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Send us Fan MailOn the thirtieth anniversary of Leon's murder, Arlene pours her heart out about  losing her Uncle and best friend, her sadness, and the devastation of never receiving justice. To Leon: Brother, Uncle, Friend, protector, and a precious life lost too soon. Support 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 

Send us Fan MailIt's been thirty years since Arlene received the worst news of her life: her Uncle and best friend was murdered in the dead of night on his way to work. His car left burning in a culvert next to the railroad tracks and a gun range on the outskirts of Brownwood, Texas. The next thirty years would bring more questions than answers. Leon had a secret, one that could have gotten him killed. With so many others with secrets, after years of searching and years of heartbreak, Arlene comes closer to the truth as she keeps pressure on local law enforcement and questions the original investigation. Join Arlene as she shares her memories, love, loyalty, and investigation as she and her wife, Leah, fight for Justice for Leon. Support 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 

Send us Fan MailIn March 2006, Albert and Joan Musalo were living a quiet, comfortable retirement in a gated golf community outside Reno, Nevada. They were well-liked, financially secure, and deeply devoted to their family.Then, overnight, everything changed.The couple was found shot to death in their own bed - no signs of forced entry, no clear motive, and almost nothing disturbed inside the home. The killer had cut the phone lines, entered with purpose, and left just as quietly, disappearing into the snowy night.Investigators quickly determined this was not a random act. The Musalos were targeted.But why?Nearly 20 years later, the case remains unsolved. With only footprints, limited DNA, and more questions than answers, the murders of Al and Joan Musalo continue to haunt Northern Nevada.Was this a calculated hit? A personal vendetta? Or something far more complex hidden beneath the surface? Join Arlene and Leah as they take you through the timeline, evidence, and theories. 🔗 Sources & Further ReadingMontreux Murders: 15 Years Later (News 4)CrimeOnline: Musalo Murders UnsolvedRGJ: 10 Years Later Still a MysteryNew Details Released in Case (News 4)2 News: Case Remains UnsolvedOur Town Reno: Montreux MurdersKOLO: 15 Years LaterUnsolved Montreux Double Murder (News 4)Support 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 

Send us Fan MailOn February 16, 2013, 73-year-old Kate Ragsdale followed a routine she rarely broke. After dinner, she met friends to watch her favorite show, Downton Abbey. At around 9:15 p.m., a friend watched her pull into her driveway in Tuscaloosa’s quiet Highlands neighborhood.No one saw her alive again.A week later, worried neighbors entered Kate’s home and discovered her body on the bedroom floor. The beloved retired University of Alabama librarian had been brutally murdered.Investigators quickly realized this was no ordinary burglary. Jewelry and electronics were untouched. The home wasn’t ransacked. Only a single filing cabinet appeared disturbed. Kate had been bound with items from inside the house and violently attacked, leaving behind a crime scene that still baffles investigators more than a decade later.Join Arlene and Leah as they delve into Kate's story, suspects, and theories. If you have information about this case, contact Tuscaloosa Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867.Sources & Further ReadingTuscaloosa News: Investigators Still Hopeful in Kate Ragsdale CaseWVTM13: Retired UA Librarian’s Murder Still UnsolvedPatch: Who Killed Kate? The UA Librarian Murder MysteryWBRC: Two Years Later – Investigation ContinuesWVUA23: Five Years Later the Case Remains UnsolvedTuscaloosa News Photo Timeline of the CaseABC 33/40: Investigation Continues Years LaterWVUA23: Eight Years Later – Still No ArrestAL.com: Initial 2013 Coverage of the KillingAL.com: $20,000 Reward Announced in CaseFind a Grave: Katharine Raney RagsdaleSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Box in the Basement, we examine one of Texas’s most enduring cold cases: the mysterious disappearance of William and Margaret Patterson of El Paso in 1957.The wealthy couple vanished without warning, leaving behind their home, business, finances, and even Margaret’s beloved cat. A strange phone call, a suspicious telegram, questionable letters, and decades of unanswered questions fueled theories ranging from voluntary disappearance to espionage, domestic violence, and murder.Despite multiple investigations and alleged evidence surfacing years later, no definitive answers have ever been found. Nearly 70 years later, the fate of the Pattersons remains unknown.Was this an elaborate escape? A crime covered up? Or something even darker?We break down the timeline, key evidence, and leading theories—and invite listeners to decide for themselves.🔗 Sources & Further ReadingCBS4: El Paso Couple VanishesKFOX: Vanished InvestigationMental Floss: Patterson MysteryMissing Wiki: Margaret PattersonCharley Project: William PattersonFind a Grave: William PattersonFind a Grave: Margaret PattersonChipChick: Strange DisappearanceCharley Ross Blog: Patterson CaseSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn 1985, 11-year-old Angelica Gandera vanished while walking home from her grandmother’s house in Temple, Texas. Despite eyewitness accounts and multiple persons of interest, no trace of her has ever been found.In 2025, 48-year-old Monica Sanford disappeared after leaving to go camping near Bridgeport, Texas. Her car, belongings, and beloved dog were left behind—raising immediate concerns of foul play.We explore the timelines, witness statements, possible suspects, and investigative gaps in both cases, while honoring the families who continue to search for justice.Support 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 

