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Dying to be FoundThe Killdozer Folk HeroIn this episode, Deborah and Corey discuss the story of Marvin Heemeyer, also known as the Killdozer. Marvin, a disgruntled business owner, took matters into his own hands after his local government approved the rezoning of his business district. He spent months modifying a bulldozer, equipping it with weapons and armor. Marvin then went on a rampage, destroying multiple buildings in his town. Despite his actions, some locals saw him as a hero standing up against an oppressive government. The rampage ended when Marvin took his own life. The conversation discusses the story of Marvin Heemeyer's rampage and the...2024-01-1135 min
Dying to be FoundNatascha's Great EscapeOn March 2, 1998, the world changed for this brave 10-year-old girl from Vienna, Austria. In this captivating episode, we will explore Natascha's incredible story of resilience and courage, as she embarks on an unimaginable journey spanning 8.5 years. We delve into the events that unfolded on that fateful day when Natascha made her way to the school bus stop for the very first time. Little did she know that her path would intersect with a clean-cut man standing by his white Mercedes minivan. The gripping narrative takes a shocking turn as the man grabs Natascha and vanishes into thin air, leaving...2023-11-1619 min
Dying to be FoundCharley Ross or Gustave Blair? With Special Guest Rod MillerOn July 1, 1874: 4-year old Charley Ross was abducted by two men and became the very first victim of kidnap for ransom in the United States. 65 years later, in 1939, a man named Gustave Blair came forward to claim that he was Charley Ross. Is it possible that Charley and Gustave are one in the same? If this story sounds familiar, it should, because I first brought you the case of Charley Ross in episode 3 of Dying to be Found The DASH. But keep listening, because today, Rod Miller, a direct decendent of Gustave Blair, will bring us even more facts...2023-11-0942 min
Dying to be FoundCharley Ross & The First Kidnap for RansomOn July 1, 1874, 6-year-old Walter and 4-year-old Charley Ross were playing outside in the front of their home when two men drove by in a horse and carriage. After riding by a few days earlier and offering the boys candy, imagine their delight when the same men offered to buy them firecrackers! Charley and Walter both jumped into the men's wagon and rode off to town to stock up on fireworks for the upcoming holiday. When Walter went inside to make his purchase, Charley stayed with the men, who quickly rode away, leaving Walter behind. This is the story of...2023-10-2616 min
Dying to be FoundThe Boy on the Milk CartonIn this captivating podcast episode, we dive into the haunting story of Etan Patz, a six-year-old boy who embarked on a momentous journey on May 25, 1979. Against his mother's initial reluctance, Etan persuaded her to allow him to walk to the nearby bus stop in Manhattan, NY, all by himself for the first time. Little did they know, this would be a day that would forever change their lives.As the last day of school before a long holiday weekend, Etan's parents entrusted him with a dollar to purchase a refreshing soda from the corner deli. With excitement...2023-10-1913 min
Dying to be FoundThe Boy KillerIn this conversation, Deborah and Beth discuss the case of Jesse Pomeroy, the youngest recorded serial killer in history. They explore Jesse's troubled childhood, including his abusive upbringing and the bullying he endured due to a birth defect. The conversation delves into Jesse's crimes, which involved torturing and killing young children in the Boston area. The hosts also discuss the theories surrounding Jesse's motivations, including the influence of violent crime novels and the effects of a smallpox vaccination. The conversation concludes with Jesse's arrest, trial, and ultimate sentencing to death. This episode explores the story of Jesse Pomeroy, the...2023-10-1235 min
Dying to be FoundSusan Gervaise featuring Mums, Mysteries & MurderSusan Preece was a four-year-old girl growing up in Pontegract, West Yorkshire, England, to a single mother in the 1960s. Although her mother did the best she could, she found it increasingly difficult to care for her children, and Susan's siblings found themselves in and out of foster care.Susan's mother soon became fast friends with the Gervaises, a young couple who had recently moved into the same neighbourhood. Their friendship quickly blossomed, so it was no big deal when the couple asked to take Susan to America's popular vacation destination in Orlando, Florida. Susan's mother readily...2023-10-0551 min
Dying to be FoundWilliam "Mild Bill" LeasureIn this episode, Deborah and her son Corey discuss the case of William Leisure, a mild-mannered cop who was involved in a yacht theft ring. Corey shares his experiences in law enforcement, setting the stage for the story. The conversation then delves into William's unusual hobbies and his reputation as a supportive husband. The investigation and subsequent arrest of William are discussed, leading to the discovery of stolen property. The conversation concludes with the discussion of two murders connected to William: Gilberto Cervantes and Anne Smith. In this episode, Deborah and Corey discuss the case of William Leisure, also...2023-09-2843 min
