Missing in the Carolinas
Award-winning writer Renee Roberson hosts this true crime podcast profiling missing people from North and South Carolina, along with true crime cases.
Fri, April 18, 2025
Replay-Missing and Murdered in Wilmington, N.C.
Inspired by the television show "City Confidential," Renee looks at the murders of three women in Wilmington, N.C., Peggy Carr, Theresa Fetter, and Lisa Maves, along with two men who disappeared, Charles Kuebler and Gaston Callum. Show Notes: Check out the podcast "Strictly Stalking" with Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula. Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. WOW! Women on Writing Creative Nonfiction Contest
Fri, April 11, 2025
Ep. 135-The Crimes of Lee Roy Martin, The Gaffney Strangler
In 1968, a killer terrorized the small town of Gaffney, S.C. before calling the local newspaper editor and anonymously confessing to his crimes. Thanks to concerned citizens who went out looking for a teenager who'd been abducted, police were able to apprehend the killer, who became known as The Gaffney Strangler, before he could hurt anyone else. But he had a secret to confess--he'd killed before and another man was in prison for the crime. Show Notes: Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my affiliate link . Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS 10 for 10 percent off your order .
Fri, April 04, 2025
Ep. 134-Missing and Murdered While on Vacation
Renee discusses four people who went missing while on vacation. Learn about the decades-long mystery of Jane and Jock Doe from South Carolina, New York resident Brittanee Drexel, who went missing after a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., Judith Smith, who went missing from Pennsylvania and was discovered months later in North Carolina, and the murders of Ohio residents Wesley and Bonnie Mahaffey, who were murdered in Asheville after winning a free vacation. Show Notes: Renee's Digital Podcasting Course
Fri, March 28, 2025
Ep. 133-The Murders of Kristin Lodge-Miller and Eve Carson
In July of 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Lodge-Miller went out for an early-morning run in Chapel Hill and was murdered before she made it home. Years later, when 22-year-old Eve Carson was abducted and murdered from her home while studying at UNC in March 2008, the community couldn't help but compare the two crimes, committed by young men whose previous crimes should have already put them behind bars. Show Notes: Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my affiliate link . Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order.
Fri, March 21, 2025
Ep. 132-The Murders of Curtis Bane and Thaddeus Hayes in North Carolina
On July 10, 1985, 55-year-old Curtis Bane and 24-year-old Thaddeus Hayes were supposed to spend the afternoon putting up a fence on a piece of property Curtis has purchased near Durham. When they never returned home that night, Curtis's wife found his truck and tractor still at the work site, keys still inside, but there was no sign of the two men. It would take three years before the families finally learned what happened to their loved ones. Show Notes: Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my affiliate link . Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order.
Fri, March 14, 2025
Ep. 131-An Interview with Terry Harmon, Author of "Convoluted"
In Ep. 130, Renee shared the details of the 1972 triple homicide of the Durham family in Boone, North Carolina. This week features an interview with Terry Harmon, author of the book "Convoluted," which details the details of the crime and the investigation that spanned more than 50 years. Show Notes: Check out Terry Harmon's book . Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my affiliate link .
Fri, March 07, 2025
Ep. 130-The 1972 Murders of Bryce, Virginia, and Bobby Durham in Boone
On a snowy night in February of 1972, three members of the Durham family were murdered in their Boone home. The scene of the crime left many to wonder if the Durhams, who owned a local car dealership in town, were the targets of a professional hit. In 2022 authorities announced the crime had finally been solved, but questions remain. Check out "Convoluted" by Terry Harmon Show Sponsors: Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting
Fri, February 28, 2025
Ep. 129-The Polaroid
Renee shares a reading of her award-winning short story, "The Polaroid," which was inspired by the Tara Calico disappearance from New Mexico in 1988. Show Sponsor: Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order.
Sun, February 23, 2025
Ep. 128-Four North Carolina Serial Killers
Renee pulls information from previous episodes to discuss four serial killers from North Carolina--Terry Alvin Hyatt, John Wayne Boyer, Lesley Eugene Warren, and Henry Louis Wallace.
Fri, February 14, 2025
Ep. 127-The Murders of Patricia Mann and Jesse McBane and an Update on Asha Degree
In 1971 Patricia Mann and Jesse McBane attended a Valentine's Day dance in Durham, heading out afterwards to spend some time alone at a nearby spot popular with locals. When they didn't return, their friends grew worried and searches ensued. When they were found deceased a few weeks later, it was evident they had been victims of a senseless double homicide. Fifty-four years later, the case has not officially been solved, but investigators have narrowed in on a suspect. We also have an update on where the Asha Degree disappearance from 2000 stands. Show Sponsors: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Check out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-dance-podcast/id1401500880
Fri, February 07, 2025
Ep. 126-The Disappearance of Mabel Seymour and the Unsolved Mystery of Wilma X
In 1991, 84-year-old Mabel Seymour walked away from a nursing home in Chatham County. A year later, two workers discovered the deceased body of an elderly woman by the side of a road in Petersburg, Virginia. A note found with her body said her name was "Wilma." But as news about the undentified woman in Virginia began to spread across the South, some wondered if the two women were one in the same. Show Notes: Skincare by SkinxErin https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order Renee's Digital Podcasting Course: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php
Wed, January 29, 2025
Ep. 125-A Stranger Was Watching: The Murder of Stephanie Bennett
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and while most victims know their stalkers, in rare cases a person may be targeted without even knowing it. In the spring of 2002, 23-year-old Stephanie Bennett was found murdered in her apartment. After her body was discovered, neighbors at her apartment complex came forward to report they had seen a mysterious man looking into Stephanie's window in the weeks before her death. Two years later, police were able to apprehend the suspect, learning it was not the first time he had murdered a complete stranger. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Daniel Roberson Show Sponsors: Skincare by SHOPxErin https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Renee's Digital Podcasting Course: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php
Fri, January 24, 2025
Ep. 124-An Interview with Brian and Cameron Santana, Authors of "A Murder on Campus"
In 1973, 19-year-old UNC-Asheville student Virginia Marie Olson was murdered in the botanical gardens near campus. Despite many leads and suspects, the case was never solved. Brian and Cameron Santana never forgot about this case, and their new book uncovers details that have never been released to the public and a look into the prime suspect. Find "A Murder on Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case: https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-CAMPUS-Professor-Carolinas-Notorious-ebook/dp/B0DR68T6BR
Fri, January 17, 2025
Ep. 123-A Review of "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty"
Renee reviews Valerie Bauerlein's book, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty" and shares five new things she learned about the Murdaugh family after reading it. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Daniel Roberson Show Sponsors: Skincare by SHOPxErin https://shopxerin.com/ Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order Renee's Digital Podcasting Course: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php
Sun, December 29, 2024
Ep. 122-The 2024 End-of-Year Review
Renee discusses podcast growth for the year, as well as which episodes received the most streams and how she gets her ideas for certain episodes. Show Notes: Cover art by Macintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Daniel Roberson
Fri, November 22, 2024
Ep. 121-The 1981 Murders of Edward “Doc” Harkless, Ralph Felder, Maxlinia Lykes, and Leroy Hemphill
In 1981, three men invaded a private residence and home of "root doctor" Edward "Doc" Harkless. In the next several hours, they murdered him and three other people in the Columbia, S.C. home, leaving two survivors. It appeared Doc was murdered because of a large amount of cash he kept in a locked safe, but did his line of work also have something to do with the crime? We also give an update to Susan Smith's parole hearing that took place in South Carolina this week. Show Sponsors: Check out Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order
Fri, November 15, 2024
Ep. 120-Jeffrey Mays, Ted Wall, Bill Hollingsworth, and the Missing in America Program for Veterans
The Missing in America Project helps provide the remains of veterans with honorable burials, but it takes a team of volunteers to do so. We share some of the recent stories from the nonprofit. In 1980, Jeffrey Mays and Ted Wall set out on Jeffrey's boat off the coast of Cape Hatteras. No trace of the men or the boat was ever found, but Jeffrey's family believes he could still be alive. Another Concord, N.C. man disappeared off the coast of North Carolina while on a fishing trip. What happened to Bill Hollingsworth? We also share an update on a missing man found buried on a property in Lowell, N.C. and the possibility that Susan Smith could soon be released on parole in South Carolina. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, November 01, 2024
Ep. 119-The 1933 South Carolina Murders of Mary Ravenel and Hubbard Harris Jr.