Send us Fan MailOn May 20, 1989, Kimberly Rachelle Norwood, a 12-year-old honor student, left a friend’s house in Hallsville, Texas and began the one-mile walk home. She never arrived.In this episode, join Arlene and Leah as they examine Kimberly’s disappearance, the early assumption that she had “run away,” and how that narrative stalled the investigation at a critical moment. We break down the timeline of her final hours, the overlooked red flags, witness sightings, questionable investigative decisions, and the theories that still haunt her family more than three decades later.Kimberly’s case remains unsolved — and her family is still waiting for answers.If you have information, contact the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office at 903-935-4888.🔗 SHOW NOTES & SOURCESKimberly Rachelle Norwood: A 12-Year-Old Who Vanished in HallsvilleVanished: The Disappearance of Kimberly Rachelle Norwood14 Years Later: Family Still Searching for Kimberly NorwoodCold Case Spotlight: Kimberly NorwoodNew Photo Released in Kimberly Norwood Cold CaseHave You Seen Kim? Hallsville Girl Missing Since 198933 Years Later: Kimberly Norwood Still MissingSearching for Answers: 1989 Disappearance of Kimberly NorwoodSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailPart 3 of our Highway of Tears series examines some of the most infamous missing and murdered cases along Highways 16, 5, and 97 in British Columbia, from the 1990s to the present day.We explore the disappearances of Delphine Nikal, Ramona Wilson, Roxanne Thiara, Alisha Germaine, Lana Derrick, Nicole Hoar, and Aielah Saric-Auger, tracing patterns of neglect, systemic racism, and missed investigative opportunities.Join Arlene and Leah as they confront how geography, isolation, and indifference created a killing ground, and why justice remains elusive decades later.Show NotesA Lingering Evil: From Residential Schools to Murdered WomenDelphine Nikal: Disappeared While Hitchhiking on Highway 16Ramona Wilson: A Teen’s Murder That Changed Canada’s AwarenessRoxanne Thiara Remembered, 31 Years LaterAlisha Germaine: Murdered at 14Lana Derrick: Forestry Student Who Vanished in 1995Nicole Hoar: Alberta Tree Planter Missing Since 2002Aielah Saric-Auger: Murdered Along Highway 16If She Was White, She Would Still Be HereThe Stories of the Victims of the Highway of TearsSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailFor more than five decades, a remote stretch of road in British Columbia has been the epicenter of one of Canada’s darkest crises. The Highway of Tears is home to dozens of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and families — many cases mishandled, ignored, or never fully investigated.In this episode, Arlene and Leah uncover: The disappearance of the Jack Family, the tragic story of Alberta Williams, RCMP misconduct and systemic failures, & how racism, isolation, and lack of resources compounded a national tragedy. 🔗 Show Notes: Sources & Further ReadingStories of the Victims Behind Canada’s Highway of TearsCold Case Files: Highway of Tears – Prince GeorgeA Mother Still Searching for Answers: Shelley’s 37-Year MysteryHistory of Residential Schools in CanadaThe Jack Family Disappearance: 35 Years Without AnswersPolice Renew Search for the Missing Jack FamilyStranger Offering “Odd Jobs” May Be Key in Jack Family Case“Smoke on the Asphalt”: An Indigenous Family’s Fight for JusticeCBC’s Missing & Murdered – Episode TranscriptThe Unsolved Murder of Alberta WilliamsPolice Abuse Allegations in Prince George RCMPProvince Orders Investigation Into RCMP MisconductArchived News Report: Early Clues & CoverageSupreme Court Case: Landmark Decision Tied to InvestigationSCC News Note: Updates Related to the CaseConvicted Murderer of Two Indigenous Women Denied ParoleSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailThe Highway of Tears is ground zero in one of Canada’s darkest ongoing tragedies. For more than 50 years, dozens of people – mostly Indigenous women and girls – have been murdered or gone missing along Highway 16 and its connecting routes in northern British Columbia. Despite RCMP task forces and national attention, these cases have been plagued by racism, mismanagement, jurisdictional confusion, and a chronic lack of funding and manpower.In this episode of Box in the Basement, Arlene and Leah open the first boxes from the early years of the Highway of Tears – the late 1960s through the 1970s. They explore how a remote stretch of road with no public transit, limited cell coverage, deep poverty, and systemic indifference became a hunting ground for serial predators and a graveyard of unanswered questions.Show Notes: Finding Closure Fifty Years After a MurderGloria Lee Levina Moody (1969): A Case Never Truly ClosedMicheline Paré: A Young Hitchhiker’s Unsolved MurderA Case Never Opened: Tracey Clifton Listening to Indigenous Women’s StoriesA Teen Disappears Months After Giving Birth: Helen Claire Frost (1970)Searching for a Birth Mother Missing Since 1970The Mysterious Disappearance of Helen Claire FrostJean Virginia Sampare: Vanished at 18 Along Highway 16MMIW Profile: Jean Virginia SampareThe Teen Who Vanished While Pregnant with Twins: Velma Marie Duncan (1972)“Highway of Tears” Murder Solved With Improbable DNA SampleOldest DNA Match in Interpol History Links U.S. Serial Killer to Highway of Tears VictimIn Memory – Official Highway of Tears VictimsThe Road That Swallows Souls: Investigating the Highway of TearsSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailTwo Indigenous women—Jennifer Kirk and Sue Sue Norton—were both found dead at the home of a former Alaska mayor. Both had dated his sons. Both suffered violence. And yet, no one has ever been charged. Join Box in the Basement as Arlene and Leah uncover the disturbing failures, corruption, and silence surrounding two deaths that demand answers.🔗 Show Notes – The Deaths of Jennifer Kirk & Sue Sue Norton in Kotzebue, AlaskaAlaska State Troopers Seek Public’s Help in 2020 Killing of Kotzebue WomanPolice Refuse to Reopen Case of Woman Found Dead on Former Mayor’s PropertyKotzebue Women’s Deaths at Former Mayor’s Home Did Not Get Thorough InvestigationsDaily Mail: Two Indigenous Women Found Dead at Alaska Mayor’s HomeFamilies in Northwest Alaska Still Seek Answers on Unsolved Deaths and SuicidesProPublica: Two Women Died on Alaska Mayor’s Property—No One Was Ever ChargedKTOO: Investigative Report Highlights Failures in Kotzebue Death InvestigationsAlaska Public Media: State Charges 41-Year-Old in Death of Kotzebue GirlSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Arlene and Leah uncover the tragic cases of Senovia Medina, a young mother who fled civil war in El Salvador only to vanish in Houston in 2006 — her boyfriend later convicted of her murder, though her body was never found — and Cecilia Huerta Gallegos, a San Antonio nurse and mother of four who told her sister, “If anything happens to me, look at my husband,” before disappearing in 2019. Join us as we trace the evidence, the contradictions, and the families’ tireless fight for answers in two Texas cases that remain shrouded in heartbreak and mystery. Show Notes The Charley ProjectPolice Get Break in CaseMan Charged with MurderHouston Police Search for Missing Pregnant Woman’s BodySearch Continues for Woman’s RemainsHouston Man Charged Houston PoliceOfficial HPD StatementHouston Woman Vanishes Cecilia Huerta GallegosCharley ProjectSan Antonio Police Arrest Husband  Outrage After Husband’s Bond ChangesSearch Continues Husband Back in JailSearch Underway Fight Caught on Surveillance CameraHusband ChargedFamily Still Searching Support 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 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Box in the Basement, Arlene and Leah uncover the chilling case of Vicki Lynn Nisbett, a Texas mother who vanished in 1991—without a body ever found. Her husband was convicted, released, and reconvicted in a legal saga that still divides Williamson County. Was justice truly served, or is the real story still buried in the evidence? 🔗 Show Notes – The Disappearance of Vicki Lynn NisbettMissing Mother: The Disappearance of Vicki Nisbett in Williamson CountyNo Body, No Murder? Not Necessarily – Texas Case StudyThe Charley Project: Case File for Vicki Lynn NisbettAppeal Filed After Reversal of Williamson County Murder ConvictionCourt Overturns Flawed Murder Conviction in Williamson County2014 Murder Conviction for Vicki Nisbett’s Husband ReinstatedCentral Texas Man Convicted of Killing His Wife Will Go FreeAttorney Claims State Delayed Release After Murder Conviction ReversalFree to Kill: A Texas Murder Case Without a BodySupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn 1987, 24-year-old Margaret Chauncy left her shift at St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana and asked a coworker to follow her home, fearing she was being stalked by a man in a black car. She pulled into her apartment complex in her red Pontiac Fiero—and vanished. Nearly 38 years later, Margaret’s case remains unsolved.Two decades later, in 2007, 44-year-old Lisa Chandler spoke with her mother about her divorce and plans to see a doctor. The next day, her car sat in her driveway, her purse and ID were on the kitchen table, and her loyal dog guarded the yard—but Lisa was gone. Despite extensive searches, her trail ended five miles south of Wolfe City.Join Arlene & Leah as they investigate. Show Notes – Margaret Jane ChauncyThe Disappearance of Margaret Jane ChauncyFBI ViCAP: Margaret Jane Chauncy – Texarkana, TexasSearch for Missing Woman Yields Car in LakeTexas Police Reignite Search in Decades-Old Missing Person CaseVanished: Margaret Jane ChauncyHelp Police Solve This Cold CaseDoe Network Case File: Margaret Jane Chauncy Show Notes – Lisa Lee ChandlerThe Disappearance of Lisa Lee Chandler11 Years Later: Texas Mother Still MissingWithout a Trace: The Lisa Lee Chandler CaseSheriff’s Office Reopens Cold Case of Lisa ChandlerCold Case: Wolfe City Woman’s Disappearance Still a MysteryVideo Feature: Cold Case – Lisa Lee ChandlerDisappeared Blog: Lisa ChandlerHunt County Missing Persons – Lisa ChandlerNew Appeal on 15th Anniversary of Lisa Chandler’s DisappearanceSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailJoin us for part 2 exploring the perpetrator of the Austin Servant Girl Murders. If you or someone you know is a victim of violence, please go to Domestic Violence Support or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. 800-799-SAFE. The hotline is asnwered 24 hours a day by trained advocates prepared for crisis intervention support, safety planning, education, advocacy, and can refer you to local shelters and other resources. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255The LBGT National Hotline: 888-843-4564Support 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 

