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. .

True Crime
126
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
127
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
128
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.
164 min
129
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
130
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
131
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.
124 min
132
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.
138 min
133
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.
115 min
134
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.
105 min
135
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.
121 min
136
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.
148 min
137
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.
78 min
138
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.
149 min
139
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.
89 min
140
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.
116 min
141
Episode 353: Alan Glasgow: The Final Stage
Alan Glasgow was a 32 year old from Benton, AR. He was a father who had once lived in Canada. In late October into early November 2021, Alan seemed to gradually lose contact with those around him. First, with his family. Then with his social media friends. And finally, with his two female roommates. He was never seen again.
79 min
142
Episode 352: Update Episode #14
Unfound is a podcast that has now covered almost 290 disappearances over 350 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 14th 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.
165 min
143
Episode 351: Trevaline Evans: Little Shop Of My...
Trevaline Evans was a 52 year old from Langollen, Wales, United Kingdom. She was a mother, grandmother, and wife who ran an antiques business. On June 16, 1990, at about 12:40pm, Trevaline put a sign in her store window saying she would right back. But even two hours later Trevaline had still not returned. She was never seen again.
120 min
144
Episode 350; Q and A Episode, Volume 5
Once a year, for just one episode, Ed hands over the entire agenda to all of you. Instead of him determining what the topic will be--most of the time a disappearance, you get to do so by sending Ed your questions concerning just about anything anything under the sun. And he answers them.
148 min
145
Episode 349: Athol Turner: All The World Over
79 min
146
Episode 348: Jason David Landry: The Search Isn...
Jason David Landry was a 21 year old from San Marcos, TX. He was a college student who excelled at music. On the night of Dec. 13, 2020, Jason was on his way to his parent's house when for some reason, he ended up on the wrong road and soon Jason wrecked his car. He was never seen again.
156 min
147
Episode 347: The Hub of True Crime Discussion
Long before podcasting, before Facebook, before Reddit, before the LifeTime Channel became murder mysteries all the time, there has been a website where people interested in crime could go to discuss, analyze, and even argue about the latest news. And it still dominates that arena. What is it? Websleuths. You get to learn all about it today.
147 min
148
Episode 346: Judith Anne Brown: Escape With A K...
Judith Anne Brown was a 19 year old from New York City, NY. She was a friendly, popular girl who was a psych major. In mid-April 1977, Judy seemingly took off with a man she met while they were in a mental health facility together. She was never seen again. But, he might have been.
127 min
149
Episode 345: The Disappearance of Roy Gregory B...
Roy Gregory Brooks Jr. was a 21 year old from Casselberry, FL. He disappeared from there on Jan. 18, 2000. A day later, police found Greg's car in the Tampa area--it yielded no clues as to what happened to him. On Feb. 16, 2018, Unfound first covered Greg's disappearance. Today we re-visit this still unsolved case with the original interview but with a revised theme and new commentary.
105 min
150
Episode 344: Barbara McCray: Walking Distance
Barbara McCray was an 83 year old from Buchanan, GA. She had a huge family and lived with one of her sons. On the evening of July 31, 2021, Barbara went for a stroll along the road in front of her home. A relative driving by saw Barbara during this time. She was never seen again.
86 min