: The Sims Family (Robert, Helen, and Joy) (1966)
September 03, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn 1966, the grisly murder of a prominent family rocked Tallahassee, Florida. Leads continued to come in for decades, but this triple murder remains unsolved today. Sources for this episode include the documentary '641 Muriel Court' (2016) https://vimeo.com/189936003 Thank you for listening to Status: Pending! Email the show: [email protected] Support the show: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Carol Ann Hill (1970)
August 27, 2021 12:50 - 31 minutes - 35.9 MBIn the summer of 1970, Carol Ann Hill was found dead in the sand under the roller coaster at Hunt's Pier near Wildwood, New Jersey. Authorities have recently said there's a chance that Carol's killer might yet be identified, more than 50 years later. Anyone with any information about the death of Carol Hill is requested to contact the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (609) 465-1135 or the tip-line at (609) 463-LEAD (5323). Episode Sources: Sources include: The New Y...
Case Overview: Jessie Grace Moore (2016)
August 20, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJessie Grace Moore (Jessie Grace Rubio-Montejano) was last seen on June 20th, 2016 near Seattle, Washington. Thank you for paying attention to the unsolved or unresolved cases we present on Status: Pending. Sources for this episode include: The Charley Project and Brittany Jewell’s YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfltqeJFTzE) You can email us here: [email protected] Find us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook And you can support us here: www.Patreon.com/Status...
Case Overview: Jennifer Burgette & Curtis Francis (2006)
August 13, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJennifer and Curtis were killed while they slept inside their Pike County, Ohio home in 2006. Authorities believe they have identified the perpetrator(s) of the double murder, but have yet to bring charges in the case. Thank you for paying attention to the unsolved or unresolved cases we present on Status: Pending. You can email us here: [email protected] Find us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook And you can support us here: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Angela Mack-Cox and Michael Rettew (2002)
August 06, 2021 13:58 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBIn 2002, 4-year-old Mikey was reported missing. He'd been last seen with his mother, Angie, just across the Arkansas state line in Missouri. Angie was reported missing two years later. Thank you for paying attention to our cases each week. We'd love for you to interaction with the show! Email us: [email protected] Support us: Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Christopher Virdell (2012)
July 30, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPierce County (Washington) Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 18 year-old Christopher Virdell. Receive up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and charges filed for the person responsible in this case. If you have information related to this case, leave a tip here: tpcrimestoppers.com/leave-tip Thank you for listening to Status: Pending! Support us: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending Email us: [email protected]
Case Overview: Kimberly Simon (1985)
July 23, 2021 12:42 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB16-year-old Kim Simon left her home to meet a friend on September 18, 1985. Her body was found by police the next day. Years later, another teenager was arrested for the crime... but was he innocent? Episode Sources: Elmira New York Star-Gazette, The Glens Falls New York Post-Star, the Rochester New York Democrat and Chronicle, the Utica Observer-Dispatch, Crime Stoppers, as well as reporting by Noreen O’Donnell Learn more about Kim's case here: www.rememberkimsimon.com New York State ...
Case Overview: Michael McKenney (2020)
July 16, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBMichael McKenney was last seen on May 22, 2020. His vehicle was found in Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio. Michael's mother runs a Facebook page to raise awareness for her son's case: https://www.facebook.com/mam0828 Thank you for listening! Email us: [email protected] Support us: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Michael McKinney (2020)
July 16, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBMichael McKinney was reported missing on June 1, 2020. McKinney's vehicle was found in Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio. Michael's mother runs a Facebook page to raise awareness for her son's case: https://www.facebook.com/mam0828 Thank you for listening! Email us: [email protected] Support us: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Mishelle Renee Calvert (2017)
July 09, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBMishelle Calvert was 54-years-old when she disappeared from Rock Hill, South Carolina in 2017. On the day she planned to return home to Florida, she went missing after speaking to a friend on the phone. Her car was found three weeks later in Charlotte, North Carolina. Anyone with information about Mishelle's disappearance should contact the York County Sheriff’s Department (South Carolina). Episode sources: Rock Hill South Carolina Herald and the York County Sheriff’s Department podcast (...