Send us Fan MailBetween 1884 and 1885, a shadowy figure terrorized the city, breaking into homes, dragging women from their beds, and leaving behind scenes so brutal that even hardened reporters became physically ill. The press dubbed him the Servant Girl Annihilator—some later called him the Midnight Assassin or even speculated he was Jack the Ripper before London.In this two-part special, we peel back the layers of history: the booming city of Austin in the 1880s, the gruesome series of axe murders that left eight dead and eight injured, the suspects who stood trial, and the theories that still linger nearly 140 years later. Was the killer a local cook with a violent streak? A transient who slipped away to Europe? Or a murderer whose crimes connect Texas to one of the most infamous cases in history?Join Arlene and Leah as we explore one of America’s earliest and most chilling serial murder cases—a story of terror, hysteria, and mystery that remains unsolved to this day.Capital Murder: The Servant Girl Annihilator’s Reign of TerrorRevisiting the Austin Axe MurdersAutopsy Report for Susan Hancock (1885)New Documents Reveal Details in Servant Girl MurdersAustin’s Servant Girl Annihilator: A Chilling Tale of HorrorThe Axe Murderer Who Killed Servants—and Was Never CaughtHell Broke LooseThe Midnight AssassinServant Girl Annihilator Terrorized Austin in the 1880sThe Servant Girl AnnihilatorThe Servant Girl MurdersThe Axeman of Austin1885 Newspaper Archives on the Austin Axe MurdersServant Girl Murders Virtual CeSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailShe was setting up for a garage sale at sunrise. Minutes later, she was dead.On January 25, 2019, 29-year-old Elizabeth Barraza stepped into her driveway in Tomball, Texas, ready for a weekend of fundraising and fun. What happened next was caught on camera—but the killer remains a mystery. Wearing a disguise, the shooter approached Liz, fired four rounds at point-blank range, and vanished without a trace. No arrest. No clear motive. And no answers for the family and friends left behind.In this episode, Arlene and Leah unravel the haunting timeline, dissect the chilling surveillance footage, and explore theories that range from personal vendettas to the perfect stranger murder. This is a case that feels solvable, but isn’t.If you think you know what happened to Elizabeth Barraza, you might want to listen twice.Show Notes: Who Killed Elizabeth Barraza? Tomball Woman Fatally Shot Tomball Woman Killed While Setting Up Garage SaleMemorial Planned for Tomball Woman KilledElizabeth Barraza Coverage & Updates Houston’s Shocking Unsolved Murder Nears 5-Year Anniversary Elizabeth “Liz” Barraza MurderSergio Barraza Speaks on Wife’s MurderTomball Woman Shot to Death Police Still Seeking CluesFive Years Later: Murder of Tomball Woman Remains UnsolvedUnresolved: The Murder of Elizabeth BarrazaCase File: Elizabeth Nuelle Barraza – SolveTheCase.orgWho Killed Liz Barraza? The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth BarrazaSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailTiera Strand, a 25-year-old mother from Austin, Texas, vanished on April 16, 2023, after a night out on Sixth Street with friends. As she worked to complete her GED, Tiera dreamed of joining the Navy to forge a better future for herself and her daughter, despite her family's expectation that she would follow a path in cosmetology. That evening, Tiera and her friends stopped by the Mooseknuckle Pub in the "Dirty Sixth" district. Surveillance footage captures her involvement in a heated fight, first inside the bar and then outside, where a group of women attacked her. Witnesses last saw her running away barefoot, leaving behind her purse, shoes, and phone. One friend caught a glimpse of her heading toward Trinity Street but quickly lost track of her. Five days later, authorities discovered her body 70 miles away near Temple, Texas. The autopsy raised more questions than answers—no visible signs of trauma, no drugs in her system, only alcohol present. Decomposition likely concealed any evidence of injury. With an official cause of death still undetermined, investigators now treat the case as a homicide, deepening the mystery surrounding Tiera's disappearance.Join Arlene and Leah as they posit the theories of what happened to Tiera Strand. Woman Seen in Footage Attacked Outside Austin Bar Found Dead Unsolved: The Death of Tiera StrandAutopsy Report Released for Tiera Strand, Cause of Death UndeterminedTiera Strand's Cause of Death Remains UndeterminedTexas Cold Case: What Happened to Tiera Strand?Family of Tiera Strand Seeks JusticeMissing 25-Year-Old Found DeadFamily of Austin Woman Found Dead in Bell County Wants AnswersVideo Report: Family Seeks JusticeMissing Austin Woman Found Dead in Bell CountyWoman Reported Missing in Austin Found DeadMissing WoSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn 1968, five members of the Arellano family were slaughtered outside a remote Texas farmhouse, after two blown out tires in the middle of nowhere. Like out of a horror movie, the whole family was found shot, stabbed and beaten to death, with one sole survivor, 5-year old Manuel Jr. He claims a cowboy good Samaritan who helped with their flat tire was the perpetrator, a man police never found. With renewed attention from journalists, podcasters, and even the Texas Rangers, pressure is building to uncover the truth. New evidence and theories, was it a sole man, or multiple perpetrators? Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victims, the timeline, the eerie silence of the investigation, and the lingering shadows cast by one of Texas’s most baffling mass murders.Support 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 

Send us Fan MailSeven-year-old Cortney Clayton vanished while walking home from a corner store in tiny Stamford, Texas. It was 1988—a time when kids still rode bikes until dark, and trust lingered in small towns. But what followed shattered that trust: Cortney's body was found miles away, and despite witness sketches, leads, and decades of investigation, her murder remains unsolved.This case has haunted the community for over 36 years. New composite sketches, evolving theories, and a heartbroken family’s relentless push for answers have kept Cortney’s name alive. But has law enforcement missed something crucial? Why was she targeted? Who could’ve been watching?Join Arlene and Leah as they walk through the timeline, explore the evidence, revisit the original suspect sketches, and ask the questions that still demand answers.Show Notes36 Years Later: Murder of 7-Year-Old Stamford Girl Remains UnsolvedYahoo News Recap: Cold Case of 7-Year-Old Cortney Clayton Still Haunts Texas TownSolve the Case: Cortney ClaytonNew Composite Sketch Released in 28-Year-Old Cortney Clayton CaseParents Remember Cortney Clayton 30 Years LaterTexas Cold Case: Who Killed Cortney Clayton?Cortney Clayton – True Crime DivaThe Austin Chronicle: Still Searching for Justice in Jones CountySupport 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 

