UPDATE: We would like to inform you that Key to the Case will be going on a temporary hiatus. At this time, our schedules don’t allow us to dedicate the focus and effort the podcast deserves. We anticipate returning in 6–10 weeks. During this break, we’ll also be considering the best direction for the show's future. We are always so grateful for yo…

On June 30th, 2014, 33-year-old Nefertiri Trader was abducted from her home in New Castle, Delaware, after a short trip to a nearby convenience store. The perpetrator forced her into her vehicle and drove away with her inside. Despite an eyewitness to the abduction, Nefetiri's abductor has never been identified, and she remains missing. Sources: ht…

On September 5th, 1978, siblings Scott and Amy Fandel were dropped off at their cabin nestled in the woods of Sterling, Alaska. After spending time at their neighbor's home, they returned to their cabin, never to be seen again. What happened to Scott and Amy Fandel? Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1138217068/ https://www.newspapers.com/im…

On December 26th, 1985, 28-year-old nurse Debbie Wolfe left work in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Days later, her body was recovered, and law enforcement treated her death as an accident despite the suspicious circumstances. What happened to Debbie Wolfe? Follow us on Instagram ! Sources: https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2019/10/26/body-in-ba…

In mid-December 2011, a Florida couple, Kelly Moriarty and Doris "Pat" Carter, disappeared. Weeks passed before they were reported missing, causing a delay in the investigation. Suspicion has fallen on some of Pat's family members, but no one has been charged, and the case remains unsolved. Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/319150…

On March 30th, 2016, 36-year-old Markia Benson was found murdered in her Upper Darby, Pennsylvania apartment. The nature of the crime led the police to believe Markia's killer was full of rage. The investigators have a strong person of interest, but the case remains unsolved. Who killed Markia Benson? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources…

On June 23rd, 1995, 33-year-old Barbara Holik met up with friends at a restaurant in Taos, New Mexico. Barbara was never seen again after leaving the restaurant. What happened to Barbara Holik? Email: [email protected] Instagram Sources: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3896dfnm.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/505988370/ https://www.news…

On December 19th, 1992, 24-year-old Michelle Witherell went out to dinner in Monroeville, Pennsylvania with her husband. Hours later, she was found deceased outside of her apartment from an apparent fall. Did Michelle die as a result of a tragic accident or was she murdered? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.newspapers.co…

On September 8th, 2021, 33-year-old Attiin Shaw was last seen by her husband at their home in Washburn, Maine. There have been zero signs of life since her disappearance. What happened to Attiin Shaw? Instagram Support the show! Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/authorities-search-washburn-maine-residence-connection-2021-…

On October 10th, 2010, Phoenix Police Sergeant Sean Drenth was found shot to death in an alley near the end of his shift. The investigation that followed focused on the key question: Did Sean die by suicide, or was he a homicide victim? Email: [email protected] Instagram Sources: https://mediaassets.abc15.com/html/pdf/autopsyreport.pdf https:/…

On July 19, 2011, 47-year-old Bill Dwayne Shipley vanished from Goldsby, Oklahoma. He was scheduled to start a painting job out of state but never arrived. What happened to Bill Shipley? Instagram Sources: https://www.newson6.com/story/5e35b05c83eff40362bec648/publics-help-needed-in-finding-missing-goldsby-man https://www.news9.com/story/5e34e9cce0…

On October 24th, 1992, 22-year-old Heather Uffelman and her fiancé, Jeremy Rolfs, traveled to Marietta, Georgia, to sell computer equipment to a man who identified himself as Tom Johnson. They met Tom at a motel where he attacked them - Jeremy survived the attack, but Heather succumbed to the injuries. The killer fled and remains unidentified. Inst…

​On September 17, 2007, 36-year-old Stephen Spina, a well-known postal worker, was found stabbed to death in his Mamaroneck, New York apartment. Despite numerous leads, no arrests have been made. Email: [email protected] Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/915924790/?match=1&terms=Stephen%20Spina https://www.newspapers.com/imag…

On August 4th, 1997, college student Fiona Yu was murdered and sexually assaulted in her Tempe, Arizona apartment. Despite DNA evidence at the scene, her case remains unsolved. Who killed Fiona Yu? Email: [email protected] Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/124177972/?match=1&terms=Fiona%20Yu https://www.newspapers.com/image/1…

This episode originally aired in June 2024 On November 28th, 2003, 33-year-old Mont Highley IV headed to his family's hunting trailer in rural Macon County, Alabama. He planned to hunt with his father the following day, but when his father arrived Mont was nowhere to be found. What happened to Mont Highley IV?…

On August 11th, 2003, 52-year-old Nancy MacDuckston took a day trip to one of her favorite parts of Santa Cruz County, California. Witnesses spotted Nancy throughout the day, but she hasn't been seen since. What happened to Nancy MacDuckston? Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/81118044/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston https://www…