Dying to be FoundCleo Smith Featuring Shittin' BricksDuring this episode, Deb goes down under to spend time with Dominic and Kate from Shittin' Bricks Podcast. This Aussie duo gives us a day in the life of what it's like to produce their own true crime pod, and how they use of humour when delivering some of the best storylines out there. After the interview, Dom and Kate help Deb out with a high-profile case out of Carnarvon, Australia, where on October 16, 2021, 4-year-old Cleo Smith was abducted from a popular campground in Western Australia. Over the next 18 days, police followed multiple tips to track down Terence Darrell...2023-09-2143 min
Dying to be FoundThe Oil Tycoon's GrandsonOn July 9, 1973, 16-year old Paul Getty made plans to hang out with friends at a local pizzeria. During the early morning hours of July 10, 1973, Paul began making his way back to his apartment when a car pulled up alongside him. A man asked if he was Paul Getty, and when he said yes, Paul was pulled into the car and knocked out with chloroform. What Paul didn't know is that his kidnappers had a plan to extort his grandfather for $17M dollars in ransom. Only things didn't go as planned. Paul Getty's grandfather, John Paul Getty, Sr., was not...2023-09-1435 min
Dying to be FoundDawn Sanchez Featuring Murder on My StreetOn August 30, 1991, Dawn Elaine Sanchez was living at the Four Seasons Motor Lodge on the 4300 block of El Camino Real in Los Altos, CA. On this particular day, Dawn drove off in a tan and brown 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix, along with her boyfriend, Bernardo Bass and another acquaintance. She was never seen or heard from again. Dawn was reported missing 2 months later, but. by then it was too late. Police did the best they could during the investigation, but like many other cases, this one went cold.In 2009, Dawn's case was reopened, only this time, NASA stepped...2023-09-0737 min
Dying to be FoundThe Girl in the BoxOn May 19, 1977, free spirited Colleen Stan set off to hitchhike from Eugene, OR to Northern California to attend a friend's birthday party. Hitchhiking was not uncommon back then, and Colleen always took great care to gauge whoever stopped to offer her a ride. So when Cameron and Janice stopped alongside the road, Colleen talked with them for a moment, looked around, and noticed a baby in the back seat. Harmless, right? Colleen jumped in, and the Hookers headed down the road. While making a pit stop, Colleen had one little inkling that she should run and never look back...2023-08-3133 min
Dying to be FoundAndre "Andy" Drath Featuring Evil Pudding PodcastIn June 1979, a young white male's remains were discovered in greater San Francisco, CA with multiple shotgun wounds leading to his death. This victim was given the name John Doe #89 for the next 36 years. But here's the twist. It's not often that cases like this cross the path of an serial killer, where a victim can be identified by opening up old files from one of the most evil men alive.Enter Sheriff Tom Dart, who in 2011 set out to bring the missing victims of John Wayne Gacy home to their loved ones. Sheriff Dart made a...2023-08-2439 min
Dying to be FoundDanny Goldman featuring Torture PodcastIn March 1966, 17-year-old Danny Goldman was kidnapped from his home in the middle of the night. Danny and his family were first bound, then ordered to provide a large sum of ransom money by the midnight bandit. When Danny's parents could not meet their demands, the kidnapper ripped Danny from his parent's home, where he was never seen again. Fast forward 5 decades later, where Danny's childhood friends never gave up looking for their best friend. Join Deb, along with Kevin and Dan from Torture Podcast, to listen to this crazy turn of events. Afterwards, we'll get a hint of...2023-08-171h 01
Dying to be FoundBaby Holly Featuring Social Detective PodcastIn 1981, Baby Holly was abandoned by a mystery group of women, claiming her parents had joined a cult. It took authorities 40 years to discover her true identity. Special thanks to Social Detective podcast for agreeing to be a part of this collab! Be sure to check out all of their episodes and on social media.If you have information on missing or exploited children in your area, visit www.missingkids.org or call 1.800.THE.LOST or 1.800.843.5678.If you are a true crime podcaster and would like to be highlighted on a future episode of Dying to be...2023-08-1033 min
Dying to be FoundShannon Matthews featuring True Crime Declassified PodcastNOTE: This episode originally aired on Dying to be Found: The DASH podcast on May 31, 2023. We are working hard to transition all DASH episodes back into our Thursday lineup. Thanks for your patience!On February 19, 2008, 9-year-old Shannon Matthews departed from an after-school event, when she headed out in the opposite direction of her hom When she did not return home by evening, Shannon's mother contacted the police and a high-profile manhunt began. For the next 24 days, Shannon went missing without a trace, until two police officers followed a trail of inconsistencies that led them directly to where...2023-08-0334 min