Case Overview: Wesley Keith Billingsly (2018)
July 02, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MB24-year-old Wesley Billingsly was last seen in San Diego, California on June 12, 2018. He was supposed to meet with friends on the following day to help them move, but never arrived. He hasn't been heard from since. Thank you for listening! Email us: [email protected] Support the show: Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Cathy Moulton (1971)
June 25, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBA 16-year-old girl in Portland, Maine was shopping before going to a teen dance in September 1971, but vanished in the early evening. This case will be 50 years unsolved this September, making it Maine's oldest unsolved missing persons case. Episode Sources: Bangor Daily News, Frankie Stein’s article on the case published in several places online, Lauren Carpenter's great piece on this case for Medium, and Portland Monthly Magazine. Contact Heather & Scott: [email protected] ...
Case Overview: Jamie Michelle Fraley (2008)
June 18, 2021 15:14 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MB22-year-old Jamie Fraley of Gastonia, North Carolina disappeared in April 2008 after she told a friend she was getting a ride to the hospital for stomach pains. Thank you for your attention to this case! Episode sources: Gaston Gazette, WBTV News, The Charley Project, and The Charlotte Observer. Email Heather and Scott here: [email protected] Support the show (and receive goodies): www.Patreon.com/StatusPending
Case Overview: Melanie Melanson (1989)
June 11, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 45.9 MBMelanie Melanson disappeared following a high school party in rural Boston just 5 days before her 15th birthday. Despite the confidence of a series of police investigators who have worked the case since, no trace of Melanie has ever been found. Sources for this episode: The Boston Globe (Ivonne Abraham), ABC News, and the local newspaper The Daily Times-Chronicle. Anyone with information about the Melanson case can contact local police at 781-933-1212. Thank you for listening to Status: P...
Free Patreon Preview: Wrinkles The Clown
June 09, 2021 13:22 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThis bonus episode comes from the Status: Pending Patreon feed. It's a free sneak peek into some of what our Patreon supporters receive. You can support SP on Patreon for as little as $1/month, and gain access to exclusive content, and other goodies. www.patreon.com/statuspending Thank you for your support! On this episode: Heather and Scott discuss the 2019 film "Wrinkles The Clown" (Hulu), which leads to a conversation of clowns, True Crime, and the media's role in society, among other...
Case Overview: Jody Ledkins (1985)
June 04, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBJody was last seen at her boyfriend's house in Kansas City, Missouri on May 23, 1985. She had a small argument with her boyfriend and other friends on the day of her disappearance. Jody left to find a ride home, but was never seen again. Episode Sources: Kansas City Star, St. Joseph's News-Press, The Daily Journal, and The Kansas City Times as well as websites such as the doe Network, Kansas City Police Department, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and a few news articl...
Case Overview: Brian Shaffer (2006)
June 01, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOn the early morning of April 1, 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer was seen on surveillance footage appearing to enter a bar in the college town of Columbus, Ohio. But Brian was not seen exiting the building, and has never been seen since. On this episode we're joined by Patreon supporter Nikki, who knew Brian in high school. Email us: [email protected] Support us: www.patreon.com/statuspending
Case Overview: Jaclyn Dowaliby (1988)
May 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBJaclyn Dowaliby disappeared from inside her family home in 1988. Police responded to an eerie scene: a basement window had been broken, and the front door of the house had been found open that morning. Jaclyn's body was located a few days later, and her father was eventually convicted of her murder. But there may be more to this case than meets the eye... This case was brought to our attention by Patreon supporter Cassie! Thanks to Cassie for her time and sharing her thoughts in the episode...
Case Overview: Diamond & Tionda Bradley (2001)
May 14, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn the summer of 2001, two sisters disappeared from downtown Chicago on a Friday morning. The search for 10-year-old Tionda and 3-year-old Diamond became one of the largest missing persons cases in Chicago history. On this episode we're joined by Patreon guest Cassie, who lives in the Chicagoland area and brought this case to our attention. Thanks to Cassie for her perspective on the case in the episode! Episode sources: Chicago Tribune, and WLS. Email us: [email protected] Su...
Case Overview: Joshua Jeffries (2001)
May 07, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB11 year-old Joshua Jeffries was sleeping in his home when he appears to have been shot by an intruder. He died a short time later, and his case remains open in Portland, Oregon today. Sources for this episode: Portland Police Department, CBS News, FindAGrave, KOIN News, and Reddit. Information about this case or any unsolved felony crime may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. Submit an anonymous tip: Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips. ...