In 1933, 64-year-old widow Mary Ravenel was discovered mortally wounded in an affluent area of Charleston. Despite their best attempts, police could not figure out who would have wanted to murder her. An auto mechanic thought he could make some quick cash by abducting Hubbard Harris, Jr., the son of a prominent man in Columbia, but the plan quickly went off the rails. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, October 25, 2024
Ep. 118-Missing and Murdered in Pendleton, S.C.
In 2015, a brutal quadruple homicide left the small community of Pendleton, South Carolina stunned. Could a close family member have been responsible? Earlier that year, in the same town, 1-year-old Leonna Wright went missing from the apartment she lived. While police suspect they know what happened to the young girl, justice has been difficult to obtain in the case. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order
Fri, October 18, 2024
Episode 117-An Interview with Rachel Workman, Owner of Ghosts of Davidson
Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to run your own ghost tour? North Carolina resident Rachel Workman is living the dream firsthand after taking over Ghosts of Davidson in the college town of Davidson, North Carolina. We chat with Rachel about why she decided to get into this business, what she loves about it, a little of the local history, and some of her favorite and scariest ghost tour experiences in other cities. Learn more: GhostsofDavidson.com Show Sponsors: Renee's Digital Podcasting Course https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order
Fri, October 11, 2024
Ep. 116-Mary Ann Willis and Dara Watson, Two Stories of Domestic Violence
When 30-year-old mother Mary Ann Willis meets a charismatic airman stationed in Myrtle Beach in 1992, she quickly learns his claims of love were just a facade. Dara Watson is engaged to the man of her dreams until she unexpectedly goes missing in February 2012. What happened on the final days of her life is something her loved ones will never truly know. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order.
Fri, October 04, 2024
Ep. 115-The Murders of Ashley Pegram, Nicole Lovell, and Joseph Emmett Naulty
In 2015, 28-year-old Ashley Pegram goes missing from South Carolina after meeting up with a man she met on a dating app. When she doesn't return home, her family turns to the communication on messaging apps on her phone to help determine what happened to her. A Virginia Tech student lures a 13-year-old to her death by messaging through the Kik app, which attracts millions of teenage users with little oversight. And a 15-year-old teen from Fayetteville, N.C. announces his grisly plans to murder a family member on the same app, just minutes before he followed through with the crime. Finding missing loved ones after Hurricane Helene: redcross.org Buncombe County: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCZbJHoOE5KREOtf22XQAIfevMzEYtpZVOsSlJNnzUP4Lvzw/viewform Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order.
Fri, September 27, 2024
Ep. 114-The Murders of Bonnie Lou Irvine in Troutman and Andy Banks in Raleigh
In 2008, 52-year-old Bonnie Lou Irvine went missing in Cornelius, N.C., and police soon learned she had arranged to meet a man she met on Craigslist before she disappeared. In 2020, 39-year-old Andy Banks set out for an appointment to sell his Range Rover, and quickly dropped out of sight. He had also met his potential buyer in the online classifieds section of a website. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, September 20, 2024
Ep. 113-The Murder of Michael Hunter in Raleigh and the Ruth Buchanan Cold Case Solved
In 1992, 23-year-old Michael Hunter was found deceased in his northwest Raleigh apartment. When police take a closer look, they realize a lethal injection of Lidocaine caused his death, and his roommate, medical student Joseph Mannino, admits to injecting him with antihistamines to ease migraine symptoms. But the investigation reveals a motive for murder within a contentious love triangle. We also take a look at the hit-and-run death of Ruth Buchanan in 1989 and how the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police recently solved it. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order
Sat, September 14, 2024
Ep. 112-Nathaniel and Irene Witherspoon, Leslie and William Cargile, John Barnett, and Mica Miller
As part of Suicide Prevention Month, Renee discusses four deaths attributed to suicide. One involved an elderly man who may have had a psychotic break, a successful doctor and her husband who died of a double suicide, a whistleblower who died unexpectedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and one death that may have been the result of mental health issues and strain from an abusive relationship. We also give an update on the Asha Degree missing persons case from Cleveland County, North Carolina. Please seek help by calling or texting the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or by chatting online at 988lifeline.org. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for ten pecent off your order
Fri, September 06, 2024
Ep. 111-The Murder of Jeni Gray and the Abduction of Leigh Cooper in Boone
Twenty-seven-year-old Jeni Gray heads out for an early-morning walk in Boone, N.C. and disappears on September 24, 1989. Law enforcement is still continuing their search for the young woman when a runner named Leigh Cooper from Appalachian State University is abducted and sexually assaulted. What her assailant tells her during the attack might finally explain what happened to Jeni. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use the code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, August 30, 2024
Ep. 110-Four 1992 Deaths in Burke and Catawba Counties
In 1992, a 13-year-old from Hickory, North Carolina went missing from her home and was discovered murdered a few weeks later. Around the same time, three older women known to have high-risk lifestyles went missing and were found deceased. While two men were eventually arrested in those three deaths, no one was ever charged in the death of Isis Denise “Dee Dee” Dawkins. We also share an update on the Justin Lee Turner murder case from South Carolina, which we featured on Episode 82. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use the code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, August 23, 2024
Ep. 109-Jim And Tammy Faye Bakker and the PTL Scandal
In the 1980s, televangelist Jim Bakker had grown an impressive broadcasting empire along with his wife, Tammy Faye. Their organization, PTL, built a Christian-theme park on the border between North and South Carolina and the two lived a lavish lifestyle. But behind the scenes, the Bakkers were struggling with marital issues, hoping that material possessions would fill the empty places still in their hearts. Then, a sex scandal opened the doors for the government to begin examining the inner workings of the PTL's finances. Co-Writer for this episode: Mia Roberson Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use the code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin The Last Trip: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-trip/id1715813037
Fri, August 09, 2024
Ep. 108-The Capture of Eric Rudolph, Part Two
Eric Rudolph spent five years on the run before being captured early one morning while searching for food in Murphy, N.C. Investigators spent the next few years learning more about what turned him into a bomber as he led them to hundreds of pounds of dynamite he'd stashed in the mountains of North Carolina. As he prepared to go to trial in 2005 for the bombing of an abortion clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, he made a startling decision that would spare him from the death penalty. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Check out the Third Season of Dateline: Missing in America https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dateline-missing-in-america/id1634842284 The Last Trip: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-trip/id1715813037
Fri, August 02, 2024
Ep. 107-Eric Rudolph, The Escape, Part One
The secluded mountains of North Carolina turned into an excellent place to hide for a man named Eric Rudolph, who was charged with a series of bombings in 1996 and 1997, including one that injured hundreds of people in Centennial Park at the Atlanta, Ga. Summer Olympics. Who was the elusive "mountain man" and how did he evade capture for five years? Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Check out the Third Season of Dateline: Missing in America: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dateline-missing-in-america/id1634842284 The Last Trip: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-trip/id1715813037
Fri, July 26, 2024
Ep. 106-The Little Rascals Day Care Case
In 1989, the town of Edenton, North Carolina was rocked when children at the Little Rascals Day Care Center began accusing the owners, Bob and Betsy Kelly, of molesting them. Over time, seven people would be arrested on hundreds of charges that occurred over a three-year-period. What really happened in Edenton, and in two similar landmark cases in California in the early 1980s? Sponsors: Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Check out the Third Season of Dateline: Missing in America: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dateline-missing-in-america/id1634842284?i=1000662543753
Fri, July 19, 2024
Ep. 105-Missing And Murdered in The High Country
The national parks in North Carolina attract numerous visitors each year, but they can also be treacherous if you aren't well prepared for your trip. We discuss the case of Frances Apperson, a 67-year-old who went missing after heading out for a solo hike at Linville Falls, 48-year-old Michael Hartley, who went missing in Spruce Pine on a foraging trip, Barry Hertel, who disappeared after a quick trip to a hardware store in Banner Elk, and various rescue missions in the Linville Gorge area. We'll also share the story of Justin Miller, who left his home in Bakersville in 2015 and hasn't been seen since, and Lynn Keene, who was murdered by the woman who was supposed to be keeping her safe in her home in Linville Falls in 2021. Sponsors: Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Check out the Third Season of Dateline: Missing in America: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dateline-missing-in-america/id1634842284
Fri, July 05, 2024
Ep. 104 -Case Updates and the Enrique Roman-Martinez Cold Case from North Carolina
This episode provides case updates on Blake and London Deven from Fayetteville, Madalina Cojocari from Cornelius, and the official cause of death from a child at Trails Carolina this past spring. We also share the story of Enrique Roman-Martinez from Fort Bragg, who went missing during a camping trip with fellow soldiers from the Army in May 2020. Show Sponsors: Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order.
