Detective Perspective

Detective Perspective

Derrick Levasseur

Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case...

MISSING: Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone

MISSING: Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone

On the night of February 19, 2005, 34-year-old Danielle Imbo and 35-year-old Richard Petrone met up with friends at Abilene’s, a bar in Philadelphia. By all accounts, they were having a great time, reconnecting after a breakup weeks prior. At around 11:45 p.m., they said their goodbyes and left the bar, planning to head to Danielle’s home in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. But they never made it home. Despite extensive searches and years of investigative efforts, there has never been a single confirm

Feb 24, • 39:34

MISSING: Baby Ember Graham

MISSING: Baby Ember Graham

Find Baby Ember on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindBabyEmber/ On July 1, 2015, six-month-old Ember Graham was staying with her father, Matthew, in Shasta County, California. According to Matthew, he fell asleep around 10:30 PM, just feet away from his daughter. When he woke up just after 5:00 AM on July 2, Ember was gone. He called 911, and a large-scale search began. A few days later, Ember’s pacifier was found miles away from her home—but there was no other sign of her anywhere. For

Feb 17, • 39:08

MURDER: Kanika Powell

MURDER: Kanika Powell

On the morning of August 28, 2008, Kanika Powell, a 28-year-old laboratory employee with top-secret security clearance, left her apartment in Laurel, Maryland, to run errands. She had spent the past five days on edge after three different men—one posing as an FBI agent and two claiming to be delivery drivers—knocked on her door, each asking for her by name. She refused to let any of them in. Just before noon on the 28th, Kanika returned home. Moments later, she was ambushed outside her apartme

Feb 12, • 40:06

MISSING: Lonnie Rogers

MISSING: Lonnie Rogers

Ways YOU can help: Sign the petition to grant families of missing persons access to police files after a period of 20 years: Sign Here Share Her Missing Poster Join the Justice for Lonene Facebook Group Purchase A Daughter's Journey: ...and Story of Resilienceby Alison Morea Duiker, Lonnie's daughter, to learn more about Lonnie. On the evening of January 6, 1981, Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers, a 29-year-old mother of two, returned to her home in Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania, after work. A blizz

Feb 3, • 37:32

MURDER: Blake Chappell

MURDER: Blake Chappell

On the night of Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 17-year-old Blake Chappell attended the homecoming dance at East Coweta High School in Georgia with his girlfriend. After the dance, Blake planned to spend the night with a close friend, however, after a few hours he decided to see his girlfriend instead.  Blake went to his girlfriend’s house and they spent about 30 minutes together before a family member discovered Blake. He left at around 5 AM and began walking back to his friend's house, but trag

Jan 27, • 50:24

MURDER: Shelbey Thornburgh

MURDER: Shelbey Thornburgh

On the evening of November 5th, 2015, 20-year-old Shelbey Thornburgh made arrangements to meet a man at her high-rise Houston apartment. The man was scheduled to arrive around 8:30 PM and by 10 PM Shelbey was discovered viciously murdered. Police began an immediate investigation, but despite viewing the suspect in the lobby entering and exiting around the time of the murder on surveillance, the man’s identity remains a mystery.  It’s been over nine years since Shelbey was killed and her sister

Jan 20, • 40:45

72: MISSING: Trudy Appleby

72: MISSING: Trudy Appleby

On the morning of August 21, 1996, Trudy Appleby, an 11-year-old girl from Moline, Illinois, missed her scheduled 9:00 AM phone call with her best friend. Thirty minutes later, Trudy was seen getting into a car, believed to be a Chevy Celebrity, with a white man in his twenties. She was never seen again.  Trudy's father came home during his lunch break and made lunch for Trudy, assuming she was out playing with friends. But when he returned at the end of the workday, the lunch was still on the

Jan 13, • 45:19

71: MISSING: Brian Shaffer

71: MISSING: Brian Shaffer

On the evening of March 31, 2006, Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old med student, went out with friends to celebrate the start of spring break. The night began with bar-hopping and ended at the Ugly Tuna Saloona, a popular spot in Columbus, Ohio. At 1:55 am, Brian was captured on surveillance footage outside the bar, chatting with two women. Moments later, he said goodbye and walked back toward the entrance, telling his friends he was going to speak with the band. He was never seen or heard from agai

Jan 6, • 59:35

70: Case Updates: Rachel Hansen & Madelina Cojocari

70: Case Updates: Rachel Hansen & Madelina Cojocari

For the final episode of Detective Perspective for 2024, we wanted to give everyone a few updates in two cases we covered this year: The case of Rachel Hansen, and the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. At around 2:00 A.M. on June 4, 2022, a gunman entered Rachel Hansen’s apartment, located at 1900 South Coronado Road in Gilbert, Arizona, and shot her once while she was sleeping. Anyone with information in Rachel’s murder should leave an anonymous tip by calling Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS

Dec 16, 2024 • 46:25

69: MURDER: Matthew Flores

69: MURDER: Matthew Flores

On the morning of March 24, 1994, 26-year-old Matthew Flores, a former Army lieutenant and Gulf War veteran, parked his rented car outside his new workplace in Santa Clara, California. Moments later, he was shot execution-style as he leaned into the car to grab his jacket. The parking lot was full of employees starting their day, yet no one saw the shooter. Security footage revealed a dark Ford Explorer circling the lot suspiciously around the time Matt was killed, but unfortunately, his murder