Send us Fan MailOn a cold February night in 1999, 25-year-old Wil Hendrick vanished after leaving a party near Moscow, Idaho. His friends thought he had walked home. He never made it. Months later, his abandoned car was found—muddied, keys gone, and ominously silent. Three years after that, Wil’s remains were discovered on a remote hillside, miles from town.Wil was openly gay in a small town, a proud artist with a vibrant spirit—and possibly, a target. Despite the passage of more than two decades, no one has been charged with his murder. The case has bounced between local police, the FBI, and cold case teams—but crucial evidence remains missing, and key suspects have slipped through the cracks.Was Wil the victim of a hate crime? A personal vendetta? Or something even darker?Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victim, timeline, evidence, and suspects in this haunting cold case. Remembering Wil Hendrick: A Cold Case That Still Haunts IdahoA Party Leads to Murder: The Unsolved Death of Wil HendrickWil Hendrick’s Father Still Seeks Justice After Son’s Mysterious DeathThe Unsolved Murder of Wil HendrickJustice for Wil Hendrick: A Cold Case Involving a Native VictimA Look at Idaho Cold Cases: Wil Hendrick Still UnsolvedFBI Joins Investigation Into Wil Hendrick CaseThe Trail Went Cold: Episode on Wil HendrickWil Hendrick’s Story Featured on Luminol True Crime BlogUnsolved Mysteries Gallery: William "Wil" HendrickNewspaper Coverage of Hendrick Case – Part 1Newspaper Coverage of Hendrick Case – Part 2True Crime Diva: The Murder of Wil HendrickSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn the spring of 1988, two women set out for peace, adventure, and freedom on the Appalachian Trail. But only one would make it home. Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner were hiking through Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest when their journey turned into a nightmare. After being stalked by a stranger in the woods, the couple was ambushed in a shocking act of violence fueled by hate. Rebecca was shot and killed. Claudia, injured and alone, had to survive—and fight to tell their story.In this episode, Arlene and Leah revisit one of the most devastating and pivotal hate crimes in LGBTQ+ history. They explore the timeline of events, the harrowing survival of Claudia Brenner, the manhunt for shooter Stephen Roy Carr, and the courtroom drama that followed. Was this a random act of madness or a calculated hate crime ignored by too many for too long? How did this brutal murder shape the conversation around LGBTQ+ safety and justice in the wilderness and beyond?Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victim, the evidence, and the ripple effects of a case that left a permanent scar on the Appalachian Trail.Show Notes: Rebecca Wight Murder Case – Roanoke Times ArchiveStephen Roy Carr Kills Hiker on Appalachian TrailLGBTQ Hate Crime on the Appalachian TrailKilled for Being Gay: The Murder of Rebecca WightCriminal Discourse Podcast: Rebecca WightBBC Podcast on Rebecca Wight's Story1995 Testimony on LGBTQ Hate Crimes in PA LegislatureWashington Post: The Target That Shot BackYouTube: Appalachian Trail Hate Crime CoverageUPI Archives: Murder on the Appalachian TrailSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn 1978, 27-year-old Anthony Adams, a gay man living in Salt Lake City, was found brutally murdered in his home. His killing was both savage and personal—signs of a struggle and a life cut short. Four decades later, no arrests have been made, and vital evidence has gone missing.Why did the police let this case go cold? Was Anthony targeted because of his sexuality? And what dark secrets still linger in Salt Lake City’s cold case files?Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victim, timeline, evidence, and suspects.Support 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 

Send us Fan MailIn the early morning of March 9, 2019, 25-year-old Aubrey Dameron left her home in Grove, Oklahoma, and disappeared. As a transgender, two-spirit woman, Aubrey’s identity placed her at greater risk in a community already grappling with systemic gaps in missing persons cases. Her family launched desperate searches and demanded answers, but for years, the mystery of her disappearance loomed large.Six years later, her remains were discovered in a wooded area, bringing heartbreaking closure, yet still no accountability. What happened to Aubrey that night? Why did it take so long to find her? And who is responsible?Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victim, timeline, evidence, and suspects.National Sexual Assault Hotline: is 800.656.HOPE • U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or text “START” to 88788. Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741Show Notes: Aubrey Dameron Vanishes Aubrey Dameron’s Remains FoundRemains of Aubrey Dameron Found After 6 YearsFamily Thanks CommunityA Life Worth FindingRemains of Trans Woman FoundAubrey Dameron’s Remains Located Aubrey Dameron ID’dLA Times: Aubrey’s DisappearanceAunt: There’s More to Aubrey’s CaseHubPages: Aubrey DameronSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Box in the Basement, Arlene is joined by her life partner, Leah, and podcast producer Bree to discuss the latest developments in the unsolved 1996 murder of  Leon Laureles in Brownwood, Texas.💔 Arlene shares the emotional toll of losing Leon and introduces new findings from the private investigator's files that were hidden for decades, including a suspect list and shocking crime scene photos.🕵️ Leah shares her chilling connection to true crime: she attended the same church as Jeffrey Dahmer’s father and grew up hearing stories of a local unsolved murder. Bree, with family roots in law enforcement, reflects on how true crime shifted from passive interest to active advocacy.🧾 The team exposes:Mishandled crime scene protocol and possible corruptionA mysterious civilian in crime scene photosQuestions around Sheriff Donahue’s recusalAutopsy findings prove Leon’s execution-style murderSpeculation on the weapon and accelerant usedThe burning of Leon’s car and the deliberate destruction of evidence🎯 This episode also explores Brownwood’s dark undercurrent of discrimination and systemic failure in handling LGBTQ+ hate crimes.🕯️ You're invited:Join us on May 31, 2025, for a memorial honoring Leon's life. 📍 11 AM–2 PM | Common Grounds Coffee House, 809 Main St, Brownwood, TX🔗 Support Justice for Leon 📜 Sign the petition at Change.org 💵 Donate at GoFundMe – Search “Leon Laureles” 🌐 Visit justiceforleon.com for updates, FOIA info, and anonymous tip submissionSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn this gripping continuation of Box in the Basement, host Arlene shares what happened in the days leading up to and the night of her uncle Leon Laureles unsolved murder on May 10th, 1996, outside Brownwood, Texas.Through witness accounts, community stories, and her own exhaustive research, Arlene pieces together the timeline of events—red flags, threats, a suspicious red sports car, the chilling final 911 calls, and the appalling mishandling of the investigation by local law enforcement and the Texas Rangers.This episode reveals:Leon’s fears and threats made against him before his deathThe mysterious cars seen at the scene and possible hate crime motivesThe gross mishandling of evidence, including the destruction of his car, failure to preserve the bullet, and lies about missing case filesThe deeper corruption and neglect that plagued small-town law enforcement in 1990s TexasArlene bravely confronts her own guilt, shares the trauma felt by witnesses and coworkers, and pleads for renewed attention to Leon’s case. Support 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 

