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Box in the BasementThe Unsolved Murder or Leon Laureles: Arlene’s Journey of Heartbreak & HeadachesThis 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.2025-05-0932 minBox in the BasementA Pregnant Woman’s Final Call: Why Was D’Lisa Kelley Ignored?In 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...2025-05-0127 min
Box in the BasementShe Vanished on the 4th of July—Who Took Dannarriah Finley?In 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?2025-04-2530 min
Box in the BasementTwo Women. Two Holidays. Two Unsolved Murders: The Cases of Kristen Wilson & Terressa VanegasOn 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 cele...2025-04-1049 min
Box in the BasementHe Walked Into the Desert. She Left Her Apartment. Neither Were Seen Again: The Disappearances of Catherine Hammel and Christopher SaundersTwo 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 witn...2025-04-0241 min
Box in the BasementHe Disappeared on Super Bowl Sunday… 1,600 Miles Away, a Body AppearedOn 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...2025-03-2737 minBox in the BasementLuxury Home, Triple Deaths, No Answers—What Really Happened in Anaqua Springs?In 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...2025-03-2032 min
Box in the BasementNo Forced Entry, No Arrests—A Texas Cold Case That Won’t RestOn 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 myst...2025-03-1324 min
Box in the BasementA Feud, A Fire, and A Murder—The Twisted Case of Ira TobolowskyOn 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 co...2025-03-0633 min
Box in the BasementShe Went Jogging and Never Came Home—What Happened to Rachel Cooke?On 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...2025-02-2732 min
Box in the BasementCaught on Camera: The Chilling Church Murder of Missy BeversOn 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 mu...2025-02-2041 min
Box in the BasementSlashed Tires, Shaky Alibis: The Vanishing of Tara BreckenridgeOn 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 clos...2025-02-1326 min
Box in the BasementNo Shoes, No Money, No Goodbye—What Happened to Monica Carrasco?On the night of October 2, 2003, 16-year-old Monica Carrasco seemingly vanished into thin air from her relatives' home in Balmorhea, Texas. She had recently moved in with her aunt and uncle after her mother suffered a stroke, and though she was adjusting to a new environment, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But by morning, Monica was gone—her bed neatly made, her Bible missing, and no trace of her anywhere.Authorities were baffled. There were no signs of forced entry, no evidence of a struggle. Monica reportedly left without shoes, money, or extra clothing. Did she walk aw...2025-02-0631 min
Box in the BasementA Killer Set Free? The Frustrating Unsolved Murder of Brittany McGloneIn 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 202...2025-01-3039 min
Box in the BasementA Christmas Eve Tragedy: The 2015 Unsolved Murder of Henry GutierrezHenry 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 th...2024-12-1925 min
Box in the BasementThree Billboards & Still No Justice: The Unsolved Murder of Kathy PageIn 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 Stop...2024-12-1230 min
Box in the Basement13 and Gone: The Unsolved Murder of Hailey Dunn 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...2024-12-0532 minBox in the BasementThe Vanishing of Misty Copsey: A 14-Year-Old's Disappearance That Still Haunts WashingtonIn 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 l...2024-11-2843 minBox in the BasementThe Tragic Indigenous Murders of Rachel Sloan and Lakota RenvilleRachel 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...2024-11-2134 minBox in the BasementShining Light on Indigenous Women: The Disappearance of Ida Beard & Murder of Suspicious Death of Chynelle LockwoodWhen 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 Arle...2024-11-1431 minBox in the BasementThe COVID Pandemic Vanishing of Pepita RedhairEvery 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 f...2024-11-0730 minBox in the BasementWhen Domestic Violence Turns to Murder: The Cases of Takara Hightower & Suzanne SimpsonOctober 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...2024-10-3130 minBox in the BasementWhen She Decides to Leave: The Murder of Sophi SullivanIn 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.RAI...2024-10-2429 minBox in the BasementLiving a Domestic Nightmare: The Murder of 10-month old Willow Grace GarnerMariah Gardner's life changed forever on the night her ex-husband, Stephen Clare, attacked her in a fit of rage. In February 2023, Clare shot Mariah, killing their 10-month-old daughter, Willow Grace, in the process. Clare's violent assault left Mariah fighting for survival, both physically and emotionally. In the aftermath, Mariah has spent