Awareness

In the summer of 1958, 19-year-old newlywed Carol Ann Batterman stepped outside a honeymoon motel on the highway between Oklahoma City and Norman to catch a bus. She was supposed to go into town, look for an apartment, and return to build a new life with her 18‑year‑old sailor husband, Dennis. She never made it to the bus. What followed was a baffling investigation that stretched from Oklahoma far...

On October 29, 2008, the quiet neighborhood of Wine Ridge Lane in Jefferson County was rocked by tragedy when 35-year-old Karen McCollum was found dead in her bed by her husband, Matthew. After a series of unanswered calls, Matthew returned home to discover the horrifying scene around 9:30 a.m. Lieutenant Randy Christian of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department labeled it a “suspicious death”...

The life and tragic death of Desiree Michaud, set against the backdrop of small-town New London and the surrounding areas. Desiree was a young woman burdened by a tumultuous life from an early age. Her upbringing was marked by familial separations and hardships, and she spent her early years in economically depressed neighborhoods like Norwich and Plainfield. Despite these challenges, Desiree disp...

The story follows the tragic life and untimely death of Linda Diane Sykes, a promising young woman born on July 7, 1959. Raised in a loving family in Newport News, Virginia, Linda faced the tragic loss of her father, Clifton, in a motorcycle accident during her childhood. Despite this adversity, she excelled academically and was actively involved in various clubs at Kecoughtan High School, leading...

The Tragic Case of Homer Abel" recounts the life and untimely death of a dedicated community member and war veteran from Pueblo, Colorado. Born on June 21, 1920, Homer served honorably in World War II before returning to build a life with his wife, Aletha, in the peaceful surroundings of the Western Slope. Their life was marked by love for the outdoors and active participation in local governance....

Avery Vernie "Peaches" Shorts, vanished on December 26, 1980, after a simple errand to buy a soda for her mother. What initially seemed like a routine outing quickly spiraled into a nightmare as her family reported her missing when she failed to return home. The local community, led by law enforcement, mobilized to search the area, leveraging both volunteers and police resources to find any trace...

On October 4, 1995, the peaceful woods of Cedar Ponds became the scene of a tragic discovery when two young men, out target shooting, stumbled upon the lifeless body of 37-year-old Kevin Moyen. A resident of Everett, Kevin had dreams of escaping his difficult life by seeking fortune in Alaska, hoping to return home with money for his wife and children. Despite his aspirations and musical talent, K...

In the small, tight-knit town of Connersville, Indiana, Denise Diane Pflum was seen as a miracle after surviving the losses of three siblings. Born on January 14, 1969, she thrived in academics and athletics, ultimately being accepted into Miami University to study microbiology. However, on March 28, 1986, Denise's life took a tragic turn. After attending a party with friends following a breakup,...

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/usedtobedoe/rosado-israel-may-13-2004-t11791.html https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/outreach/awareness-months/cold-case-israel-rosado/520-c4570a05-3fb7-4374-a105-a0cdc3b33ec4 **Synopsis:** On May 13, 2004, 21-year-old Israel Rosado mysteriously disappeared after a court appearance in Waterbury, Connecticut. His last confirmed sighting was early that day, whic...

Mary Ellen Wise was a beloved figure known for her gentle and kind nature, described by her sister as a "quiet, shy person." Growing up in Butler, Pennsylvania, she created cherished memories with her cousin Paula during carefree summers. After marrying and moving to Vero Beach, Florida, Mary Ellen faced a devastating setback in the early 1980s when a horrific car accident left her with severe inj...

Karen Lynn Oatley, faced the daunting challenge of being almost entirely deaf from birth, relying on a hearing aid to engage with the world. Despite her difficulties, she displayed remarkable determination, impressing her teachers with her resilience and intellect as she adapted to her circumstances. On a warm evening, August 5, 1979, 14-year-old Karen embarked on her routine bike ride but did not...

In the small town of Jamestown, New York, the peaceful life of Melinda (Harvey) Juul, born March 12, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas, comes to a tragic end. A devoted mother of four and a committed community living specialist, Melinda's world is shattered on January 20, 1993, when she is found murdered after leaving work at the Resource Center's Immediate Health Care Facility. After failing to return fro...

