The Deck

Our card this week is Cody Woodson, the 10 of Hearts from Virginia.  What began as a normal April day in 2021 ended in heartache for the family of 20-year-old Cody Woodson when the college student was gunned down in the streets just outside of his apartment in an attack that police now believe was not meant for him. If you know anything about the murder of Cody Woodson in 2021, please call Crime S...

Our card this week is Tonya Teske, the 2 of Spades from Idaho. Tonya Teske was a free-spirited 18-year-old who chose to live her life on the open road by hitchhiking around the mountain west. On August 13, 1997, she was last seen in Montana at a truck stop before her body was discovered two days later on the side of a highway in Idaho.   If you have any information about Tonya’s murder, you’re ask...

Our card this week is Gregory Goodson, the Ace of Clubs from North Carolina.    When 16-year-old Gregory vanished from a bus stop in September 2005, his family immediately knew something wasn’t right. A few days later, a terrifying discovery would prove that their worst fears were right and send police on a desperate search for answers that now, even 18 years later, has yet to end.    If you know...

Our card this week is Barbara Dreher, the King of Hearts from Washington D.C.    It was a warm Saturday evening in 1984 when 39-year-old Barbara disappeared from the streets of Washington, D.C. Almost 40 years later, the blatant missteps in the early days of the investigation still haunt her case… and may be what stands in the way of it being solved.    If you know anything about the disappearance...

Our card this week is Sheree Allen, the 2 of Hearts from Utah.  Sheree Allen was last seen alive at the (former) Colonial Motel in downtown Salt Lake City on January 23, 2005. The next night, her body was found in a dumpster in West Valley City, Utah wrapped in trash bags. There have been several viable leads in the case, but none have ever resulted in charges or arrests.  If you have any informat...

Our card this week is Ivery Green, the Jack of Spades from New York.  Ivory was just 17 years old when she vanished while on her way home in Utica, New York. Despite a slow start to the investigation, investigators have tried to make up for lost time, spending years putting together the pieces that point toward the people responsible — people who refuse to talk, even 19 years later.   If you know...

Our card this week is Sylvia Baker, the 3 of Spades from Connecticut.  Sylvia Baker, 28, went downstairs on July 17th, 1982 to take out the trash. Sylvia never returned to her apartment, where her two young kids were watching TV. When she was found the next day, nude and bound with pieces of her own clothing, her family remained in a state of shock as police worked to track down her killers. Over...

Our card this week is Lawrence O'Connell, the Jack of Spades from Washington DC.  One Friday afternoon in 1994, 35-year-old Lawrence O’Connell seemingly vanished into thin air after leaving his workplace, and a disturbing discovery the following day left everyone with more questions than answers.  If you know anything about the murder of Lawrence O’Connell in February 1994, please call the Metropo...

Our card this week is Aaron "Peanut" Lamont Smalls, the Ace of Spades from Virginia.  Aaron Lamont Smalls, also known as Peanut, was only 25 years old when his body was found in York County, Virginia, in 2001. In the search for his killer, investigators uncovered several key pieces of evidence and received a mountain of tips. But despite their efforts, the case slowly turned cold.    Now, 20 years...

Our card this week is Keryu Lolo, the Queen of Hearts from Colorado.  Keyru was a kindhearted, family-oriented 24-year-old who was visiting relatives in Denver, Colorado, when he was brutally gunned down for seemingly no reason. For more than a decade, Keyru’s friends and family have waited in agony for the monster who snuffed out his bright light to be brought to justice.   If you have informatio...

Our card this week is James Walker III, the King of Clubs from Kansas.  When James Walker III is shot to death at a house party in 2017, investigators kicked off a search for the people responsible. But despite a large number of witnesses, no one would talk and with a lack of physical evidence the case quickly hit a dead end.    If you have any information about the murder of James Walker III, ple...

Our card this week is Sherry Black, the 9 of Hearts from Utah. After Sherry Black’s vicious murder, police had her killer’s DNA, but no suspects or motive. It would take nearly a decade – and a dogged investigator – to crack this unsolved case. GEDmatch DNA Upload Instructions To learn more about the Sherry Black Foundation, visit  sherryblackfoundation.org   To learn more about The Deck, visit ww...

Our card this week is Sherry Black, the 9 of Hearts from Utah.  In November of 2010, the community of South Salt Lake was shocked by the vicious murder of Sherry Black, a beloved great-grandmother. Investigators chased leads and interviewed suspects, utilizing every resource at their disposal to learn who could have committed such a brutal crime – and why. But those answers...and justice...would r...