over a year seeking justice, advocating for domestic violence awareness, and fighting for stronger protections for survivors.Join Arlene and Leah as they highlight domestic violence in Texas through this jarring case.October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We encourage our listeners to donate...2024-10-1727 minBox in the BasementThe Unsolved Murders of Randy Lee Cave & Candance BoleyIn January 2009, San Angelo shop owner & bowling aficionado Randy Cave's murder shocked the community, including hosts Arlene and Leah. Randy, known for his kindness and popularity, was found by employees when he didn't show up to work. Investigators have a few persons of interest, who would want Randy dead? Candance Boley, a former Marine and mother of two, joined the Army & moved to Fort Hood in 2011. After a neighbor finds her body, Candance's family receives confusing information, including outright lies regarding the autopsy.Join Arlene and Leah as they examine both cases, looking at evidence, t...2024-10-1027 minBox in the BasementAlmost 40 years and Still No Answers in the Dallas Murder of Catrina MowreyCatrina Mowrey's death in 1985 remains one of Dallas, Texas' haunting cold cases. Kansas native Catrina was found dead in her Oak Cliff apartment, and despite the passage of nearly 40 years, questions about what exactly happened to her continue to plague her family. Her body was discovered under mysterious circumstances, with inconsistencies that left investigators puzzled. Initially ruled an accidental death, the case was later reopened as a homicide when new information came to light, sparking her family’s relentless pursuit of justice.Catrina's family has remained vocal, tirelessly fighting for answers and hoping that renewed attention might fi...2024-10-0325 min
Straight White American JesusSpirit & Power Episode 1: The Media MakersSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 600-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/In episode one of Spirit & Power, Dr. Leah Payne speaks with Sam Kestenbaum - an award-winning journalist covering religion in America who writes widely for national magazines and newspapers, including Harper Magazine’s, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone. Leah and Sam discuss some of the influential conservative charismatic media makers who are energizing the religious right: pastor Greg Locke, rabbi Jonathan Cahn, entrepreneur C...2024-09-2638 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusSpirit & Power Episode 1: The Media MakersSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 600-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/In episode one of Spirit & Power, Dr. Leah Payne speaks with Sam Kestenbaum - an award-winning journalist covering religion in America who writes widely for national magazines and newspapers, including Harper Magazine’s, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone. Leah and Sam discuss some of the influential conservative charismatic media makers who are energizing the religious right: pastor Greg Locke, rabbi Jonathan Cahn, entrepreneur C...2024-09-2638 minBox in the BasementThe Fourth of July Murder of Shonda Townsend & the New Years Shooting of Jessica MitchellLate on July 4th, 2010, 19-year-old Shonda Townsend, a kind mother of one, disappears on a drive home after celebratory fireworks in Palo Pinto, Tx. Months later, her remains would be found. Why would anyone murder Shonda? Staff Sergeant Jessica Mitchell, a shy, hardworking, intelligent 30-year-old mother, went out on New Year's Eve 2020 with friends, happily posting on her socials. She left the 4th Quarter Sports bar at 2:00 am, only to be followed and gunned down by a red SUV, shocking the community of San Antonio and the military base Fort Sam Houston. Who would want Jessica dead? J...2024-09-2634 minBox in the BasementGone at Midnight: The Mysterious Disappearances of Phyllis Barry & Jane McDonald-CronePhyllis Barry, a member of the Choctaw, headed off camping in Terlingua, Texas, in 1975. Enjoying nature and a motorcycle ride with a stranger, Phyllis spent the evening around the campfire with friends. As they dispersed to look for more firewood, Phyllis disappeared. In 1993, 34-year-old Jane McDonald-Crone danced in Magnolia, Texas. Her car would be found a few blocks from her home, but no signs of Jane. She was sighted several times, but were they Jane? Join Leah as she goes through the lives of the two victims and investigates the theories. Support Box in the...2024-09-1940 minBox in the BasementThe Mysterious Disappearances of Cole Jackson and Toni ChildressToday's epsiode covers two suspicious missing persons cases in Texas. In 2006, Cole Jackson left his friend in a gas station Whataburger without a word as to where he was headed, speeding off in his half-ton pickup. He then crashed into a fence, promising the owner he'd return and pay later. That's the last