Fri, June 28, 2024
Ep. 103-The Mysterious Life and Death of Doris Duke
Doris Duke was barely a teenager when her father, James Buchanan Duke, died and left her the bulk of the fortune he created through the American Tobacco Company and Duke Power. She was no ordinary socialite, though. Doris helped quadruple the family fortune, but her life was not without its challenges. Did she intentionally kill her interior designer in 1966 and get away with it? And what about the unusual cast of characters she surrounded herself with in her final years? Did they help orchestrate her death? Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, June 21, 2024
Ep. 102-Pamela Hoy, Jennifer Patterson, Cecil Chacon, Jr., KC Johnson, and Operation Artemis
In July of 1990, 41-year-old Pamela Hoy had dinner with her estranged husband in Burlington, N.C. and packed her van in preparation for an upcoming dog show. She disappeared that night, and while her remains were found months later, the case has never been solved. Seven-year-old Jennifer Patterson went missing after going to visit some neighborhood children in Spring Lake, N.C. in June of 1991. Could she still be alive and was she abducted as part of a parental custody dispute? Forty-three-year-old Cecil Chacon, Jr. was a respected educator in Henderson, N.C. when he was murdered under unusual circumstances in 1992. Is there still a way to solve his case? KC Lee Johnson was a transgender woman murdered in Wilmington in early 2023 by a man she met online. Was her death a hate crime or a crime of opportunity? We also discuss Operation Artemis, a recent sting set up in North Carolina that netted the arrests of fifteen different individuals attempting to meet minors for the purposes of sexual activity. Operation Artemis: https://www.wbtv.com/2024/05/31/mooresville-pd-wraps-up-largest-child-predator-operation-departments-history/ Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare bySkinxErin (use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10) for ten percent off your order): https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, June 14, 2024
Ep. 101-Madalina Cojocari, Crystal Morrison, Marty Teague, Lisa Thompson and Russell Anthony
An update on the Madalina Cojocari missing persons case from Cornelius, North Carolina. We also take a look at Crystal Morrison, who went missing from Concord in 2012, Marty Teague's disappearance from Statesville in 2018, and the 1983 South Carolina cold case of Lisa Thompson and Russell Anthony. Show Sponsors: Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/WOWclasses.html Skincare by SkinxErin (use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10) for ten percent off your order) https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, June 07, 2024
Ep. 100-Conversations With Podcast Guests from Missing in the Carolinas
A true crime podcast is nothing without its guests. For our 100th episode, Renee takes a look back at some of the conversations she's had with true crime authors, advocates, and historians over the past four years. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php
Fri, May 31, 2024
Replay-Missing College Students in the Carolinas
College is a time for young people to explore their individuality and take on new responsibility. This episode examines the still-unsolved missing persons cases of Jason Knapp, Virginia "Ginni" Wood, and Martin Roberts. Missing in the Carolinas will return with a new episode next week.
Fri, May 24, 2024
Ep. 99-What Causes a Person to Go Missing?
Renee takes a look at some of the factors that cause a person to go missing with specific examples from past episodes. Plus, she shares the case of Samantha Josephson, who disappeared outside a bar in South Carolina after getting into a car she thought was her Uber. Link to study about prevalence of violence in missing and unidentified persons cases: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/how-prevalent-violence-missing-and-unidentified-persons-cases#1 Show Sponsors: Renee's digital course on podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin (use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for ten percent off your order) https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, May 17, 2024
Ep. 98-Carolina Crimes From the 1950s and 60s
It's always suspicious when a newlywed who turns up murdered or deceased in an accident has a spouse who stands to collect a large life insurance policy. This was the case of Lucille Rinaldi, who was murdered in 1963, and Brenda Anderson, who drowned mysteriously in 1965. We also take a look at one of Chapel Hill's oldest cold cases, the murder of 71-year-old Rachel Crook. Co-Writer: Mia Roberson Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, May 10, 2024
Ep. 97-Chapel Hill/Carrboro Crimes From The 1980s
In 1984, 7-year-old Carrie Wilkerson was brutally murdered in her stepmother's home in the early morning hours. A year later, Jean Fewel was abducted and murdered as she was walking to school. Were the two crimes connected? With the community still processing these murders, three students from UNC, Perry Zimmerman, Sharon Stewart, and Freshteh Golkho were killed all within the same year. What was the cause for this spike in violent crime in the 1980s? Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, May 03, 2024
Ep. 96-Where are Andy Sigmon and Blake and London Deven?
Twenty-three-year-old Andy Sigmon was last seen on April 5, 2016 near a historical landmark almost an hour away from his home. What compelled him to go to that location, and what happened after he disappeared into the woods after talking to several different people? Blake and London Deven, two adopted children from Fayetteville, N.C. (now ages 17 and 27) have not been seen in years and police and the FBI are questioning why it took so long for them to be reported missing. We also give an update on Andy Tench's case from Episode 92. Show Sponsors: Renee's "You Can Start a Podcast!" Video Course: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skincare by SkinxErin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin
Fri, April 26, 2024
Ep. 95-Who Murdered Suellen Evans At UNC?
On the afternoon of July 30, 1965, 21-year-old Suellen Evans was taking a summer session at the University of North Carolina when she was attacked and murdered in the Coker Arboretum. While police quickly utilized bloodhounds and organized group searches to help find the murder weapon, their efforts failed confirm a solid suspect or turn up any other leads. The case remains cold, but Suellen's hometown of Mooresville and the college campus have never forgotten the frustrating details of this this story. Show Sponsors: Renee's webinar on how to start a podcast: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php SkinxErin skincare products--Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your purchase. https://shopxerin.com
Fri, April 19, 2024
Ep. 94-Who Murdered Virginia Olson At UNC-Asheville?
On April 15, 1973, Virginia "Ginger" Olson left her dorm room on the campus of UNC-Asheville for an afternoon of studying at the nearby botanical gardens. A few hours later, two teenagers walking through the woods came across a horrifying crime scene. Who murdered the 19-year-old in broad daylight on that spring morning? We discuss this open and active case, the list of suspects questioned at the time, the history of the nearby psychiatric hospital where the primary suspect may have been a patient, and the affect this unsolved murder has had on the campus and city. Tips on this case: Download the app for The Asheville Police Department through the iTunes app store or Google Play by searching Asheville PD. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can share information with the police by sending an anonymous text to TIP2APD and then messaging 847411. For a full list of show sources, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com Show Sponsors: Renee's webinar on how to start a podcast: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php SkinxErin skincare products--use code MISSINGINCAROLINAS for 10 percent off your purchase. https://shopxerin.com/
Fri, April 12, 2024
Ep. 93-Who Murdered Sharon Jones at Elizabeth City State University?
Forty years ago, Sharon Beatrice Jones was murdered on the campus of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina over spring break. Despite the police interviewing numerous suspects and administering polygraph tests, the case almost immediately went cold, and what's more perplexing is the small digital footprint involving details of the crime. Is there still a way to find justice in this cold case? This episode was written by true crime writer Greg Fox. Who Murdered Sharon Beatrice Jones Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2696281597051328 Sponsors: WOW! Women on Writing classes: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/WOWclasses.html SkinxErin Products: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
Fri, April 05, 2024
Ep. 92-Brian Neil Hooks and Andy Tench Missing and The Murder of Mary Collins
Brian "Neil" Hooks went missing from Florence, S.C. in 1988 and his family is still hoping for answers. Andy Tench disappeared from Belmont, N.C. in late March of 2024 and while his car has been found, there is still no sign of him. Charlotte, N.C. resident Mary Collins was brutally murdered by two people she called friends in March 2020 and one of the accused is still out on bond. We also provide an update to the Trails Carolina case from North Carolina.
Fri, March 29, 2024
Ep. 91-Jeremy Grice Missing and the Murders of Crystal Faye Todd and Ann Fox Smith
Four-year-old Jeremy Grice went missing from his home in South Carolina in 1984 and his family believes it was a non-custodial kidnapping. Crystal Faye Todd was murdered in Conway, S.C. in 1991, and when DNA evidence pointed out that her killer was someone she trusted, her community was stunned. Ann Fox Smith was a beloved middle school teacher who was killed in her home in 2008, and her killer remains at large.
