Two 8 year old girls go missing. One from New Hampshire. One from Florida. Despite the 1,500 miles that separate them, their case has 1 suspect in common. https://charleyproject.org/case/tammy-lyn-belanger https://charleyproject.org/case/marjorie-christina-luna https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33381498/belanger-project/ https://www.newspapers.com/cl…

Two men, both from Bremerton, Washington disappear nearly 30 years apart. Joseph Pichler disappeared in 2006, and Francis Cantea in 1975. https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/former-child-actor-vanishes-without-a-trace-81118999467a https://charleyproject.org/case/joseph-david-wolfgang-pichler https://www.newson6.com/story/5e368c202f69d76f62…

4 year old Rilya Wilson disappeared from foster care in early 2001. It was over 15 months before it was discovered she was missing. https://www.flsenate.gov/Media/PressRelease/Show/4113 https://charleyproject.org/case/rilya-shenise-wilson https://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/02/12/geralyn-graham-to-be-sentenced-in-rilya-wilson-case/ https://miami.cbsloc…

Witnesses see 15 year old Pearl Pinson being attacked on a pedestrian overpass. She is never seen again, and her abductor was killed in a shootout with police. http://charleyproject.org/case/pearl-pinson https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/solano-family-seeks-answers-for-missing-daughter-featured-on-people-magazine/160369/ https://people.com/crim…

After a loooong hiatus, I'm back! This week I'm going to tell you about the disappearances of 2 little girls: 20 month old Ayla Reynolds from Maine, and 10 month old Lisa Irwin from Missouri. https://charleyproject.org/case/ayla-bell-reynolds https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4237&context=colbyecho https://www.huffpost.co…

Diamond Bynum and her 2 year old nephew vanished without a trace from Gary, Indiana. Diamond suffers from Prader-Willi Syndrome, a condition that leaves her mentally and physically disabled. There have been few clues in this case. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/family-holds-out-hope-that-missing-child-woman-will-someday-be-found/2507890/ https://c…

Two cases from the wilderness of California. The 1981 disappearance of 14 year old Stacy Arras from Yosemite National Park, and the 1998 disappearance of 38 year old Jonathan Aujay from the Angeles National Forest. Both cases remain unsolved. Also, a review of the book "Highway of Tears" by Jessica McDiarmid. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm…

The 1982 disappearance of Steven Pearsall has been linked to the disappearance of 12 year old Christina White in 1979, and the 1981 murder of Kristen David. Mysteriously, the same night Steven disappeared two women, Kristina Nelson and her stepsister Jacqueline "Brandi" Miller, also went missing. Their bodies were later discovered in 1984. This ras…

The Runaway Train music video was re-released for the 25th anniversary featuring the missing children Adagio Talifero, Tammy Flores, Joanna Hernandez Pacheco, Kristopher Lewis, Nahomi Grant, and Alexandria Lowitzer. https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-mysterious-unsolved-disappearance-of-ali-lowitzer-b0fadbd58637 https://charleyproject.org/case/…

Soul Asylum released a music video to the song Runaway Train in 1993, featuring the photos of missing kids. 10 remain missing. These are their stories. When Christopher Vanished. The Unsolved Disappearance of… | by Nicole Henley | Of Misdeeds and Mysteries | Medium Christopher Matthew Kerze – The Charley Project Eagan parents still hoping to find s…

Seven year old Amber Swartz-Garcia disappeared while jumping rope in her front yard one June afternoon in 1988. Her case has taken many twists and turns, but Amber has never been found. https://charleyproject.org/case/amber-jean-swartz-garcia https://people.com/crime/mom-hopes-dna-testing-can-unlock-answers-about-7-year-old-daughter-abducted-1988/ …

As "satanic panic" spread across the country, 17 year old Kelly Wilson disappeared. But quickly her case became overshadowed by rumors, speculation, and false accusations of satanic rituals, involving even the lead investigator in her disappearance. https://www.ketk.com/news/special-reports/vanished/vanished-kelly-dae-wilson/ https://charleyproject…

Two different boys missing from Oregon- Fourteen year old Jeremy Bright in 1986 and eight year old Derek Engebretson in 1998. The two stories are not connected, just share some similarities, so we told them in the same episodes. https://charleyproject.org/case/derrick-james-engebretson https://charleyproject.org/case/jeremy-doland-bright https://kv…

In 1958, the Martin Family disappeared while searching for some greenery for Christmas decorations. The bodies of two of the daughters were recovered, but three bodies are still missing. And some evidence suggests foul play. What happened to this family? https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-martin-familys-plunge-to-death-accident-or-murder-23a8d8…

This week's story is a listener suggestion about 9 year old Serenity Dennard, missing from the Black Hills Children's Home. There were plenty of things that could have been done to prevent her disappearance, but the fact remains that Serenity is still missing and her family is desperate to bring her home. https://heavy.com/news/2020/09/serenity-den…

Civil rights activist disappears after lending support at the occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973. FBI documents released in 2013 seem to confirm the murder of Perry "Ray" Robinson, Jr. But what really happened to Ray? And where is he? Missing Person Case (namus.gov) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Robinson_(activist) FBI confirms black activist R…