time anyone spotted Cole. What happened to Cole, and what did investigators find? Forty-one-year-old Toni Childress finally started putting the pieces of her life together when she reached out to her sister on Facebook. After several chilling messages and no sign of Ton...2024-09-1231 minBox in the BasementBound in Flames: The Mysterious Murder of Maggie Long in Bailey, ColoradoOn a cold December evening in 2017 in Bailey, Colorado, high school senior Maggie Long left school to grab cookies and water for a concert. She never came back. Hours later, her home was engulfed in flames, and Maggie’s remains were found inside. Murdered. Bound. Her killers vanished into the night, leaving behind more questions than answers.Was it a burglary gone wrong? Or something far more sinister? Nearly seven years later, the case remains unsolved, and Maggie's family is left devastated. This episode explores Maggie's last day, the horror her family faced 11 years prior, strange gag or...2024-09-0533 minBox in the BasementMurder in Quiet Texas Towns: Who Killed Katara Johnson & Philise Estes?Late on an August night in 2004, 20-year-old college basketball star Katara Johnson left her job at Taco Bell and returned to her home in Taylor, TX. When Katara didn't return her grandmother's calls the next day, her grandmother immediately checked her home, only to find her car missing and Katara murdered. Who would kill Katara? In 2006, Security guard Philise Estes and her boyfriend, Jeremy Fair, moved into a quaint, quiet Round Rock neighborhood. Her boyfriend's screams would shatter the serenity as he found her body. Did a random stranger kill Philese, or did she know her killer? 2024-08-2936 minBox in the BasementA Tribute to the Heart of Brownwood: Steve HarrisOn Saturday, August 18, 2024, Brownwood, TX, lost its heart and voice. Steve Harris, owner of Steve's Market & Deli, passed away at 63. He has supported Arlene in her quest for answers in Brownwood and touched everyone he met. He loved Brownwood and everyone in the community and kept Leon's memory alive on his blog and through his tireless activism. Listen as Arlene shares her journey with Steve to demand justice for Leon and the bond they created. Steve also shares, in his own words, his story of Leon's last secret. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes ...2024-08-2221 minBox in the BasementA Wealthy Widow Goes Missing in Carthage, Texas: The Solved Case of Margorie Nugent80-year-old Margorie Nugent met 32-year-old funeral director Bernie Tita when her husband died in 1990. Lonely and wealthy, she enjoyed his company, and soon, he became her daily companion. Exotic trips, expensive watches, large loans, the two started raising flags to Margorie's family. After 6-years of estrangement, Margorie's family begged Tita to see their mother. What happened to Margorie? Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of Justice Listen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com 2024-08-1536 minBox in the BasementDouble Murders in 1980: The Slaying of the Conables & The Christmas Strangling of Estella & Andrew SalinasA quiet, modest, retired couple, Margaret and Keith Conable lived comfortably in San Antonio in 1980. Late Friday night in May, neighbors heard gunshots. The next day, the neighbors found the couple dead in their home. Who would target the couple? On Christmas of 1980, Estella and her 14-year-old son, Andrew, are found murdered from asphyxiation in the bayou. Why would anyone want a mother and son dead on Christmas? Discover the evidence & the theories with Arlene and Leah as they explore the mysteries behind two Texas double homicides. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leo...2024-08-0831 minBox in the BasementThe Strange Vanishings of Bill Roland & Beaverly MeadowsOn a hot day in July 1993, Bill Roland headed out with his extended-cab pickup truck and a 24-foot pontoon boat for his lake house near Lake Sam Rayburn, with a fishing trip in mind. When Bill failed to return home as planned on July 21st, 1997, his wife reported him missing. The day after Christmas, on a cold night in Marshall, Texas, 49-year-old Beverly Marshall wandered from her nursing home and vanished. Join Leah and Arlene as they discuss the evidence left behind, the people waiting for their loved ones, and the theories as to what could have happened. 