Renee takes a look at some of the factors that cause a person to go missing with specific examples from past episodes. Plus, she shares the case of Samantha Josephson, who disappeared outside a bar in South Carolina after getting into a car she thought was her Uber. Link to study about prevalence of violence in missing and unidentified persons cases: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/how-prevalent-violence-missing-and-unidentified-persons-cases#1 Show Sponsors: Renee's digital course on podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxEri ..read more

It's always suspicious when a newlywed who turns up murdered or deceased in an accident has a spouse who stands to collect a large life insurance policy. This was the case of Lucille Rinaldi, who was murdered in 1963, and Brenda Anderson, who drowned mysteriously in 1965. We also take a look at one of Chapel Hill's oldest cold cases, the murder of 71-year-old Rachel Crook. Co-Writer: Mia Roberson Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your or ..read more

In 1984, 7-year-old Carrie Wilkerson was brutally murdered in her stepmother's home in the early morning hours. A year later, Jean Fewel was abducted and murdered as she was walking to school. Were the two crimes connected? With the community still processing these murders, three students from UNC, Perry Zimmerman, Sharon Stewart, and Freshteh Golkho were killed all within the same year. What was the cause for this spike in violent crime in the 1980s? Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin ..read more

Twenty-three-year-old Andy Sigmon was last seen on April 5, 2016 near a historical landmark almost an hour away from his home. What compelled him to go to that location, and what happened after he disappeared into the woods after talking to several different people? Blake and London Deven, two adopted children from Fayetteville, N.C. (now ages 17 and 27) have not been seen in years and police and the FBI are questioning why it took so long for them to be reported missing. We also give an update on Andy Tench's case from Episode 92. Show Sponsors: Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Course ..read more

On the afternoon of July 30, 1965, 21-year-old Suellen Evans was taking a summer session at the University of North Carolina when she was attacked and murdered in the Coker Arboretum. While police quickly utilized bloodhounds and organized group searches to help find the murder weapon, their efforts failed confirm a solid suspect or turn up any other leads. The case remains cold, but Suellen's hometown of Mooresville and the college campus have never forgotten the frustrating details of this this story. Show Sponsors: Renee's webinar on how to start a podcast: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.co ..read more

On April 15, 1973, Virginia "Ginger" Olson left her dorm room on the campus of UNC-Asheville for an afternoon of studying at the nearby botanical gardens. A few hours later, two teenagers walking through the woods came across a horrifying crime scene. Who murdered the 19-year-old in broad daylight on that spring morning? We discuss this open and active case, the list of suspects questioned at the time, the history of the nearby psychiatric hospital where the primary suspect may have been a patient, and the affect this unsolved murder has had on the campus and city. Tips on this case: Download ..read more

Forty years ago, Sharon Beatrice Jones was murdered on the campus of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina over spring break. Despite the police interviewing numerous suspects and administering polygraph tests, the case almost immediately went cold, and what's more perplexing is the small digital footprint involving details of the crime. Is there still a way to find justice in this cold case? This episode was written by true crime writer Greg Fox. Who Murdered Sharon Beatrice Jones Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2696281597051328 Sponsors: WOW! Women on Writing clas ..read more

Brian "Neil" Hooks went missing from Florence, S.C. in 1988 and his family is still hoping for answers. Andy Tench disappeared from Belmont, N.C. in late March of 2024 and while his car has been found, there is still no sign of him. Charlotte, N.C. resident Mary Collins was brutally murdered by two people she called friends in March 2020 and one of the accused is still out on bond. We also provide an update to the Trails Carolina case from North Carolina ..read more

Four-year-old Jeremy Grice went missing from his home in South Carolina in 1984 and his family believes it was a non-custodial kidnapping. Crystal Faye Todd was murdered in Conway, S.C. in 1991, and when DNA evidence pointed out that her killer was someone she trusted, her community was stunned. Ann Fox Smith was a beloved middle school teacher who was killed in her home in 2008, and her killer remains at large ..read more

Fresh out of medical residency, Dr. Benjamin Gilmer joined a rural North Carolina clinic only to find that its previous doctor shared his last name. Dr. Vince Gilmer was loved and respected by the community—right up until he strangled his ailing father and then returned to the clinic for a regular week of work. Vince’s eventual arrest for murder shocked his patients. How could their beloved doctor be capable of such violence? The deeper Benjamin looked into Vince’s case, the more he became obsessed with discovering what pushed a good man toward darkness. This interview originally aired April 1 ..read more