Episodes

In January 2000, 49-year-old Kaysone Khounpanya was found murdered in her Hurst, Texas apartment. A kind, soft-spoken mother, grandmother, and aspiring singer, her death sent shockwaves through the Laotian community. Who would want to harm someone so beloved? No tips ever came in, and no suspect was ever named. This week, Ali and Eli revisit Kaysone’s tragic and still unsolved case. *** If you have any information about the murder of Kaysone Khounpanya, please contact the Hurst Police Departmen...

In this episode of Cold and Missing, we’re telling the story of 15-year-old Yasmin Acree, a bright and ambitious honor student who vanished from her Chicago home in January of 2008. Despite clear signs of forced entry, police initially dismissed her disappearance as a runaway case—an assumption her loved ones fiercely dispute. As the investigation slowly unfolds, troubling details emerge about the adults in Yasmin’s life, systemic failures, and a disturbing connection to a known predator living ...

In June of 1993, a quiet Sunday evening in Windsor, North Carolina turned horrific when a man entered the Be-Lo grocery store just after closing time. Within minutes, he had gathered the store manager, a cashier, and the overnight cleaning crew into the back of the store—what followed was a calculated act of violence that left three people dead and two more clinging to life. Despite surviving the ordeal, one man’s eyewitness account and a mountain of investigative effort have not been enough to ...

In the fall of 2016, eight-year-old Ameera Deadrick disappeared from Houston, TX after years of custody struggles between her parents. What began as a summer visit with her father turned into a permanent separation, despite her mother Tiara’s efforts to bring her home. The last confirmed sighting of Ameera was a Facebook video in early 2016—months before all contact stopped. When her father went to jail, no one knew where Ameera was. He claimed to have left her with a woman named Linda, or “Toot...

In July 2001, 24-year-old Marisa Lee Rose was found murdered in the basement of her South Philly home—bound, beaten, and shot execution-style. Independent and deeply loyal, Marisa was building a life she was proud of when someone took it from her. Despite early leads and the discovery of her stolen rental car, the case quickly went cold. Over two decades later, her killer has never been brought to justice. Join Ali and Eli as we go over this haunting cold case. *** If you know anything about th...

In June 2003, five-year-old LeeAnna Warner disappeared after walking to a friend’s house in Chisholm, Minnesota. Despite an intense search and hundreds of leads, no trace of her was ever found. As the years passed, suspicion swirled and tips dried up, but LeeAnna’s loved ones have never stopped searching. This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of LeeAnna Warner and the enduring fight to bring her home. *** If you know anything about the disappearance of LeeAnna Warner in June of 200...

Just days after his 16th birthday in 2004, Joshua Matthew Davis was found fatally injured on the side of a road in Garner, North Carolina. Initially treated as a hit-and-run, the case quickly turned suspicious: no debris, no signs of struggle, and a head wound that suggested something more violent. Rumors swirled of past altercations and relationship drama, but despite early leads and even a false confession, the case went cold. Over two decades later, Josh’s family is still waiting for answers—...

In March 2014, 21 year old Reny Jose disappeared while on spring break in Panama City Beach, Florida. A student at Rice University, Reny was last seen on March 3rd, with one friend claiming he had taken LSD and talked about harming himself. Reny’s clothes and phone were found near the beach, but Reny was gone. Most of the students he traveled with left the day after he vanished. Despite his family’s ongoing efforts and public pleas for answers, no trace of Reny has been found in over a decade. ...

In May of 1991, 9-year-old Christina Pipkin vanished while going door to door selling costume jewelry for a school fundraiser in the tiny town of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. Described as bright, creative, and full of life, Christina was last seen around 6:30 PM—by nightfall, her family was sounding the alarm. Within hours, half the town had mobilized to search. Days later, her body was found submerged in a water ditch, fully clothed but missing her shoes and school materials. With no clear cause of...

Seventeen-year-old Roger Ellison vanished without a trace from Cedaredge High School in 1981. A gifted skier with dreams of joining the U.S. national team, Roger had a bright future ahead—college acceptance, a scholarship, and plans for an upcoming race. But after a brief conversation at his locker, Roger was never seen again. What followed was a painful and frustrating journey for his family, who were met with indifference from law enforcement and a string of dead-end leads. Despite sporadic ti...

In December 1994, six-year-old Esther Lizette Galaz, known to her loved ones as Lizette, vanished from her Tucson apartment complex after stepping outside for just a moment. A bright, caring first-grader, Lizette was last seen near a local convenience store before seemingly disappearing without a trace. As police launched a frantic search, two young witnesses reported seeing a girl matching Lizette’s description being forced into a small pickup truck. The next day, the case took a heartbreaking ...