Our card this week is Deana Patnode, the 4 of Diamonds from Minnesota.  In 1982, Deana Patnode, a vibrant 23-year-old, disappeared from a Minnesota bar without a trace. Decades later, a deck of cold case playing cards would ultimately lead to some closure in her case — but leave everyone with far more questions than answers.  If you know anything about the murder of Deana Patnode, or if you rememb...

Our card this week is Joseph Pellicci, the Jack of Hearts from Connecticut.  Joseph Pellicci was a father of three and a successful restaurateur when he was abducted and shot to death in 1973. Everyone in Stamford, Connecticut seems to know who’s responsible. The real mystery is...why hasn’t anyone ever been charged with his murder?  Anyone with information about Joseph Pellicci’s murder is encour...

Our card this week is Cassandra Jones, the Queen of Clubs from Kansas.  In December 1998, 20-year-old Cassandra disappeared from Wichita, Kansas, only for her body to be found months later on the side of a dirt road in rural Sedgwick County. For more than 20 years, investigators have struggled to make movement in the case, as the one person they think has the answers refuses to cooperate.  If you...

Our card this week is Desiree Michaud, the Queen of Clubs from Connecticut.  In 1984, 18-year-old Desiree Michaud was violently killed in a motel room in southeastern Connecticut. For nearly 40 years, her murder has haunted the community and stumped investigators as they’ve chased down every promising lead that’s come knocking on their door but have yet to find the answers they need to crack the c...

Our card this week is Kyle Byrtus, the 8 of Hearts from Florida.  In 2013, 25-year-old Kyle Byrtus was found murdered on the side of the road. For the past nearly ten years, his mother has spent her days fighting for justice — and recently, she learned that justice may not be as far out of reach as once thought.  If you know anything about the murder of Kyle Byrtus in 2013, please reach out to Sou...

In the 18 years since Oakey “Al” Kite was found brutally murdered in his home, investigators have tried to track down a mystery man who they believed was responsible. But they were left stumped at every turn. Now with new technology available, investigators are hopeful they might finally find this cold-blooded killer. If you know any information about the murder if Oakey “Al” Kite please contact D...

Our card this week is Oakey “Al” Kite, the 9 of Hearts from Colorado. When Oakey “Al” Kite is brutally murdered in his own home in the spring of 2004, investigators rushed to find his killer. But when they finally identified a suspect, he seemed to vanish without a trace. If you know any information about the murder if Oakey “Al” Kite please contact Detective McDonald at the Aurora Police Departme...

Our card this week is Jennifer Wilson, the 9 of Diamonds from Kansas.  In 2002, 29-year-old Jennifer vanished without a trace after getting into a heated argument with her live-in girlfriend. For nearly two decades, Jennifer’s disappearance has puzzled investigators, because even though they think they know who’s responsible, they’ve struggled to come up with answers to the two remaining questions...

Our card this week is Timothy Blair, the 5 of Clubs from Kentucky. When 19-year-old Timothy Blair’s body was found on the side of road in 2005, investigators launched into action to find his killer, but their investigation quickly turned cold despite the discovery of DNA evidence and the cooperation of his family. Seventeen years later, Timothy’s mother persists in her search for justice despite t...

Our card this week is Willie Troy Price Sr., the King of Diamonds from South Carolina.  One winter evening in 2017, 53-year-old Willie Troy Price Sr. was minding his own business inside his South Carolina home when suddenly a group of cowards shot into the house then fled without a trace. Willie’s senseless death has puzzled investigators for years as they’ve struggled to find anyone who might’ve...

Our card this week is Jermaine Johnson, the 2 of Spades from Arizona.  In 2006, central Phoenix was shaken after a beloved member of the community was killed while he was minding his own business, hanging out with his friends. For 16 years, Phoenix police have attempted to hunt down the killers, only to hit dead ends at every turn. But they have far from given up hope because they know there are p...

Our card this week is Maggie Long, the 4 of Spades from Colorado.  In 2017, 17-year-old Maggie Long went missing in rural Park County, Colorado, only to be found hours later as the victim of the most brutal murder the area had ever seen. For the past five years, Maggie’s horrific murder has weighed on law enforcement in the small community as they’ve struggled to get any answers to the nagging que...