Are all these missing women connected to one man? Known con-man and horseman, Silas Jayne has links to each of these disappearances. Three friends vanish from a state park on Fourth of July weekend, and multi-millionaire candy heiress have all vanished with no trace. But one name comes up in both cases. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-19…

This week's episode is a bit different: We scoured the internet for updates in all the cases we covered in seasons 1 and 2. We hope that this update episode will encourage you to revisit these cases, look at age progressed photos, and keep spreading the word until we find conclusions. Sources: For some reason I'm not able to paste my sources into t…

Robert Pilsen-Rahier was just fifteen years old when he vanished from a residential psychiatric treatment facility on July 6, 1990. After speaking with his mom on the phone just hours before and telling her he needed to tell her something, Robert vanished among conflicting reports of what really happened to him. Staff at the center claims he ran aw…

The disappearance of 70 year old Michael Chambers was originally considered a suicide, despite evidence that may suggest foul play. But private investigators and a new sheriff have renewed investigation into the case. https://charleyproject.org/case/michael-glenn-chambers https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/new-search-conducted-for-clues-into-michael…

Kristal Reisinger, 29, disappeared from Crestone, Colorado where she went to seek spiritual enlightenment. After telling friends she had been the victim of sexual assault, Kristal vanished. Someone in the tiny town of Crestone can hold the key to unlocking the mystery of what happened to Kristal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Krist…

Last year we brought awareness to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This episode is to bring attention to that issue, and provide an update on the progress being made in policy creation, data collection, and law enforcement training. In this week's episode we share the disappearance of 32 year old Linda Skeek, member of Tlingit tr…

Fifteen year old twins disappear while walking home after visiting their godfather. The investigation has been limited from the beginning. What happened to Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook? Dannette Latonia Millbrook – The Charley Project Jeannette Latrice Millbrook – The Charley Project Millbrook Twins Whereabouts On Day They Disappeared | Crime N…

Four year old D'Wan Sims was reported missing by his mother from a local shopping mall in 1994. Recently, DNA tests were conducted on a man who thought he could be D'Wan Sims. Mother of D'Wan Sims, boy who disappeared in 1994, dies (detroitnews.com) D’Wan Christian Sims – The Charley Project Man Claims He's Missing Michigan Kid D’Wan Sims | Crime N…

Three unsolved murders in one tiny upstate New York town just outside Batavia, NY. The murders of unidentified woman nicknamed, "Ruth," Frances Kimball, and the triple homicides of Tom Whaley, Hattie Whaley, and Mabel Morse are among Genesee County's oldest unsolved murders to this day. https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/a-mission-they-ll-neve…

William Morgan has become a symbol of free speech and free press when he disappeared after speaking out against the Freemasons in 1826. http://hollandlandoffice.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Morgan_(anti-Mason) http://projects.leadr.msu.edu/uniontodisunion/exhibits/show/freemasons-and-the-murder-of-w/the-disappearance-of-william-m http…

Twelve year old Jared Negrete and 16 year old Theresa "Trenny" Gibson have one thing in common: they disappeared from National Parks. Jared disappeared from the San Bernadino National Forest while on a trip with his Boy Scout Troop in 1991. In 1976, Trenny Gibson disappeared from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park while on a field trip. http:/…

18 year old Cleashindra Hall disappears just weeks before her high school graduation. Despite her family's dedication to keeping attention on her case, there have been few leads. Cleashindra Denise Hall – The Charley Project Special Report: Where is Cleashindra Hall? (fox16.com) The Missing Valedictorian: What Happened to Cleashindra Hall? | by Jen…

Fifteen-year old Nikki Daniels' family didn't report her missing for a full 18 months after she went missing back in 1992. Was she the victim of an abusive household, or did she runaway and start a new life? Monique Christine Daniels – The Charley Project What Really Happened to Monique Christine Daniels? | by Brenda Thornlow | Medium Monique Chris…

Two young women go missing from SUNY Albany thirteen years apart. 22 year old Karen Wilson and 19 year old Suzanne Lyall were enjoying college life when they vanished. Suzanne Lyall - Disappeared (disappearedblog.com) Suzanne Gloria Lyall – The Charley Project New York State Missing Persons Remembrance | Visit the Empire State Plaza & New York Stat…

Our 50th episode explores the disappearances of three brothers on Thanksgiving 2010. Alexander, Andrew, and Tanner Skelton are missing, and their father, John, pled guilty to false imprisonment. But what really happened to the three brothers? Are Skelton brothers still alive? Michigan boys' father searched how to break a neck before they went missi…

Charlie Allen Jr. is last seen running into the woods near the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, possibly suffering from a manic episode. Neo Babson Maximus – The Charley Project Partial skull found on Dartmouth beach is confirmed to be human (southcoasttoday.com) The mystery surrounding missing UMass Dartmouth student continues 13 years la…