Paula Jean Welder, an American college student, vanished on December 1, 1946, while hiking on Vermont's Long Trail. At the time, she was on a solo expedition, pursuing her passion for outdoor exploration. After failing to return from her hike, concerns grew, and local authorities initiated a search operation. However, the investigation faced significant criticism due to a series of missteps made b...

On August 1st, 2018, Samantha Sayers disappeared while hiking Vespar Peak in the Cascade Mountains. Her disappearance triggered an extensive and prolonged search operation, one of the largest in Snohomish County's history. The search, spearheaded by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, mobilized an impressive array of resources. Over three weeks, eighty initial searchers expanded to include mult...

On August 5th, 1973, Rebecca "Becky" Doisy, left her Columbia apartment, wearing a summer dress, its cheerful pattern a stark contrast to the apprehension simmering beneath her surface. She was leaving with Johnny Wright, the persistent admirer from her job at Ernie's Steakhouse, who kept asking her for a date. Becky finally agreed, intending to use the date as a chance to tell Johnny to leave her...

On a fateful night, December 10, 1992, Alexis Dillard, a college student at the University of Kansas, disapeared. Born on June 4, 1970, Alexis was raised in a loving family in Wichita, excelling academically and socially throughout his youth. By high school graduation in 1988, he had established a reputation as a leader and innovator, famously creating a superconductor with his friends in a school...

It was June 23rd, 2007, a Friday night in the town of Whitewater, Wisconsin. Kelly Nolan, who was preparing to start the fall semester of her senior year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, decided to spend the evening downtown with her friends. The night was filled with laughter and music, but as the clock struck 11:30 PM, Kelly's friends were ready to call it a night. However, Kelly was n...

On October 29th, 1995, Bill Flemming, a Hartford Courant truck driver on the third shift, had a routine day at work. While heading home after completing his route, he came across a car stopped on Locust and East Elliott streets, outside the United Parcel Service facility where a male and female were in a heated argument. Upon hearing the female scream, Bill attempted to intervene, but the car quic...

The murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond occurred on May 6th, 2014, in Putnam County, Georgia. The elderly couple resided in their lakefront home within the gated community of Great Waters on Lake Oconee. The brutal crime left investigators bewildered and the local community in shock. Their bodies were found by concerned friends who had not heard from the couple for a number of days. Russell Der...

On November 28th, 1969, a somber cloud hung over Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. The brutal murder of a young college student named Betsy Aardsma sent shockwaves through the campus and the community. Betsy, a diligent and ambitious student, had set out to the library that fateful afternoon. She and her roommate, Sharon Brandt, had planned to reunite later at the local movie...

On October 15th, 2019, the tranquility of the 4500 block of FM 148 was shattered for Peggy Wright, a 78-year-old woman preparing to leave for work. As she opened her door, a sudden confrontation unfolded. A woman wielding a gun forced her way inside, tying Peggy up and ransacking her home before setting it ablaze, leaving Peggy to perish in the flames. Thankfully, vigilant neighbors spotted the sm...

On June 9th, 2013, Maureen Leianuhea Kelly went on a camping trip with her friends in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Before the sun set, she informed her friends she was going to go on a spiritual request, which she had been expressing her desire to do for months. Maureen stripped down and left with only a fanny pack that had a knife, matches, and a compass. After failing to return by midnig...

It was a Friday night in Stamford, Texas on September 2nd, 1988, and seven year old Cortney Clayton wanted to buy a soda from the convenience store less than a block away from her home. After begging her father, he gave her money and instructed her to wait for her brother, Ryan, outside of the store to cross the street. Cortney headed to the store at 8:42PM, and purchased a cup of soda at 8:47PM....

October 15th, 2011, marked a memorable day for Blake Chappell as he attended the homecoming dance at East Coweta High School with his girlfriend, Rion. The couple enjoyed dinner together before joining their friends at the dance, where they danced and celebrated the night away. After the dance, Blake went to Rion's house and spent some quality time with her, watching a movie before eventually head...

This episode is about the disappearance and murder of Roger Warren, a 9 year old child from Davenport, Iowa who was last seen walking across the bridge with a stranger who promised him a bike and a trip to a baseball game on August 19th, 1979, and was found dead a week later. Police never named the suspect. Please note, the available information on this case is limited. Sources https://www.newspap...