Dying to be FoundPaul Joseph Fronczak featuring MurdNerds PodcastPaul Joseph Fronczak was born on April 27, 1964 but was kidnapped from Michael Reece Hospital in Chicago, IL when he was just 2 days old. In March, 1966, a male toddler was abandoned outside a department store in New Jersey, and this child was quickly linked to Baby Paul, who disappeared two years earlier. He was immediately reunited with his parents, but growing up, Paul never really felt like he fit in with his family, Decades later, he took a DNA test, where the results showed that Paul was not who he thought he was. There are so many twists during this...2023-07-2749 min
Dying to be FoundSandra DeFelice featuring Malice and Mocktails PodcastOn December 26, 1980, Sandra DeFelice was discovered deceased in her own bed around 9:30 PM. Earlier that day, Sandra's roommate had a visitor who asked to crash on the girl's couch for the day, but was denied. The roommate had escorted this person out of the house on her way to work, and thought nothing more about it. Fast forward to February 2021 where police closed in on Sandra's murderer after fingerprints were left behind at the crime scene. The perpetrator in question turned out to be Paul Nuttal, a 21-year old drifter who was never connected to the case until a...2023-07-2032 min
Dying to be FoundJack the RipperBetween August and November in 1888, an ominous figure swept the streets of East London, preying upon women who were down on their luck. It was during this time that an unidentified man - or woman - stalked the streets in the early morning hours, looking for their next unsuspecting victim. Mary Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddies, and Mary Kelly were all positively identified as the five victims of Jack the Ripper, but some say there were more. As quickly as they occurred, the murders ended abruptly, but not before Jack left a bloody trail of carnage in...2023-07-1333 min
Dying to be FoundLori Auker featuring Always Talking Crime PodcastOn May 24, 1989, 19-year-old Lori Auker left for work at her job at a local pet store inside a shopping mall. As she was walking through the parking lot, an ATM surveillance camera captured her leaning into a vehicle to talk with an unidentified person. Shortly after, Lori the ATM video camera captured the unidentified vehicle tearing away and Lori was never seen or heard from again. Lori's estranged husband, Robert, became the primary suspect in her disappearance, and as the investigation progressed, things began stacking up against him. Investigators uncovered a hefty life insurance policy he had taken out...2023-07-0630 min
Dying to be FoundElisabeth Fritzl featuring The Murderer You Know PodcastNOTE: This episode originally aired on the Dying to be Found The DASH podcast on April 5, 2023. We are working hard to transition The DASH over to this platform. Thanks for your patience!SUMMARY:On August 28, 1984, 18-year old Elisabeth was asked to help her dad, Josef, with a chore. Military tensions were high and Josef had just built a bunker, but needed help hanging doors. Elisabeth obliged, but as she completed her task and turned to head back upstairs, Josef doused her with ether, then locked her in the bunker for the next 24 years. Join Deb...2023-06-2944 min
Dying to be FoundA Night Out With FriendsOn May 30, 2015, 38-year-old Karen Bosta made plans to go out with her friend. She had two options: Go to an Elizabeth City just north of Perquimins County, NC, or go to Edenton, NC just south. She chose Edenton, a sleepy sea-side community with good restaurants and a quiet atmosphere. Karen ran errands around town, but after leaving a local grocery store, she was never seen or heard from again. The very next day, a person of interest was caught on CCTV using her Karen's credit card to make purchases at a local gas station.Follow this case...2023-06-2224 min
Dying to be FoundAmelia EarhartThroughout the early decades of the 20th century, a young woman by the name of Amelia Earhart set out to do the impossible. The Wright Brothers had opened up the world to aviation, and Amelia was the one to push herself to the limits, breaking records to establish what we know as air travel today. Amelia spent the better part of her adult life traveling around the globe, documenting the effects of air travel on the human body, plus chartering the capabilities of early aircrafts by cataloging record-breaking altitudes and distances around the globe.On On 2 July 1937, Amelia and...2023-06-0838 min
Dying to be FoundVirginia Tech ShootingDuring the early morning hours of April 16, 2007, shots rang out on the Virginia Tech campus located in Blacksburg, Virginia. All went quiet for around two hours, until something just as sinister occurred across campus. Seung-Hui Cho, an underclassman who suffered from mental health issues, had just committed a series of murders at West Ambler Johnston Hal Dormitory before making his way to Norris Hall, where class was currently in session. Cho killed 32 students and faculty members that day after planning out in intricate detail what he wished to accomplish. He barricaded all exit doors at Norris Hall by placing...2023-05-2539 min
