Unfound

Established in September 2016, Unfound is a missing persons program concentrated on interviewing family, friends, and reporters who are closest to the cases. The focus is on turning up new leads to move investigations forward. Behind the scenes, Ed Dentzel, the host, also works for families as a researcher and confidant. .

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Episode 451: Deanna Michelle Merryfield: Sneaki...
Deanna Michelle Merryfield was a 13 year old from Killeen, TX. She had a fraternal twin sister and she LOVED Def Leppard. In the early morning hours of July 22, 1990, Deanna appeared with two young males at her uncle's where her twin sister was staying. After just a few minutes, Deanna left with them. She was never seen again.
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Episode 450: Robert Torrance McLaughlin: Dealin...
Robert Torrence McLaughlin, Francis to those who knew him best, was a 35 year old from Jacksonville, FL. He had an easygoing nature and was really into music. On the morning of September 25, 2017, Robert's roommate came home from her overnight job. Robert's car was there but he was nowhere to be found. He was never seen again.
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Test And Heads Up
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Episode 449: Christopher Joseph McNeil: False F...
Christopher Joseph McNeil was a 19 year old from Hayfork, CA. He was an easy-going guy who liked to go to his sister's sporting events. On July 9, 2009, Christopher didn't show up for a court date in Weaverille--only then did his family and friends realize Christopher might've been missing for quite a while. He was never seen again.
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Episode 448: Matthew Ellis Keith: Where The Pat...
Matthew Ellis Keith was a 38 year old from Marshall, TX. He was the father of 3 who liked to work on his own. On Feb. 15, 2011, after getting out jail in El Paso, a police officer dropped Matthew off at the bus station so Matthew could get a ride back to Marshall. He was never seen again.
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Episode 447: 8th Anniversary Episode
Unfound's first episode debuted on the first Friday of September, 2016—yes, 8 years ago today. Ahh, to 46 again. During that time, this program has covered 344 disappearances over 465 episodes including this one. To recognize this anniversary, you get to hear the first interview I ever conducted. After that plays, I will tell you where Unfound is headed in year number 9.
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Episode 446: Unfound Update Episode #18
Unfound has now covered 344 disappearances over the course of almost 470 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 18th time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to many of Unfound's cases.
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Episode 445: Marlo Christopher Gulley: The Camp...
Marlo Christopher Gulley, Chris to those who loved him most, was a 26 year old from Chicago, IL. He was a prankster with a baby boy on the way. On the night of Oct. 9, 2017, Chris was with a friend and this friend claims Chris walked off with a woman and did not return. He was never seen again.
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Episode 444: Marlo Christopher Gulley: The Camp...
Marlo Christopher Gulley, Chris to those who loved him most, was a 26 year old from Chicago, IL. He was a prankster with a baby boy on the way. On the night of Oct. 9, 2017, Chris was with a friend and this friend claims Chris walked off with a woman and did not return. He was never seen again.
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Episode 443: Melinda Marie Lopez: Not A Game, P...
Melinda Marie Lopez was a 34 year old from Newport, Washington. She was a bit of a wild child, in fact being very different from her siblings. In December of 2020, after no one had seen Melinda for a while, Melinda's aunt got a call saying that someone had murdered Melinda. She was never seen again.
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Episode 442: Melinda Marie Lopez; Not A Game, P...
Melinda Marie Lopez was a 34 year old from Newport, Washington. She was a bit of a wild child, in fact being very different from her siblings. In December of 2020, after no one had seen Melinda for a while, Melinda's aunt got a call saying that someone had murdered Melinda. She was never seen again.
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Episode 441: Blanca Elisa Roberson: The Sound O...
Blanca Elisa Roberson, Elisa to her friends and family, was a 13 year old from Aransas Pass, TX. She had a sister and two brothers and was bilingual. On the evening of August 6, 1989, Elisa left to walk three blocks to a school to meet a friend. Elisa never arrived. She was never seen again.
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Episode 440: David A. Kallenberger: To Believe ...