On June 16th, 2016, 15-year-old Kyle Morgan was found dead under the Fort Henry Bridge in Wheeling, West Virginia. The exact circumstances surrounding Kyle's murder remain unknown, but his family continues to seek answers. Sources: https://www.wtrf.com/ohio-county/four-years-and-no-new-leads-a-look-back-on-the-kyle-morgan-case/ https://www.wtrf.com…

On March 20th, 1994, 21-year-old Amy Gellert was stabbed to death outside of her home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Her parents were attacked moments earlier but managed to survive. There are multiple suspects yet no one has been arrested in relation to Amy's murder. Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/17844…

On January 5th, 2002, 37-year-old pediatrician Cherryl Pearson disappeared from her home in Bartlett, Tennessee. Her absence was surprising, as she was supposed to watch her sister's children that morning. Could the last phone call Cherryl received be the key to her disappearance? Email: [email protected] Instagram Sources: https://www.newspap…

On July 23rd, 2012, neighbors of 74-year-old Phyllis Ward saw smoke billowing from her home in Boise, Idaho. Inside, the police found Phyllis's body. Who killed Phyllis Ward? There were some unresolvable audio issues in this episode, mostly in the first five minutes but a few throughout as well. Thank you for understanding. Sources: https://www.new…

On May 26th, 1998, 45-year-old Patricia Jauron met someone at her old home in Sioux City, Iowa. This person wanted to buy a waterbed she was looking to sell. Not long after, her husband found her body in the yard outside of the home. Who killed Patricia Jauron? Email: [email protected] Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/336971…

On March 31st, 2010, 31-year-old Jacob Cabinaw played disc golf in Traverse City, Michigan. After the game, he set out on a cross-country journey for reasons unknown. Why did Jacob Cabinaw leave Traverse City, and where is he? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.record-eagle.com/news/local_news/10-years-gone-seeking-jacob/a…

On November 5th, 2005, 32-year-old Brandy Dyson was found deceased in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her manner of death was ruled a homicide, and a few months later, the key suspect was arrested in relation to her murder. He was set free after new evidence emerged, and the case remains unsolved today. Special thanks to Brandy's daughter, Holly, for spea…

On November 15th, 2001, 52-year-old psychologist Louise Chaput headed to the White Mountains in New Hampshire for a weekend of hiking. When she didn't return home a few days later, her partner reported her as a missing person. Not long after, her body was found near where she was last seen in New Hampshire. Instagram https://www.newspapers.com/imag…

On November 6th, 1978, Raymond Lamar Green Jr. was abducted from his Atlanta, Georgia home at just five days old. His abductor has evaded police for nearly 47 years. Raymond's mom holds out hope that he is alive and well, unaware of his true identity. Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/506907213/ https…

On January 23rd, 2007, married couple Jaspal and Geeta Singh were murdered in their Syosset, New York home. The couple had no enemies and were well-liked in their community. Who killed the Singhs? Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/730431883/?match=1&terms=Jaspal%20and%20Geeta%20Singh https://www.newspapers.com/image/713830172/?mat…

On June 13th, 2008, Dylan Ellis and Oliver Martin were shot to death in Toronto, Ontario. To date, the police haven't established a motive behind the murders. Who killed the lifelong friends and why? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/503121023/?match=1&terms=Dylan%20Ellis%20and%20Oliver%20Martin https…

On April 27th, 2023, 56-year-old Larry "Bob" Ballard vanished after getting his truck stuck in rural Douglassville, Texas. He planned to stay with his vehicle overnight until someone came to help him the following morning, but when they arrived, Bob was missing. What happened to Bob Ballard? Instagram Sources: https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/loca…

On December 13th, 2002, 21-year-old college student Mikiko Kasahara hosted an end-of-semester party in Seguin, Texas. A few hours after the party ended, Mikiko's apartment was set ablaze. Who killed Mikiko Kasahara? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://seguingazette.com/news/article_ced0b27a-b194-5835-8773-f7931d109c9c.html http…

On February 8th, 2005, 43-year-old chemist Geetha Angara disappeared while at work in Totowa, New Jersey. When her body was discovered at her place of employment, her colleagues fell under scrutiny. What happened to Geetha Angara? Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/220074928/?match=1&terms=Geetha%20Angara https://www.newspapers.com…

On June 14th, 1988, 23-year-old Philip Fraser began the long drive from Alaska to Washington, where he was to start college. After picking up a hitchhiker in British Columbia, Philip was never seen alive again. That hitchhiker remains the key suspect in Philip's murder and has evaded the police since 1988. Email: [email protected] Instagram So…

On July 26th, 1991, Julie-Anne Leahy and her friend Vicki Arnold disappeared while on an apparent night fishing trip in Atherton, Queensland. A couple of weeks later, their bodies were recovered inside Julie-Anne's vehicle. What happened to Julie-Anne and Vicki? And did the police get it right? Instagram Email: [email protected] See part 1 epi…

