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 387: Unfound: Resolved (Somewhat) Ep. 1
Unfound has now featured 311 disappearances. So right about now you may be asking yourself: How many of them have been resolved? Solved? Come to a conclusion? Well, today, you find out, as I detail the cases that are now closed and ones where lots of progress have been made.
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Episode 386: Kenneth Ray Weaver: Hot Potato
Kenneth Ray Weaver was a 37 year old from Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He had two siblings and loved the water. On approximately December 25, 2000, yes, Christmas, Kenny was allegedly dropped off at a friend's place although that friend claims Kenny was never there. He was never seen again.
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Episode 385: Irene Wairimu. Gakwa: Great Expect...
Irene Wairimu Gakwa was a 32 year old from Gillette, WY. She was originally from Kenya and had a large family. On Feb. 24, 2022, Irene's boyfriend, Nathan, claimed she left him by putting clothes in a couple plastic bags and getting into a vehicle with someone. She was never seen again.
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Episode 384: Irene Wairimu Gakwa: Great Expecta...
Irene Wairimu Gakwa was a 32 year old from Gillette, WY. She was originally from Kenya and had a large family. On Feb. 24, 2022, Irene's boyfriend, Nathan, claimed she left him by putting clothes in a couple plastic bags and getting into a vehicle with someone. She was never seen again.
95 min
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Episode 383: William Arlin Bynum: Rumor Has It
William Arlin Bynum, Arlin to those who knew him best, was a 40 year old from Big Spring, TX. He was a sharp dresser and loved motorcycles. On August 14, 2003, Arlin went to a local bar where he stayed past midnight. Arlin's truck was found in the parking lot later that day. He was never seen again.
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Episode 382: Patsy Delois Clark: The One and On...
Patsy Delois Clark was a 55 year old from Little Rock, Arkansas. She had six children and loved to bake. On March 7, 1987, her ex-husband--who lived with Patsy--told their daughter that Patsy had left 3 days before in a taxi and did not return. She was never seen again.
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Episode 381: Patsy Delois Clark: The One and On...
Patsy Delois Clark was a 55 year old from Little Rock, Arkansas. She had six children and loved to bake. On March 7, 1987, her ex-husband--who lived with Patsy--told their daughter that Patsy had left 3 days before in a taxi and did not return. She was never seen again.
86 min
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Episode 380: John Michael Spira: Risky Business...
John Michael Spira was a 45 year old from Chicago, IL. He was a fantastic guitar player and self employed. On the evening of February 23, 2007, John was at his business with plans to meet a friend at a restaurant at 8:30. John never arrived. He was never seen again.
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Episode 379: John Michael Spira: Risky Business...
John Michael Spira was a 45 year old from Chicago, IL. He was a fantastic guitar player and self employed. On the evening of February 23, 2007, John was at his business with plans to meet a friend at a restaurant at 8:30. John never arrived. He was never seen again.
82 min
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Special Episode: Unfound Now Resolved
On this Special Episode--the first one in a long time, Ed details the Unfound Now disappearances that have been somewhat resolved.
98 min
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Episode 378: The Disappearance of Pamela Golden...
On June 23, 2017, Unfound, when the podcast wasn't even a year old, featured the disappearance of Pamela Golden who went missing from Little Rock, Arkansas on July 22, 1993. Today, we re-visit this still unsolved case with new commentary and insight by yours truly while also replaying the original interview from 2017.
88 min
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Episode 377: Christopher Ray Douthat: Precious ...
Christopher Ray Douthat was a 24 year old from Roanoke, Virginia. He was a roofer and father of twins. On October 25, 2013, Christopher was due to meet a female friend at a grocery store at 5pm. In fact, he called her to say he was already there. However, when she arrived, Christopher could not be found. He was never seen again.
96 min
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Episode 376: Jesse Lee Farber: Famous Last Word...
Jesse Lee Farber was a 29 year old from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He was the father of two and was a creative type. On the night of August 11, 2015, Jesse called his girlfriend, telling her he was on a nearby mountain, that coyotes were after him, and to bring guns. The girlfriend and her brother immediately arrived at the location but could not find Jesse. He was never seen again.
