EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 31 MIN
No Shoes, No Money, No Goodbye—What Happened to Monica Carrasco?
from Box in the Basement
Send us Fan MailOn the night of October 2, 2003, 16-year-old Monica Carrasco seemingly vanished into thin air from her relatives' home in Balmorhea, Texas. She had recently moved in with her aunt and uncle after her mother suffered a stroke, and though she was adjusting to a new environment, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But by morning, Monica was gone—her bed neatly made, her Bible missing, and no trace of her anywhere.Authorities were baffled. There were no signs of forced entry, no evidence of a struggle. Monica reportedly left without shoes, money, or extra clothing. Did she walk away voluntarily? Or was she taken? Despite extensive searches in the vast West Texas desert, no clue surfaced about her whereabouts.Adding to the mystery, conflicting stories emerged about Monica’s state of mind before she disappeared. Some claimed she was struggling with depression and may have wandered off, while others believe something far more sinister happened that night. How does a teenage girl disappear without a trace? Was she lured away, or was someone inside the house responsible?Decades later, Monica’s case remains one of Texas' most puzzling disappearances. With new eyes on the investigation and renewed efforts to uncover the truth, will answers finally surface? Or will Monica Carrasco remain a ghost in the desert, lost to time?Join Arlene and Leah as we peel back the layers of this chilling case, examining the clues, the theories, and the haunting question: What happened to Monica Carrasco?Show Notes: Without a Trace: The Search for Monica Carrasco – Part 1Without a Trace: The Story of Monica Carrasco – Part 2Without a Trace: The Story of Monica Carrasco – Part 3Monica Carrasco’s Mysterious Disappearance Reported in 2003FBI ViCAP: Missing Person – Monica Cassandra CarrascoWeekend-Long Search for Missing Teen Monica Carrasco Ends Without AnswersDPS Asking for Help Solving the 2003 Disappearance of Monica CarrascoReeves County Sheriff Reopens the Monica Carrasco CaseA Small-Town Texas Teen Disappeared in the Middle of the NightSupport Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case
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Send us Fan Mail On the night of October 2, 2003, 16-year-old Monica Carrasco seemingly vanished into thin air from her relatives' home in Balmorhea, Texas. She had recently moved in with her aunt and uncle after her mother suffered a stroke, and though she was adjusting to a new environment, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But by morning, Monica was gone—her bed neatly made, her Bible missing, and no trace of her anywhere. Authorities were baffled. There were no signs of forced entry, no...
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No Shoes, No Money, No Goodbye—What Happened to Monica Carrasco?
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