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 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.
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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.
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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 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 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?
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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.
151 min
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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.
78 min
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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.
89 min
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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.
105 min
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Episode 363: Bianca Zanette Carrasco: Figuring ...
Bianca Zanette Carrasco was a 29 year old from San Antonio, TX. She was a married nurse who had 3 children. On the evening of May 1, 2016, Bianca's husband saw her walk off from their home after they had an argument. She was never seen again.
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Episode 362: Brian Thomas Vargo: Spring Break Away
Brian Thomas Vargo was a 20 year old from Houston, TX. He loved math but was also a passionate writer. On March 9, 1976, Brian said he was getting the title to his car in Austin, TX then heading back to Colorado where the vehicle had broken down. He was never seen again.
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Episode 360: Maura Murray: Taking Chances, Part 1
Maura Murray was a 21 year old from Hanson, Massachusetts. She was a college student majoring in nursing. On the evening of Feb. 9, 2004, for some reason, Maura was in Haverhill, NH and wrecked her car. When police showed up, Maura wasn't at the accident scene. She was never seen again.
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Episode 361: Maura Murray: Taking Chances, Part 2
Maura Murray was a 21 year old from Hanson, Massachusetts. She was a college student majoring in nursing. On the evening of Feb. 9, 2004, for some reason, Maura was in Haverhill, NH and wrecked her car. When police showed up, Maura wasn't at the accident scene. She was never seen again.
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Episode 359: David Wayne Waggoner: Easy Rider
David Wayne Waggoner was a 23 year old from Pasadena, TX. He had been in the Marines and was a quiet kind of guy. Some time in early October 1971, David went for a spin on his motorcycle. Although the bike was found, David never returned. He was never seen again.
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Episode 358: Patricia Lee Otto: Remains Of Destiny
Patricia Lee Otto was a 24 year old from Lewiston, ID. She was the mother of two and continuing her education. On Aug. 31, 1976, Patricia came home and got into a fight with her husband which was witnessed by her youngest daughter She was never seen again.
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Episode 357: Lola Katherine Fry: A Revisitation
On Feb. 24, 2017, Unfound first covered the disappearance of Lola Katherine Fry from Greenwood, IN who went missing on Nov. 14, 1993. She has still not been found. So, today, with more experience and a lot more listeners, we re-visit Lola's case--with a new opening, summary and summation along with the original interview--in the hopes of bringing about a resolution.
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Episode 356: Shawn Tyler Dickerson: Getting The...
Shawn Tyler Dickerson was a 23 year old from San Francisco, CA. He was a trendy guy and a music prodigy. On the morning of Dec. 2, 2011, Shawn left his apartment for what friends thought was his job. Instead, according to pictures Shawn posted, he ended up taking a stroll of the city. He was never seen again.
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Episode 355: Tony Schwark: The Bahamas Job
Guy Carlton Schwark, Tony to those who knew him best, was a 29 year old from Battle Creek, MI. He was a big guy who had played football. On December 6, 1986, Tony, his friend Dennis, and another man allegedly set out from the Bahamas to bring a powerboat to FL. They never arrived. They were never seen again.
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Episode 354: Barbara Louise Cotton: Cold and Fuzzy
Barbara Louise Cotton was a 15 year old from Williston, ND. She was a popular girl who had several brothers and sisters. On April 11, 1981, Barbara met up with a new guy in her life, Stacey, for dinner. After, Stacey claims he watched Barbara walk in the direction of her home. She was never seen again.
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