Charleston’s Cold Case Chronicles

A Charleston man boarded a cruise ship in 2014 — and never came home.This is the story of James “Goat” Miller, a classmate, a friend, and a mystery that still lingers.🎙️ Charleston Cold Case ChroniclesWhere every name matters, and every story deserves to be heard.

Behind every badge is a responsibility to serve with integrity. But what happens when allegations surface and accountability goes silent?This episode examines disturbing allegations involving a high-ranking California police officer and the internal complaints that reportedly followed. Through whistleblower claims, reported internal investigations, and the absence of public resolution, this story explores how power, authority, and silence can collide inside a law enforcement agency.No conclusions are drawn.No verdict is assumed.Instead, this case asks a critical question:What happens to public trust when serious allegations remain unanswered?This is not a story about guilt,it’s a story about accountability, transparency, and the cost of silence.Charleston Cold Case Chronicles…because justice begins with questions, not assumptions.

In September 2019, 16-year-old Jaquez Cromwell disappeared while helping his grandparents prepare for Hurricane Dorian on James Island, South Carolina.Days later, he was found shot and killed near a dirt path where he was last seen.Years have passed. No arrests have been made.His family is still waiting for answers — and investigators believe someone knows what happened.This is Jaquez’s story, and the questions that refuse to fade.Charleston Cold Case Chronicles — because silence should never be the final chapter.

In 2018, Nequan Martin was shot and killed in North Charleston, South Carolina.Despite an active investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.Years later, his family is still waiting for answers, and detectives are still hoping someone will come forward.This is the story of a life cut short, a community left with questions, and a case that refuses to fade into silence.If you know something…say something.This episode is part of the Charleston Cold Case Chronicles, where forgotten cases are given a voice and justice is still pursued.

In December 2018, 39-year-old Aubrey Zanders stepped outside his West Ashley home to take out the trash — and never came back inside. Investigators believe he encountered individuals attempting to break into a nearby storage area before gunfire erupted in the early-morning silence. More than six years later, no arrests have been made, and the people responsible remain free. This episode examines what happened on Ashley Hall Road — and the questions that still haunt Aubrey’s family today.

Fifteen years after 27-year-old Rasha Porter was shot inside his Ravenel home, his family is still searching for answers. On a quiet night in 2010, an intruder kicked in the door, fired a single shot, and vanished into the darkness. Despite interviews, annual appeals, and renewed efforts from detectives, the case remains unsolved. Today, Rasha’s daughters — now teenagers — continue to live with a mystery that began the night their father was taken from them.

In January 2022, 29-year-old Alexis Ware vanished after meeting her children’s father at a 7-Eleven in Anderson, SC. Two days later, her car was found abandoned nearly 80 miles away — with her belongings still inside. No suspects, no clear leads, and a family still searching for answers.Where Is Alexis Ware?A mother gone. A mystery that refuses to fade.Share her story and help keep her name alive.

In June 2023, 19-year-old Justus Pride vanished from Royle Road in Summerville, South Carolina—without a phone call, a trace, or a single confirmed sighting since. Loved by his family and known for his gentle spirit, Justus left behind plans, dreams, and a mother who refuses to give up hope. This episode unravels the timeline, the unanswered questions, and the haunting silence surrounding his disappearance. Someone out there knows what happened… and it’s time for the truth to surface.

“Remembering Crickette” is a powerful, heart-wrenching true-crime documentary that follows the life, disappearance, investigation, and long fight for justice surrounding 13-year-old Crystal Leigh “Crickette” Surrell of Ladson, South Carolina.Set against the backdrop of a quiet Lowcountry community, this film retraces Crickette’s final morning — an ordinary walk to school that became the beginning of a nightmare. As the community searches, hope collapses when her body is discovered in a wooded area near her route.For years, the case sits in painful silence. But time, new forensic tools, and a determined cold-case task force breathe life into the investigation once again. Old statements unravel. Hidden truths rise. Two men, once teenagers, fall under renewed scrutiny. The case finally returns to the courtroom, delivering a verdict that brings both justice and heartbreak.The story doesn’t end there. Nearly twenty years later, Crickette’s family must relive everything inside a 2024 parole hearing — sitting only feet away from the man who took her life. The board’s decision becomes the final chapter in a decades-long fight to protect her memory.This documentary is not just the story of a crime. It is the story of a community shaken, a family forever changed, and a young girl whose life still echoes through the Lowcountry. “Remembering Crickette” honors her, restores her voice, and ensures the world will never forget her name.

In the final chapter of Remembering Crickette, the case reaches its emotional climax. Fourteen years after Crystal “Crickette” Surrell was killed, a jury delivers a devastating verdict: guilty. Nearly two decades later, her family faces the man responsible once more at a 2024 parole hearing. The board’s decision — parole denied — secures the justice they fought so long to keep.

