Missing Child Episodes

In this episode of Cold and Missing, we dive into the heartbreaking disappearance of 12-year-old Elisa Roberson with her sister Ruby Hall. Elisa vanished from Aransas Pass, Texas, in August 1989. On the evening of August 6, Elisa left home to meet a friend at a nearby elementary school but never arrived. Witnesses saw her on her way, but by the time her family realized something was wrong, Elisa had vanished without a trace. Despite extensive searches, including scent dogs and community efforts,...

On February 4, 2003, 4-year-old Sofia Juarez went missing in Kennewick, Washington, just hours before her 5th birthday. She had been playing at home with her uncle before asking to go to the store with her grandmother's boyfriend, Jose. But when Jose returned home without her, the family’s frantic search revealed no sign of Sofia. Despite a statewide Amber Alert—the first of its kind in Washington—the search for Sofia, including the use of bloodhounds and extensive neighborhood canvassing, yield...

In May 1989, 9-year-old Jenna Ray Robbins disappeared from her home in Killeen, Texas. On Mother’s Day, while playing with her friend outside, a man in a gray car lured Jenna away with promises of gifts. Local, state and federal officers helped search for Jenna but searchers could not locate her. Though flyers featuring Jenna's image were distributed across the country, and despite tips pouring in from all over, no solid leads emerged. As years passed, her mother held onto hope that her daughter...

In this episode, we explore the tragic disappearance of 12-year-old Jared Negrete during his first overnight Boy Scout trip in July 1991. Set against the backdrop of the San Gorgonio summit, Jared, described as a shy but intelligent boy, struggles to keep pace with his troop and is left alone on the mountainside. After a firefighter's last sighting of him, an extensive search ensues, involving hundreds of volunteers and specialized rescue teams. Join us as we go over the search efforts, question...

In this episode of Cold and Missing, we cover the heartbreaking case of nine-year-old Stephanie Crane, who vanished from Challis, Idaho, on October 11, 1993. After a seemingly ordinary day at school and afternoon bowling, Stephanie was last seen walking back towards the school rather than her towards her home. Concern grew as night fell and she didn't return, prompting her parents to report her missing. The ensuing search mobilized the entire community, but despite extensive efforts—no trace of ...

In this episode of Cold and Missing, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Jaquilla Scales, a 4-year-old girl who vanished from her Wichita home in September 2001. Described by those who knew her as having an “old soul,” Jaquilla lived with her great-grandmother Mattie, her mother Eureka, and her younger brother in a small pink house. On the night of her disappearance, Jaquilla vanished from the bed she was sleeping in. She had been seen throughout the night but by 3am she’s gone. As the sea...

In the summer of 2023, 13-year-old James Yoblonski from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, vanished under mysterious circumstances. On June 12, after a seemingly normal evening, James left his home in the family van, taking a backpack, duffle bags, and several items from his father’s belongings. Surveillance footage tracked him to his father’s business and then to Devil’s Lake State Park, where his abandoned van and makeshift campsite were later discovered. Despite extensive searches by police, including hel...

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Kevin Jay Ayotte, a three-year-old boy from Bemidji, Minnesota, in 1982. Kevin, who was partially deaf and unable to vocalize, vanished alongside his beloved puppy, Flash, triggering a massive search effort involving over 200 volunteers and law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Despite extensive searches spanning thousands of acres no sign of Kevin or his puppy are found. It was initially uncertain whether an abduction or a tr...

In 1998, Shy’Kemmia Shy’Rezz Pate, affectionately known as ShyShy, disappeared from her small town of Unadilla, Georgia, sparking a haunting mystery that continues to grip hearts and minds to this day. Despite battling severe health issues at just 8 years old—like asthma, kidney problems, and a displaced kneecap—ShyShy was described as joyful and outgoing, deeply involved in her community and church. On September 4th, after recovering from an asthma attack, she vanished from her front porch whil...

In December 1994, four-year-old D’Wan Sims vanished from Livonia, MI, sparking a haunting mystery that still lingers. D’Wan, described as a cheerful child with a contagious smile, disappeared while shopping with his mother, D’Wanna, at Wonderland Mall. Conflicting timelines and suspicions quickly arose, with police questioning D’Wanna’s account and her involvement. Despite extensive searches, including a grand jury investigation and ominous letters suggesting foul play, D’Wan’s whereabouts remai...

How could a 12 year old girl get on a public bus after school and never been seen from again? This is exactly what happened with 12 year old Elyssa Vasquez in Clarkston, GA. In January of 2003 Elyssa was starting at a new school and was really excited about it. Her dad and brother were waiting for her at the bus stop near their home after school to hear about her first day. The bus came and went but Elyssa never got off. Police classify her as a runaway and her case goes cold quickly. The commun...

Beverly Ward, a 13-year-old girl, went missing on July 4, 1978, from her home in Junction City, Kansas. She was last seen sleeping in her bedroom, but after a brick went through a neighbors window it seemed like the whole neighborhood woke up around 5am. Beverly’s family was watching the commotion going on across the street when it dawned on them that Beverly was not with them and she was not in her bed. The bedroom window screen had been cut and removed, suggesting that someone had abducted her...

