True Crime All The Time Unsolved

In September 1974, the Cowden family went camping in Oregon. Richard, Belinda, and their two children, 5-year-old David and 5-month-old Melissa were excited to spend quality family time together. But this idyllic family vacation turned into a search and rescue effort when all four members of the family went missing. Seven months later their bodies were discovered about seven miles from their campsite. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss one of Oregon's most gruesome and baffling unsolved murders. When the bodies of the Cowdens were finally discovered seven months later, the details that came out were horrifying. They were like something out of a horror movie. A tantalizing suspect emerged but police could never put it all together. Was it this suspect that murdered the Cowden family or someone else unknown who continues to roam the area? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information

On November 17th, 1978, just before closing time, four young workers at a Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana were forced out of the restaurant. A small amount of cash was taken and police found the bodies of all four workers a couple of days later. All four had been killed. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this mysterious case. If this was a robbery gone wrong, why wasn't all of the cash taken? There are many theories that center around the fact that drug dealers played some role in this case. Authorities have had a number of very good suspects over the years but have never gotten to the point where they could put anyone away. Over 40 years on, detectives continued to work the case. And, they have some DNA so this could be one of those cases that gets solved through some of the new DNA technology and techniques that have been wrapping up so many cold cases lately. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise,

In the early 1970s, in California, a number of women went missing while hitchhiking in the Santa Rosa and Sonoma County area. All of the women were later found dead. And the number of victims is debated but most believe there are at least 7 and mostly likely 8 victims. To make matters even worse, there were a large number of other unsolved homicides around that time in the area that could possibly be related. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss these women who lost their lives while hitchhiking. Are all these deaths attributable to one killer, multiple killers working together, or multiple killers working completely independent of one another. So there is a lot to unravel here. How many killers, how many victims are part of these series of murders and who was responsible for all of the other murders of women during that time frame? There have been many big-name suspects floated around in this case that we will talk about. Suspects that are very well known in the annals of true crime. You can help support th

In 2012, Faith Hedgepeth was attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attempting to become the first in her family to earn a college degree. But that dream would not come true because Faith was found murdered in her apartment after a night of partying. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and murder of Faith Hedgepeth. This case has all the markers that point to a case that should be solved. Police have DNA from the crime scene that they believe is from the killer. There is a mysterious voice recording as well as a note found at the scene of the crime. So why has Faith's murderer not yet been brought to justice. Many feel it's because some people close to her know more than what they've revealed. You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information

In 1995, Colleen Nick and her adorable 6-year-old daughter Morgan Nick traveled to Alma, Arkansas to watch a baseball game. As the night wore on Morgan got restless and went to play with some other children at the ballpark. Colleen had a vantage point that allowed her to both watch the action on the field and keep an eye on her daughter. But as the game ended, and the crowed celebrated, Colleen lost site of Morgan and she disappeared. Join Mike and Gibby as the discuss the disappearance of Morgan Nick. The circumstances surrounding that night are pretty well known. Police have focused on a person that the kids and other witnesses have said was loitering around the ballpark that night. The person even had a brief interaction with the children before Morgan disappeared. But to date they have not been able to identify this individual. Tips over the years have led the authorities to search fields and houses but nothing has turned up. What happened to Morgan Nick? Her mother Colleen has never stopped searching f

Lauren Spierer was a 20-year-old student at Indiana University when she disappeared in 2011. Lauren went out that night with some of her male friends and police were able to find video surveillance footage from a number of sources to document where she went that night and into the next morning. Then all of sudden she was gone and was never heard from again. Early suspicion fell on some of the men that were with Lauren that night. Her family, especially, has questions for these men that have not been answered. But the men have cooperated with police. Then, in 2015, another IU student, Hannah Wilson, went missing and was later found dead. Police quickly caught her killer, a man named Daniel Messel. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Lauren's disappearance as well as Hannah's murder. We know what happened to Hannah, but could Daniel Messel be involved in Lauren's disappearance as well. Some interesting things have come out about Messel targeting IU students who were intoxicated. Was Lauren the victim of a str

