Justice for Two Young Mothers: The Unsolved Murders of Katrina Bentivegna & Andrea Cotten

In this heart-wrenching episode of Deep Dark South, Raven and Eric spotlight two young mothers whose lives were stolen and whose cases remain unsolved decades later.First, Raven recounts the brutal 1995 homicide of 20-year-old Katrina Kay Bentivegna, whose dismembered body was found in a shallow Oklahoma grave. For 27 years she remained a Jane Doe—until cutting-edge forensic genealogy finally restored her name. But even with identification, her killer has never been caught, leaving her son and family searching for justice.Next, the hosts examine the 2004 disappearance of 17-year-old Andrea Cotten from Corsicana, Texas. Andrea vanished after leaving a cousin’s house, and conflicting witness accounts, troubling family dynamics, and delayed reporting have kept her case cold for nearly two decades. Despite age-progressed images and ongoing leads, Andrea’s fate is still unknown.These two stories expose the heartbreaking reality of unsolved violence against women—and the families who continue to fight for answers long after the headlines fade.⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains discussion of graphic violence, dismemberment, sexual abuse allegations, and the disappearance of a minor.Listener discretion is strongly advised.Help keep these stories alive.Support Deep Dark South on Patreon for early access to episodes, bonus cold case updates, and behind-the-scenes discussions.Prefer a one-time show of support? Share a coffee with us at BuyMeACoffee.com/DeepDarkSouth to help fund research that keeps pressure on unsolved cases. 🕯️💜