Dying to be FoundRich GirlAround 9 pm on February 4th, 1974, Patty Hearst received unexpected visitors at her door. When she went to answer, several men and a woman burst inside. The intruders proceeded to beat up Patty’s fiancé and grabbed Patty, tied her up, blindfolded her, and led her off only to be thrown into the trunk of their car before speeding off. For the next 57 days, Patty Hearst endured brutal treatment of her kidnappers and soon began displaying vulnerability during her captivity. Over the next several weeks, recordings were sent to news media outlets, giving authorities the impression that Patty had begun to...2023-05-1836 min
Dying to be FoundHoneymoon of a Life TimeOn October 22, 2003, newlyweds Gabe and Tina Watson signed up for a diving excursion in the Coral Sea, located off the coast of Australia. Tina was a novice diver who qualified for the trip after 11 dives, while Gabe was an expert rescue diver with 55 dives under his belt. The couple prepped their gear and planned their decent, then made their way down to the shipwrecked SS Yongala, a 350=foot ship that sunk off the Coral Sea in 2001, It is not clear what happened next, but within the first hour of diving, Tina drowned. Based on numerous accounts from eyewitnesses and...2023-05-1037 min
Dying to be FoundHow Crimes Get SolvedWe've got good news and bad news. The bad news? Deb's got laryngitis.. The good news? You get a sneak peak on what's going on at Dying to be Found The DASH podcast! Check out this bonus episode, then head on over to see what Deb is up to when she's not hanging with her family members. Here's what you'll listen to today:Have you ever seen that show “The first 48?” The premise is in the title, which is that the first 48 hours after a violent crime occurs is most critical and stands a better chance of solv...2023-04-2014 min
Dying to be FoundBe Careful Who You HireCatherine “Kate” Lawler was born in Killanne, Ireland, into a very poor family. She learned to steal at a very early age, and eventually served time in prison as early as age 15. After accumulating numerous arrests throughout her early life Kate eventually left for Liverpool, England, where she began working for Julia Martha Thomas as a maid. Unfortunately, the two women did not see eye to eye much of the time. We know criminals don't change their ways, and on on March 22, 1879, after she sat for a few rounds of drinks at the local pub, Kate returned to Julia’s hous...2023-04-1339 min
Dying to be FoundThe Pizza Delivery Bank HeistOn August 28, 2003, 46-year-old Brian Wells walked into a PNC bank in Erie, PA, walked up to a teller, grabbed a lollipop, and demanded $250,000 in cash. Just 15 minutes after robbing them bank, Brian was apprehended by state troopers. Upon his arrest, police realized Brian was armed with a collar bomb. Twenty minutes after his arrest, the bomb went off, killing Brian instantly. Authorities spent the next 7 years piecing evidence together on what transpired the day of the bank heist, and who the mastermind was behind the entire scheme. Tune in as Deb talks with her son, Corey, about Brian Wells...2023-04-0641 min
Dying to be FoundThe Gated CommunityRussell and Shirley Dermond were married for 64 years and were quite active in their Eatonton, GA community. Russell golfed, Shirley played bridge, and they both enjoyed attending neighbourhood parties. In fact, on May 3, 2014, they both had plans to attend a Kentucky Derby event but never showed up, which did not go unnoticed. By May 6th, concerned neighbours when to check up on the Dermond couple and discovered a grisly scene. Russell was found decapitated in his garage, and Shirley was found days later submerged in Lake Oconee. Investigators began looking for leads in this case, which remains unsolved today.2023-03-3032 min
Dying to be Found2.07 Julien HernandezOn August 28, 2002, Bobby Hernandez offered to take his son, Julien, to preschool for his mother, whom he had just ended a relationship with. When Julien's mum agree, he and his dad ran some errands, went to the bank, and disappeared. For the next 13 years, Julien went missing, and was eventually placed on the list of missing and exploited Children, a high-profile not for profit agency that works to locate missing or abducted children.As Julien prepared to graduate high school, he began applying for colleges but ran into roadblocks when he could not verify his social security number. With...2023-03-2914 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 58: Dyatlov Pass IncidentDo you want to build a snowman? We've all seen this popular movie, but you have no idea on how this story connects with the famous Disney movie, "Frozen."In 1959, nine mountaineers in the heart of Russia took a trek out into the wilderness, But as fate would have it, none of them would return alive. Multiple theories are in place here, from extraterrestrials to espionage.Join Deb and Beth was we examine the infamous case of the Dyatlov Pass, where nine seasoned mounteers went on the expedition of a lifetime, yet unexplained circumstances sealed their fate...2023-03-2354 min