Send us Fan MailThis episode tells the emotional life story of Leon Laureles—a beloved uncle, caregiver, and community member—who was murdered on May 10, 1996, outside Brownwood, Texas. Nearly three decades later, his case remains unsolved, and justice has never been served.Host Arlene, Leon’s niece, shares heartfelt stories from his life and their unbreakable bond. She exposes the neglect by law enforcement and her ongoing fight to reopen his case under the Homicide Victims' Families’ Rights Act.📅 Join us May 31, 2025, for a public celebration of Leon’s life: 📍 Common Grounds Coffee House, 809 Main Street, Brownwood, TX 🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailThis month, Box in the Basement returns to where it all began—the story of Leon Laureles, a beloved 30-year-old man who was murdered execution-style outside of Brownwood, Texas, on May 10, 1996. His case remains unsolved and is suspected to be a hate crime.Host Arlene, Leon’s niece, shares her deeply personal account of Leon’s life, the night she learned he was killed, and the decades of grief, unanswered questions, and systemic failure that followed. Through raw emotion and courageous storytelling, Arlene sheds light on the injustice surrounding Leon’s case—and so many others like his.In this special series, Arlene also details her fight for truth: hiring a private investigator, navigating corrupt law enforcement, filing FOIA requests, hosting vigils, and securing media coverage to keep Leon’s name alive. With the support of listeners and new legal tools like the Homicide Victims' Families’ Rights Act, Arlene is determined to reopen the case and push for accountability.Join us this May as we honor Leon’s life, confront the past, and demand justice.🕯️ Memorial Event: 📍 May 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Common Grounds Coffee House, 809 Main St, Brownwood, TXSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn March 2014, 24-year-old D’Lisa Kelley—pregnant and full of life—left her Dallas home to attend a funeral. She never came back. Hours later, she was heard on a phone call screaming for help. Her family pleaded with police to track her phone, but delays and missteps followed. Days later, her body was found brutally murdered, discarded beneath a bridge.Nearly a decade later, D’Lisa’s family is still searching for justice. Her case has become a symbol of systemic failure—of what happens when a woman's screams are heard… but not acted on.What really happened to D’Lisa that day? Why did it take so long for authorities to respond? And has her killer been hiding in plain sight?Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victim, timeline, evidence, and suspects.Show Notes: D’Lisa Kelley Murder: Family Says Police Failed HerWho Killed Expectant Mother D’Lisa Kelley?Dallas PD Releases Timeline of D’Lisa Kelley Case2014 Cold Case Sparks Criticism of Dallas PoliceFamily Sues Dallas Police Over Mishandling of D’Lisa Kelley CasePolice Detail D’Lisa Kelley Investigation TimelineTapes Raise New Questions in Kelley’s MurderMothers Share Grief After Sergeant’s IndictmentSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn the early hours of July 4th, 2002, four-year-old Dannarriah Finley disappeared from her home in Orange, Texas. Days later, her body was discovered in a neighboring county, sparking one of Southeast Texas’s most heart-wrenching investigations.For over two decades, the case has remained unsolved—despite national attention, renewed DNA testing, and continued pleas from her family and law enforcement. Investigators believe someone out there holds the missing piece that could finally bring justice.Who was Dannarriah? What do we know about her final hours? And why has the truth remained just out of reach?Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victim, timeline, evidence, and suspects.Show Notes:Police Hope for Break in 4-Year-Old Dannarriah Finley’s CaseUnsolved July 4th Child Murder Haunts Southeast TexasReward Increased in 2002 Murder of Dannarriah FinleyDannarriah Finley’s Death Still a Mystery 22 Years LaterReward Boosted for Info in Texas Girl’s MurderRemembering Dannarriah FinleyHope Renewed in 22-Year Cold Case with Forensic AdvancesCold Case Spotlight: Dannarriah Finley in Orange, TexasNew DNA Results Could Help Solve Finley CaseDannarriah Finley’s Mother Speaks OutInvestigators Hopeful in Solving Girl’s MurderTexas Detectives to Retest Evidence in Finley CaseSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailOn Halloween night in 2006, 16-year-old Terressa Vanegas left her Dickinson, Texas, home and never returned. Her body was found the following day, dumped behind a school—brutally murdered, her shoes missing, her future stolen. Despite multiple suspects and public pleas, her case remains unsolved.A decade earlier, in 1996, 29-year-old Kristen Lea Wilson was found dead on Thanksgiving Day in her Houston apartment. She’d been strangled with her belt. The scene suggested she knew her killer—but nearly 30 years later, the evidence still hasn’t led to justice.Both women were taken on days meant for celebration. Both failed because of a system that couldn’t bring answers. Both left behind families still waiting for the call that never comes.This episode examines the chilling parallels, the overlooked leads, and the heavy silence surrounding these holiday horrors: Two women, two holidays, zero justice. Is someone still out there walking free?Support 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 

Send us Fan MailTwo Texans. Two timelines. Two lives vanished without a trace.In 2017, Chris Sanders walked away from his RV in Monahans, Texas, into thin air. With no ID, phone, or confirmed sightings, the 40-year-old father disappeared. Despite public appeals and tireless efforts from his family, Chris remains missing, his case as dry and vast as the West Texas land he left behind.Now rewind to 1998—Catherine Hammel, just 25 years old, was last seen at a Houston apartment complex. A mother, a daughter, a young woman full of life—gone. Her car was later found abandoned. No witnesses. No clues. And, like Chris, no trace.What happened to Chris and Catherine? Did they leave on their own? Were they silenced by someone they trusted—or a stranger passing through?Join Leah and Arlene as they examine timelines, clues, and suspects, and seek your help finding these two missing Texans. Show Notes: Missing Pieces: What Happened to Catherine Hammel?Catherine Hammel – The Charley ProjectVernon Mom Haunted by Daughter's DisappearanceMom Prays for Daughter Who Vanished in Houston 10 Women Still Unaccounted for from the '90sMother Keeps Case of Missing Daughter AliveDisappearance of Catherine HammelCatherine Hammel – The Doe NetworkChristopher Lynn Sanders – The Charley ProjectFinding Chris SandersWife of Missing Monahans Man Still Searching for AnswersTexas Man Chris Sanders Vanishes During Walk Near HomeChris Sanders: Missing in Monahans for 7 YearsFamily of Missing Daingerfield Man Clings to Hope After 4 YearsMissing Persons in Texas – A Growing CrisisSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailOn Super Bowl Sunday, 1993, Amarillo attorney David Glenn Lewis vanished without a trace. His family returned home to find his glasses and keys still inside, the TV on, and food half-eaten. Days later, a man matching David’s description was found dead—struck by a car on a dark highway in Moxee, Washington—1,600 miles from Texas.With no ID, the man was buried as a John Doe, his death ruled accidental. It took nearly 11 years and the power of Google for the mystery man to be identified as David. But how did a respected lawyer from Texas end up in Washington, wearing clothes his family didn’t recognize, with a mysterious plane ticket purchase and strange sightings along the way?Was David running from something? Or was he running toward someone? Why was his car found parked at the Amarillo airport, even though records showed he never boarded a flight?This case is a web of eerie clues, unanswered questions, and chilling possibilities. Join us as we unravel one of the most baffling disappearances—and reappearances—in true crime history.Show Notes: Support 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 

Send us Fan MailIn January 2019, Nichol Olsen and her two young daughters were found shot to death inside a luxury home in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community near San Antonio, Texas. Authorities quickly ruled it a murder-suicide, claiming Nichol shot her daughters before turning the gun on herself. But her family and many in the community have never believed it.Nichol was a devoted mother, described as vibrant and full of life, with no history of violence. Strange details, unanswered questions, and conflicting reports have fueled suspicions that someone else may have been responsible. Was this truly a case of a mother snapping—or is a killer still out there?Four years later, the case remains shrouded in mystery. Join Arlene and Leah as they explore the chilling details, the investigative missteps, and the lingering questions that haunt the Anaqua Springs tragedy. Will the truth ever come out?Show Notes:Anaqua Springs Killings Remain UnresolvedDid a Texas Mom Kill Her 2 Daughters?What Happened to Nichol Olsen and Her 2 Daughters? Three Found Shot Dead in Luxury Home Near BoerneAnaqua Springs Case Remains Unsolved Years LaterNew Details on  ShootingFour Years Later,  Deaths Still UnsolvedUnanswered Questions Remain in Anaqua Springs DeathsShooting Deaths of Texas Mother and Two Daughters Ruled Murder-SuicideAnaqua Springs Tragedy: Timeline of an Unsolved CaseCrime Junkies PodcastNew Details Surface in Anaqua Springs CaseAnaqua Springs Murder Mystery: What Really Happened?Support 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 