Dec 9, 2024 • 49:34

68: MISSING: Sebastian Rogers

68: MISSING: Sebastian Rogers

On the morning of February 26, 2024, Katie Proudfoot went to wake up her 15-year-old son, Sebastian Rogers, for school. But when she entered his room, his bed was empty. She searched the rest of the house for him, but he was nowhere to be found.  Katie called the police and a large-scale search began immediately. As hours turned into days, the search intensified, with hundreds of people combing the area near the family’s home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Despite their efforts, no trace of Seba

Dec 2, 2024 • 43:49

67: MURDER: The Moses Lake Bombings

67: MURDER: The Moses Lake Bombings

On the morning of August 2, 2008, 69-year-old William “Bill” Walker was at his workshop near Moses Lake, Washington, when an explosion suddenly went off, killing him instantly. Hours later, just after midnight on August 3, another blast ripped through the home of 53-year-old Javier Adame, just miles away, also killing him instantly. Investigators were stunned by the two deadly explosions happening so close in proximity and in time. As they pieced together the scenes, they realized both deaths w

Nov 25, 2024 • 34:53

66: MISSING: Jodi Huisentruit

66: MISSING: Jodi Huisentruit

On the early morning of June 27, 1995, 27-year-old Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor in Mason City, Iowa, overslept and rushed out the door to head to work. But she never made it in. Concerned coworkers called the police, who found Jodi’s red Mazda Miata in her apartment’s parking lot. Evidence at the scene suggested a struggle, leading police to believe Jodi had been abducted as she tried to get into her car. In the days that followed, search teams scoured Mason City and beyond, but no trace of

Nov 18, 2024 • 46:43

MISSING: Corrie Anderson

MISSING: Corrie Anderson

On the afternoon of October 28, 2008, 36-year-old Corrie Anderson, a beloved mother of three, left her job at a Jamestown, New York, library and visited her fiancé at a nearby car dealership. She told him she planned to head home before picking up her son from school later that day. But Corrie never arrived, and her family quickly grew concerned. When they went to check on her, Corrie’s house was empty. Inside, they found fresh groceries and one of her shoes on the stairs, but both Corrie—and h

Nov 11, 2024 • 45:29

64: MURDER: Judy Smith

64: MURDER: Judy Smith

On April 10, 1997, 50-year-old Judy Smith, a beloved nurse and mother, set off on her first trip to Philadelphia, planning to explore historic sites while her husband attended a conference. But when Judy didn’t return to their hotel that evening, her husband grew worried and reported her missing. Months passed without a word from Judy. Then, in September, hunters stumbled upon her remains over 600 miles away in a remote part of North Carolina. Judy had been murdered, her body wrapped in a blank

Nov 4, 2024 • 42:06

63: MISSING: Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain

63: MISSING: Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain

On the evening of May 17th, 2024, 39-year-old Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain, a beloved mother, daughter and sister, texted her sister saying she was visiting her brother-in-law in a Redding, California, hospital. Just after midnight, she mentioned returning her mother-in-law's car to her house on the Redding Rancheria Reservation. That was the last time anyone heard from her. A week later, Nikki's truck was found abandoned in a remote area 40 minutes from her home. Despite extensive searches, Nikki

Oct 28, 2024 • 53:07

MURDER: David Cox

MURDER: David Cox

On the morning of January 5, 1994, 27-year-old David Cox, a former Marine whose story inspired the movie A Few Good Men, was at home, anxiously awaiting news about a potential full-time job. But when his girlfriend, Elaine, returned home that evening, David was nowhere to be found. His truck was parked outside, with the keys in the ignition and an uncashed paycheck sitting on the dashboard. Despite these strange circumstances, police initially believed David had run off. However, nearly three m

Oct 21, 2024 • 54:52

61: MISSING: Gabriel Johnson

61: MISSING: Gabriel Johnson

On December 20th, 2009, Logan McQueary was supposed to gain physical custody of his nearly eight month old son, Gabriel. But when Logan arrived to pick him up, both he and Gabriel's mother, Elizabeth Johnson, weren't home. For days, Logan tried contacting Elizabeth, but she didn't respond. Then, on December 27th, Logan received a text message from Elizabeth claiming she had murdered Gabriel. Investigators immediately launched a search for both Gabriel and Elizabeth, but when they located Eliza

Oct 14, 2024 • 38:02

60: MISSING: Fauna Frey

60: MISSING: Fauna Frey

On June 27th, 2020, Fauna Frey, a 45-year-old woman grieving the recent loss of her brother, left her family home in Dexter, Oregon with plans to visit some of his loved ones in the Grants Pass area. Two days later, on June 29th, Fauna was seen buying groceries in Grants Pass, but after that she vanished. Months later, her Jeep was discovered abandoned on a remote road over an hour from the grocery store, yet Fauna was nowhere to be found. It's been over four years since Fauna disappeared, and h

Oct 7, 2024 • 39:54

59: MURDER: The Lane Bryant Murders

59: MURDER: The Lane Bryant Murders

At 10 a.m. on the morning of February 2nd, 2008, the Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois opened for the day. Just minutes later, a man entered the store posing as a delivery person. He eventually pulled out a gun and took the store manager, a part time employee, and four customers hostage. The six women were forced into a back room, where they were bound with duct tape and shot, execution style. The store manager and the four customers were killed instantly, but the part time employee sur

