Case Uncovered

In this special bonus episode, I’m sharing a quick update and taking you behind the scenes of some of the cases I’m currently working on, along with a look at the advocacy work happening through my nonprofit - The Reignited Project.  Upcoming Event  I'll be attending the Beyond the Crime Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 11–12 at the Isleta Resort & Casino   Tickets are still avai...

In this episode of Case Uncovered, I’m introducing a new monthly series called Cases That Haunt Me. These are cases that have stayed with me long after the research ends. They are cases I have personally spent time investigating, cases where I have connected with the friends and family of the victim, and cases where the lack of answers still weighs heavily on everyone who loved them. Today I am re...

Six year old Timmothy Pitzen disappeared on May 11, 2011 after being signed out of school by his mother in Aurora, Illinois. Over the next two days the pair traveled through Illinois and Wisconsin, visiting places like Brookfield Zoo and several family resorts before the timeline suddenly came to a chilling end. More than a decade later investigators are still searching for answers... In this epis...

This episode of Case Uncovered is different. For the first time in a while, I sat down in studio for a real, honest conversation — not just about a case, but about what it’s actually like when someone you love goes missing. Wendy Davis joins me to talk about her dad, Dan Davis, who has been missing from the Chicago area since November 2025. But this conversation goes beyond timelines and facts. It...

In Part Two of The Search for Charlotte Heimann, the focus shifts to what happened once new information was brought forward and the search reached a critical point. Shyla walks through the next phase of the investigation — including law enforcement involvement, conflicting conclusions, and the delays that followed. What should have been a turning point instead became a moment where progress slowed...

In this 2 part episode, we revisit the disappearance of Charlotte Heimann, a case that has lingered in silence for years. This is not a retelling of Charlotte’s original disappearance. This is an update, one driven by persistence, determination, and the refusal to accept unanswered questions. I’m joined by Charlotte’s granddaughter, Shyla, who has been digging for answers, following leads, and pus...

In June 2017, 27-year-old Armani Dante Morgan vanished after a series of violent assaults that were never properly investigated. Weeks later, his skeletal remains were found in a vacant lot less than a mile from where he was last seen. So how did a case with known assaults, identified individuals, and a shooting into his home end up stalled for nearly eight years? Who killed Armani, and why has no...

A new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved? Produced by award winnin...

In 1981, Charlotte Heimann vanished from Rochester, New York just weeks before completing her Ph. D. She’d overcome incredible odds, survived a serious accident, and worked tirelessly toward a better life for herself and her daughter. But just days after telling hospital staff she feared for her safety — Charlotte walked out of the Rochester Psychiatric Center and was never seen again... A special...

In 1978, Wilma June Nissen was just 23 years old when her life was violently taken. For decades, her murder remained a mystery, and her name was unknown to the world. Wilma never got to meet her daughter — but that hasn’t stopped her daughter from fighting every day to find the truth about what happened to her mom. This isn’t just a case file. It’s a story about family, about love that never faded...

Today I'm sharing the first episode of season 1 of my investigative short-form podcast The Unseen Truth. Make sure to go follow to listen to the rest of season 1 wherever you listen to podcasts.   It’s March 1998 and 23-year-old Stacey Colbert is living out her dream. She’s living in her own apartment and working as a Marketing Assistant at American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio. But not everyt...

Jason Landry was a 21-year-old college student, enrolled at Texas State University. Jason was eager to return home for the holiday break in December 2020. His family, who lived in Missouri City, Texas, was looking forward to seeing him, celebrating the season, and enjoying time together. What should have been a simple drive took a tragic and mystifying turn. On the night of December 13th, 2020, hi...

September 26th, 2003, started out just like any other day for 32-year-old husband & father, Eric Nelams as he headed off to work....but it would end in murder. Eric's family and friends never saw it coming—and 20 years later, they are still left with one haunting question - who killed Eric Nelams, and why? A special thank you to Eric's family for partnering with us for today's episode. Sign th...

Your host Jen Rivera (investigative journalist, true crime podcaster & host of The Unseen Truth) dives deep into the untold stories behind some of the most compelling and lesser-known cases. Jen honors victims & their families while exploring the complexities of each case. With some exclusive interviews and an unwavering commitment to advocacy, Jen strives to raise awareness & advocate...

Subscribe to YOU SHOULD BE HERE wherever you get podcasts and don't miss an episode of Or, NO, out now. 17 cases of victims of domestic violence. 17 loved ones who should be here. 17 loved ones who deserved a safe love. 10 podcasters come together to tell their stories, one case at a time.  Introducing the 100 percent not-for-profit fundraising podcast raising money to give back to organizations h...

Let’s talk about one of the most heartbreaking and baffling cases in true crime history—the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey. On Christmas morning 1996, JonBenét was found in the basement of her family’s Boulder, Colorado home, and to this day, her case remains unsolved. Over the years, this case has sparked endless theories, questions, and heated debates: Was it an intruder? Could someone in...

On February 13th, 2018 the Channahon Police Department responded to a call of a female with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, the police observed that Samantha Harer, a former Channahon police intern who then served as a dispatcher for the village’s emergency call center, had been shot. Her boyfriend, Phil Flores an off-duty Crest Hill police officer called 911 claiming that it was self-inflicted. Ho...