Dying to be Found2.06 Baby Holly w Crime Scenes and CupcakesBetween January 6-11, 1981 a young married couple by the names of Tina and Harold Clouse were found deceased near Houston, TX. Before their deaths, the couple had relocated for work, bringing along their infant daughter, Holly. Although safe, Holly was abandoned at a local church, and it would take authorities another 40 years to link Holly to Tina and Harold.Join Deb as she brings on MaryAnne from Crime Scenes and Cupcakes podcast. First, we talk to MaryAnne about her podcast, what she does in her spare time, then dive into the tale of "Baby Holly."Visit Crime...2023-03-2233 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 57: Escaping AlcatrazOn June 11, 1962, Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin made a daring escape from the infamous Alcatraz Island, the most secure maximum security prison of its time. For over a year, these three men worked tirelessly to prepare for their great escape, all while going undetected by prison guards in their secret workspace. To this day, Frank, John and Clarence are still "dying to be found" by the FBI...if, indeed, they are still alive. There are several theories out there to support and dispute both cases. Regardless, the mystery behind this "Escape from Alcatraz" remains uncertain and may...2023-03-1641 min
Dying to be Found2.05 True Crime Playing CardsIn 2007, Special Agent Tommy Ray, based out of Florida, was briefing on several cold case files with his colleagues. It was during this meeting that he suggested a new way to find leads. How about placing cold cases on a 52-card deck of cards, and distribute these in the Florida Federal Prison System? The idea caught on, 17 additional states followed suit, and the rest is history. Tune in for a short story on how true crime playing cards are becoming the next best thing in criminal investigations.Listen to new DASH episodes every Wednesday wherever you get...2023-03-1515 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 56: The Crypto QueenIn 2014, Ruja Ignatova, an Oxford University law grad, founded a digital currency company called OneCoin. According to Ignatova, OneCoin would "kill" BitCoin, an already established cryptocurrency competitor. Ignatova built her empire through Pyramid and Ponzi schemes, and successfully convinced 1 million investors to back the business. But all good things come to an end, and by March 2017, US Federal agents closed in on the CryptoQueen. However, Ignatova read between the lines, made her last appearance at an investor's dinner, then vanished into thin. Today, Ignatova remains on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted Criminals list. Some sightings have been reported as...2023-03-0933 min
Dying to be Found2.04 Melissa Highsmith with Live Laugh MurderOn August 23, 1971, single-mother Alta Apantenco arranged for a newly hired babysitter, "Ruth Johnson," to pick up her 21-month old daughter, Melissa, and take her back to her home day care while Alta went to work. Alta left for work earlier than when Melissa would be picked up, which meant her roommate would make the exchange with Ruth.. There was only one problem. Neither Alta nor her roommate collected Ruth's home address or contact information, each likely assuming this had already been done. When the evening rolled around, Melissa had not been returned home, and was immediately reported missing. For...2023-03-0841 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 55: The Black DahliaOn January 15, 1947, a young mother was out for a walk with her 3-year-old daughter when she came upon a gruesome scene. Up ahead, she saw what she thought was a mannequin, but as she approached, the scene became much more grim.This witness had just discovered the lifeless body of 22-year old Elizabeth Short, a woman who had gone missing the day before as she was on her way to meet her sister, Elizabeth had been brutally murdered, while her body was severely mutilated beyond comprehension. She was quickly labeled the "Black Dahlia" by the news media...2023-03-0237 min
Dying to be Found2.03 Charley RossOn July 1, 1874, 6-year-old Walter and 4-year-old Charley Ross were playing outside in the front of their home when two men drove by in a horse and carriage. After riding by a few days earlier and offering the boys candy, imagine their delight when the same men offered to buy them firecrackers! Charley and Walter both jumped into the men's wagon and rode off to town to stock up on fireworks for the upcoming holiday. When Walter went inside to make his purchase, Charley stayed with the men, who quickly rode away, leaving Walter behind. This is the story of...2023-03-0116 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 54: D.B. CooperYou've heard that D2BF is a family thing. So let's introduce you to Corey, Deb's son who gives a man's perspective on some of our true crime episodes. Today, Deb tells Corey the story of D.B. Cooper.On November 24, 1971, a man walked up to the ticket counter for Northwest Orient Airlines out of Portland, OR, identified himself as Dan Cooper, and paid cash for a 1-way ticket to Seattle, WA. While he waited for the plane to take off, Cooper lit a cigarette, ordered a bourbon and soda on Northwest Airlines flight #305, and soon let...2023-02-2338 min