Sep 30, 2024 • 47:15

58: MURDER: Deputy Jeff Mitchell

58: MURDER: Deputy Jeff Mitchell

In the early hours of October 27, 2006, Deputy Jeff Mitchell, a 38-year-old beloved father and husband, was patrolling a remote area in Sacramento County when he noticed a suspicious white Chevy van. At 3:27 a.m., he reported pulling the van over, but minutes later, dispatch lost contact with him. When fellow deputies arrived at the scene, they found Jeff lying near his patrol car, shot with his own weapon after a violent struggle. The van was gone. Twelve hours later, a white van was found sub

Sep 23, 2024 • 45:33

57: MISSING: Jason Landry

57: MISSING: Jason Landry

At around 11:00 pm on the night of December 13, 2020, 21-year-old Texas State University student Jason Landry left San Marcos, Texas, to drive back to his parents’ house. But he never made it home, and what happened next remains a mystery. Just after midnight, on what was now December 14, Jason’s car was found wrecked on a desolate gravel road near Luling, Texas. His belongings—and the clothes he had been wearing while driving—were scattered along the road, but Jason himself was nowhere to be f

Sep 16, 2024 • 43:37

56: MURDER: Cheryl Coker

56: MURDER: Cheryl Coker

On the morning of October 2, 2018, Cheryl Coker, a devoted mother of two from Riverside, Ohio, dropped her daughter off at school. Later that day, her car was left in a Kroger parking lot. Surveillance footage captured a mysterious figure, dressed entirely in black, exiting the vehicle and walking away. Despite an exhaustive investigation and numerous leads, it took over a year and a half before Cheryl's skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area, just 15 minutes from her home. Although

Sep 9, 2024 • 44:20

55: MURDER: Hannah Truelove

55: MURDER: Hannah Truelove

On the afternoon of August 23, 2012, 16-year-old Hannah Truelove, a beloved daughter and friend, returned home from school to her apartment in Gainesville, Georgia. She was last seen hanging out with friends at the picnic table area of her apartment complex that evening. But then, after around 7:30 pm, she just vanished. The next day, Hannah’s body was discovered in a wooded area behind the apartments and it was clear that this was no accident. Hannah Truelove had been murdered.  It’s been just

Sep 2, 2024 • 38:27

54: MURDER: Jack Wheeler

54: MURDER: Jack Wheeler

On December 28, 2010, 66-year-old Jack Wheeler, a veteran and highly respected Washington D.C. consultant, abruptly left Manhattan, telling his wife he had urgent business in D.C. But instead of heading to D.C., Jack ended up in Wilmington, Delaware. For days, he was seen wandering the streets, disheveled and confused. Then, on the morning of December 31st, Jack’s body was found in a landfill. He had been the victim of a brutal murder, his body discarded in a dumpster and transported to the land

Aug 26, 2024 • 44:30

53: MURDER: Heaven LaShae Ross

53: MURDER: Heaven LaShae Ross

On the morning of August 19, 2003, 11-year-old Heaven LaShae Ross, known as "Shae," left her home in Northport, Alabama, to catch the bus for school, but she never made it. Despite extensive searches and national media attention, there was no sign of Shae for over three years. Then, in December 2006, her remains were discovered beneath an abandoned house just eight miles from her home. She had been murdered. It’s been 21 years since Shae was abducted and murdered and investigators are still sea

Aug 19, 2024 • 49:21

52: MURDER: Nick Kunselman & Stephanie Hart-Grizzell

52: MURDER: Nick Kunselman & Stephanie Hart-Grizzell

On the night of February 13, 2000, 15-year-old Nick Kunselman was working the closing shift at a Subway sandwich shop in Littleton, Colorado. At around 10:00 pm, his 16-year-old girlfriend, Stephanie Hart-Grizzell, showed up to hang out as Nick closed down the store. At around 12:45 am on what was now February 14, another Subway employee drove by and noticed the store lights were still on. She decided to stop, and when she went inside, she found Nick and Stephanie behind the counter, both dead f

Aug 12, 2024 • 44:01

51: MURDER: Jodie Bordeaux

51: MURDER: Jodie Bordeaux

On the night of November 20, 1997, 28-year-old Jodie Bordeaux was at home in Powhattan, Kansas, with her husband Shawn. Just before 12:45 am, on what was now the 21st, a car pulled up and started shooting into the house. Jodie, who was six and a half months pregnant, ran to her bedroom for cover but was shot once, killing her instantly. Tragically, Jodie’s unborn baby, Jordan Shay, also passed away, leaving Shawn without a wife and child. A thorough investigation ensued and authorities identifi

Aug 5, 2024 • 49:39

50: MURDER: Molly Bish

50: MURDER: Molly Bish

On the morning of June 27, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish arrived at her job as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts. Within minutes, she went missing. Initially, the police treated her disappearance as innocent, but as time passed, they realized she had likely been abducted. Despite a thorough investigation, there was no sign of Molly or her abductor. Three years later, Molly’s remains were found in a wooded area five miles from Comins Pond. She had been murdered.  It’s been just