Two young men go missing after an encounter with a local police officer just months apart. What really happened to 24 year old Felipe Santos and 27 year old Terrance Williams? Felipe Santos – The Charley Project Terrance Deon Williams – The Charley Project A Blur of the Badge -  The Cases of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos | Chameleon (medium.c…

A 19 year old young man disappears into the night after driving his car off the road, and calling his parents his for help. His parents were searching for him, and find his car in a different location than Brandon had described he was in. Brandon Victor Swanson – The Charley Project Swanson case still unsolved | News, Sports, Jobs - Marshall Indepe…

21 year-old Jonathan Fraser vanishes in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2016. Just last year, in 2020, multiple arrests were made in connection to Jonathan's disappearance. Could an organized crime ring be responsible for Jonathan's disappearance? Federal Prosecutors Bring Death Penalty Case Against Alleged Oahu Crime Boss - Honolulu Civil Beat FBI now involve…

A 46 year old father and husband, Robert Mayer, disappears from Long Island, NY. Are there family secrets that could lead to his whereabouts? Or did Robert himself have demons that could explain his disappearance? https://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-mayer-missing_n_3915824 https://www.pix11.com/2014/02/25/mother-and-sister-of-missing-electrician-…

A 12 year-old girl goes missing from a small Upstate New York town after attending Vacation Bible School. 25 years ago, Sara Anne Wood vanished and launched a national search - newyorkupstate.com Sara Anne Wood – The Charley Project Killer Declines to Tell Where Girl Is Buried - The New York Times (nytimes.com) 25 years ago, Sara Anne Wood's abduct…

Toni Sharpless goes missing under distressing circumstances after being asked to leave a party. Sleep deprived, intoxicated, and possibly suffering a manic episode, Toni has never been located. Into the Night: The Toni Lee Sharpless Disappearance | by The True Crime Times | The True Crime Times | Medium Toni Lee Sharpless – The Charley Project…

Yolanda Panek is still missing, despite her former boyfriend being tried and convicted of her murder. Salem woman, son still missing: Prosecuting murder case without a body (statesmanjournal.com) Yolanda Evette Panek – The Charley Project Murder of Yolanda Panek - Wikipedia

Nine year old Anthonette Cayedito is abducted in the early morning hours of April 6, 1986. Since her abduction there have been possible sightings in the American Southwest. Anthonette Christine Cayedito – The Charley Project Anthonette Cayedito | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom Holding out hope for girl who vanished 30 years ago » Albuquerque Jour…

A young pregnant woman goes missing while talking on a payphone with her boyfriend with her fiancé. Two other women in the area have also gone missing under similar circumstances. Could they be related?

A 12 year old newspaper delivery boy vanishes from Des Moines, Iowa in the 1980s. But he's not the only one. Eugene Martin also disappeared under similar circumstances. And so did Mark Allen.

This week I'm joined by Kayla to tell the story of the disappearance of 7 year old Kyron Horman from Portland, OR. Kyron Richard Horman – The Charley Project Kyron Horman’s Disappearance Update: He Has Not Been Found | Heavy.com

A 28 year old mother and wife is abducted from her driveway after arriving home after a night out with friends. Her case is sometimes linked to serial killer Coral Watts. What happened to Lilli Dunn after she went missing from her Southgate home in 1980? | News | thenewsherald.com Lilli Marlene Dunn – The Charley Project Evil Eyes | Dallas Observer…

This week I tell you the stories of three missing people that have received little media coverage: Marine veteran, Wade Taylor, college student Reny Jose, and Karena McClerkin. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/what-happened-missing-indiana-teen-karena-mcclerkin-n739086 https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/crime/…

An infant disappears from her crib in the middle of the night. Suspicion falls on her parents, but still no one has found baby Sabrina. Sources: The disappearance of baby Sabrina Aisenberg: Where the case stands today - ABC News (go.com) Sabrina Paige Aisenberg – The Charley Project Sabrina Aisenberg | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom Missing baby …

Five young men travel to a basketball game and disappear. Months later the remains of 4 men are found under mysterious circumstances. The remains of the fifth, Gary Mathias, has never been found. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/532063/bizarre-hell-disappearance-yuba-county-five http://charleyproject.org/case/gary-dale-mathias https://www.sacbee…

14 Year Old Laureen Rahn vanishes. Her mom is haunted by mysterious phone calls. And a convicted serial killer in the area at the time of her disappearance make this story even creepier. http://charleyproject.org/case/laureen-ann-rahn http://charleyproject.org/case/denise-ann-daneault https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Peder_Rasmussen…

Native American women go missing at an alarming rate. I share with you just a few of their stories. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/a-kent-woman-called-911-then-disappeared-that-was-10-years-ago-her-family-and-police-want-to-find-her/ http://charleyproject.org/case/alyssa-angelique-mclemore https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/a…

15 year old Maria Elizalde disappeared from Dallas, TX on November 25, 2015. 54 year old Brent Acomb disappeared from Houston, TX on January 24, 2014. In this special episode, I share both stories with you. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/maria-elizalde-thanksgiving-disappearance-haunts-kathleen-rodriguez http://charleyproject.org/case/maria-isab…