Dying to be Found2.02 Cleo Smith with Shittin' BricksWell folks, this is the moment we've all been waiting for! Your host from Dying to be Found put together a DASH of true crime updates either in short story form or with the help of some of the best podcasters out there. During this episode, Deb goes down under to spend time with Dominic and Kate from Shittin' Bricks Podcast. This Aussie duo gives us a day in the life of what it's like to produce their own true crime pod, and how they use of humour when delivering some of the best storylines out there. After the...2023-02-2243 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 53: Amanda KnoxOn November 1, 2007, Meredith Kercher found herself home alone. Her roommates had gone off with friends or family for the night and her downstairs neighbours were taking a long weekend away. On this night, someone entered Meredith's flat in Perugia, Italy, and committed heinous acts which ultimately ended Meredith's life. One of Meredith's roommates, Amanda Knox, who was studying abroad found herself to be the primary suspect in Meredith's death. Her boyfriend of just 10 days found himself in the same predicament. Over the next four years, both Amanda and Rafael were tried and convicted of this crime, not once but...2023-02-1648 min
Dying to be Found2.01 Etan PatzOn May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz talked his mother into allowing him to walk to the bus stop all by himself for the very first time. The bus stop was only two blocks away from his apartment in Manhattan, NY, and it was the last day of school before the long holiday weekend. Just before 8:00 AM, Etan's parents handed him a dollar to buy a soda at the corner deli, and out the door he went. However, when Etan failed to return home from school that day, his parents immediately called the police to report their missing son. For the...2023-02-1513 min
Dying to be FoundEp[. 52: Jaycee Lee DugardIt's our season finale, ya'll! This week we bring you the story of Jaycee Lee Dugard, an 11-year-old girl who was abducted on June 10, 1991 as she walked to her bus stop. Jaycee was held captive over the next 18 years by registered sex offender, Phillip Garrido, plus his wife, Nancy. Jaycee was well-hidden in a primitive area deep inside the backyard and it was not until August 25, 2009 when two keen-eyed police officers took notice of the odd behaviours from a group lingering around a University campus. They placed a call to Phillip's parole officer, who promptly called him in to...2023-02-0947 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 51: The DC InternChandra Ann Levy had a lot going for her. She was in her last semester of classes at the University of Southern California (USC) and just completed her internship with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons. Chandra was tying up loose ends in Washington, DC when on May 1, 2001, she simply disappeared. As she prepared to leave DC and head back to California, Chandra closed her gym membership, called her landlord to give notice, then headed out to a local park...or so authorities believe. From there, no one ever saw Chandra again until her remains discovered by a...2023-02-0233 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 50: A Walk at MidnightDuring the evening hours of May 13, 2008, Brandon Swanson met up with friends to celebrate the completion of his first year of college. In the early morning hours of May 14th, Brandon made his way home but drove into a ditch on the way there. He acted quickly by calling his parents to come rescue him, but it was not as easy as that. Brandon seemed confused about his whereabouts as his parents drove around aimlessly in search of their son. At around 3:10 AM, Brandon ultimately began a cross-country trek towards what he thought was home. But as fate would...2023-01-2638 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 49: The Pelley FamilyOn April 29, 1989, Bob Pelley, his wife, and two step-daughters were discovered murdered in their home after Bob failed to show up for work as a pastor. Two of Bob's biological children and one step daughter were at other functions away from home that night. Police took particular interest in the oldest Pelley child, Jeff (17), who attended his high school prom the night his family was murdered, then hung out with friends at the local theme park the next day. Police did not have enough evidence to arrest Jeff for his family's murders in 1989, but detained him 13 years later. Jeff...2023-01-1931 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 48: Carl "Coral" WattsCarl "Coral" Eugene Watts was a typical kid until the time he contracted meningitis and polio as a child. Or so they say. Early on in life, at the ripe age of 12, Carl began fantasizing about torturing and killing young girls and women. By the age of 15, Carl turned this fantasy into a reality and attacked his first victim. Throughout his 20's the attacks continued, and Carl estimated that he killed over 80 victims in Michigan and Texas, US. But it doesn't stop here. During his reign of terror, Carl made his way