Jul 29, 2024 • 55:36

MISSING: Peggy McGuire

MISSING: Peggy McGuire

On the morning of November 16, 2015, Peggy McGuire, a 28-year-old beloved mother and daughter, finished a double shift at work, dropped her son off at school, and then returned to her home in Eufaula, Oklahoma. At around 10:00 am, she spoke with her boyfriend on the phone, and said she was at home making beef jerky. After this call, no one heard from Peggy again.  The next day, her truck was found abandoned at a bar, and Peggy was nowhere to be found. Despite extensive searches and investigatio

Jul 15, 2024 • 34:20

48: MISSING: TJ Murray

48: MISSING: TJ Murray

On October 18, 2011, TJ Murray, a 23-year-old beloved son and brother, went bar hopping with a friend in Spring, Texas. After getting into altercations at a few bars, TJ was last seen walking away from "Rookies Sports Bar" at 12:37 am on what was now the 19th. During the subsequent investigation, detectives came to the conclusion that TJ was murdered after he left the bar. However, despite many searches, his remains have never been located. It's been over 12 years since TJ disappeared, and his f

Jul 8, 2024 • 45:02

47: MURDER: Princella Eppes

47: MURDER: Princella Eppes

On the morning of July 9, 1990, 22-year-old Princella Eppes, a beloved daughter and sister, did not show up for work. This was highly unusual, so Princella’s boss contacted her apartment complex. That afternoon, a maintenance worker was sent to check on her. Upon entering her apartment, he found Princella murdered in her bed. Almost immediately, her case went cold, leaving her family devastated and frustrated. It’s been almost 34 years since Princella was killed, and investigators are still sear

Jul 1, 2024 • 43:54

MISSING: Bianca Carrasco

MISSING: Bianca Carrasco

On May 3, 2016, Jovanna Burney called the San Antonio police to report her sister, 29-year-old Bianca Carrasco, missing. Jovanna explained that she hadn’t heard from Bianca since the afternoon of May 1, and starting that night, Bianca’s phone had been turned off. Jovanna asked Bianca’s husband, Daniel, what was going on. He said that he and Bianca had a fight on the night of May 1, and she walked away. He claimed he never saw her again. A subsequent investigation led the police to suspect foul p

Jun 24, 2024 • 34:03

MURDER: Chynna and Blake Dickus

MURDER: Chynna and Blake Dickus

On the evening of July 24, 2006, Sean Dickus came home from work to his house in Franklin, Indiana. When he went inside, he discovered the bodies of his wife, 26-year-old Chynna, and his 10-year-old son, Blake. They had both been brutally murdered. The police investigated and found out that there had been a string of burglaries around the time of the murders, including one just four houses down from the Dickus home on the same day. Despite a thorough investigation, no suspect has ever been ident

Jun 17, 2024 • 34:45

44: MISSING: Robert Harrod

44: MISSING: Robert Harrod

In June 2009, Robert “Bob” Harrod, an 81-year-old beloved father, married Fontelle, a woman he reconnected with after 59 years apart. Fontelle was set to move from Missouri into Bob’s Placentia, California home on July 29, but two days before that could happen, Bob went missing. After a thorough investigation, the police theorized that Bob had met with foul play, possibly because of his multi-million dollar estate. Despite this, his body has never been located. It’s been almost 15 years since Bo

Jun 10, 2024 • 26:24

43: MURDER: The Short Family

43: MURDER: The Short Family

On the morning of August 15, 2002, Mike and Mary Short were found murdered in their rural Bassett, Virginia home. Their nine-year-old daughter, Jennifer, was nowhere to be found. It quickly became clear that she’d been abducted by the killer. An extensive search for Jennifer began, but sadly, weeks later, her remains were found approximately 40 miles away from her home. She too had been murdered. It’s been more than 21 years since Mike, Mary, and Jennifer Short were killed and investigators are

Jun 3, 2024 • 28:45

42: MISSING: Madalina Cojocari

42: MISSING: Madalina Cojocari

On December 15th, 2022, Madalina Cojocari, a beloved 11-year-old, was reported missing in Cornelius, North Carolina. Her mother, Diana Cojocari, initially told the police that she last saw her daughter on the night of November 23rd. However, investigators soon discovered that nobody outside the family had seen Madalina after November 21st. This discrepancy raised suspicions, especially as it became apparent that Diana, along with her husband, Christopher Palmiter, were withholding crucial infor

May 27, 2024 • 31:09

41: MURDER: Brandy Hutchins

41: MURDER: Brandy Hutchins

On November 8, 1988, Brandy Hutchins, a 14-year-old beloved daughter, told her friends and family that she was pregnant with her boyfriend’s child. Tragically, just four days later, she was discovered murdered in the root cellar of an abandoned house in Coal Hill, Arkansas. During the police investigation at the house, they found a piece of paper with a positive pregnancy test result next to Brandy's body. However, when Brandy's autopsy results came back, they revealed she was not pregnant and

May 20, 2024 • 45:45

40: MURDER: Russell and Shirley Dermond

40: MURDER: Russell and Shirley Dermond

On the morning of May 6, 2014, Russell Dermond, an 88-year-old beloved father and husband, was found dead in the garage of his home on Lake Oconee in Georgia. He had been brutally murdered, and his head was removed. Russell’s wife of 62 years, Shirley, was nowhere to be found. An intense search for her began, and on May 16, she was found in the lake. Shirley had also been murdered, and her body was weighed down with concrete blocks. Despite a thorough investigation, the police have yet to ident