Fri, March 22, 2024
Replay-Interview With Benjamin Gilmer, author of "The Other Doctor Gilmer"
Fresh out of medical residency, Dr. Benjamin Gilmer joined a rural North Carolina clinic only to find that its previous doctor shared his last name. Dr. Vince Gilmer was loved and respected by the community—right up until he strangled his ailing father and then returned to the clinic for a regular week of work. Vince’s eventual arrest for murder shocked his patients. How could their beloved doctor be capable of such violence? The deeper Benjamin looked into Vince’s case, the more he became obsessed with discovering what pushed a good man toward darkness. This interview originally aired April 16, 2022. Find the book: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Dr-Gilmer-Unlikely-Justice-ebook/dp/B08SJQDF6P/ Show Notes: Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, March 15, 2024
Ep. 90-DNA Doe Project Stories From the Southern States
Since 2017, the DNA Doe Project has worked on more than 200 cases of unidentified remains. We take a look at recent success stories in identifying people from South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Show Sponsor: SkinxErin Products: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
Fri, March 08, 2024
Ep. 89-The Crimes Of Henry Louis Wallace
20 years ago, police in Charlotte, North Carolina finally apprehended a suspect who had been committing a series of brutal rapes and murders across the city. But once they caught him, they realized he was responsible for more violence in the Carolinas than they first suspected. Why did Henry Louis Wallace, who many considered a friend, target the women he did? And how did his crimes affect the children of these victims?
Fri, March 01, 2024
Ep. 88-The Deaths At Trails Carolina
In November 2014, 17-year-old Alec Lansing left a group he was hiking with as part of the wilderness therapy program Trails Carolina. He was later found deceased in the woods after a tragic accident, leaving many to wonder what he was hoping to escape. On Feb. 3 of this year, a 12-year-old boy who had arrived at the program only 24 hours before was found dead early in the morning. His cause of death is still being investigated, and the school has been ordered to temporarily shut down. What is a wilderness therapy program and why have there been so many cases of teens dying while participating in them across the country? Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia SkinxErin Products: use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
Fri, February 23, 2024
Ep. 87-Missing and Murdered in Columbia, S.C.
This episode features the cold cases of Mike O'Boyle and Jack Robinson, as well as the missing persons case of Paula Merchant. We also discuss the story of Shelton Sanders, who is presumed dead although his body has never been found, and two sisters named Candy and Darcel Sanders who disappeared late one rainy night in 2022. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee's Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Skinxerin Products: Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
Fri, February 16, 2024
Ep. 86-Review of "The Lesson is Murder," "American Nightmare," and "They Called Him Mostly Harmless"
Renee Roberson reviews three true crime programs currently streaming on Hulu, Netflix, and Max. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php SkinxErin Products-Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10
Fri, February 09, 2024
Ep. 85-Denise Durham, Shelby Wilkie, and Marissa Carmichael
High school student Denise Durham was murdered in Hendersonville in 1981 and the man accused of the crime was her vocal instructor. What would lead an older former Broadway actor to commit such a crime? Shelby Wilkie vanished from her Hendersonville home in January 2012, leaving a 3-month-old daughter behind. Her family suspected the worst, and they were right. Twenty-five-year-old Marissa Carmichael remains missing from Greensboro after a night out with acquaintances, and the stories of what happened keep changing. Co-Writer for Denise Durham segment: Erin Settlemier Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sponsors: WOW! Women on Writing Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar-https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php SkinxErin Galentine's Day Sale Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 FOR 16 percent off your order https://shopxerin.com/
Fri, February 02, 2024
Ep. 84-The Business of Body Brokers
What is a body broker and why is the industry so unregulated? Is it really legal to arrange the sale of human tissue and body parts to be used for medical research? Renee takes a look at four different business owners, including one in North Carolina, who discovered this lucrative industry and took advantage of grieving families in their darkest hours. For a full list of articles related to this episode, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing
Fri, January 26, 2024
Ep. 83-James Chambers, Cole Thomas, and Sydney West
Renee Roberson takes a look at three unique cases from North Carolina. While a man confessed to the murder of James Chambers in 2018, his body has never been found. Investigators believe they know what happened to Cole Thomas when he went missing while traveling with co-workers through North Carolina, but a confession has yet to happen. And Chapel Hill resident Sydney West disappeared from a park near the Golden Gate Bridge Bridge after she moved there to attend college, and her parents are still searching for answers.
Fri, January 19, 2024
Ep. 82-Deaths Of Children with Special Needs
Renee discusses the cases of children who died as a result of controversial parenting techniques, tragic accidents, and provides an update on two South Carolina parents accused of murdering their son in 1989. Learn about true crime writing with Renee Roberson: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, January 12, 2024
Ep. 81-National Stalking Awareness Month and Peggy Klinke's Story
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. In January 2003, Debbie Riddle learned her sister Peggy had been murdered by her ex-boyfriend after years of controlling behavior and incidents of stalking. She shares the story of how her sister's death changed her life and motivated her to begin advocating for change in the way law enforcement and communities handle the crime of stalking. www.stalkingmuststop.org https://www.stalkingawareness.org Renee's Story on the "Strictly Stalking" Podcast-Episode 169 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strictly-stalking/id1494237083?i=1000608351182 Cover art by Macintosh Multimedia
Fri, January 05, 2024
Ep. 80-The Murder at TCS Designs
On January 13, 2021, 51-year-old Michelle Marlow was murdered by a female co-worker at TCS Designs in Hickory, N.C. After the shooting, the suspect and her husband fled the area until their capture six months later, but what happened upon their return divided the community. Should the company have done more to protect their employee? We take a look at this incident and provide tips for keeping yourself safe from workplace violence. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia “Among the Stars” by AudioCoffee at Freesound.org
Fri, December 29, 2023
Ep. 79-The Year in Review for Missing in the Carolinas
Renee shares the most popular episodes from the year, how the podcast has changed since it first began in 2021, and where she gets her episode ideas. Additional Reading: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/lose-money-zelle-scam-your-bank-may-now-have-refund-you/KFYZ53AHTBC73LHLX5T64EFRNM/ Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Take Renee's webinar on true crime writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, December 22, 2023
Ep. 78-North Carolina Serial Killer Lesley Eugene Warren
Lesley Eugene Warren charmed many women but underneath his innocent demeanor was a violent man. He murdered two women in different states before his crimes caught up with him in North Carolina in 1990.
Fri, December 15, 2023
Ep. 77-Justice For Rebecca Moses (Where is Emilio Ramirez Garcia?)