2024-08-0127 minBox in the BasementStalked in the Dead of Night: The Murders of Christie Wilson & Veronica TaylorOn a hot summer night in August of 1982, 19-year-old homebody Christie Wilson & her co-worker locked up Snappy's convenience store in Dayton, Texas. She got in her 1969 Thunderbird with cash from the store to deposit the next day. When she failed to arrive home by 1 am, her husband panicked and searched for her car. His worst fears turned into a living nightmare. Who would kill Christie? Did she know her killer? On the night of March 25, 1987, 13-year-old Veronica Taylor walked to her aunt's apartment, Darlene's, just 100 yards away in the same apartment complex. Her body would be discovered 10 m...2024-07-2529 minBox in the BasementThe Mysterious Murders of Sandra Dubbs & Jackie LambertSandra Dubbs left her home in St. Charles, Missouri to start a new life in Texas. Her life would end with a vicious attack - who would want 30-year-old Sandra dead? After being attacked and found nearly dead, Jackie Lambert fears for her life and flees town with a mysterious trucker. What happened to Jackie? The theories are numerous, and Arlene explores the many possibilities that led to the death of a young Texas woman whose life was cut too short. Join us for another episode of Box in the Basement, where we explore lesser-known co...2024-07-1832 minBox in the BasementIs The Disappearance of 9-year old Dorian Thomas related to the Murders of Gloria Covington and Linda Jackson?In 1997 Amarillo Texas, two women were murdered and another was attacked. A few year later, a possible witness, 9-year-old Dorian Thomas, goes missing while riding around his neighborhood. Did the murderer attack Dorian for seeing too much? Join Arlene and Leah as they delve into Amarillo, the women and their lives, the crime scenes in a low income part of Amarillo, the evidence provided by witnesses, and the suspects, in this episode of Box in the Basement. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate t...2024-07-1128 minBox in the BasementA Shocking Commonality Between Two Jackson, Texas Murder Victims: Terri Reyes & Shaunti ColemanIn 2006, two women go missing in the small eastern Texas town of Jacksonville. One woman, Terri Reyes raised her children and lived a quiet life. Shaunti Coleman lived a transient lifestyle, and was reported missing by her mother. Both bodies would be discovered in time, and the small railroad town of 13,000 residents wouldn't be the only thing they had in common. Despite their age difference and their opposite lifestyles, both women crossed paths with the same sadistic psychopath who would leave them mercilessly in a remote area outside of town. Who would commit such a heinous crime? One theory...2024-07-0419 minBox in the BasementCouples Targeted by a Hooded Man: The Texarkana PhantomWhen couples are discovered murdered in lover's lanes in the Texarkana twin cities metro. Who would attack these couples and why? Join Arlene and Leah as they take us back to 1940's Texas and walk through the murders, the victims, and the evidence. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of Justice Listen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com 2024-06-2742 minBox in the BasementTargeted in El Paso: Ruth Holland's 1966 Unsolved MurderViolence splashed across El Paso newspapers late summer of 1966. Ruth Holland lived a quiet, opulent life, her wealth on display as she drove a gold Cadillac around town. The ex-wife of a race track owner, intellectual Ruth loved gardening and kept a close, small circle of friends. On Sept. 8th. her maid discovered the home in disarray, Ruth nowhere to be found. Investigators would find Ruth, kicking off an investigation that would keep El Pasoans on edge wondering who would kill her? Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us...2024-06-2034 minBox in the BasementShot Through a Window, the murder of Michael Flores & the murders of Laura Guerra and Laura Warren in small town TexasThree cases haunt the hosts of Box in the Basement in today's episode. In 1998, a 15-year-old High School student, Michael Flores, in Rio Hondo unsuspectingly blasts his radio as a bullet shatters his window. Laura Guerra's dead body is found in Rio Grande. Laura Warren's body was discovered Halloween day after being seen with a Hispanic man in Beeville, Texas. Help Box in the Basement bring to light inactive cases. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of Justice Listen to Darkcast N...2024-06-1327 minBox in the BasementA Sister's Lifelong Nightmare: When Elisa Roberson Vanishes in 1989In 1989, thirteen-year-old Elisa Roberson left her home to meet a friend in the Texas gulf town of Aransas Pass. Born in Nicaragua, she adjusted well to American life, enjoying hair band 80's music and bossing around her younger siblings. After a short walk towards the elementary school, she would never be seen again. What happened to Elisa? Join Arlene and Leah as Elisa's sister Judy shares her memories of one of the worst days of her life - and her experiences with the police department as she searches for answers. Support Box in the Basement & Our Ca...2024-06-0622 minBox in the BasementAn Era of Terror in Brownwood Part 4: Sherry Newman, Christy Jo Eggers & Stephanie Jo Flannery: Victims of a serial killerThree women, Sherry Newman, Christy Jo Eggers, and Stephanie Jo Flannery's last moments were nearly identical: sexually assaulted, beaten, and murdered by a sick and depraved serial killer roaming the hills and flatlands of central Texas, leaving bodies in ditches for his own sick pleasure. Was justice served for two of his victims, whose cases are still technically open today? Join Arlene as she walks us through the cases, evidence, uncovering three boxes in the basement. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Se...2024-05-3027 minBox in the BasementAn Era of Terror in Brownwood Part 3: The Unsolved Murder of 13-Year Old Amanda GoodmanOn a rainy day in May 1989, Amanda "Sissy" Goodman fails to return home from school. Within 45 minutes, Amanda's body is found outside of town, shot to death, mystifying the entire city of Brownwood. Who would murder a sweet, innocent, church-going 13-year-old Junior High student? Arlene and Leah tell Amanda's story and interview Judy Williams, her cousin who now fights for justice for Sissy. With new facts discovered by Judy in the case, we question our original suspect in the case and shed light on new evidence. Join the Justice for Sissy Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gr...2024-05-2348 min
SistahGurl Read the BibleWomen Like Me - Leah2024-05-2209 minBox in the BasementAn Era of Terror in Brownwood Pt. 2: The Twists & Turns in the Brutal Murder of Donna Mae InlowBox in the Basement continues its look into the unsolved and solved murders in Brownwood, Tx, looking for the broader context in how Leon's murder remains unsolved. In Part 2 of an Era of Terror, we focus on an innocent woman whose life was cut short in 1982. A mother of four and widowed, 72-year-old Donna Mae Inlow worked in her shoe store in Brownwood, TX. On the morning of Tuesday, April 28th, a neighboring business owner found Donna Mae's body, her shoe store covered in blood. Who would murder an innocent, hard-working widow? In the next 42 years, the Bro...2024-05-1622 minBox in the BasementRemembering LeonIn this emotional episode, Arlene shares memories of Leon as we near the anniversary of his murder. On May 10th, 1996 at midnight, someone kidnapped Leon Laurales from his workplace, Kroger's grocery. Fifteen minutes later, they shot him outside of town, leaving behind Leon's burning Thunderbird, and a wake of shattered lives and hearts. Leon's box in the basement started our quest for justice for not only Leon, but the 100,000+ cold cases in the US sitting in boxes in basements. Join us as we continue to bring to light all the unsolved murders in Brownwood, Texas an...2024-05-0916 minBox in the BasementAn Era of Terror in Brownwood: The Death of Judge Bunnell and The Murder of Bobby McBrideBox in the Basement begins An Era of Terror in Brownwood, a series highlighting all the murders in Brownwood from 1980-1996, a period of time in which most of Brownwood's murders happened. We start with Judge Bunnell, a politician whose car goes off the road in 1980. But as we dig deeper, we see there's more to meet the eye when it comes to Judge Bunnell. Did his recent run for District Attorney ruffle the wrong feathers? A year later Bobby McBride, local bar owner, is found shot to death in his bar. Are the two cases connected? Find out...2024-05-0332 minBox in the BasementVanished in the Woods, Stolen from a Front Yard: Texas Missing Children Desirree Caroll & Bradley GilbertWhen a child goes missing is one of the most terrifying nightmares for any community. Join us as we share the stories of two children in 80's Texas. Desiree Carroll, a toddler, was last seen walking down the wooded road outside a small town by her mother in her rearview mirror. Did Desiree disappear into the woods and a victim of mother nature, or is foul play involved? Six-year-old Bradley Gilbert played outside his aunt's home with his brother, when a couple jumped out of a car and snatched Bradley. Join us on Box in the Basement, and help u...2024-04-2535 minBox in the BasementA Dating Game Turned Deadly: The Murder of Leslie Ann Barker in Akron, OH, 1978Our own host Leah and her Father share their memories of an explosion that rocked a quiet neighborhood in Akron, OH in 1978. A teacher out for a dating game at a local bar ends up discovered in her charred car in a dead-end alley near Leah's childhood home. Did she meet her killer at the dating game? Join Arlene and Leah as they travel through Akron in 1978 and walk through the night of the murder. Leah vividly recounts the neighborhood as she and Arlene walk through all the possibilities. Join us for another cold case with Box in the...2024-04-1831 minBox in the BasementVanished in the Night: The Unsolved Disappearances of Norman Prater & Kristy BoothToday's episode explores two missing persons cases in Texas. In 1973, 17-year-old Norman Prater vanished after visiting his mother at a Dallas coffee shop, a mystery that remains unsolved 51 years later. Join Arlene and Leah as they explore Norman's disappearance against the backdrop of a tumultuous year marked by historical