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…
On May 16, 2003, a shocking crime unfolded at Blue Ridge Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina. Sylvia Holtzclaw, the head teller known for her dedication to her community, was working a full day due to a coworker’s illness. Tragically, she, along with Dr. James ‘Eb’ Barnes and his wife…
In this episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Larissa Sam, a talented 22-year-old mother and aspiring American Idol contestant who vanished on June 21, 2015. Larissa, known for her vibrant personality, was last seen leaving her uncle's house after a late shift at The Classy Chassy - a…
In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Hasan Rahman, a 26-year-old mechanical engineering student from Bangladesh, who was found murdered in Wichita, Kansas, in November 2017. Hasan was known for his kindness and dedication as a community volunteer and part-time pizza delivery driver. He disappeared after making…
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…
In this episode, we dive into the haunting case of Connie Hiner, a woman whose life seemed to be on the brink of perfection before a shocking tragedy struck. In January 1996, the day she was supposed to start her dream job, Connie was found brutally murdered in her upscale…
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…
This episode delves into the tragic and mysterious murder of Julia Niswender, a vibrant 23-year-old student at Eastern Michigan University whose life was cut short in December 2012. Julia, known for her bright personality and close bond with her twin sister Jennifer, was found drowned in her bathtub under suspicious…
Episode notes 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…
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Julian Quintero, a vibrant 20-year-old from Oak Hills, Monterey County, CA, whose life was cut short in January 2017. Julian was a beloved figure in his community, known for his infectious smile and superhero-like qualities inspired by Captain America. Despite…
In September 2017, 20-year-old Abby Lynn Patterson vanished from Lumberton, NC. Abby, described as bubbly and close to her family, spent time with them over Labor Day weekend before disappearing. On September 5th, she left home with plans to run errands and visit an old friend but never returned. Witnesses…
In 1986, the tranquil community of Pearl City, Hawaii, was rocked by the brutal murder of 21-year-old Gregory Yamada. Found bound, gagged, and fatally injured beneath a highway overpass, Gregory's death baffled investigators. Despite extensive efforts, including a public plea for information and the emergence of surveillance footage showing a…
Lynne, an adventurous and outgoing 18-year-old freshman at Middlebury College in 1971, vanished without a trace, sparking a decades-long mystery. Despite being a dedicated student and seemingly content, she disappeared on her way to an English Drama final just before Christmas break. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no conclusive evidence…
In August 2005, 13-year-old Alexandra Anaya disappeared from her home in Hammond, Indiana, under suspicious circumstances. Despite initial assumptions of a runaway, the discovery of her torso in the Little Calumet River in Chicago, with signs of sexual assault, transformed the case into a homicide investigation. Alexandra's family faced ongoing…
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…
In this week's episode, we return to Orlando, FL, to delve deeper into the unresolved case of Regina Armstrong. Part 2 of our investigation focuses on the extensive efforts made to uncover the truth surrounding her abduction. Despite the passage of weeks and years, sightings of Regina persist, offering a…
Part 1 of a 2 part episode on the cold case of Regina Mae Armstrong. Regina, a 6-year-old girl living in Orlando, Florida in 1985, is abducted on June 18th while playing outside with her sister and a babysitter's son. A man approaches them, offering money to the older children…
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…
Donny Gouveia, a 19-year-old gentle young man with a promising future, was brutally beaten to death in 1991 in Honolulu. His body was found at Magic Island Lagoon, and despite efforts by the police, the case remains unsolved. In 2019, the case was reopened in hopes of identifying the man…
Angela, also known as Angie, is a 20-year-old woman in 1991 who is pregnant and engaged to her high school boyfriend, Rob. One night in April, while on a call with Rob at a payphone, Angie starts to get worried about a green truck that is circling the block. When…
Najah, a devoted mother and foster parent, goes missing on her way to work at Panera Bread. Her car is abandoned in a parking lot about 5 minutes after she was due to start her shift. Shortly after that road crews contact police to say they found some of her…
Ellabeth Mae Lodermeier, also known as Ellie, went missing on March 6, 1974, in Sioux Falls, SD. When she didn’t show up for work her co-workers called her soon to be ex-husband, Gene Lodermeier. When Gene and a few coworkers went to her house they found the doors locked and…
Jim Duckett, a 43-year-old Army veteran and skilled handyman, was found murdered in his home in November 2008. His sister discovered his body tied to a chair with multiple stab wounds, police will later say that Jim was tortured. Police suspected that Jim was specifically targeted and not a random…
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…