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Episode 375: Jesse Lee Farber: Famous Last Word...
Jesse Lee Farber was a 29 year old from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He was the father of two and was a creative type. On the night of August 11, 2015, Jesse called his girlfriend, telling her he was on a nearby mountain, that coyotes were after him, and to bring guns. The girlfriend and her brother immediately arrived at the location but could not find Jesse. He was never seen again.
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Episode 374: Brandon Lee Barron: Still Waiting,...
Brandon Lee Barron was a 34 year old from Fayetteville, Arkansas. He loved to sing and cook. On June 23, 2020, Brandon's parents saw him walking on the road near their house. They expected to see him at their place in a few minutes. Brandon never arrived. He was never seen again.
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Episode 373: Brandon Lee Barron: Still Waiting,...
Brandon Lee Barron was a 34 year old from Fayetteville, Arkansas. He loved to sing and cook. On June 23, 2020, Brandon's parents saw him walking on the road near their house. They expected to see him at their place in a few minutes. Brandon never arrived. He was never seen again.
80 min
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Episode 372: 7th Aniversary Episode
This episode replays the first interview Ed ever conducted. After, Ed goes through the top moments in Unfound's history from his point of view. What are yours?
131 min
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Episode 371: Update Episode #15
Unfound is a podcast that has now covered over 300 disappearances over the course of 365 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 15th 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 369: Donald Raye Atkins II: Trials and ...
Donnie Raye Atkins II, Donnie to those loved him most, was a 35 year old from West Monroe, LA. He had recently gotten out of prison but seemed to finally be on the right track. In the late morning of September 2, 2018, Donnie allegedly got dressed in nice clothes and walked out of a friend's home where Donnie had stayed the night before. He was never seen again.
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Episode 370: Donald Raye Atkins II: Trials and ...
Donnie Raye Atkins II, Donnie to those loved him most, was a 35 year old from West Monroe, LA. He had recently gotten out of prison but seemed to finally be on the right track. In the late morning of September 2, 2018, Donnie allegedly got dressed in nice clothes and walked out of a friend's home where Donnie had stayed the night before. He was never seen again.
80 min
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Episode 368: Aliyah Boomer: The Woman Said
Aliyah Boomer was a 27 year old from Brooklyn, New York. She was a nursing student who was very close to her family. On the night of August 15, 2015, according to Aliyah's girlfriend, she left the apartment where they lived to attend a barbecue. Aliyah never arrived. She was never seen again.
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Episode 367: Brenda Gail Lambert: The Last Cele...
Brenda Gail Lambert was a 22 year old from Bluefield, WV. She was a married mother of 2 who had a great personality. On July 26, 1992, Brenda threw a birthday party for her 1 year old son at her house. Later that night, her estranged husband noticed Brenda could not be found anywhere. She was never seen again.
120 min
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Episode 366: Joel Akridge: The Dark Time
Joel Akridge was a 53 year old from Columbus, GA. He had a learning disability and loved Hulk Hogan. On March 28, 2015, a Saturday, Joel went for his daily walk from which he normally returned a few hours later. Due to a unique set of circumstances, his family didn't notice Joel was not at home until 29 hours later. He was never seen again.
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Episode 365: Betty Jean Toepfer: Out Of Sight
Betty Jean Toepfer was an 87 year old from Jurupa Valley, California. She had several children who she raised on her own. On April 8, 2015, Betty took the bus to Riverside which was uncommon choice for her. Video shows her getting off the bus downtown. She was never seen again.
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Episode 364: Paige Marie Renkoski: One Of A Kind
Paige Marie Renkoski was a 30 year old from Okemos, MI. She was a substitute teacher and engaged to be married. On May 24, 1990, Paige dropped her mother off at the Detroit airport and was heading to her fiancee's softball game. She didn't show up. The car Paige was driving was found idling and in good condition on the highway near Fowlerville. She was never seen again.
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