In 1997, a young mother named Rebecca Moses was murdered by her estranged husband Emilio Ramirez Garcia in Eastern North Carolina. He quickly left the country and has never been arrested for the murder. Her family is still hoping to hold this man accountable for his senseless crime. Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Podcasting Class with Renee Roberson https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php
Fri, December 08, 2023
Ep. 76-Ernestine Wroten, Jorden Nebling And Judith Hyder
Learn about the 1984 cold case involving Ernestine Wroten from Hendersonville, N.C. and the missing persons cases of Jorden Nebling and Judith Hyder from the Carolinas. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee Roberson's True Crime Writing Class: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php College Fraternity Hazing Update: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/south-carolina-fraternities-sororities-greek-life-hazing-clemson-university-of-south-carolina-college-of-charleston-tucker-hipps-transparency-misconduct-underage-drinking/article_145b8a3a-8f97-11ee-9a77-bbde9d165e37.html?fbclid=IwAR3hwPLKvOpFAdYyrkN8aZQP0Yf5vDZSMlbfnQMAyWu0Y1q4ZykH4gT2XzI
Fri, December 01, 2023
Ep. 75-Interview With Max Marshall, Author of "Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story"
Journalist Max Marshall discovered Xanax was a popular drug of choice with students while he was attending college, but he had no idea just how multilayered the drug trafficking on college campuses ran until he learned about the involvement of students and fraternity members tied to the College of Charleston. We discuss this story and how he came to discover it in today's episode. Check out Max's book: https://www.amazon.com/Among-Bros-Fraternity-Crime-Story/dp/B0BSSB98TK/
Fri, November 24, 2023
Ep. 74-College Deaths Tied To Hazing
Renee discusses the deaths of college students possibly tied to hazing from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, High Point University, and East Carolina University. https://stophazing.org/ https://justice4roberttipton.com/ Music by Vasyl_Sakal from Freesound.org Sponsors: Tarabusi Creek https://tarabusicreek.com/ WOW! Women on Writing Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php
Fri, November 17, 2023
Ep. 73-Missing Senior Citizens From the Carolinas
For Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we offer tips for caregivers on how to keep loved ones safe and share the stories of Heddie Dawkins, Young Chang, and Joe Hall. Show Notes: Sponsor: Tarabusi Creek https://tarabusicreek.com/ WOW! Women on Writing Class on Writing True Crime https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-in-the-carolinas/id1511309373?i=1000500489415
Fri, November 10, 2023
Ep. 72-Preview of "Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty"
Renee shares her thoughts on journalist Mandy Matney's memoir, "Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty," plus updates on Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction appeal. Show Notes: Sponsor: Tarabusi Creek Cosmetics https://tarabusicreek.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Their-Hands-Corruption-Murdaugh-ebook/dp/B0CB4CK8KJ/ https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Doors-Justice-Murdaugh-Murders/dp/B0CFCYW6HB/
Sat, November 04, 2023
Episode 71-Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls from the EBCI
Renee takes a look at cases of missing and murdered women and girls from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She also talks with a board member from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about how tribes can gain access to digital investigative tools to better aid them in these cases. Show Notes: skinxerin.com https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Episode 29 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in North Carolina, Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-in-the-carolinas/id1511309373?i=1000537968645 Episode 32: Missing Teens Girls in North Carolina https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-in-the-carolinas/id1511309373?i=1000541605838
Fri, October 27, 2023
Ep. 70-The Oldest Unsolved Murder In Mooresville, North Carolina and Other Spooky Tales
Renee talks with Chris Stonestreet, a Mooresville native, author, and historian, about the still-unsolved 1937 murder of Lue Cree Overcash Westmoreland. What happened to the young bride? He also shares other stories, from the alleged sightings of a mountain-like creature in the Piedmont, ghosts of British Redcoats, and a personal story of his own. Show Notes: Find Chris Stonestreet's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Wampus-Spooky-Stories-Piedmont-Carolina/dp/152323749X/ https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Cowans-Ford-Davidsons-Carolina/dp/1468077309/
Fri, October 20, 2023
Ep. 69-How to Avoid Being the Victim Of a Cybercrime
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The FBI reported that North Carolina citizens lost $18 million in 2022, making it the ninth highest state for romance scams alone. We talk to two experts to learn how can we protect ourselves from the various cybercrimes that are so prevalent in today's society, from Zelle scams to phishing scams to the role AI plays in technology solutions. Show Notes: Marshmallo Dating App https://marshmallo.com/ SlashNext https://slashnext.com/ Co-writer: Erin Settlemier
Fri, October 13, 2023
Ep. 68-The Murders Of Two Kims In Charlotte
We take a look at the still-unsolved murder of a physician's wife in Charlotte and a crime that shocked the small town of Monroe. Both cases resulted in civil lawsuits with unexpected outcomes. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing "Expressions of the mind" and "Snowfall" provided by soundcloud.com/lustersound
Fri, October 06, 2023
Ep. 67-Catching Up With True Crime Writer Cathy Pickens
Today we're talking with true crime writer Cathy Pickens about Sam Wodke, a South Carolina criminal who ended up on "Unsolved Mysteries," The Shaw Creek Killer from South Carolina, several mysterious disappearances from the Great Smoky Mountains, the Boone bathtub murders, and the murder of Erin Johnston, the step-daughter of an Appalachian State University professor that took place in China. To learn more about Cathy's work, including her books, "True Crime Stories of Western North Carolina" and "True Crime Stories of Upstate South Carolina," visit her website at www.cathypickens.com.
Fri, September 29, 2023
Ep. 66-Missing South Carolina Kids From the 70s And 80s
Teens Gary Locklear and Kristina Porco both went unexpectedly missing from two South Carolina towns in the 70s and 80s. Although rumors have swirled with theories, they have never been found. Three-year-old Paul Baker went missing from his home in 1987, and although law enforcement believes there is a family connection, it has never been proven. We also have an update on the identity of New Hope Jane Doe from North Carolina. Research Coordinator: Renee Roberson Editorial Intern and Co-Writer: Erin Settlemier Co-Writer: Nicole Pyles
Fri, September 22, 2023
Episode 65-Made-for-TV Movies Based On N.C. Crimes
We discuss the cases of Jeffrey MacDonald, Timothy Hennis, Susie Newsom Lynch and Fritz Klenner, and Chris Pritchard, Neal Henderson, and Bart Upchurch. These crimes all appeared in true crime novels by bestselling authors such as Jerry Bledsoe and Joe McGinnis, and then made their way to the networks at CBS and NBC as “movies of the week.”
Fri, September 15, 2023
Episode 64-Hania Aguilar, Victoria Paredes, Maria Diaz, and Scott Johnson
We discuss why the family of Hania Aguilar is still awaiting justice, how Victoria Paredes got her name back after 20+ years as a Jane Doe, the mysterious death of Maria Diaz, and boater Scott Johnson who recently went missing on the Outer Banks. Hania Aguilar, Victoria Paredes, and Maria Diaz segments written by Nicole Pyles. Scott Johnson segment: written by Renee Roberson. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Sponsor code for SkinXerin: MISSINGCAROLINAS10 https://shopxerin.com/
Fri, September 08, 2023
Ep. 63-The 1995 Shooting on the UNC Campus
In light of the Aug. 28, 2023 murder of professor Zijie Yan at the University of North Carolina campus, we take a look back at the 1995 shooting at UNC that claimed the lives of Kevin Reichardt and Ralph Walker. Plus, an update on the Allisha Watts case from North Carolina. Music credit: Noir: A Minimalist and Emotive Piano Melody for Relaxation - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Show Sponsors: WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/MelanieFaith_FreelanceEditorWebinar.php SkinxErin https://shopxerin.com/
Fri, July 07, 2023
Ep. 62-Two Cold Cases From Western North Carolina
The podcast takes a look at the 1997 cold case of Asheville, N.C. resident Amber Lundgren and the 1970 unsolved murder of Nancy Morgan, who died in 1970 while working with the VISTA program in Madison County, N.C.
Fri, June 16, 2023
Ep. 61-A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Missing in the Carolinas
Host Renee Roberson shares a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the podcast and how she discovers the cases she covers.
Fri, June 02, 2023
Ep. 60-Five Netflix True Crime Documentaries to Kick Off Summer
Renee discusses five true crime documentaries currently airing on the Netflix streaming platform, including one that profiles missing people in South Carolina. Show Sponsors: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/WOWclasses.html https://shopxerin.com/products/skin-bundle
Fri, May 12, 2023
Ep. 59-Coastal Mysteries And Murder In Myrtle Beach
A look back on the 1991 murder of Heather Stigliano, the disappearance of Heather Elvis, and two mysteries from Carolina Beach and Oak Island. Show Sponsors: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
Fri, April 28, 2023
Ep. 58-Missing And Murdered In Wilmington
Inspired by the tv show "City Confidential," Renee Roberson takes a look at the murders of three women in Wilmington, North Carolina, along with two men who disappeared. Check out the podcast "Strictly Stalking" with Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strictly-stalking/id1494237083 Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin For a full list of show resources and links, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com.