May 13, 2024 • 40:49

39: MURDER: Charlotte Fimiano

39: MURDER: Charlotte Fimiano

On the afternoon of September 11, 1997, Charlotte Fimiano, a 40-year-old realtor and beloved mother and wife, went to meet with a potential home buyer at a secluded residence in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania. When she didn’t return home that night, her husband reported her missing. The next morning, she was found brutally murdered in the home she was supposed to show. It’s been more than 26 years since Charlotte was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible…

May 6, 2024 • 37:54

38: MISSING: Kadin Black

38: MISSING: Kadin Black

On December 20, 2022, Kadin Black, a beloved 19-year-old son and brother, was reported missing in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. His family hadn’t heard from him for three days, and he had failed to show up at his dad’s house for a pre-planned get-together, which was out of character. The police immediately launched an investigation into Kadin’s disappearance, but there was no sign of him anywhere. It’s been just over 16 months since Kadin went missing, and investigators are still searching for him

Apr 29, 2024 • 28:09

37: MURDER: Missy Bevers

37: MURDER: Missy Bevers

In the early morning hours of April 18, 2016, Missy Bevers, a 45-year-old beloved mom, wife, fitness instructor, and so much more, was murdered inside Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas. When police checked the surveillance footage, they learned that Missy had been viciously attacked by someone wearing tactical gear, and carrying a hammer. Despite the killer being captured on camera, no suspects have ever been identified. It’s been just over eight years since Missy was killed, and i

Apr 22, 2024 • 49:10

36: MISSING: Kristina Branum & Christopher Mittendorf

36: MISSING: Kristina Branum & Christopher Mittendorf

On July 28th, 2006, Kristina Branum and Christopher Mittendorf, a young couple from Hardin County, Tennessee, were reported missing after they didn’t show up for a visit with Chris’s dad on the July 27th.  Days later, on August 1st, the couple’s car was found abandoned in a field in Lawrence County, around 50 miles away from their home. Since that day, no trace of the couple has ever been found. It’s been nearly 18 years since Kristina and Chris vanished, and investigators are still searching f

Apr 15, 2024 • 35:05

35: MISSING: Monica Carrasco

35: MISSING: Monica Carrasco

On the morning of October 2, 2003, Monica Carrasco, a 16-year-old beloved daughter and sister, was discovered missing from her aunt and uncle’s house near Balmorhea, Texas. The only items missing from Monica’s room were her beige nightgown and bible - the rest of her belongings, including her socks and shoes, were left behind. Despite extensive searches, no trace of Monica has ever been found. It’s been more than 20 years since Monica vanished, and investigators are still searching for her… 16-

Apr 8, 2024 • 39:33

34: MURDER: Rachel Hansen

34: MURDER: Rachel Hansen

In the early morning hours of June 4, 2022, Rachel Hansen, a 19-year-old beloved daughter, fiance and friend, called 911 to report that an “unknown person” had come into her Gilbert, Arizona apartment and shot her while she was sleeping. First responders rushed Rachel to the hospital, where she tragically passed away from a single gunshot wound. Investigators haven’t identified a motive or suspect, leaving Rachel’s family desperate for answers. It’s been almost two years since Rachel was killed,

Apr 1, 2024 • 36:18

33: MURDER: Asia and Ashton Brown

33: MURDER: Asia and Ashton Brown

On February 22, 2015, 22-year-old Asia Brown and her two-year-old son, Ashton, were reported missing to the Greensboro, North Carolina police. The following day, they were discovered in the trunk of Asia’s car, which had been set on fire in a secluded area owned by the City. Due to the extent of the damage to Asia and Ashton’s bodies, a cause of death couldn’t be determined, however, investigators are positive they were murdered.  It’s been just over nine years since Asia and Ashton were killed

Mar 25, 2024 • 38:19

32: MISSING: Bryan “Vladek” Hasel

32: MISSING: Bryan “Vladek” Hasel

On November 17, 2021, Bryan “Vladek” Hasel, a 22-year-old beloved son and brother, was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida. His family had been on vacation out of state, and upon returning home, discovered that Vladek was missing. An investigation revealed that the last time Vladek was verifiably seen was on the morning of November 6. Since his disappearance, there have been no other confirmed sightings of him, leaving his family distraught and desperate fo

Mar 19, 2024 • 31:58

31: UNSOLVED: We Need Your Help!

31: UNSOLVED: We Need Your Help!

Our first case occurred on the evening of January 17, 2020, when Scott Ratigan, a 24-year-old, was found murdered in his Arlington, Virginia apartment. His cause of death has not been released, however, the police have shared video footage of a person of interest. Police are searching for a person of interest, who is described as approximately 5'6", to 5'8" inches tall, weighing 150 to 175 pounds. The man was dressed in all black, carrying a black backpack and walking with a pigeon-toed gait. An

Mar 11, 2024 • 46:08

30: MURDER: Leah Rowlands

30: MURDER: Leah Rowlands

On the morning of March 10, 1997, Leah Rowlands, a 41-year-old mother of two, worked at the Amoco gas station just off Interstate 80 in Cozad, Nebraska. Before the afternoon arrived, Leah was found shot to death behind the counter. When police reviewed the Amoco's surveillance footage, they saw that just after 10:30am, a white, barefoot man robbed Leah. After she gave him $150, he ordered her to lie down behind the counter. He then pulled out a gun, leaned over the counter, and shot her three ti