Send us Fan MailOn a quiet evening in 1981, Karen Lynn Douglas—a devoted mother from Harris County, Texas—was brutally stabbed to death in her own home. With no signs of forced entry, investigators believed she may have known her killer. But despite an extensive investigation, the case quickly turned cold, leaving more questions than answers behind.Who wanted Karen dead? Was she the victim of a targeted attack, or was it a crime of opportunity? Over four decades later, Texas Rangers and the Department of Public Safety continue searching for leads, but the identity of her murderer remains a mystery.Karen’s family has never stopped seeking justice. Her husband still hopes that new forensic techniques or a long-buried secret will finally bring closure. But with time working against the case, will the truth ever come to light?Join Arlene and Leah as they unravel the chilling details of this forgotten Texas cold case. Who killed Karen Lynn Douglas, and why has justice been denied for over 40 years?Show Notes: Heartbreaking: Karen Douglas’ Husband Still Hopeful Killer Is CaughtDPS Seeks Information on 1981 Cold Case Murder of Harris County MomTexas DPS Seeks Leads in the 1981 Murder of Karen Lynn DouglasTexas Rangers Still Investigating Karen Lynn Douglas Cold CaseThe Murder of Karen Lynn Douglas: A Chilling Cold CaseKaren Lynn Douglas Cold Case - YouTubeHouston Mom Karen Lynn Douglas Stabbed to Death: Cold Case UpdateHarris County Cold Case: The Unsolved Murder of Karen Lynn DouglasGone Cold Podcast: The Murder of Karen Lynn DouglasSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailOn May 13, 2016, prominent Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky was found burned to death inside his home. What first appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into something far more sinister. Investigators determined the fire had been deliberately set, and Ira had been attacked before the blaze. But who would want a respected lawyer dead?Soon police arrested a suspect, a man entangled in a bitter legal feud with Tobolowsky. As evidence mounted, Aubrey was arrested and charged with murder. But in a shocking twist, the case against him was dismissed, leaving Ira’s family and the legal community stunned.Was this a calculated act of revenge? A case of a legal dispute turned deadly? Or is the real killer still out there? With legal twists, defamation lawsuits, and a suspect still walking free, this case is as fiery as the crime itself.Join Arlene and Leah as they unravel the tangled web of betrayal, violence, and courtroom drama behind one of Dallas’ most chilling unsolved murders. Show Notes:Judge Awards $5.5 Million in Ira Tobolowsky Defamation SuitSuspect in Attorney’s Burning Death Faces Capital Murder ChargeLegal Opponent Arrested in SlayingArrest Made in Dallas Attorney’s MurderSteven Aubrey Charged After Attorney Found BurnedWho Was Ira Tobolowsky?Prosecutors Dismiss 2016 Murder CaseFlorida Man Arrested in Attorney’s DeathSuspect Alleges Dallas Cop Lied in Arrest WarrantMurder Charges Dropped New Details in Ira Tobolowsky’s MurderSomething Evil Happened: The Murder of Ira TobolowskyWas Ira Tobolowsky Killed in Revenge?Support 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 

Send us Fan MailOn the morning of January 10, 2002, 19-year-old Rachel Cooke went for a run in her quiet Georgetown, Texas neighborhood. She was home from college for the holidays, enjoying the break with family. She never returned.Rachel was last seen less than a mile from her house, a routine jog that should have ended in time for breakfast. But when her parents came home later that day, Rachel was gone—her keys, wallet, and belongings untouched. There was no sign of struggle, no obvious clue pointing to what happened. Just silence.The case baffled investigators. Witnesses recalled a suspicious vehicle in the area, but no concrete leads emerged. Over the years, suspects have come and gone, but no arrests have been made. In 2021, authorities announced a new person of interest, reigniting hope. Yet, two decades later, Rachel’s fate remains a mystery.Did she get into a stranger’s car willingly? Was she abducted by someone she knew? Or did a predator spot her on that quiet suburban street, seizing the moment to take her?Theories abound, but the truth has remained elusive. Despite intense media coverage, searches, and FBI involvement, Rachel Cooke’s case remains one of Texas’ most haunting unsolved disappearances.Someone knows what happened. But will they ever come forward?Join Arlene and Leah as they dig into the twists, theories, and chilling details of Rachel Cooke’s disappearance—a case that still leaves more questions than answers.Show Notes: Rachel Cooke: Missing Georgetown, Texas Teen – A Cold Case MysteryFBI Most Wanted: Kidnapping Victim Rachel Louise CookeMissing in Texas: The Unsolved Case of Rachel Cooke22 Years Later, Family Still Hopes for Rachel Cooke’s Safe ReturnWilliamson County Sheriff Identifies New Suspect in Rachel Cooke CaseThe Baffling Disappearance of Rachel CookeRachel Cooke’s Disappearance: 20 Years Later, Still No AnswersHigh School Senior Rachel Cooke Vanished Without a Trace in Williamson CountyThe Guardian: The Mystery of Rachel Cooke’s DisappearanceSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailOn April 18, 2016, 45-year-old fitness instructor Missy Bevers arrived early at Creekside Church in Midlothian, Texas, to set up for a boot camp class. Less than an hour later, she was found brutally murdered inside. Surveillance footage captured a chilling figure dressed in full SWAT gear roaming the church halls, wielding what appeared to be a hammer. The suspect’s slow, deliberate movements—almost staged—have fueled theories and speculation for years.Despite the eerie video, the case remains unsolved. Missy had no known enemies, yet investigators uncovered troubling details: a cryptic LinkedIn message she received days before her murder, reports of marital struggles, and a warrant revealing her father-in-law had a bloody shirt—though it was later attributed to an animal.Join us as Arlene and Leah unravel one of Texas' most bizarre and unsettling murder mysteries—where a crime was caught on tape, yet the truth remains just out of reach.Who Killed Missy Bevers? Missy Bevers’ Unsolved Murder: A Case That Still Haunts TexasMissy Bevers' Murder Remains UnsolvedTrue Crime Fans Fascinated with the Murder of Missy BeversInternet Sleuths Accused of Wrecking LivesStrange MessagesThe Unsolved Murder Case of Missy Bevers3 Years After Missy Bevers’ MurderMissy Bevers Received a Creepy Message Police Surveillance FootageChurch’s Exterior Cameras Were Off the Day of Missy Bevers’ MurderIt’s Been 5 Years Missy Bevers Was TargetedSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailOn a warm July night in 1992, 23-year-old Tara Breckenridge finished her shift at The Men’s Club, an upscale Houston nightclub, and walked out into the night. She never made it home. A promising young woman with dreams of photography, Tara vanished without a trace, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.Her car was later found abandoned on the side of a highway, its tires slashed—a chilling sign of foul play. But there were no signs of a struggle, no evidence to reveal where she went or who may have taken her. Suspicion swirled around those closest to her, including her boyfriend, who claimed she left work early that night, which her coworkers disputed.As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered unsettling details: strained relationships, unverified alibis, and a growing sense that Tara didn’t simply walk away. But without a body, without clear evidence, and new leads, her case went cold, leaving her family desperate for answers.Was Tara targeted by someone she trusted? Did she encounter danger on her way home? Or was there something even darker lurking beneath the surface? Over three decades later, the mystery of Tara Breckenridge remains unsolved, haunting those who knew her.Join Arlene and Leah as they unravel the clues, contradictions, and theories surrounding this baffling case. What happened to Tara that night? And why has justice remained elusive for over 30 years? The answers may still be out there, waiting to be uncovered.Show Notes: Missing in Houston: Uncovering Stories of 10 Missing Women from the 90sShe Left Work 25 Years Ago—Then DisappearedHouston Missing Persons: The Disappearance of Tara BreckenridgeUnsolved Mysteries: The Disappearance of Tara BreckenridgeThe Trail Went Cold: Episode 130 - Tara BreckenridgeWhere is Tara Breckenridge? A Deep Dive into Her Mysterious DisappearanceWhereabouts Still Unknown: The Tara Breckenridge CaseSupport 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 