Fri, April 14, 2023
Ep. 57 - An Interview with True Crime Author Leslie Rule
Author Leslie Rule worked alongside her mother Ann to learn the craft of writing and started out her career writing both fiction and non-fiction. Her latest book, "A Tangled Web," shares an almost unbelievable tale of obsession, cyberstalking, and murder. Host Renee Roberson interviews Leslie about her research process and the behind-the-scenes details of the book. Links: Check out the podcast Strictly Stalking with Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strictly-stalking/id1494237083?i=1000608351182 Read "A Tangled Web" https://www.amazon.com/Tangled-Web-Cyberstalker-Obsession-Twisting/dp/0806539984
Sat, April 01, 2023
Ep. 56 - Reflecting On The Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial
Host Renee Roberson shares her thoughts, as well as those of listeners, along with a review of the Netflix documentary, "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal." Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sponsors: https://shopxerin.collections/fit-rocker-chick-sin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
Fri, March 03, 2023
Ep. 55 - Missing In The Water
The water from lakes, streams, rivers, and oceans holds many secrets. Sometimes, it shares the secrets of people who go missing, and often, their loved ones don't even know a body of water factored into their disappearance. This episode features the cases of Tyler Doyle, Tina Martin, Joseph Johnson, Jake Ziegler, and Raymond Pierce. New website: Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sponsors: SkinXErin https://shopxerin.collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classes
Fri, February 17, 2023
Ep. 54 - The Murders of Pamela Murray, Beverly Sherman, and the Disappearance of Asha Degree
Who murdered Pamela Murray and Beverly Sherman in Asheville, North Carolina in 1987? Also, an update on where Asha Degree's case stands, and the arrest of suspect in the double homicide of Sarah Mobley Hall and her 10-year-old son Derrick from Charlotte, N.C. New website: https://missinginthecarolinas.com Support the Show! Buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sponsors: SkinxErin https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classes
Fri, February 03, 2023
Ep. 53 - Murdered For Money
The crimes of Durham, North Carolina resident Barbara Stager were so salacious a North Carolina true crime writer wrote a book about them in 1994. When Barbara Stager lost her first husband in an "accidental" shooting, she was emboldened to try it again almost ten years later when her lies and deceit caught up with her. New website: https://missinginthecarolinas.com/ Support the Show! Buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson Sponsors: SkinXErin https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classes
Fri, January 20, 2023
Ep. 52-Not Reported Missing
A Cornelius, N.C. couple fails to report their daughter missing for weeks. Where is Madalina Cojocari? Renee Roberson also looks back at the cases of Zahra Baker and Erica Parsons, who went missing in North Carolina. Support the Show! Buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson Sponsors: SkinXErin https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classes
Fri, December 23, 2022
Ep. 51-The Darker Side of the Holidays
In 2008, tragedy struck just after the holidays at a popular Christmas tree farm on the border of North Carolina and Virginia. Also, a North Carolina true crime story from 1929 that inspired a murder ballad. Support the Show! Buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson
Fri, December 16, 2022
Ep. 50-A Review of "Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty"
Have you watched the HBO Max three-part documentary, "Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty?" Host Renee Roberson shares her thoughts on the case and this recent release. Support the show! buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson
Fri, November 11, 2022
Ep 49-An Update On Brittanee Drexel And Zebb Quinn
Renee Roberson shares updates on two high-profile missing persons cases from North and South Carolina, including clips from the original episodes. Show Notes: Support the Show! buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson
Fri, November 04, 2022
Ep. 48-Two Wives, Two Deaths
When Maryann Boczkowski dies in what appears to be an accident in the family's hot tub in Pennsylvania, police grow suspicious when they learn Tim Bozkowski's first wife died in a similar way four years earlier in North Carolina. Support the show! buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson
Fri, October 28, 2022
Ep. 47-Five Haunted Southern Colleges
Are they urban legends meant to comfort and intrigue college students? Or are the origins of these stories at five southern colleges real? Support the show! buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson
Fri, October 14, 2022
Ep. 46-A Review of "The Confession Killer"
Renee reviews the Netflix documentary "The Confession Killer" and explores the connection between Henry Lee Lucas and the people he claims to have murdered in the Carolinas. Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: MackIntosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Daniel Roberson
Fri, October 07, 2022
Ep. 45-Across State Lines
Host Renee Roberson takes a look at several cases of missing people who were found deceased in the Carolinas--but how they crossed state lines remains a mystery. Show Notes: Sponsor-WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Daniel Roberson
Sat, June 04, 2022
Episode 44 - Thoughts On "The Staircase"
Host Renee Roberson shares her thoughts on both the HBO Max scripted series and the original documentary about Michael Peterson's murder trial. Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editor: Mia Roberson Presented by Manscaped: Get 20% @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MISSINGCAROLINAS at MANSCAPED.COM! #ad #manscapedpod
Sat, May 28, 2022
Episode 43-The Story Behind "The Staircase"
On December 8, 2001, telecommunications executive Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase at her Durham, N.C. estate. The only witness was her husband, Michael Peterson. Did he murder her or was his theory of an accidental fall true? Renee Roberson takes a look at the documented facts of the case. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Support the show! buymeacoffee.com/reneeroberson
Sat, May 14, 2022
Episode 42-Missing, Murdered, and Mistaken Identity in the Carolinas
This episode covers the two disappearances of Kenneth Beasley and Bobby Dunbar that took place in the early 1900s. One case has never been resolved, and the other had a shocking conclusion years later. Please take our listener demographic survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZVTWP5L Books mentioned: The Senator's Son by Charles Oldham https://www.amazon.com/SENATORS-SON-Shocking-Disappearance-Celebrated/dp/0998788147?tag=Finishedpages-20 True Crime Stories of Eastern North Carolina by Cathy Pickens https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Stories-Eastern-North-Carolina/dp/1467145114?tag=Finishedpages-20 Stitch Fix referral link: https://www.stitchfix.com/invite/vc78sv2d4z?sod=w&som=c
Sat, April 16, 2022
Episode 41 - Interview With Benjamin Gilmer, author of "The Other Doctor Gilmer"
Fresh out of medical residency, Dr. Benjamin Gilmer joined a rural North Carolina clinic only to find that its previous doctor shared his last name. Dr. Vince Gilmer was loved and respected by the community—right up until he strangled his ailing father and then returned to the clinic for a regular week of work. Vince’s eventual arrest for murder shocked his patients. How could their beloved doctor be capable of such violence? The deeper Benjamin looked into Vince’s case, the more he became obsessed with discovering what pushed a good man toward darkness. Find the book: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Dr-Gilmer-Unlikely-Justice-ebook/dp/B08SJQDF6P/ Show Notes: Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Mia Roberson
Sat, April 02, 2022
Ep. 40-Mary Shotwell Little
Charlotte native Mary Shotwell Little mysteriously vanished from the Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 14, 1965. A city-wide search turned up no leads, but gas station receipts showed she may have been in Charlotte and Raleigh in the hours after she went missing. Eighteen months later, a young woman named Diane Shields was found murdered in Atlanta, and her ties to Mary led investigators to believe the two cases might be related. Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover art by Macintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson
Fri, March 25, 2022
Ep 39-The Victims Of John Wayne Boyer
In 2003, a young woman named Scarlett Wood from Wilmington, N.C. went missing. While her remains were discovered a year later, investigators soon realized her death was also tied to a series of murders committed by a long-haul trucker with victims in at least two other states.
Fri, March 11, 2022
Ep 38-Phillip "Dean" Hair Jr.
In September 2018, 42-year-old Dean Hair sent a text message to his mom that he was taking a job cleaning and painting apartments in Greensboro, N.C. That was the last time his family heard from him, and when his parents went to visit him at his apartment in Raleigh in October 2018, they discovered no one had seen him for weeks. At the time he went missing, Dean didn't have a phone, and his belongings and car were left behind at the apartment complex. His family is still searching for answers and hopes that someone can give them a definitive answer on whether or not Dean is okay. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover art by Macintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson
Sun, January 30, 2022
Ep 37-North Carolina Women Who Poisoned
We take a look at three women--Blanche Taylor Moore, Velma Barfield, and Nannie Doss--who murdered multiple people in North Carolina by using poison. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson
Sat, January 22, 2022
Ep 36-Missing from Wilkes County
In the early 1980s, three different people went missing from Wilkes County under very different circumstances. We explore the cases of Galvin and Garry Sidden Jr., Angela Hamby, and provide an update on the Jessica Gutierrez disappearance from South Carolina. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing
Fri, January 14, 2022
Ep 35-A Murder In Salisbury And a N.C. Expat Becomes A Killer In Panama
Renee Roberson introduces a new segment called "True Crime in the Carolinas" and shares the stories of the murders of Viktor Gunnarsson and Catherine Miller in Salisbury and a man from Hendersonville, N.C. who became a serial killer in Panama. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackinstosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing
Fri, December 31, 2021
Ep 34 End-of-Year Review
Host Renee Roberson discusses how she finds ideas for episodes and shares stats from the most popular shows in 2021. Subscribe to Renee Roberson's e-mail newsletter to read a free copy of her short story, "DEADline." http://finishedpages.com/subscribe/ Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson
Fri, November 26, 2021
Ep 33-An Unsolved Murder in Alleghany, N.C.