David A. Kallenberger was a 47 year old from Lafayette, IN. He was a father and a lover of motorcycles. On March 15, 2016, while riding his Harley to FL, David's bike broke down outside Franklin, IN. Later that day, the bike was on the side of the road but David was not. He was never seen again.
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Episode 439: David A. Kallenberger: To Believe ...
David A. Kallenberger was a 47 year old from Lafayette, IN. He was a father and a lover of motorcycles. On March 15, 2016, while riding his Harley to FL, David's bike broke down outside Franklin, IN. Later that day, the bike was on the side of the road but David was not. He was never seen again.
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Episode 437: Shannon Lee Collins: Power Of Intu...
Shannon Lee Collins was a 48 year old from Pottsville, Arkansas. He was a married military vet with a son and stepdaughter. On March 11, 2021, Shannon came home from a business trip and had an argument with his wife. The next morning, she says Shannon walked off and didn't return. He was never seen again.
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Episode 438: Shannon Lee Collins: Power Of Intu...
Shannon Lee Collins was a 48 year old from Pottsville, Arkansas. He was a married military vet with a son and stepdaughter. On March 11, 2021, Shannon came home from a business trip and had an argument with his wife. The next morning, she says Shannon walked off and didn't return. He was never seen again.
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Episode 434: Interview With The Agent, Pt. 1
Even though the FBI plays a role in disappearance investigations in the United States, really, we haven't talked about the Bureau much over the past 8 years. Well, today, you get to hear from one of their own, including some of the well-known cases she has consulted on. And hey, she is also a podcaster.
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Episode 435: Interview With The Agent, Pt. 2
Even though the FBI plays a role in disappearance investigations in the United States, really, we haven't talked about the Bureau much over the past 8 years. Well, today, you get to hear from one of their own, including some of the well-known cases she has consulted on. And hey, she is also a podcaster.
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Episode 436: Interview With The Agent, Pt. 3
Even though the FBI plays a role in disappearance investigations in the United States, really, we haven't talked about the Bureau much over the past 8 years. Well, today, you get to hear from one of their own, including some of the well-known cases she has consulted on. And hey, she is also a podcaster.
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Episode 433: The Disappearance of Niqui McCown ...
On Sept. 22, 2017, this podcast first featured the disappearance of Marilyn Renee Nicole McCown, a mother of one who disappeared from Richmond, IN on July 22, 2001. Today we re-visit her still unsolved case with more eyes and more experience by replaying the original interview with following new commentary from yours truly.
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Episode 432: Zachary Carey: Best Friends
Zachary Carey was a 38 year old from Evansville, IN. He came from a huge family and had been a welder. On May 30, 2023, outside Lynnville, IN Zac was with a long time pal of his, riding around in that person's vehicle. This person says Zac got out and walked off into the woods. He was never seen again.
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Episode 431: Clinton Thomas Sr.: Trading Places
Clinton Thomas Sr. was a 70 year old from Dustin, OK. He had several children and loved fixing cars. On Aug. 4, 2018, Clinton got together with another man to exchange a dune buggy for a Jeep. That night, someone was allegedly seen leaving Clinton's truck in a Weleetka church parking lot. He was never seen again.
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Episode 430: Valerie Ingorvaia: Black Friday
Valerie Ingorvaia was a 38 year old from San Antonio, TX. She had 5 kids and worked as a bartender. In the early morning hours of November 29, 2019, Valerie and the new guy in her life left Ft. Worth, headed for San Antonio. People later saw the new guy but not Valerie. She was never seen again.
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Episode 429: Carl Schooner Jr.: So Far Away
Carl Schooner Jr. was a 30 year old from Bella Coola, BC, Canada. He had many brothers and sisters, and helped his family with their store. On November 30, 2022, Carl called his father to pick him up in Williams Lake in a few days. When his father arrived on Dec. 4, Carl could not be found. He was never seen again.
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Episode 428: Elaine Johnson: Anytime Anywhere
Elaine Johnson was a 41 year old from Parma, OH. She had two children and worked at a local college. Some time around Dec. 1, 1990, Elaine had been washing clothes at her apartment building. Those items were eventually found still in the machines. She was never seen again.
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