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 

Send us Fan MailIn the early morning hours of July 2007, 19-year-old Brittany McGlone clocked out from her overnight shift at a local store in Wood County, Texas. She was tired but eager to get home and rest. By the afternoon, she was dead—brutally murdered in the home she shared with her boyfriend. The crime was savage, leaving investigators with more questions than answers. Who had entered the house that morning? Why was Brittany the target? And most chillingly—was the killer someone she knew?For years, the case remained cold, haunting Brittany’s family as leads ran dry. Then, in 2022, a shocking breakthrough—an arrest. Authorities took a suspect into custody, reigniting hope that justice was finally within reach. But just as suddenly, that hope was shattered. The charges were dismissed, leaving Brittany’s family devastated once again.What really happened to Brittany McGlone that morning? Why was a suspect arrested only for the case to fall apart? And could the killer still be walking free?Join  Arlene and Leah as they unravel the twists and turns of this baffling cold case—where justice remains just out of reach, and the truth is still waiting to be uncovered.Support Brittany's family on Facebook by following her page.  Show Notes: 15 Years Later: Arrest Made in 2007 Texas Homicide of 19-Year-Old“She Deserves Justice”: Texas Teenager Found Murdered After Overnight ShiftFamily Left Disappointed After Dismissal in Wood County Cold CaseWood County Cold Case Gets National Spotlight in Documentary SeriesAffidavit Reveals New Details in East Texas Cold Case Murder ArrestFamily & Friends Rally for Justice on 16th Anniversary of Wood County Teen’s MurderSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailHenry Gutierrez Jr., a 71-year-old prominent businessman from Schertz, Texas, was known for his charisma, generosity, and success as a real estate mogul and former nightclub owner. Described as hardworking and deeply connected to his community, Henry was known for helping those in need and living with vibrancy. But on Christmas Eve 2015, his life was tragically cut short when he was found brutally murdered in the garage of his upscale home.Discovered by his son, Henry’s death stunned the quiet town. Evidence suggested the crime was targeted, but the motive remained unclear. The violent nature of the attack pointed to a personal vendetta, yet years of investigation failed to identify suspects or answers. Despite his larger-than-life personality, Henry’s murder became an unsolved cold case, leaving his family heartbroken and his community searching for justice.Eight years later, with Schertz Police forming a cold case unit and public appeals for information ongoing, the question lingers: Who killed Henry Gutierrez, and why?Join Arlene & Leah on the anniversary of Box in the Basement as they discuss Henry's life, the theories, and the suspects and shed light on this mysterious cold case. Show Notes: Schertz Slaying Stumps InvestigatorsUnsolved Murder of Prominent Businessman Henry Gutierrez on Christmas Eve 2015Cold Case Files: Schertz Police Seek Info on 2015 Unsolved Murder of Henry GutierrezSchertz Businessman’s Murder Case Turns Cold, Sparks New Unit for Police DepartmentMurder of Schertz Businessman Henry Gutierrez Jr. Now a Cold CaseSchertz Businessman’s Murder Remains UnsolvedHenry Gutierrez: Cold Case UpdatesChristmas Eve Murder of Prominent Businessman Still UnsolvedThe Texas Millionaire Murder: Who Killed Henry Gutierrez?Support 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 

Send us Fan MailIn the early hours of May 14, 1991, Kathy Page was found dead in her car in Vidor, Texas, the victim of what appeared to be a staged car accident. Decades later, her murder remains unsolved, casting a long shadow over the quiet town. Kathy’s father took justice into his own hands, erecting billboards accusing her estranged husband of involvement, a move that inspired the Oscar-winning film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.In this episode, Arlene and Leah delve into Kathy’s life, the suspicious circumstances of her death, and the decades-long fight for justice. With a $50,000 Crime Stoppers reward still on the table, why has her killer evaded accountability? Join us as we revisit the cold case that continues to haunt Vidor and explore the resilience of a family determined to find answers.Show Notes: Vidor Police Chief Says It’s Time for Closure in Kathy Page HomicideNew Podcast Reignites Interest in Kathy Page Cold CaseReward for Kathy Page’s Killer Raised to Record AmountMan Who Inspired ‘Three Billboards’ Says He’s InnocentThe Murder of Kathy PageCrime Stoppers Reward Increased to $50,000 in Kathy Page Cold CaseOrange Leader, August 8, 1994: Kathy Page Case CoverageOrange Leader, August 31, 1997: Updates on Kathy Page Homicide‘Cold Justice’ Finale: The Murder Case That Inspired ‘Three Billboards’Support 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 

Send us Fan Mail Hailey Dunn, a 13-year-old from Colorado City, Texas, vanished on December 27, 2010, after telling her mother she was going to a friend’s house. Her disappearance sparked a massive search, but her remains weren’t discovered until 2013, near Lake J.B. Thomas. Years of investigation focused on Shawn Adkins, her mother’s boyfriend, who was charged with her murder in 2021. However, in 2023, charges were dropped, citing insufficient evidence. Documents revealed Hailey suffered blunt-force trauma, fueling outrage over the lack of justice. Join Arlene and Leah as they dive into Hailey's case, reviewing the evidence and theories. Hailey's father created http://victimsnewsonline.com/ to create awareness for the missing and murdered.  Show Notes: Man Charged with Hailey Dunn’s Murder Released from JailSlain Teen Hailey Dunn Would Be 27 TodayPI Calls Release of Hailey Dunn’s Murder Suspect ‘Intentional Retaliation’ Against FamilyHailey Dunn Investigator Calls Shawn Adkins’ Release a ‘Miscarriage of Justice’Charges Dropped Against Shawn Adkins 12 Years After Hailey Dunn’s Disappearance and MurderState Explains Reasons for Dismissal in Shawn Adkins CaseDocuments Reveal Hailey Dunn Was Struck in Head With Blunt Object11 Years Later: Person of Interest Charged with Murder of Texas Teen Hailey DunnMom of Texas Teen Hailey Dunn Speaks Out The Mysteries Linger: Hailey Dunn Re-Capping the Hailey Dunn StoryHailey Dunn’s Remains Found at Prime Suspect’s HomeSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn 1992, 14-year-old Misty Copsey disappeared after attending the Puyallup Fair in Washington. Misty was a bright, independent teenager who spent the evening at the fair with a friend. Misty attempted to walk home when she missed her bus but never made it. Her mother, Diana Smith, immediately reported her missing, but law enforcement initially dismissed her concerns, treating Misty as a runaway.  Her parents, friends, and community launched a frantic search, but Misty was never found, and her disappearance remains unsolved to this day.Over the years, the case has been marred by missed opportunities and false leads. Items believed to belong to Misty were discovered near a local trail, fueling speculation about foul play. Despite extensive searches and media attention, no arrests were ever made. Investigators have revisited the case multiple times, focusing on potential suspects and advances in DNA technology, but no breakthroughs have emerged.Join Arlene and Leah as they share Misty's story, the evidence, the timeline, and theories to answer the question:  What happened to Misty Copsey on that fateful night?November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn more about Missing and Indigenous Women: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC)Show Notes: DNA Could Solve Misty Copsey’s 1992 Disappearance and DeathThe Disappearance of Misty Copsey: A Special ReportTimeline of Misty Copsey’s Last Known MovementsInvestigation into Misty Copsey’s VanishingVanished: 27 Years Since Misty Copsey Was Last Seen in PuyallupTrue Crime Tuesday: What Happened to Misty Copsey?32 Years Later: Disappearance of Misty Copsey Remains a MysteryMisty Copsey’s Disappearance: An Unsolved Mystery Decades LaterWashington’s Missing and Murdered Women: Have Recent Efforts Made Headway?Support 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 

