MISSING: Mary "Bo Bo" Shinn

If you have information on this case, contact the Arkansas State Police at 870-777-8944.On July 20, 1978, Mary "Bo Bo" Shinn left to show a client a home she had flipped, but never returned. Her final words to a friend over the phone were "If I don't come back, send someone to look for me". Hours later, her vehicle was found abandoned behind a grocery store. All signs pointed to foul play. To this day, she has never been found. In this episode, we discuss the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the timeline of her last known movements, the various tips that came in, and recent developments in the case. We also talk about Mike DeBardeleben as a possible suspect, and the similarities between Bobo, Terry, and Jean's cases. Listen to the Trace Evidence episode on this case: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trace-evidence/id1239217007?i=1000694217709SOURCES:Monae, Chelsea, 44-year-old mystery of “Bobo Shinn” still haunts small Arkansas city, August 18, 2022, KTVE/KARDReward offered for woman’s return, July 25, 1978, The Batesville GuardFamily of missing Magnolia woman increases reward offer to $35,000, July 31, 1978, The Batesville GuardBocklage, Judy, One Officer continues to work on Shinn Case, October 27, 1978, The Batesville GuardSuspect might be questioned in disappearance, February 2, 1984, The Batesville GuardMonae, Chelsea, Haunting disappearance: woman vanished in South Arkansas 47 years ago, July 24, 2025, KTVE/KARDWoman missing, July 23, 1978, The Daily WorldDetective says he has prime suspect in disappearance of Magnolia woman, November 22, 1979, The Shreveport JournalMartin, Phil, The 6-year search for Bo Bo Shinn, October 30, 1984, The Shreveport JournalFoul play is feared, July 22, 1978, The SunReward offered in search for missing woman, July 25, 1978, The SunSecond Reward is Now Offered, July 30, 1978, The SunBocklage, Judy, Another Dead-End in Search, October 27, 1978, The SunNew search for woman launched, July 25, 1978, The Southwest Times RecordMagnolia woman believed abducted, July 26, 1978, The Southwest Times RecordInvestigation of disappearance develops baffling dead ends, October 27, 1978, The Southwest Times Recordhttps://dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/divisions/criminal-investigations/cold-cases/mary-jimmie-bobo-shinn/Trace Evidence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trace-evidence/id1239217007?i=1000694217709Support the showIf you have any information on any of the cold cases covered, you can submit a tip here: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-crime-victims/iowa-cold-case/cold-case-tip-formIf you liked the show and are interested in supporting my work, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CardinalCrimes?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSave $20 on a Buzzsprout paid plan using this referral link!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2372693Theme Song: Shrouded Lament by james.lfo, William Claeson