In Part 2 of Remembering Crickette, the case finally begins to stir after more than a decade of silence. Advances in forensic science and a renewed cold-case task force bring investigators back to the evidence. As detectives re-examine the woods, old files, and long-forgotten statements, inconsistencies begin to surface. A teenage boy from 1990 and another man who withheld key information emerge under scrutiny. Piece by piece, timelines shift, stories unravel, and the truth finally begins to rise to the surface. After thirteen years, investigators are ready to move — and the path toward justice begins.

In this opening episode of Remembering Crickette, we step into Ladson, South Carolina, a quiet Lowcountry community where children walk to school beneath the morning sun. Among them is 13-year-old Crystal “Crickette” Surrell — bright, energetic, and full of life. But on an ordinary November morning in 1990, she never arrives at school. What begins as a routine day spirals into panic as deputies, neighbors, and parents search desperately for a missing child. When the search leads into the woods, hope is shattered… and a family’s world is changed forever.

At a packed private party inside Charleston’s Pythian Castle Hall, 18-year-old Chad Montez Brown was shot and killed in the chaos. Despite dozens of witnesses, evidence collected at the scene, and years of investigative efforts, the shooter has never been identified. Fifteen years later, his case remains unsolved — a silent wound in Charleston County that still begs for answers.

In March 2025, a city worker stumbled upon skeletal remains behind a deserted home on Lee Street. Forensics identified the victim as Everett “Lee” Stover—launching a homicide investigation filled with mystery, missing links, and a family desperate for answers.

The Bridge Between Hope and Hurt — The Owen Kenney StoryIn this heartfelt episode of The Charleston Cold Case Chronicles, James Jones shares the story of 19-year-old Owen Tillman Kenney — a College of Charleston student whose final moments on the Ravenel Bridge raised difficult questions about loss, silence, and mental health.Through compassion and truth, this episode reminds us that behind every smile there can be unseen pain — and that reaching out, listening, and caring can be the bridge between hope and hurt.Sponsored by Phillip Woody of AgentOwned Realty Company — veteran-owned, family-focused, and dedicated to serving with honor and heart.

In August 1991, a fisherman discovered the remains of an unidentified woman buried face-down in a Charleston County marsh near James Island County Park. Standing only 4’10” and possessing a rare medical anomaly — an extra set of ribs and six lower back bones — her identity has remained a mystery for over three decades. Known only as Charleston County Jane Doe, her story is a haunting reminder that time may fade the evidence, but it cannot erase the truth. Forensic experts continue to test DNA, compare dental records, and seek the public’s help to finally give her a name — and justice.

In the early hours of November 16th, 2013, a single gunshot shattered the silence on Bailey Street in Columbia, South Carolina. When police arrived, 21-year-old Willie Gilmore lay mortally wounded outside a small home. What began as an argument between acquaintances quickly turned into tragedy. Years later, an arrest was made—but questions still linger. Was justice truly served, or did the truth fade into the shadows of Bailey Street?This is “A Shot on Bailey Street: The Murder of Willie Gilmore,” presented by The Charleston Cold Case Chronicles — sponsored by Phillip Woody with Agent Owned Realty Co.

In the summer of 2024, Charleston musician Quentin Ravenel was shot and killed in what police called an “officer-involved shooting.” But conflicting reports suggest both a homeowner and an officer fired their weapons that night — and nearly five months later, no one can say whose bullet ended his life. Who Pulled the Trigger: The Quentin Ravenel Mystery explores a community’s search for truth, accountability, and justice when the answers remain just out of reach.Promotional segment:It’s the season of joy, love and unforgettable moments” Elegant Events by Kim LLC is here to bring your celebrations to life. We specialize in breathtaking Baroque-style backdrops, perimeter draping, sweetheart tables, and premium event décor. From intimate weddings to glamorous corporate galas and community festivities — looking for a wedding officiant?, Elegant Events by KimLLC can perform your ceremony as well! At Elegant Events by KimLLC, we set the scene, you create the memories. Let’s make your holiday event unforgettable. Call  Elegant Events by Kim LLC today… 843-814-3854 and remember, Elegance begins where the backdrop stands!!!

In 2003, three people were murdered inside the Blue Ridge Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina. The cash was untouched, the doors locked — and the security tape gone. Two decades and hundreds of leads later, the case remains unsolved.🎙️ The Charleston Cold Case Chronicles investigates one of South Carolina’s most haunting mysteries: The Bank That Went Silent.⸻Sponsored By:Phillip Woody – The AgentOwned Realty Co.“You wouldn’t pick a cookie-cutter house, so why pick a cookie-cutter agent?”Visit phillipwoody.agentowned.com to connect today.