In 1937, 16-year-old Elva Brannock vanished into the winter fog of the Blue Ridge Mountains, only to be found murdered four days later. When North Carolina resident Stacy Hawks learned about this unsolved murder in her community, she used her research to explore the possibilities of what happened to the young woman in her historical fiction novel, "Dividing Ridge." Host Renee Roberson interviews Stacy Hawks to learn more about this mystery and the process of researching and writing the book. Learn more about the book and author by visiting https://linktr.ee/DividingRidgeBook. Purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Dividing-Ridge-Unsolved-Murder-Brannock/dp/B08QFMFD17 Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Post Production by Daniel Roberson
Fri, November 12, 2021
Ep 32-Missing Teen Girls In North Carolina
Renee Roberson looks at the disappearances of four missing girls from North Carolina that happened in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000. What happened to Donna Barnhill, Tameka Pridgen, Sherri Lee Truesdale, Amy Gibson, and Kimberly Thrower? Show Notes: For a full list of case resources, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com. Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound editing by Mia Roberson Post Production by Daniel Roberson
Mon, October 25, 2021
Ep 31-Where Are The Children?
On Oct. 25, 1994, 23-year-old Susan Smith told police her car had been stolen with her two young children inside. For nine days, the residents of Union, S.C. prayed for a miracle. What they got was something far different. This episode also features the unsolved disappearances of Korinna Malinoski and her daughter Annette Sagers, who went missing almost one year apart in South Carolina. Show Notes: For a full list of case resources, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing and Post Production by Mia and Daniel Roberson Featured book: “Spooky Great Smokies: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore.” Find at: https://www.amazon.com/Spooky-Great-Smokies-Hauntings-Happenings/dp/1493044834
Fri, October 15, 2021
Ep 30-Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in N.C., Part 2
Renee Roberson interviews Crystal Cavalier-Keck, Founder of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in North Carolina. They discuss the mission of the organization, the unsolved murders in Robeson County, recent developments in Faith Hedgepeth’s case, and the need for a comprehensive database of missing and murdered people in Native American communities. Show Notes: Visit https:www.mmiwnc.com to learn more. Cover Art by Mackinstosh Multimedia. Sound Editing by Mia Roberson.
Fri, October 08, 2021
Ep 29-Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in N.C., Part 1
Renee Roberson discusses the cases of Rhonda Jones, Christina Bennett, Megan Oxendine, Sara Nicole Graham, Brittany Locklear, Faith Hedgepeth, Jessica Lowery and Sharletha Maynor. Show Notes: For a full list of cases resources used in this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. Cover Art by Mackinstosh Multimedia. Sound Editing by Mia Roberson.
Mon, June 14, 2021
Ep. 28(BONUS)-Unresolved in North Carolina
In this bonus episode, host Renee Roberson discusses four North Carolina murder cases from 1959, 1966, 1999 and 2002 that are still unresolved. Learn more about the cases of Foy Dixon Cooper, Davina Buff Jones, Franklin “ReRe” Freeman, Vernon Shipman, Charles Glass and Louise Shumate. Show Notes: For a full list of show resources, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. "Charlotte: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem by David Aaron Moore" "True Crime Stories of Eastern North Carolina by Cathy Pickens" Featured Book Spotlight: Greenwood Gone: Henry's Story by Sioux Roslawski Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson
Fri, May 21, 2021
Ep 27-Unidentified People in the Carolinas
4,400 unidentified bodies are recovered in the United States each year. Approximately 1,000 of those bodies remain unidentified after one year. Thanks to advances in genetic genealogy, more and more of these unidentified people, often the victims of homicide, are getting their names back. Host Renee Roberson discusses those whose identities are still unknown, as well as some recent cases in the Carolinas that have been solved. Show Notes: For a full list of resources used in this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson
Fri, April 30, 2021
Ep 26-Missing Moms in North Carolina
When a mother goes missing her family members are often left to wonder, how, and why? This episode takes a look at several moms in North Carolina who have gone missing over the years--some cases have been solved, others have not. Show Notes: For a full list of resources used in this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Support for creator of the music used in the Terry Hyatt segment: https://www.patreon.com/migfus Stardust by Kjartan Abel used in Helen Dalton segment Bio and contact info: https://kjartan-abel.com
Fri, April 16, 2021
Ep 25-(BONUS) Missing in St. John
After a recent trip to the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, host Renee Roberson explores the disappearance of a British woman who mysteriously went missing off a catamaran sometime in the early morning hours of March 8, 2021. Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson
Fri, March 05, 2021
Episode 24-South Carolina Cases Featured on "Disappeared"
Renee Roberson discusses missing persons cases from South Carolina that have been featured on the true crime series “Disappeared.” Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Music used: Acoustic in B Minor by ValentinSosnitskiy - (freesound.org) Soundscape-Dust and Soundscape-Find Nothing by "Music by Tri-Tachyon - https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums".
Fri, February 26, 2021
Ep 23-North Carolina Cases Featured on "Disappeared"
Learn more about missing people from North Carolina who have been featured on the Investigation Discovery show, "Disappeared." Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Learn more at missinginthecarolinas.com. Music used: Acoustic in B Minor by ValentinSosnitskiy – (freesound.org) Soundscape-Dust and Soundscape-Find Nothing by "Music by Tri-Tachyon - https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums".
Fri, February 19, 2021
Ep 22-(BONUS)Two True Tales from the Carolinas
In this bonus episode, host Renee Roberson pulls two mysteries from the Carolinas out of her research files. What is Lavinia Fisher from South Carolina known for and how did a young college student die on the banks of the Catawba River in North Carolina? Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Mia Roberson Learn more at missinginthecarolinas.com.
Fri, January 29, 2021
Ep 21-Missing After a Night Out
They only wanted to attend a concert and enjoy a fun evening out. But after doing so, Dail Dinwiddie, Sarah and Kimberly Boyd and Linda McCord were never seen again. Host Renee Roberson explores the parallels between their cases and other people who went missing under similar circumstances in the Carolinas. Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Mia Roberson Music used provided by the user ITheRealGooglekatClaire on Freesound.org For a full list of episode resources, visit missinginthecarolinas.com.
Fri, January 15, 2021
Ep 20-Missing from the Front Yard
A teenage girl and a 9-year-old boy mysteriously go missing from their homes in the early 1970s in South Carolina. While the cases don't seem to be related, what happened to Eva DeBruhl and Michael Woodward remains a mystery. Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Mia Roberson Music used provided by the user SoundFlakes on Freesound.org https://www.donationalerts.com/r/soundflakes For a full list of episode resources, visit missinginthecarolinas.com.
Mon, December 28, 2020
Ep 19- (BONUS) An End-of-Year Look at Missing in the Carolinas
Host Renee Roberson discusses the creation of "Missing in the Carolinas," what she's learned in her first year of podcasting and the most downloaded episodes of the show. Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, November 27, 2020
Ep 18-Missing Runners in North Carolina
Three North Carolinians head out for a run and are never seen alive again. What happened to Karen Styles, Richard Travis and Nancy Cooper? Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing: Mia Roberson "Music for an Abandoned Bus Stop" (used in Karen Styles' segment) by Steven F. Allen - AuDioChosis For a full list of episode resources, visit missinginthecarolinas.com.
Sat, October 31, 2020
Ep 17- (BONUS) The Monster in the Woods
Enjoy a spine-tingling campfire tale in the spirit of Halloween. “The Monster in the Woods” is an original short story written by Renee Roberson, inspired by the murders of three Girl Scouts in Oklahoma in the 1970s. All Rights Reserved. Written and produced by Renee Roberson. Sound Editing by Mia Roberson. Music credits: AudryPsyche.com “Awkward Meeting” and “Evening of Chaos” by Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Fri, October 30, 2020
Ep 16-Ghostly Tales from the Carolinas
Are you a fan of ghost stories? Join host Renee Roberson as she shares a few of her own and explores haunted high schools, universities, theatres, hotels and much more from North and South Carolina. Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia For a full list of episode resources, visit missinginthecarolinas.com.
Fri, October 09, 2020
Ep 15-Missing Real Estate Agents in North Carolina
Fear and confusion struck the Charlotte area real estate industry in the 1980s when two agents went missing after making appointments to show houses. What happened to Bruce Ruffin and Dianne Gabriel? Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Music provided during Dianne Gabriel's segment by AudryPsyche.com For a full list of episode resources, visit missinginthecarolinas.com.