events, from the Vietnam War's ceasefire to the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling. Who were the mysterious men he was seen with the night of his disappearance, and do they have links to a famous serial killer? The next case focuses on Kri...2024-04-1135 minBox in the BasementA Texarkana Student Disappears in 1948: What Happened to Virginia Carpenter?A young lab technician with her whole life ahead of her boarded a train from Texarkana, Texas to Denton. She planned on furthering her education and taking lab classes to advance her career in a post-war boom. After leaving in a cab from the train station, she would vanish. This is one of our oldest cold cases yet, a mystery from 1948. A sketchy story from a taxi driver, a concerned boyfriend, witnesses for years claiming to see her, two mysterious men in a light convertible, who are suspects? Who are red herrings? Despite the fact Virginia's case is too o...2024-04-0429 minBox in the BasementThe MarchArlene gives a quick update on the March for Justice in Brownwood. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of Justice Listen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com 2024-03-2105 minBox in the BasementWhen Arson Erases Evidence: The Unsolved Murders of Mikiko Kashara & Linda MueggeIn the quiet town of Seguin, Texas, a grim discovery was made on December 14th, 2002. Firefighters responding to an apartment blaze uncovered a scenario more sinister than they could have anticipated: the charred remains of 21-year-old Japanese exchange student, Mikiko Kashura. Investigators quickly discovered someone had strangled her to death before her murder. Who killed Mikiko? Join Arlene and Leah as they walk through the clues the killer left behind. Another arson case haunted Texas in 2007. Linda Muegge, a recently divorced Fredrickson, Texas resident with a small business, "The Peasant Kitchen," returned home from her ritual of e...2024-03-1427 minBox in the BasementA Body Behind the Cedars: The 1982 Murder of Elizabeth BettisThe day before Thanksgiving in 1982, Elizabeth Bettis left her job at Sugars only to be found murdered the next day. Who was the man she was seen fighting with the night before? The list of suspects grows as investigators consider every possibility, from a known patron of Sugars to a possible serial rapist, with suspicion even on law enforcement as the lack of evidence in her vehicle stumps detectives. Who was Elizabeth? Did her lifestyle put her at a greater risk? Did her murderer not only get away with it, but commit more crimes? Join us for a...2024-03-0621 minBox in the BasementTwo Public Servants, Two Decades Apart, One Familiar Crime Scene: The Murders of Dorthy Estep & Beth HicksIn the shadowed silence of a Texas highway, a chilling discovery sends ripples through the heart of McLennan County. It's late at night, September 30th, 1985, when Texas State Trooper Richard Coddle, guided by intuition and duty, investigates an abandoned car off US Highway 84. What he finds inside the trunk ignites a mystery that has endured for decades—the remains of 32-year-old Dorothy Estep, a dedicated social worker from the nearby town of Mexia.Welcome to "Box in the Basement," a podcast where hosts Arlene and Leah delve into the darkest unsolved mysteries and cold cases of Texas, st...2024-02-2825 minBox in the BasementA New Mother Murdered in Midway: Who Killed Nancy Probst?On a chilling November night in Midwest City, Oklahoma, a devastating scene unfolded as Matthew Probst discovered his wife, Nancy Probst, lifeless in their home, marking the beginning of one of Oklahoma's most perplexing and unsettling unsolved homicides. Nancy, a 32-year-old mother, was found dead, leading to Matthew quickly becoming a person of interest. Despite his time behind bars, the case remains unsolved as of February 2020, leaving a haunting question mark over the tragic event.In 2000, amid significant global and national events—from the US presidential election controversy to the opening of the International Space Station—the murd...2024-02-2227 minBox in the BasementChased Through the Woods in Panola County: The Strange Death of Lauren ThompsonIn the shadowed underbrush of Panola County's dense forests, a mystery as perplexing as the twisted pines unfolded with the disappearance of Lauren Elizabeth Thompson. This case, which has haunted the East Texas Timberlands since January 2019, serves as the focal point for an episode of "Box in the Basement," a podcast dedicated to shining a light on Texas' coldest cases and the families left grappling in the dark.Lauren, a 32-year-old mother of three, vanished without a trace, her last known moments captured in a frantic 911 call where she claimed she was being chased through the woods...2024-02-1426 minBox in the BasementDomestic Violence, Death, & Disappearance in Lockhart: The Murder of Latricia White & The Disappearances of Lee & Chance WackerhagenIn