Mar 4, 2024 • 37:53

29: MISSING: Davohnte Morgan

29: MISSING: Davohnte Morgan

On May 4, 2020, Davohnte Morgan, a 28-year-old son and brother, went on a trip to Mount Shasta, California, with his girlfriend. Three days later, on May 7, Davohnte's girlfriend reported him missing. She explained that following an argument, Davohnte left their motel on the morning of May 5 and never returned. Despite extensive investigations by authorities and Davohnte’s family, no trace of him has ever been found. It’s been nearly four years since Davohnte vanished, and investigators are stil

Feb 26, 2024 • 38:45

28: MURDER: Jack and Jeri Magee

28: MURDER: Jack and Jeri Magee

On the morning of December 14, 2011, Jack and Jeri Magee, a well-liked and respected couple in their late 60s, were found shot to death in their Andover, Massachusetts mansion. The only item missing from their home was the couple’s Lexus, which was discovered on fire, 20 miles away in Boston. Despite an extensive investigation, authorities have yet to identify any motives or suspects in the double homicide. It’s been just over 12 years since Jack and Jeri were killed, and investigators are still

Feb 19, 2024 • 39:19

27: MISSING: Wesley Dale Morgan

27: MISSING: Wesley Dale Morgan

On the morning of May 15th, 2001, Ruby Havard reported her two-year-old son, Wesley Dale Morgan, missing. According to her account, Wesley had been playing outside on the front porch while she went inside to prepare some food. When she returned just five minutes later, Wesley was gone. Authorities immediately launched a widespread search, initially believing Wesley might have wandered into the woods. However, as days passed without any sign of the toddler, authorities began to theorize that he h

Feb 12, 2024 • 38:23

26: MURDER: Officer Jason Ellis

26: MURDER: Officer Jason Ellis

In the early morning hours of May 25, 2013, Jason Ellis, a 33-year-old police officer, finished his shift for the Bardstown Police Department and headed home in his cruiser. During the drive, Jason encountered a pile of limbs blocking the road. He turned on his police lights, parked his car diagonally to block the road, and stepped out to clear the limbs so no one would get hurt. As he bent down to pick up the debris, a gunman shot him multiple times. Jason died at the scene, and was later found

Feb 5, 2024 • 34:53

25: MURDER: Liz Barraza

25: MURDER: Liz Barraza

On the morning of January 25, 2019, Liz Barraza, a 29-year-old beloved wife and daughter, set up a garage sale in the driveway of her Tomball, Texas home. Just before 7:00 am, a suspect driving a dark Nissan Frontier truck parked across the street, exited the vehicle, and swiftly approached Liz in the driveway. The suspect then shot Liz four times before sprinting back to the truck and fleeing the scene. Despite a surveillance camera capturing the entire incident, the police have yet to identify

Jan 29, 2024 • 45:59

24: MURDER: Maggie Long

24: MURDER: Maggie Long

On the night of December 1, 2017, Maggie Long, a 17 year old high school student, was found dead in her family’s rural Bailey, Colorado home, which had been burglarized and set on fire. Investigators later determined that Maggie had been physically assaulted then lit on fire while she was still alive. It’s been just over six years since Maggie was brutally murdered, and investigators are still searching for the people responsible… On December 1, 2017, almost 18 year old Maggie Long was found mu

Jan 22, 2024 • 45:42

23: MISSING: Martin Roberts

23: MISSING: Martin Roberts

On the afternoon of April 21, 2016, Martin Roberts, a 19 year old college student, was last seen walking away from a bus stop near the intersection of Hardin Street and Rivers Street in Boone, North Carolina. An investigation into Martin’s disappearance revealed that he left a note in his bedroom, stating he was “leaving everyone behind”. However, the note didn’t mention any plans to harm himself. Despite a thorough investigation, Martin has never been located. It’s been almost eight years since

Jan 15, 2024 • 40:10

MURDER: Nicole Glass & Melissa Mason

MURDER: Nicole Glass & Melissa Mason

On the afternoon of December 3, 2010, best friends and roommates, Nicole Glass and Melissa Mason, both 27 years old, were found dead in their Phoenix, Arizona home – they had been strangled. When the police interviewed Melissa’s loved ones, they discovered she was around eight weeks pregnant, turning this into a triple homicide according to Arizona law. Despite a thorough investigation, the police haven't identified any motives or suspects. It’s been just over 13 years since Nicole, Melissa, and

Jan 8, 2024 • 53:36

21: MURDER: Diana Davis

21: MURDER: Diana Davis

On July 27, 2020, Diana Davis, a 50 year old certified nursing assistant, disappeared from the Seattle-Tacoma, Washington area. Two days later, her car was discovered on fire in a downtown Tacoma alley. Then, on August 5, Diana’s body was found more than an hour east of Tacoma, in a wooded area. Someone had bludgeoned her to death. It’s been over three years since Diana was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible… Diana Davis was last seen at 5:50 pm on July 27,

Dec 11, 2023 • 42:57

20: MURDER: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre

20: MURDER: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre

On the morning of February 10, 1990, two armed men entered a Las Cruces, New Mexico bowling alley. They rounded up the two employees and two young girls that were already inside, and forced them all into the main office. Minutes later, another employee arrived with his two daughters and they were also taken into the office. The gunmen then shot all seven people multiple times and set the office on fire before fleeing the bowling alley. Remarkably, three victims survived and later helped create