When justice falters, the truth demands a voice.In Mistrial of Justice: The Donald Blake Case, a courtroom misstep by Judge Bentley Price overturned a murder trial and set a suspected killer free.Was it legal error — or a failure of conscience? Join The Charleston Cold Case Chronicles as we unpack how one judge’s gavel shattered a family’s hope for justice.

When 19-year-old Armien Jervane Jones Jr. was gunned down outside a North Charleston convenience store, the community fell silent. Months later, no arrests, no suspects — and no one’s talking. In this episode of The Charleston Cold Case Chronicles, we revisit that June night on Dorchester Road, searching for answers in a case where the truth remains just out of reach.

In the quiet of a Charleston night, a single shotgun blast shattered a family’s peace — and claimed the life of 5-year-old Allison Griffor as she slept in her bed. Fourteen years later, no one has been charged, and the weapon was never found. Who fired that shot through the door… and why?Join The Charleston Cold Case Chronicles as we revisit one of the Lowcountry’s most heartbreaking mysteries:“Shot Through The Door: The Allison Griffor Murder.”

When 21-year-old Isaac Washington-Dais was found shot to death in his car on O’Hear Avenue, the engine was still running and the music still playing. No struggle. No suspects. Just a single shell casing — and silence. More than a decade later, his loved ones are still searching for answers. “Unanswered Engine” dives into the haunting mystery that left North Charleston asking… who killed Isaac Washington-Dais, and why?

In January of 1988, the body of 24-year-old Navy sailor Beth Ann Cameron was discovered in a wooded area off Greenridge Road in North Charleston, South Carolina. Stationed aboard the USS Holland, Beth’s promising military career — and her life — were cut short under mysterious circumstances that have puzzled investigators for nearly four decades.Rumors swirled, leads went cold, and even her family questioned whether the body found truly belonged to her. Decades later, NCIS and the North Charleston Police Department reopened the case, searching for new clues in old evidence. But as of today, the truth remains buried beneath the surface.Join James Jones as he explores the haunting details of one of Charleston’s most forgotten naval mysteries — a case where loyalty, secrecy, and silence intertwine.🕯️ Who killed Beth Ann Cameron? And why has justice taken so long to surface?🎙️ Subscribe to The Charleston Cold Case Chronicles on Spotify for more chilling stories of unsolved crimes, lost voices, and the pursuit of long-overdue justice.

In one of South Carolina’s most disturbing cases of child abuse, a Spartanburg County father and his family stand accused of inflicting unimaginable cruelty on an 8-year-old girl. Prosecutors revealed years of torment—physical, emotional, and psychological—that left even investigators shaken. Ian Tatro, along with Tenika Draper, Trina Rae Draper, and Ryan Dezotelle, created a household of horror disguised as a home. What began as a routine welfare check turned into a full-scale rescue mission that saved a child from unthinkable suffering. This story is a chilling reminder that evil doesn’t always hide in the dark—it can live behind ordinary doors.

On July 5, 2021, 19-year-old Trinity Sanders was taken from her family when gunfire tore through a Columbia, SC home as she slept. Trinity was not the target—she was an innocent young woman with her whole life ahead of her.Four years later, her case remains unsolved. Her family still waits. Her community still mourns. And the truth still hides in silence.💔 Someone knows something. If you know anything, please speak up. Justice delayed is not justice denied—but only if we find the courage to break the silence.Let us honor Trinity’s memory by demanding the truth, by supporting her family, and by reminding each other that silence protects no one.#JusticeForTrinity #UnfinishedJustice #SaySomething

A mysterious GPS ping led investigators to a chilling discovery deep in the woods of Orangeburg County. Adam Ray Davis was gone — but the digital breadcrumbs told a story of deception, betrayal, and unanswered questions. What do the coordinates really reveal?

Smoke Over Edisto: “Unanswered Flames”When a South Carolina judge’s beachfront home is consumed by fire after a mysterious explosion, questions rise from the ashes. With her husband critically injured and her recent legal rulings sparking political outrage, investigators are left to determine—was it a tragic accident, or a chilling warning?

In 2016, Adrian Silva was gunned down while riding his motorcycle home in Richland County. Nearly a decade later, his family still seeks answers, and investigators believe someone out there knows the truth behind this fatal ride.

Seventeen-year-old Patience Violet Graddick vanished from North Charleston in July 2025. With no exact date, no clear leads, and few answers, police are urging the community for help. Could someone hold the missing piece to bring her home?