On July 26th, 1991, Julie-Anne Leahy and her friend Vicki Arnold disappeared while on an apparent night fishing trip in Atherton, Queensland. A couple of weeks later, their bodies were recovered inside Julie-Anne's vehicle. What happened to Julie-Anne and Vicki? And did the police get it right? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https…

In February 1998, 20-year-old Steven Mylan left Ontario to visit the United States to purchase a hair loss medication. A few days later, his car was found in Arizona, but there was no sign of Steven. (Case 1) On July 21st, 1997, Harold "Bill" Roland vanished from his lake house on Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas. Over the following months, his belongings…

On June 23rd, 2001, Bernita White was murdered in broad daylight at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan. Bernita was killed in a sniper-style shooting, and the case remains unsolved 23 years later. Who killed Bernita Sims White? Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/204167440/?match=1&terms=Bernita%20White https://www.newspapers.com/image/3668…

On October 28th, 1991, a 911 dispatcher in Wheeling, Illinois, received a disturbing call from a man requesting assistance for a dying woman. When emergency services arrived at the location, they found 27-year-old Jamie Santos deceased in her home. The 911 caller remains unidentified. Who killed Jamie Santos? Instagram Email: [email protected]…

On October 7th, 2015, 53-year-old Robert Kope was found dead on the side of a road in the area of La Grange, California. Robert was riding his motorcycle back to his home in San Jose after visiting a friend in Oroville, California when he was killed. Who killed Robert Kope? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.modbee.com/new…

On June 20th, 2019, 51-year-old Angela Green argued with her daughter Ellie in Prairie Village, Kansas. Angela vanished after the argument and her husband provided multiple stories explaining what happened. Five years later, Ellie continues to fight for answers in her mom's disappearance. Instagram Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/2022102122323…

On November 20th, 1987, 15-month-old Lisa Zaharias and 3-year-old Christopher Zaharias were abducted by their mother, Susan, in Mission Viejo, California. Nearly 37 years later, their father, Louis, continues to search for his children, who he believes are likely still alive. Where are Lisa, Christopher, and Susan? Email: [email protected] Ins…

On November 9th, 2019, 33-year-old oil field worker Hamil Ross disappeared on the way to a job site in Midland County, Texas. Hamil remained missing for 3 months, but when his body was recovered, the Ross family was left with more questions than answers. Special thanks to Hamil's sister, Courtnee, for speaking with KTTC. Instagram Sources: https://…

On February 19th, 1997, Clemson University student Brooke Holsonback hung out with two fellow students. They reported she vanished while they were off-roading. The next day, Brooke's remains were recovered in a lake about a mile away from campus. What happened to Brooke Holsonback? Email: [email protected] Instagram Sources: https://www.newspa…

On July 3rd, 2010, a hunter found 57-year-old Amber Jackson's remains on the island of Kaua'i in Hawaii. Amber was last seen alive on June 23rd. The police have two persons of interest in Amber's murder, but they don't have enough evidence to make an arrest. Who killed Amber Jackson? Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/319741802/?ma…

On August 18th, 1974, 67-year-old Ruth Dorsey deviated from her typical Sunday schedule when she failed to attend church. Ruth was last seen the day before by a gas station attendant in Lee County, Alabama. She told the attendant she was headed to pick up a family member, but Ruth was never seen again. Instagram Email: [email protected] Source…

On August 19th, 1996, 33-year-old Marcia Ryan left her home in Seaford, Victoria, Australia with her dog Ziggy. She was headed to Queensland to visit her parents but never arrived. A truck driver made the last confirmed sighting of Marcia as she walked along Princes Highway. What happened to Marcia and Ziggy Ryan? Instagram Email: keytothecase@gmai…

On January 20th, 2012, radio DJ Stephon Edgerton was shot to death as he left work in Valdosta, Georgia. Stephon managed to call 911 and provide details about the shooter, but the case remains unsolved. Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.walb.com/story/16571177/valdosta-dj-dies-after-shooting/ https://www.walb.com/story/17…

On August 2nd, 2017, 60-year-old Lori Lynn was found dead on her elderly mother's property in Girard, Ohio. Police initially treated her death as an accident, but autopsy results that came out months later revealed Lori's death was a homicide. Who killed Lori Lynn? Paige's Website: https://www.paigeledomstudio.com/ Sources: https://sites.google.com…

In September 2006, 35-year-old single mom Tammy Grogan disappeared on a cruise. Investigators believe she was a victim of foul play, but they need more information to make an arrest. Who holds the key to the case? Instagram Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/881206561/?match=1&terms=Tammy%20Grogan https://www.ne…

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…

On July 24th, 1997, 24-year-old Amy Wroe Bechtel disappeared while running in the Shoshone National Forest near Lander, Wyoming. Since 1997, many theories have emerged, but the question remains - what happened to Amy Wroe Bechtel? Email: [email protected] InstagramKey To The Case által