Nov 27, 2023 • 36:40

19: MURDER: Julie Ferguson

19: MURDER: Julie Ferguson

On the evening of March 20, 1995, Julie Ferguson, a 17 year old high school junior, worked her closing shift in the Greenway shopping center in Greenbelt, Maryland. After closing up at 9:25 pm, Julie waited outside for her friends to pick her up. When they arrived at 10:00 pm, they found Julie’s belongings left behind on the curb, but there was no Julie. The police were called, and they quickly determined that Julie had been abducted. Hours later, Julie’s body was discovered a few miles away - s

Nov 20, 2023 • 35:24

18: MISSING: Melinda McGhee

18: MISSING: Melinda McGhee

On the morning of March 24, 2003, Melinda McGhee, a 31 year old Licensed Practical Nurse, finished working the night shift at an Alabama nursing home. After getting home at around 8:30 am, Melinda called her husband, Troy, who was at work. Before getting off the phone, Melinda said she was going to sleep until Troy and their kids returned home later that day. When Troy and the kids arrived home at around 3:45 pm, Melinda wasn’t there. Instead, they found signs of a violent struggle and blood in

Nov 13, 2023 • 38:47

17: MURDER: Norman Ladner

17: MURDER: Norman Ladner

You can download June's Journey here! --- https://woo.ga/p2v43o On the evening of August 21, 1989, Norman Ladner, a 17 year-old high school student, went hunting on his family’s property in Picayune, Mississippi. When Norman didn’t return by 7:00 pm, his parents grew concerned and went looking for him. Ultimately, Norman was found in the woods, dead from a single gunshot wound to the temple. A coroner and a medical examiner ultimately ruled that Norman had committed suicide. However, his parent

Nov 6, 2023 • 42:01

16: MISSING / MURDER: Sarah Graham and Katelyn Kelley

16: MISSING / MURDER: Sarah Graham and Katelyn Kelley

On the morning of February 4, 2015, 18-year-old Sara Graham didn't show up for her morning shift at Walmart in Pembroke, North Carolina. A few hours later, her van was found abandoned in a field halfway between Walmart and her home in Fairmont, North Carolina. There were no signs of a struggle, and the doors were locked manually. Despite a thorough investigation, Sara remains missing, and authorities are still searching for her. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Robeson County She

Oct 30, 2023 • 42:25

15: MISSING: Dail Dinwiddie

15: MISSING: Dail Dinwiddie

On the evening of September 23, 1992, Dail Dinwiddie, a 23-year-old graduate student, attended a U2 concert in Columbia, South Carolina with friends. Following the concert, they went to Five Points, a popular bar area for college students. At around 1:00 am, Dail became separated from her friends in a big crowd. Approximately 30 minutes later, she was spotted leaving the bar, heading toward the intersection of Harden and Greene. She was never seen again, and no trace of her has ever been found.

Oct 23, 2023 • 28:50

14: MURDER: Officer Kevin Brame

14: MURDER: Officer Kevin Brame

On the night of November 1, 1999, Kevin Brame, a 31-year-old police officer, dropped his two sons off at his estranged wife’s house in Dayton, Ohio. As Kevin walked back to his car, an assailant stepped out of the bushes near his car and shot him in the back of the neck with a shotgun. It’s been nearly 24 years since Officer Kevin Brame was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible… If you have information in Kevin Brame’s murder, you can call Crime Stoppers at 80

Oct 16, 2023 • 31:33

13: MURDER: Ashleigh Love

13: MURDER: Ashleigh Love

In the early morning hours of October 6, 2009, an intruder broke into the home of Ashleigh Love, a 19 year old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He made his way to Ashleigh's second-floor bedroom and shot her in the face with a shotgun before going back downstairs. Just as he did so, Ashleigh's mother awoke and opened her bedroom door, coming face to face with the intruder. He then fled the house, never to be seen again. It’s been 14 years since Ashleigh was murdered, and detectives are still sea

Oct 9, 2023 • 35:39

12: MURDER: Quinton Langford

12: MURDER: Quinton Langford

On the night of October 21, 2016, Quinton Langford, a 20-year-old Florida A&M University student, and some friends decided to celebrate homecoming weekend at an off-campus house party in Tallahassee. At around 1:15 am, they left the party and were walking with a crowd of people when an argument broke out, resulting in gunshots. Quinton, who was not involved in the argument, was struck by the bullets and tragically died at the scene. Days later, police released surveillance footage of four i

Oct 2, 2023 • 42:08

11: MURDER: I-70 Serial Killer

11: MURDER: I-70 Serial Killer

In April and May of 1992, six people were tragically killed in three Midwestern states. The victims were all working in specialty shops near Interstate 70 and Interstate 35 when they were shot in the back of the head, execution-style. Notably, the killer only robbed the stores of small amounts of money and often left other cash behind. Initially, no one realized the connection between the murders, assuming they were simply failed robberies. However, as various police departments began sharing i

Sep 25, 2023 • 33:46

10: MISSING: Arlin Henderson

10: MISSING: Arlin Henderson

On July 25, 1991, an 11-year-old boy named Arlin Henderson left his rural home outside Moscow Mills, Missouri for a bike ride and never returned. Several months later, Arlin's bicycle was discovered beside a field approximately seven miles from his house. Authorities believe someone kidnapped Arlin, and left his bike near the field. It’s been over 22 years since Arlin disappeared, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible… Anyone who has information related to Arlin’s dis