The Bakersfield 3 refers to three individuals that knew each other and either went missing or were murdered in the span of about a month in 2018. Micah Holsonbake, James Kulstad, and Baylee Despot all came from good families and had good childhoods. Their lives converged after all three got into drugs. They began running with a very dangerous group of people. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the mysterious case of the Bakersfield 3. The mothers of all 3 victim want to know exactly what happened to their children and why. Were they killed by someone in this group that they were running with, a group that was involved in a number of illegal operations? Did they hear something or witness something that caused the group to want them dead? You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for merchandise, contact and donation information

Jennifer Kesse was a vivacious, independent and responsible 24-year-old woman who disappeared in Orlando, Florida in 2006. After someone called in to say he saw Jennifer's car, police were able to find video surveillance footage. The footage showed someone inside Jennifer's car for a short period of time, then they got out and walked away. Police have never been able to identify this person. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this case that has baffled Jennifer's family and the Orlando Police department for over 13 years. The Kesse family wants desperately to know what happened to their daughter. They have been frustrated with police over the years, and this frustration has led to a recent lawsuit. There are a number of interesting persons of interest in this case but the police have not been able to link them to Jennifer's disappearance. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com

This is the fourth and final episode in our story on this massive case. In this episode, we discuss the events that led to the West Memphis 3 getting out of prison. We discuss what they all went on to do in the years after getting out. But, we also talk about additional testing and evidence that came out through the years. We dive into suspects a little bit more as hinted about in the last episode. Sworn statements come out linking four men to the murders, two who we have already talked about, and two we haven't. In the end we sum up our thoughts on this case and the likelihood that the truth will ever fully be revealed. Join Mike and Gibby as they continue their discussion of this mysterious and frustrating case. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss some of the things that happened to the families on both sides of this tragedy. There were many legal issues with some of the families after the murders and convictions. We also explore some of the alternate suspects that have come to light through the years. Mark Byers, Terry Hobbs and Mr. Bojangles are just a few of the names that have surfaced over the years. Join Mike and Gibby as they continue the discussion of this mysterious and frustrating case. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation information Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/tcatt Watch Gone 2/27 on WGN America TheRealReal.com - promo code Real See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 5, 1993, 8-year-olds Stevie Branch, Chris Byers and Michael Moore went missing while riding their bikes in West Memphis, Arkansas. They were found dead the next day in a drainage ditch. Very quickly, police narrowed their focus in on Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. These three teenagers would become known as the West Memphis 3. Join Mike and Gibby as they continue their discussion of this polarizing case. In this second part, we dive further into the confession made by Jessie and domino effect it had on Damien and Jason. We detail the trials against the three teenagers and the evidence presented that caused juries to convict them. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/tcatt TheRealReal.com - promo code Real See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 5, 1993, 8-year-olds Stevie Branch, Chris Byers and Michael Moore went missing while riding their bikes. They were found dead the next day. Very quickly, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley Jr, who would become known as the West Memphis 3, were looked at as suspects. Join Mike and Gibby for the 100th episode of True Crime All The Time Unsolved. We're tackling this massive case that spans many years. In part 1, we discuss the young victims, the crime scene, and the teenagers suspected of the murders. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website for contact, merchandise, and donation information Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/tcatt - Get 10% off your first month of online counseling TheRealReal.com - Get 20% off select iconic luxury brands with the promo code Real See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28-year-old Jennifer Harris disappeared on May 12, 2002, in her hometown of Bonham Texas. Six days later her body was found in the Red River. As police began their investigation, they spoke with Jennifer's ex-boyfriend as well as her ex-husband. In a small town like Bonham, the rumors began flying immediately. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the disappearance and death of Jennifer Harris. She was loved by family and friends but her life was somewhat complicated. There were witnesses that came forward early in the investigation as well as later on with information that pointed in the direction of someone that was police radar from the beginning. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information Sponsors: Get luxury items at unreal values with the RealReal. Go to therealreal.com and use the promo code REAL to get 20% of select items.