to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, leaving two more...2023-01-1227 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 47: The Jamison FamilyOn October 8, 2009, Bobby, Sherilyn, and Madyson Jamison set out to scout a 40-acre tract of land for sale near Red Oak in the San Bois Mountains of Oklahoma. The Jamisons were last seen just before they told family they planned to move out to rural Oklahoma for this change of scenery. The Jamisons remained missing until one day in November, 2013, hunters came across their bodies in a wooded area about three miles from where their parked vehicle was discovered four years earlier. Many theories were considered in their disappearances, including witchcraft, drugs, marital problems, the supernatural, and a little...2023-01-0533 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 46: North Pond HermitMeet Christopher Knight. An average citizen with above average intelligence, who simply feels the need to be by himself. At the age of 20, Christopher walked away from civilization to take on the wilderness and fend for himself. He never harmed anyone, nor even thought about it. He just felt the need to disconnect himself from society for 27 years. This is the story of the North Pond Hermit, who was dying to be found by northern Maine residents, not for violent crimes, but rather by being a nuisance. Join Deb and her co-host, Shelbey, as we bring you the tale...2022-12-2936 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 45: Hello Kitty MurderOn March 17, 1999, Chan Man-lok, Leung Shing-cho, and Loong Way-lun kidnapped 23-year old Fan Man-yee under the premise that she owed them thousands of dollars. Over the next month, the trio tortured Man-yee and left her to die alone. But they didn't stop there. After Man-yee passed away, they dismembered her and placed her head in a life-sized Hello Kitty mermaid doll. It wasn't until Ah Fong, a 14-year old bystander, was haunted with these events and reported Man-yee's death to the police. When police went to investigate, they weren't fully prepared for what they would discover inside a Hong...2022-12-2227 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 44: The Phone CallOn September 6, 2015 Henry McCabe went out clubbing in Mounds View, MN with his buddies while his wife, Kareen, was away. In the early morning hours the next day, Henry left a 2-minute unintelligible voicemail for Kareen that was cause for alarm. On November 2, 2015, a kayaker discovered McCabe floating face down in Rush Lake, just north of his home. To this day, this case remains a mystery.Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest @dying2bfound or visit our website at www.dyingtobefound.com...2022-12-1532 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 43: A Nature's WalkOn April 28, 1992, Chris McCandless (aka Alex Supertramp) set out for a venture of a lifetime. Chris recently graduated from university with a double major, and decided to take some time to travel and explore the great outdoors, which ultimately led him to Alaska, USA. Chris happened upon bus #142, an old abandoned transit line, that suited his needs for a few months in the Denali National Park. However, season changes and watershed held him hostage, which ultimately led to his demise. Tune in with Deb and Shelbey as we discuss one of the most infamous cases of outdoor survival in...2022-12-0839 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 42: The Boy in the BoxThis episode was released one week before Joseph Augustus Zarelli (1953-1957) was identified on 12/08/22 as "The boy in the Box." Thank you, Philadelphia, for never giving up on this precious child.In February 1957, a young boy was discovered inside an abandoned box in the woods near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many clues were left behind, including a blue corduroy hat, a handkerchief, and information on the box itself. Police followed every possible lead, but 65 years later, they are no closer to finding John Doe's identity. Investigators, the local funeral home, plus the Vidocq Society gave the boy a proper...2022-12-0146 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 41: Amber Alert & Levy's CallWe've all heard it. Maybe even seen it. That all-call system used to alert us of a missing or abducted child? That high-pitched sound your cell phone makes to tell you another child has gone missing, or the Interstate signs that plaster an out-of-state license plate of a getaway car? Those are known in over 33 countries for an AMBER Alert or America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response. As of May 2022, the Amber Alert system has recovered 1,114 kidnapped or abducted children. There are also 82 Amber Alert systems in place worldwide. It all started with 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted on...2022-11-2452 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 40: All in the FamilyIn 1956, a military conflict occurred between Hungary and the Soviet Union, forcing many people to flee for safety. Among the refugees was a man named Andras Pandy, who made his way to Belgium. Once he settled, Andras married and started a family while running a church and an orphanage. He eventually