Fri, September 11, 2020
Ep 14-South Carolina Cases Featured on "Unsolved Mysteries"
Two murder victims found on a rural road in 1976 have never been identified, two girls are abducted from their homes, and two other women remain missing with foul play suspected. Explore these cases from South Carolina that were featured on "Unsolved Mysteries" over the years. Show Notes: Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia For a full list of episode resources, visit missinginthecarolinas.com.
Fri, September 04, 2020
Ep 13-An Interview with True Crime Writer Cathy Pickens
Renee Roberson interviews North Carolina writer Cathy Pickens, an attorney turned mystery and true crime writer whose latest release, "True Crime Stories of Eastern North Carolina," will be released Sept. 28, 2020. They talk true crime in North and South Carolina, Cathy's research and writing process, and what readers can expect from the book. Show Notes: Visit cathypickens.com for more information about the author. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com
Fri, August 28, 2020
Ep 12-North Carolina Cases Featured on "Unsolved Mysteries"
Host Renee Roberson explores five different cases from North Carolina that were featured on the popular TV show "Unsolved Mysteries." Show Notes: For a full list of resources used to compile this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com
Fri, August 07, 2020
Ep 11-Four Lost Children of North Carolina
Two stories. Four missing children. What happened to Diane Moon, Mark Yoli and Alan and Terry Westerfield who went missing from North Carolina in the 1960s? Show Notes: For a full list of resources used to compile this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com
Fri, July 24, 2020
Ep 10-The Unconfirmed Victims of Larry Gene Bell
Larry Gene Bell terrorized two families of two girls in South Carolina in 1985, but over the years, investigators have speculated he may have been responsible for the disappearances of other women in Charlotte, N.C. Show Notes: "Murder in the Midlands:Larry Gene Bell and the 28 Days of Terror That Shook South Carolina" by Rita Y. Shuler "Charlotte True Crime Stories: Notorious Cases from Fraud to Serial Killing" by Cathy Pickens For a full list of resources used to compile this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com
Fri, July 10, 2020
Ep 9-Top Ten True Crime Podcasts
Host Renee Roberson shares ten of her favorite true crime podcasts. Show Notes: For a full list of resources used to compile this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com Music used in sponsor message: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, June 26, 2020
Ep 8-Missing College Students in the Carolinas
College is a time for young people to explore their individuality and take on new responsibility. Because of this, it can take days for anyone to realize a student is actually missing. This episode explores the still-unsolved missing persons cases of Jason Knapp, Virginia "Ginni" Wood and Martin Roberts. Show Notes: For a full list of resources used to compile this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, June 19, 2020
Ep 7-Nikki McPhatter
Nikki McPhatter was a hard-working young woman from Charlotte, N.C when she met a charming man on a dating website. But after she announced her plans to confront him on his philandering ways, she went missing. This episode also takes a look at the unconscious bias of media when reporting the disappearances and crime of minorities. Show Notes: For a full list of resources used to compile this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com Sound Effect Credit "Airplane, Boeing, Flyby, Right to Left, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
Fri, June 05, 2020
Ep 6-Liz and John Calvert Part 2
What happened to the investigation into Liz and John Calvert's disappearance from Hilton Head Island once the prime suspect was found deceased? Featuring interviews with the authors of a true crime book written about the case. Show Notes: Book: Deceit, Disappearance & Death on Hilton Head Island by Charlie Ryan and Pamela Martin Ovens Author bios: Charlie Ryan and Pamela Martin Ovens previously collaborated on The Pullman Hilton, A Christmas Mystery and My Life with Charles Fraser, chronicling the recollections of the men and women who worked for and knew Fraser, the iconic founder of Sea Pines Plantation. Charlie Ryan was, over a span of eighteen years, a radio and television news director and anchor, Associated Press state broadcast editor and newspaper columnist. He reportorial years were spent in West Virginia and St. Louis. In his journalism career he focused on politics and interviewed notables including Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Eleanor Roosevelt and Robert Kennedy. He is a recipient of numerous honors and a member of the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Following his broadcast career, Charlie founded and grew four media firms in West Virginia, Virginia and Washington, DC. After 35 years he sold the firms and became the founding dean of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Charleston in Charleston, WV. Charlie and his wife Becky moved to Hilton Head where he served three years on the board of directors of the Sea Pines Plantation Community Services Association as chairman and the Association of Property Owners. They now reside in Charlotte, NC. Charlie has also written Dead Men’s Clubs and Alacrity, his memoir. Pamela Martin Ovens has lived on Hilton Head Island for almost 40 years. She and her husband, legendary boat captain Peter Ovens, are widely known for their charter sailboat business of 16 years, hosting hundreds of tourists on the 62-foot yacht Schooner Welcome. Pamela is the chief executive and owner of Single Star Publishers. She was a radio and television professional in Cincinnati prior to her move to Hilton Head Island and hosted an island radio show on WHHR. Today she is an accomplished “voice over artist” for radio and television commercials. Additional sources: https://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/24/justice.grace.coldcase.calvert/index.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-linked-to-missing-couple-found-dead/ Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/ Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, May 29, 2020
Ep 5 Liz and John Calvert Part 1
John and Liz Calvert were last seen heading to a meeting with their accountant, a man they suspected of embezzling money from their business accounts. In part one of this week's episode, we'll explore the details around that fateful meeting, and why investigators suspected the embezzlement accusations may have cost the Calverts their lives. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing www.wow-womenonwriting.com Resource: "Deceit, Disappearance & Death on Hilton Head Island" by Charlie Ryan and Pamela Martin Ovens. Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Fri, May 22, 2020
Ep 4-MurderCon
Last August, Missing in the Carolinas host Renee Roberson attended the most unusual writing conference she had ever been to—Writers’ Police Academy’s MurderCon. She shares the details of the conference, where it took place, and what she learned there. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Wow-womenonwriting.com Writer’s Police Academy https://writerspoliceacademy.com/ SIRCHIE https://www.sirchie.com/
Fri, May 15, 2020
Ep 3- Kyle Fleischmann
Kyle Fleischmann was 24 years old when he went missing from uptown Charlotte after a night of drinking with friends. His disappearance is one of the city’s most troubling mysteries. Renee Roberson dives into some of the theories surrounding this case, and how similar it is to the Brian Shaffer disappearance in Columbus, Ohio. To learn more, visit: www.missinginthecarolinas.com Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing WOW! Women on Writing is an e-zine and writing community dedicated to promoting communication between writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers and readers. https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com Case Documents: Crime Watch Daily video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AjQvWl5WwE https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/investigations/parents-of-kyle-fleischmann-convinced-hes-buried-under-noda-apartment-complex/275-51779788-5c09-44ef-95a0-747f25ca8ae3 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article236156613.html https://www.charlottemagazine.com/what-happened-to-kyle-fleischmann/ https://www.wral.com/nc-wanted-charlotte-family-continues-search-for-kyle-fleischmann/15646408/ https://www.wbtv.com/story/14310327/kyle-fleischmanns-father-releases-new-clues-in-case/ https://charlottenc.gov/CMPD/Organization/Pages/InvestSvcs/MissingPersons-Gallery.aspx https://www.10tv.com/article/what-happened-brian-shaffer-columbus-police-continue-work-case-14-years-after-his https://www.columbusmonthly.com/news/20190422/from-archives-what-happened-to-brian-shaffer Sound Effect Credit: "Construction, Jackhammer Excavator, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
Fri, May 08, 2020
Ep 2: Zebb Quinn
Asheville resident Zebb Quinn went missing in January 2000, after meeting up with a friend to look at a car he wanted to buy. Years later, the disappearance of another local couple would help to solve the mystery of what happened to Zebb on that night. To learn more, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com. Show sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing-An ezine and writing community dedicated to promoting communication between writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers and readers. https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/
Sat, May 02, 2020
Ep. 1: Three Mysteries in the Carolinas
Missing in the Carolinas is a podcast spotlighting missing persons cases in North and South Carolina. This episode will preview three cases discussed in future episodes: Zebb Quinn, Kyle Fleischmann and Liz and John Calvert. To learn more, visit www.missinginthecarolinas.com. Show sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing-An ezine and writing community dedicated to promoting communication between writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers and readers. www.wow-womenonwriting.com/
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