Monique Daniels was 15 years old when she disappeared from her home in Moore, Oklahoma in 1992. She lived with her mother and step-dad who did not report her missing because they said she had a history of running away only to return later. They wouldn't officially report her missing to police until 18 months later. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this mysterious disappearance. There were phone calls and letters to the home from Monique. But Monique's younger sister, Angelique, would eventually say these were faked at the insistence of her step-father. Angelique and other siblings would give details about that day that cast suspicion on their step-dad. What really happened to Monique Daniels? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com Sponsors: BetterHelp - go to betterhelp.com/tcatt to get 10% off your first month of counseling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1997, 10-year-old Joel Kirkpatrick was killed in his bed while he slept. Joel's mother, Julie Harper, told police that she fought with an intruder in the house but he got away. Both the police and the prosecutor doubted Julie's story and zeroed in on her as the prime suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this tragic case. Not only did Julie Harper lose her son that night but she ended up in a fight for her life. Many people rallied to support her but the most important piece to the puzzle came from a notorious and sadistic serial killer. You can help the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation information

After separating from her husband in 1982, Cindy James began filing police complaints that someone was stalking, harassing, and even physically assaulting her. This went on for seven years and she filed close to 100 complaints. At a certain point, police began to believe that Cindy was making these incidents up. In 1989 she was found dead with the same type of knotted nylons around her throat that had been in previous attacks. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the mysterious death of Cindy James. The police didn't believe her even in death. Her family believes she was harassed, stalked, and brutally murdered. What is the real truth in this case? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information

Trudy Appleby, a vivacious and outgoing 11-year-old, vanished from outside her home in Moline, Illinois in 1996. Police had early suspects but no arrests were made. Years later, police came out and named at least one person who they believe had a hand in Trudy's disappearance. But, still, no arrests have been made. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the events surrounding the disappearance of Trudy Appleby. Multiple witnesses saw her the day she went missing. A suspect has been publicly named and their has been speculation regarding other persons of interest. So why is this case still unsolved? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information

In June of 2013, 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing disappeared without a trace. She lived with her family in Berea Kentucky and was out partying with family and friends into the early morning hours. Witnesses said she got a ride with two men, one who would say that he was with Brookelyn early that morning. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the mysterious disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing, a young girl who had her whole life ahead of her. What happened to her in the early morning hours of the day she went missing? And how does a strange fire at the home of the man she was last known to be with tie in. Theories abound as to what may have happened to Brooke but, to date, the police have not been able to solve the mystery. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information

Karen was 39 years old when she was brutally murdered in her home in Decatur Alabama in 1999. She was married to a successful doctor and on the surface they had a great marriage with 3 children. Police pinned the murder on a man named Daniel Wade Moore after he confessed to being in the home during the murder. But the odyssey of Daniel Wade Moore would be a long one with twists and turns that ultimately led to his freedom. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Karen Tipton. The police were so sure that Daniel Wade Moore had committed this extremely brutal murder. Their first conviction win against him went off without a hitch. But, over the years, evidence started to come out that had not been turned over to the defense. By Moore's 3rd trial his defense team began pointing the finger in the direction of Karen's husband David as having the motive to kill his wife. The question remains; who really killed Karen Tipton. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show

Marcia Moore was a writer, astrologer, and yoga teacher who gained fame in the 1960s. Over the years she espoused the benefits of the drug Ketamine, which she took herself in large doses. But in the 1979, age the age of 50, Moore mysteriously disappeared and was later found dead. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the mysterious death of Marcia Moore. She was born into a famous family and enjoyed many advantages growing up. But it has been rumored that she made enemies over the years, some possibly involved in the occult. Did Marcia Moore have an accident involving the drug Ketamine or was she murdered? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information