divorced, remarried, and went on to raise his daughter, Agnes, along with his stepchildren. When Agnes was 13, Andras sent her away on holiday. Upon her return, all members of Agnes's step-family had disappeared without a trace nor a proper explanation from her father. In 1997, Agnes showed up at...2022-11-1739 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 39: The Tabloid RomanceIn 1973, Joyce McKinney seemed to have everything going for her. She won the Miss World Pageant while representing Wyoming and earned her Master's degree in Theatre at Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she met the love of her life, Kirk Anderson. It's too bad, though, that Kirk did not feel the same way about her.After the couple broke up, Kirk went on about his life with the Mormon church and eventually made his way over to England to serve as a missionary. Joyce followed him there. What happened next is he said...2022-11-1038 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 38: Lake Bodom MurdersImagine taking off with your closest friends to go camping and hiking for the night in the crisp, clean air of the Helseci region in Finland. It's a perfect setting to sit around the campfire to eat, drink, and tell stories. That's exactly what Seppo Antero Boiseman, Anja Tuulikki Makki, Nils Gufstaffson, and Irmeli Bjorklund set out to do on June 4, 1960. Only 3 out of 4 of these hikers came home. Little is known how Seppot, Anja, and Irmeli succumbed to mortal injuries during their trek. Nils is not talking, and the police have little to go on. However, evidence does...2022-11-0332 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 37: The Baby FarmerStep into the intriguing world of Amelia Dyer, a woman who dedicated her life to caring for others. Born and raised as a compassionate caregiver to her ailing mother, older husband, and foster children, Amelia's story takes a shocking turn that forever altered the perception of today's adoption system.Discover the gripping tale of Amelia's transformation from a trusted community member to a Victorian predator. Uncover the hidden secrets and uncover the shocking truth as we journey through time to England. Join Deb and Beth as they delve into the mysterious life of Amelia Dyer, a predator...2022-10-2732 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 36: Lifeguard on DutyOn June 27, 2000, shortly before 10 am, the local park became the setting for a tragic event that unfolded during what should have been an ordinary day for 16-year-old Molly Bish. As she arrived for her eighth day as a lifeguard, little did anyone know that this would mark the beginning of a horrifying ordeal. Within hours, Molly's mother received a distressing phone call from the local police. Startled reports indicated that no lifeguard was present when eager swimmers arrived for their scheduled swimming lessons. Something was terribly wrong, as Molly had vanished without a trace. The ensuing days turned into...2022-10-2036 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 35: Camping with BigfootOn June 1, 1987, an intriguing incident took place involving Theresa Bier, a 16-year-old girl, and Russell "Skip" Welsh, a 47-year-old man. This incident continues to captivate audiences today.Welsh and Bier embarked on a hiking adventure in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains near Shuteye Peak. Their objective? To explore the possibility of tracing the footsteps of the elusive Bigfoot.However, by June 5, 1987, Welsh emerged alone, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and mysterious circumstances surrounding Theresa's disappearance. When pressed for answers, Welsh presented conflicting accounts of what happened. In one version, he claimed to have...2022-10-1335 min
Dying to be FoundEpl 34: Sabotage on the Sunset LimitedOn October 9, 1995, a seemingly ordinary Amtrak journey began from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, with 248 passengers and 20 crew members on board. Before they could reach their destination, chaos struck. Someone had maliciously tampered with the railway track and communication system, causing the Sunset Limited to derail just after midnight. In the aftermath of this catastrophe, one life was tragically lost, and countless others were left injured. Amidst the chaos and confusion, the remaining passengers rallied together, drawing upon their resilience and strength, determined to survive this harrowing ordeal. Yet, amidst their fight for survival, a burning question plagued...2022-10-0636 min
Dying to be FoundEp. 33: The Lady WrestlerGrowing up in poverty, Juana overcame the challenges of having an abusive mother who tragically forced her into the sex trade for only three beers. Despite these circumstances, Juana's strength propelled her forward as she navigated into adulthood. As Juana matured, she developed a deep resentment towards her mother and projected her anger onto older women who reminded her of the pain she had already endured. However, Juana's life took a dramatic turn when she embarked on a career in professional wrestling. Although she hoped it would provide an outlet for her frustrations, destiny had a different plan.2022-09-2933 min