Send us Fan MailRachel Sloan and Lakota Renville were Indigenous women whose lives ended in violence, leaving their families searching for justice. Rachel’s burned remains were found in 2015 in Laytonville, California, and her case remains unsolved, overshadowed by systemic neglect that often surrounds cases involving Native women. Adding to her family’s pain, Rachel’s mother was also a homicide victim, marking a chilling pattern of violence.In 2005, Lakota Renville’s body was discovered in a vacant lot in Independence, Missouri. Despite years of advocacy by her family and attention from Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women groups, her murder remains a cold case. Both families have tirelessly fought to keep their loved ones’ stories alive, holding vigils and pushing for leads.These cases reflect the broader MMIW crisis, where Native women face disproportionately high rates of violence and systemic barriers to justice. Rachel and Lakota’s stories are calls to action, urging communities and policymakers to prioritize the safety and justice of Indigenous women.Join Arlene and Leah as they share the stories of these women, the evidence, and where their cases stand today.Show Notes: Mendocino County Homicide Victim's Mother Also KilledScene Photo Released in Hopes of Generating Leads in Cold CaseDNA Identifies Burned Remains as Missing Laytonville WomanWho Killed Rachel Sloan?Still Looking for Missing Persons in Mendocino CountyNative Woman's Killing Remains Unsolved,MMIP Series: 2005 Cold Case Murder of Indigenous Woman Lakota RenvilleCommunity Marks 18 Years Since Lakota Renville Was Found Murdered in IndependenceRelatives Search for Justice for Lakota Renville More Than 17 Years LaterLakota Renville: Unsolved Case on Kansas City Crime StoppersLakota Rae RenvilleIndependence Police Seek Tips in 2005 Cold Support 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 

Send us Fan MailWhen 29-year-old Ida Beard, a shy Cheyenne & Arapaho woman from Oklahoma, disappeared, it left her family and community devastated. Her vanishing led to the passage of “Ida’s Law,” groundbreaking legislation designed to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people in OK.  In July 2017, Chynelle Lockwood’s body was discovered on a remote Alaskan beach, leaving her family devastated and desperate for answers. Her mother, haunted by the silence from investigators, spent years sifting through rumors and dead ends, clinging to hope and the search for justice in the face of unimaginable loss. Join Arlene and Leah as they bring awareness to Native American unsolved cases, a vulnerable population more likely to experience violence, rape, and murder. Learn more, donate, and take action.Episode Notes:Oklahoma Tribal Citizen’s Disappearance Inspires Law to Support Indigenous Crime VictimsIda’s Law: The Promise and Limitations in Oklahoma’s Pursuit of Justice Ida Beard’s Disappearance Leads to Legislation Aimed at Finding Missing Indigenous WomenOklahoma Cold Cases: Ida BeardOklahoma Law to Tackle Missing, Murdered Indigenous Crisis Remains UnfundedCheyenne and Arapaho Woman Inspires ‘Ida’s Law’ Missing, Murdered Native American Law Signed by Oklahoma GovernorNew Bill Entitled ‘Ida’s Law’ Addresses Missing and Murdered Indigenous PeopleUnanswered Questions Remain in 2017 Homicide of Chynelle LockwoodAll I Have Are Rumors’: Months After Daughter’s Death, a Mother Waits for AnswersMother Still Searching for Answers in Daughter’s Suspicious DeathMother Calls Daughter’s DeaSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailEvery morning, Anita Redhair receives a "good morning" text from her 27-year-old daughter, Pepita. On the morning of March 25, 2020, Anita waited for her usual text, but it never came. She wondered if her daughter was busy with school, work, her hobby of skateboarding, or spending time with her boyfriend Nick. She soon reached out to Nick, and he claimed she left a party the night before, and he didn't know where she was. When Anita alerted the authorities of Pepita's disappearance, the Albuquerque Police Department, her case was ignored due to the recent COVID outbreak.  As Pepita's family investigated, more details of Pepita's life were revealed. Join Arlene and Leah as they review the clues, evidence, her family's tireless efforts,  theories of what could have happened to Pepita, and the suspects. November is Native American Heritage Month, and Box in the Basement would like to shine light on native women, who face a murder rate 10 times more than the national average. If you have information about a missing or murdered Indigenous person, reach out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Text BIAMMU and your tip to 847411, call 1-833-560-2065, or email [email protected].  Support 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 

Send us Fan MailOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and we feature the selfless mother of 6, Takara Hightower, and the current case of missing San Antonio 51-year-old mother Suzanne Simpson. If you're experiencing domestic violence, please seek help: National Domestic Violence HotlineNavy Senior Chief Recruiter Kills Wife, Dies in Shootout, Police SayTexas Man Fatally Shot Wife as She Filed Domestic Violence ComplaintPeoria Native Greg Hightower Identified as Man Who Killed Wife in TexasWife Shot Dead by Military Recruiter Husband After Filing Abuse ComplaintMilitary Recruiter Kills Wife, NCIS Agent ShotTexas Woman Fatally Shot by Husband While Filing Domestic Violence ComplaintShots Fired at Atascocita ResidenceMilitary Recruiter Killed by Police After Fatally Shooting WifeMissing Mom Suzanne Simpson’s Husband Sent Urgent Message to Business PartnerSuzanne and Brad Simpson: Missing Wife and Husband ArrestSan Antonio Friends Seek Missing Mother Suzanne SimpsonMissing Texas Woman Suzanne ClarkFriends of Missing Mom Suzanne Simpson Struggle to Stay PositiveNonprofit Aids in Search for Missing Woman Suzanne SimpsonDay 11 of Landfill Search for Clues in Suzanne Simpson CaseSupport 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 

Send us Fan MailIn 2018, a masked intruder attacked 31-year-old teacher Sophi Sullivan, and her 7-year-old son was the only witness to the stabbing.  The town of Marfa, Tx mourned, her former students creating a memorial in her honor. Sophi's son claims he knows the murderer, but will the police build a solid case?If you or anyone you know, is being abused, please check out the links below:  National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 support for those facing domestic violence.Love Is Respect: Focused on helping young people in abusive relationships.RAINN: Support for victims of sexual abuse.StrongHearts Native Helpline: Assistance for Native American survivors of domestic violence.WomensLaw.org: Legal information and support for abuse survivors. Episode Notes: Sophi & Danny Sullivan: A Murder Rooted in Domestic ViolenceSuspect in Marfa Teacher’s Murder Identified by 7-Year-Old SonParents of Slain Marfa Teacher Criticize DA Ori White’s Silence on New TrialMarfa High School Mourns Beloved TeacherMother of Slain Marfa ISD Teacher Awarded $7 Million in DamagesFew Details Known in the Death of Marfa ISD TeacherStudents Create Memorial in Honor of Marfa TeacherSupport 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