On January 11, 1996, seven-year-old Karen Grajeda vanished while playing outside her Tucson, Arizona apartment complex. The lively first grader had spent the afternoon riding her bike, playing Nintendo, and skating with her younger sister before stepping outside one last time—never to return. As darkness fell, panic set in, and a massive search effort began. Despite scouring the area, knocking on hundreds of doors, and chasing down leads—including reported sightings and a suspicious white compac...

In May 1980, Dorothy Jane Scott—a 32-year-old single mother from Orange County, California—vanished without a trace after helping a coworker get medical attention. For months leading up to her disappearance, Dorothy had been receiving eerie, threatening phone calls from an unknown stalker. Then, on the night she went missing, her car was found engulfed in flames, but she was nowhere to be found. Her family was tormented by anonymous phone calls for years, and the case quickly turned cold. It was...

On November 28, 1983, 16-year-old Maurice "Red" Jefferson left his grandparents' house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, heading to basketball practice—and he was never heard from again. Known for his striking red hair, kind nature, and big dreams of becoming a doctor, Maurice's disappearance remains a haunting mystery. Witnesses claimed he was forced into a car at Franklin Park that night, yet conflicting reports led the FBI to withdraw from the case. As days turned into weeks and years, the investi...

In this gripping episode, we unravel the haunting case of Terri Marie Howell, a young mother whose night out in Owensboro, Kentucky, in July 1980 ended in a terrifying abduction and brutal murder. After accepting a ride from a stranger, Terri’s friend managed a daring escape—but Terri never made it home. Hours later, her body was discovered in an abandoned farmhouse, set ablaze in a disturbing attempt to cover up the crime. Could modern DNA testing finally unmask her killer? Tune in as we examin...

In March 1993, 27-year-old Annie McCarrick vanished from Dublin, Ireland, leaving behind a mystery that remains unsolved over 30 years later. Originally from New York, she had embraced life in Ireland, but on the day she disappeared, she ran errands, returned home briefly, and was never seen again. Initial reports placed her at a pub that night, but investigators have since walked back those sightings. Her case is now linked to Ireland’s "Vanishing Triangle," a series of unexplained disappearanc...

In August 1990, 11-year-old Heidi Seeman disappeared while walking home in San Antonio, Texas. A red car with tinted windows had been seen circling her before she vanished. Despite massive searches and multiple reported sightings—including one of a girl tied up in the back of a truck—no solid leads emerged. Three weeks later, Heidi’s body was found wrapped in trash bags on a remote ranch. Over the years, investigators focused on two key suspects: an Air Force Major, who had been involved in the ...

Six friends set out for a night of fun in Opp, Alabama, in May 1999, but they never made it home. James “Amp” Reynolds and his friends were last seen leaving the Hideaway Club around 3:15 AM, piling into a newly souped-up Chevy Caprice. When they failed to return, their families immediately raised the alarm. Months of desperate searching led to a heartbreaking discovery—Lamar Stackhouse’s car submerged in the Pea River, with five bodies inside. But one was missing: Amp. Despite extensive searche...

In August 2012, 16-year-old Hannah Truelove was a bright, animal-loving junior at Gainesville High School with dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Living with her mom in the Lake Lanier Club Apartments, she was well-loved for her humor and kindness. But on August 23, Hannah vanished after spending time outside near her apartment. A day later, her body was found in a wooded area nearby, the victim of a violent homicide. Despite witnesses, social media clues, and years of investigation, her killer ...

In this gripping episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of one-month-old Tavish Sutton, who was abducted from his hospital room at Grady Memorial in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 9, 1993. Born to a mother struggling with schizophrenia, Tavish was in foster care and recovering from surgery when he vanished without a trace. Authorities launched an exhaustive investigation, with the FBI profiling a suspect believed to have taken Tavish to raise him as her own. Despite leads, composite ske...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the tragic and mysterious case of Joyner Ondimu, a 23-year-old Kenyan nursing student living in Newark, Delaware. Known for her big heart, culinary talent, and dedication to helping others, Joyner’s promising life was cut short on February 8, 2005, when she was found murdered in her apartment. The close-knit Kenyan community in Delaware rallied to honor her life and send her body back to Kenya, where the crime garnered international attention. Desp...

In this year-end recap episode of Cold and Missing, we revisit some of the most compelling cases from our archives, exploring new updates and breakthroughs that have emerged in 2024. We delve into advancements in genetic genealogy and highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement and advocates keeping these cases alive. Join us as we reflect on the ongoing quest for answers and justice in these unresolved mysteries. This episode is a powerful reminder that no case is truly cold when we keep ...

In this episode, we explore the mysterious murder of Bruce Cucchiara, a beloved family man, businessman, and community figure in Covington, Louisiana. Bruce’s life was full of success but in April 2012, his life took a tragic turn. On the morning of April 24th, Bruce was found shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex. How he even came to be in that parking lot will have those closest to Bruce wondering why he was there. The case quickly unraveled into a web of questions: was Bruce lured t...

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...