Sep 18, 2023 • 32:05

9: Murder: Ashley Ouelette

9: Murder: Ashley Ouelette

On February 9, 1999, 15 year-old sophomore Ashley Ouellette was dropped off at a friend’s home for a sleepover in Saco, Maine. Just before 4:00 am the next day, Ashley was found dead in the middle of a busy road. While she didn’t have any visible injuries, an autopsy concluded that she’d been strangled.  The State Police conducted a thorough investigation of Ashley’s murder. Unfortunately, they were never able to gather enough evidence to file charges. It’s been more than 24 years since Ashley’

Sep 11, 2023 • 44:37

8: MISSING: Lily Aramburo

8: MISSING: Lily Aramburo

On June 2, 2007, at approximately 1:00 am, Christen Pacheco reported his girlfriend, Lily Aramburo, missing to the Miami-Dade Police. He said he last saw Lily around 2:00 am on June 1st, sitting in their apartment, playing with two bungee cords. Christen went to sleep and when he woke up, she was no longer there. Her shoes, phone, and purse were left behind, but the bungee cords were missing. Lily hasn’t been seen or heard from since.  The police believe they were lied to about what happened on

Sep 4, 2023 • 41:11

7: MISSING: Molly Franquemont

7: MISSING: Molly Franquemont

In March 2013, Molly Franquemont disappeared in Sunnyvale, California. Once her family, who lived back on the East Coast, learned that she was missing, Molly’s sister, Abby, went to California to figure out what happened to her.  Through her investigation, Abby discovered that a few months before Molly went missing, she started renting a room from a man named Glen Griggs. Abby also learned that Glen was a violent person and Molly had been scared for her safety before she went missing.  As the

Aug 28, 2023 • 40:17

6: MURDER: Thomas Dorr Sr.

6: MURDER: Thomas Dorr Sr.

On January 7, 1996, a historic blizzard hit eastern New York, covering the area with over two feet of snow. That evening, Thomas Dorr Sr., a volunteer firefighter, received a call asking him to come to the station and help with any emergencies that might occur. Tom agreed to go, but he never showed up.  The next day, several firefighters went searching for Tom. They soon discovered his body in a park close to his home. He’d been brutally murdered shortly after responding to the fire station cal

Aug 21, 2023 • 38:13

5: MURDER: D'Lisa Kelley

5: MURDER: D'Lisa Kelley

On the evening of March 7, 2014, D’Lisa Kelley, a 24-year-old caring mother, left her grandmother’s house in Dallas, Texas. At approximately 6:45 pm, D’Lisa accidentally called her sister. When her sister answered the phone, she heard D’Lisa screaming and yelling, “Stop! Get off me!” and a man saying, “Shut up! Stop screaming! You want to be hard headed.” D’Lisa’s grandmother called 911 to ask for help, but the police didn't respond to the call. Seven days later, D’Lisa's lifeless body was disco

Aug 14, 2023 • 53:53

4: MISSING: Justin Gaines

4: MISSING: Justin Gaines

On November 1, 2007, Justin Gaines, an 18 year old college student, went out to Wild Bill’s, a popular nightclub in Duluth, Georgia. At 2:00 am, on what was now November 2nd, Justin was seen outside of the club, in the parking lot. He was in the midst of calling multiple friends, trying to get a ride home. Unfortunately, none of Justin’s friends could pick him up, and he was never heard from again. It’s been over 15 years since Justin went missing. Foul play is suspected, and investigators are s

Aug 7, 2023 • 49:59

3: MURDER: Yolanda Bindics

3: MURDER: Yolanda Bindics

On the evening of August 10, 2004, Yolanda Bindics, a 25 year old mother of four, worked the closing shift at the Family Dollar in Jamestown, New York. After closing the store, Yolanda spoke to her brother on the phone, and said she’d stop by his place within an hour. But she never showed up, and no one saw Yolanda alive again.  Just over two years later, Yolanda’s skeletal remains were found in a wooded area around 16 miles from Jamestown. It was determined that she had been murdered. It’s been

Jul 31, 2023 • 35:53

2: MISSING: Doreen Marfeo

2: MISSING: Doreen Marfeo

On March 31, 1990, Stephen Marfeo contacted the Johnston Police Department and reported his wife, Doreen, missing. Stephen told officers that he hadn’t seen Doreen since March 29th, two days earlier. As the investigation unfolded, detectives concluded that Doreen was most likely murdered. But, they never found Doreen’s body and subsequently, no one was ever charged in her disappearance. It’s been over 33 years since Doreen went missing, and her case is still open.. Editor: Shannon Keirce Resear

Jul 24, 2023 • 33:44

1: MURDER: Alicia Hummel

1: MURDER: Alicia Hummel

On the afternoon of June 1, 2015, Alicia Hummel, a 29 year old preschool teacher, told her friends and family that she was going fishing off the Missouri River just outside of Vermillion, South Dakota. When she didn’t return home by 5:20pm, Alicia’s family reported her missing. Just over five hours later, they were notified that Alicia was located dead in the river - she had been the victim of a brutal murder. It’s been just over eight years since Alicia was killed, and investigators are still s

Jul 24, 2023 • 24:50

Welcome to 'Detective Perspective'

Welcome to 'Detective Perspective'

Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case...

Jul 19, 2023 • 1:16

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