One year ago, 34-year-old LaRoy Johnson was shot and killed while riding his bicycle in St. George, South Carolina. His family is still searching for answers, and police are offering a $10,000 reward for information. Someone knows something—could you hold the missing piece of the puzzle?

Seventeen-year-old Jose Gutierrez Roberto vanished from North Charleston on October 7, 2025. He was last seen near Alston Avenue, wearing grey pants, a white shirt, and black shoes with white stripes. At just 17 years old, Jose’s sudden disappearance has left his family searching for answers and his community deeply concerned.Police are asking for the public’s help. If you know anything, please call the North Charleston Police Department at 843-740-2860.Someone out there knows the truth. Please share this story and help bring Jose home.

In March 1997, 14-year-old Kevin McClam vanished from his home at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Witnesses recalled seeing him walking alone in the early morning hours, but days later his clothing was discovered at a nearby construction site—sprayed with paint, yet showing no signs of struggle. Nearly three decades later, Kevin’s case remains unsolved, leaving his family and community searching for answers. Silent Walk revisits the haunting mystery of that night and asks: what really happened to Kevin McClam?

In 2005, 32-year-old waitress Brandy Hanna vanished from her North Charleston apartment without a trace. Her phone, purse, and money were left behind — but Brandy was gone.Two men from her past became suspects, yet both died before the truth could surface. Nearly twenty years later, her mother still searches for answers.“The Waitress Who Never Came Home: The Brandy Hanna Mystery” — a haunting reminder that even in silence, someone out there knows what happened.

In North Charleston’s Chicora-Cherokee community, 45-year-old Leeann Smith vanished without a trace. Deaf and non-verbal, Leeann’s disappearance left investigators with more questions than answers. As days turned into weeks, the search for her became a race against time—and a haunting reminder of how easily the most vulnerable can go unseen.

In the quiet town of Newberry, South Carolina, 40-year-old Sharonda Sims was just steps from home when her life was violently taken. Ambushed in the darkness of Drayton Street, her murder left a community shaken and investigators searching for answers. Despite potential suspects and haunting surveillance footage, no one has ever been charged. Echoes After Midnight: The Sharonda Sims Case explores a chilling mystery where every unanswered question still whispers through the streets she once walked.

On October 3rd, 2012, 36-year-old John Elliot Hancock was gunned down outside his mother’s home on Lilac Drive in Summerville, South Carolina.A peaceful evening turned deadly when another vehicle pulled up and opened fire.More than a decade later, no arrests have been made—and the questions remain.Who wanted John dead? And why?If you know something, say something.Justice delayed doesn’t have to mean justice denied.

Three friends from Summerville—Devonte Dantzler, Sandy PaTrice Barnwell, and Jaime Williams—were gunned down at the Bermuda Sands Motel during the 2014 Myrtle Beach Bikefest. What began as a holiday celebration ended in chaos as shots rang out, leaving three lives lost and a community in shock. Years later, the case remains unsolved, with families still searching for justice. “Bullets by the Boardwalk” revisits the mystery that turned a weekend getaway into tragedy.

Police discovered 40-year-old Robert Brown III shot to death inside his North Charleston apartment, the front door still locked from the inside and the patio glass shattered. Loved ones say he was a devoted father whose life was taken without warning or explanation. Months later, detectives and family continue to plead for answers in the unresolved “Deadbolt Mystery.”

She was a kind-hearted woman from Brazil who built a new life in South Carolina — until the man she married became her killer. When police officer Daniel Hiers turned from protector to predator, he vanished without a trace. Nearly twenty years later, the case of Ludimila “Mila” Hiers still haunts Goose Creek — a chilling reminder that some promises end in betrayal.

On Dec. 29, 2016, 45-year-old Jermaine Frasier was shot at his car outside his home on Burgin Road in McClellanville after returning from work at Randolph’s Grocery. Investigators describe it as an ambush with no known motive and no arrests. His family has repeatedly pleaded for answers, and the sheriff’s office continues to seek tips. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Barry Goldstein (843-554-2241) or Crime Stoppers (843-554-1111).

In 1974, fifteen-year-old Gary Locklear vanished the night before his sixteenth birthday in North Charleston, South Carolina. Decades later, his case remains the city’s oldest unsolved disappearance. Who took Gary? Where did he go? And why has no one come forward? This is Vanished Before Sixteen: The Gary Locklear Mystery.

The Charleston Chronicles dives deep into South Carolina’s most haunting cold cases — stories of vanished souls, unsolved murders, and lingering questions that time refused to bury. Hosted by James Jones, a Marine veteran and storyteller, each episode blends investigative detail with the emotional truth of those left behind.Because in Charleston, the past never really disappears — it just waits to be told.