Kevin McClam, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on March 30, 1997, from the Naval Weapons Station military base near Goose Creek, South Carolina. His mother, Tracey, noticed his absence on Easter Sunday when he didn't show up for a meal. Base security initially dismissed Kevin as a runaway, despite no evidence to support this theory. Two days after his disappearance, Kevin's clothes were found spray-painted along a dirt road near a construction site. A year later, a search involving 140 individual...

Anthonette Cayedito, a 9-year-old girl from Gallup, New Mexico, went missing on April 6, 1986. Her mother, Penny Cayedito, had gone out for the night and left Anthonette and her two younger sisters with a babysitter. When Penny returned home all of her daughters were there when she fell asleep at 3am. When Penny woke up at 7am she found Anthonette missing from her bed. There were no signs of a struggle, but the front door and screen door were unlocked. Despite extensive searches and investigatio...

The Thompson family, consisting of Everett Sr., Lydia, and their two sons, Everett Jr. and Andrew, went missing in July 1996 in Chicago, IL. Prior to their disappearance, there was tension in the household due to Lydia's brother, Kenneth White, who had recently been released from prison and was staying with them. On July 3, 1996, Lydia called the police reporting that Kenneth was chasing her with an ax, but no arrests were made. On July 5, Everett received a frantic call from Lydia, stating that...

In the summer of 1984 Sherry Lynn Marler was riding into town with her stepdad after a morning of working on the family farm. When they arrive at the bank Sherry’s stepdad gives her a dollar to run across the street and get a soda while he goes inside to take care of business. What should have been a short and sweet errand quickly turns into a nightmare. When her stepdad returns to the truck 15 minutes later Sherry is no where to be seen. Sherry’s family, police, and the FBI will all look for he...

During a stormy August night in Tacoma, Washington 8 year-old Ann Marie Burr got up with her crying sister. After waking her mom up to help with her little sister Ann is sent back to bed. But by 5:15am Ann had vanished without a trace from her bed. The front door and a window were open but otherwise nothing was out of place. Hundreds of people will search for Ann and they’ll never find a trace of her. Years later, after Ted Bundy was arrested, police in Ann’s case wondered if a 14 year-old Bundy...

In 1993 Hang Lee was a high school senior looking for a second job to save for college and be able to continue to give money to her parents. Her friend, Nikki, told her that her boss was looking for some extra help. Nikki did think it strange that her boss- Mark Steven Wallace - was looking for help since she had never seen any customers the entire time she worked there. Hang left for the job interview on a snowy night in January of 1993 and never returned home. Police wrote her off as a runaway...

A hot August day in 1985 was sitting heavy that evening in the Bronx where 8 year old Equilla Hodrick was sitting with her mother on the front steps. It was in that moment that Equilla heard the song from the ice cream truck and knew it was exactly what she needed to beat the heat. She asked her mother for money but she said ‘No’. Undeterred, Equilla set off towards the truck in hopes she could still get something. As Equilla rounded the corner towards the truck this would be the last time that her mother saw her. The NYPD take her case seriously from the start but despite a quick response no sign of Equilla was ever found. Join Ali and Eli as we dig in into this unresolved missing person case.

On December 20th, 2021 three year old Lina was playing with dozens of other children at the playground in her apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. In the span of minutes Lina disappeared without a trace despite lots of parents and children nearby. Police searched every apartment in the complex and to date no sign of Lina has ever been found. Join us as Ali and Eli talk about this heartbreaking case.

This week on Cold and Missing Ali and Eli look into the 1983 missing person case of 2 year old Jason Cannon. Jason was playing under the watchful eye of his mother on a brisk March afternoon. Jason’s mother decided he needed a jacket and left him playing on the porch while she fetched it for him. When she returned a few minutes later Jason was gone. Within minutes the police are notified and people begin searching around the home - including a creek that ran through the backyard. The next day police will call off the search since they believed Jason was abducted. Within days police will begin to walk back this theory with no evidence to support it. Join us as we go through this baffling unresolved missing person case.

This week on Cold and Missing Ali and Eli look into the baffling unresolved missing person case of Teekah Lewis. In 1999 Teekah was at a bowling alley with her family in Tacoma, Washington. Teekah was playing on an arcade game when her family turned around for a moment to watch someone throw a ball. When they turned back around Teekah was gone. Police immediately begin scouring the area looking for any sign of the little girl but to date no trace of Teekah has ever been found. Join Ali and Eli as we go through the timeline of events in this real life nightmare.

On this episode of Cold and Missing Ali and Eli review the 1998 unresolved missing person case of Dorien Thomas in Amarillo, TX. In October of 1998 Dorien was last seen riding his aqua bike to a near by truck stop to grab a snack but he was never heard from again. Police comb the area he was last seen but can’t find any trace of Dorien. Join us as we go over this important unresolved missing person case.

This week on Cold and Missing Ali looks into an unresolved missing person case. In 1947 the deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history hit Woodward, OK where 4 year old Joan Gay Croft and her family lived. Her mother was killed and her father was critically injured but Joan Gay and her sister survived the tornado and were taken to the local hospital. In the chaos that followed that evening two men entered the hospital and asked for the Croft children specifically and took Joan Gay away from her sister. Joan Gay has never been heard from since.