this heart-wrenching episode of Box in the Basement Podcast, hosts Arlene and Leah delve into a chilling cold case from Lockhart, Texas. On December 27, 1993, two days post-Christmas, the tranquility of a small town is shattered when Jack White discovers his daughter, 38-year-old Latricia White, shot dead in her home. The mystery deepens with the disappearance of Latricia's partner, Lee "Dub" Wackerhagen, and his nine-year-old son, Chance, sparking a complex investigation that challenges initial suspicions and takes unexpected turns.Lockhart, known as the Barbecue Capital of Texas, serves as the backdrop for this tragic tale that unfolded...2024-02-0729 minBox in the BasementA Seven Year Old Stabbed by Stranger & A Traveling Salesman Found Murdered: The Cold Cases of Jennifer Delgado and William FavorsIn today's gripping episode of Box in the Basement Podcast, we delve into two heart-wrenching unsolved mysteries from Texas, each marked by seemingly random and violent acts. We first explore the tragic case of seven-year-old Jennifer Delgado, whose life was abruptly ended in San Antonio during a routine laundromat visit in 1988, leaving her mother wounded and a community in mourning. Our journey then takes us to Abilene in 1979, where we unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of William Favors, a traveling salesman who vanished after a night at his hotel bar, only to be discovered bludgeoned the next...2024-02-0131 minBox in the BasementStrangled by the Telephpone: The Murder of Ruby Lewis Stevens - El Paso's Oldest Cold CaseA pregnant woman is strangled to death by her own telephone cord on a warm summer night in 1966. In this episode of "Box in the Basement," hosts Arlene and Leah delve into the haunting cold case of Ruby Lewis Stevens, whose life was tragically cut short in El Paso, Texas, and remains El Paso's oldest cold case. Ruby, a young, pregnant wife living in the heart of El Paso, was found strangled in her home in 1966, a crime that remains unsolved to this day. The hosts, driven by personal experiences with unsolved crimes, aim to sh...2024-01-2527 minBox in the BasementSunday Night Murder: The Unsolved Shooting of Marianne WilkinsonWelcome to 'Box in the Basement', where we delve into the enigmatic and often overlooked cold cases of America. Today, we take you back to a serene evening in 2007 in an upscale neighborhood of the DFW metroplex, where a heinous act shattered the tranquility. Marianne Wilkinson, a devoted mother and grandmother enjoying a quiet night at home, was abruptly gunned down at her doorstep. This tragic event left the community and law enforcement perplexed. Was it a case of mistaken identity, a random act of violence, or a robbery gone awry? Join us, your hosts Leah and Arlene...2024-01-1726 minBox in the BasementWhen A Mother Goes Missing, Will a Psychic Crack the Case? The Disappearance of Kathleen RanftWelcome to another chilling episode of Box in the Basement, the podcast dedicated to shedding light on cold cases in Texas and beyond. Join Arlene & Leah, as they delve into the mysterious disappearance of Kathleen Ranft from Seguin, Texas in 1985.In this episode, the navigate the unsettling vanishing of 29-year-old Kathleen, a tire shop employee and mother. Despite the immediate suspicion of foul play by the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, Kathleen's whereabouts remain unknown nearly four decades later, leaving a void in the hearts of her family and friends.Join us as we travel back...2024-01-1025 minBox in the BasementWhen A Walk Home from School Turns Deadly: The Unsolved Murder of Amanda GoodmanContent Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of violence and sexual content, and may not be suitable for all listeners.In May 1989, Amanda Goodman, a 13-year-old student from Brownwood, Texas, tragically lost her life in an unsolved murder case. Known as Sissy, Amanda was an honor student and a friendly, big-hearted girl who dreamed of becoming a nurse. Her typical walk home from Brownwood Junior High School turned fatal on May 16th when she was murdered, leaving her family and the small community in shock.The hosts, Arlene and Leah, delve into the complexities of...2024-01-0427 minBox in the BasementThe Unsolved Murder of Leon Laurales Part 4: The Players, The Evidence, & What's NextJoin us in this gripping episode of "Box in the Basement," where we delve into the shadows of unsolved murders and the relentless quest for justice. Hosted by Arlene, a steadfast advocate in the true crime community, and joined by her life partner and co-host, Leah, this episode unveils startling revelations and unexplored angles in the heart-wrenching case of Leon Loreles.Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of violence and may not be suitable for all listeners.Embark on a journey through the intricate web of true crime investigations, where the past and...2023-12-3038 min