Cold Case MHS: Monsters and Demons

In this episode of Cold Case MHS: Monsters and Demons, Ella and Maddie dissect the case of Jayne Bowen. Jayme, a 22-year-old woman from Columbus, OH, vanished in April of 2014. She was a mother of two, daughter, sister, and friend. The walk home from her sister’s house should’ve taken her 10 minutes. 10 years later, and she still hasn’t arrived.

Julia, Alea, and Isabela examine the unsolved murders of two best friends, Danielle Greene and Lindsey Maccabee, who vanished from Columbus, Ohio, in October 2016. Found weeks apart in open fields with no clues, no footprints, and no cause of death, their cases remain cold, while those closest to them continue seeking justice.

A late-night party turned deadly when Melinda Newcomb, David Marker, and David Smelser went to a house party at a secluded cabin off Consolidated Road. One minute, there’s friendly talking, and the next, three young adults are killed in cold blood. Listen to this podcast to discover the reason behind this shift in events.

A pair of blue jeans, a high school varsity jacket, and an unopened pack of Supradent gum. This was part of the few things police found in the woods, belonging to 19 year old Kimberly King in Dayton Ohio. There are no photos of her living, not yearbook pictures or those taken by friends and family to remember her kindly. Only a few gruesome crime scene photos and pictures of the evidence, as taken...

60-year-old Lori Lynn was a kindhearted mother and grandmother from Youngstown, Ohio. She worked in heavy machinery and was known as a headstrong, yet kind woman. On August 1st, 2017, Lori went to pick up her mother from their family farm. The security camera footage of Lori's car approaching the home is the last time she was ever seen. Lori was found dead the following morning on her family's tra...

Robin was a 17-year-old girl living in Cambridge, Ohio. She was 7 months pregnant, heading into her senior year of high school. She was dating Lee Savage at the time, who was the father of her unborn baby. Robin went missing on August 27th, 1991, and her skeletal remains were found on December 28th, 1991. No one was convicted, and the only two persons of interest were Lee and Jack Savage. This is...

In 2003, 14-year-old Cassie Cole disappeared from her hometown of Tiffin, Ohio. After four months of agonizing uncertainty, her body was discovered, yet the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear to this day. In this episode, we explore the mysterious timeline, examine local and online theories, and revisit Cassie's case in hopes of uncovering the truth. Was this a tragic accident, or...

The podcast episode titled A Fire that Sparked Tragedy delves into the 2004 arson case in Richwood, Ohio, where brothers BJ and Brett Channell perished in a deliberately set fire. The episode follows a narrative style, incorporating a timeline of events, personal stories of the victims, and an exploration of the house's hazardous conditions. It examines potential suspects, including the homeowner...

In July 2007, a 14-year-old Ashley Summers was seen for the last time. From a big family in a small house, she was last seen at a party at her great-uncle’s house when she left to go to her aunt’s house. It was on this trip that she disappeared without a trace. It’s been 18 years since, and no one knows where Ashley went. Theories, audio recordings, and news reports will be discussed as we walk yo...

On a side road in the small rural town of Troy, Ohio, the body of a young woman was found face down in a ditch. Her body was positioned in a manner that appeared to be staged by the perpetrator. She was placed in that ditch with her arms laid straight out and her bare feet crossed almost as if she was on a cross. Was this a symbol left by the killer? Was this a ritual or was it a way to ask for fo...

In front of her two young children, Jillian Miles was ruthlessly gunned down. She was a wonderful mother who unfortunately had a hard time letting go. The father of Jillian's children was not exactly a law-abiding citizen and may have been a bit possessive, but he didn't want to be tied down to one woman, but Jillian was in love and wanted to make things work with him. Being a single mother is dif...

Many people have to make money in different ways. Often, when things get tough they get into things they cannot get out of. Rebecca Lynn Carroll was a young woman trying to provide for her children but fell into a life of danger. As she tried to make ends meet, she met individuals with more deviant things in mind. To survive in that environment, you must become tough and sneaky to get what you nee...

A young woman in a Columbus, Ohio apartment seems to be living her best life. She has graduated from The Ohio State University and is moving up in her job. Stacey Colbert was a happy young woman who lit up a room when she entered. She was blessed with many friends and they were more blessed to have her as a friend. Stacey enjoyed going out with her friends and coworkers to have a drink or a good t...

On September 1, 1974, a young woman storms out of the front door after a fight with her stepfather and disappears into the darkness. For 44 years the remains of a teenage woman went unidentified until 2018 when the remains were determined to be those of Linda Pagano. After being found on a riverbank near Cleveland, Ohio she went unidentified until one person decided it was time to find out who she...

In a world where addiction is so easy to fall into it is no surprise when it leads to death. Many individuals who fall into this life get there in many different ways. The need to survive is overtaken by the need to escape the world that seems so cruel. The hunger for more is unbearable to the point where anything goes. Joan Palacio was a young woman just trying to survive the highs and lows of Da...

Some cases do not make sense. Franklin Benedict was a quiet young man who seemed to live a calm life. He was a former student of Kent State University who needed money, so he left school to become a Wal-Mart manager. He moved up the chain quickly because of his hard work and determination. Franklin liked haContactving money in his pocket so he often took on extra shifts at work, only this would be...

On a beautiful spring morning in May of 2008, the calm air of spring was disturbed by the heat and smoke of a house fire in Springfield, OH. The fire department rushed to the scene to put out the fire, but much of the house was engulfed with the flames. After fighting the fire the crew began to clean up the remains of the fire as the fire marshall made his way through the scene. Noticing something...

Some people just have a good heart. Deanna Perry was one of those people that couldn't say no to anyone in need. If you needed a place to stay, Deanna's house is where you went. If you needed a warm meal or a new set of clothing, Deanna's house was the place to get it. In a community that had many people in need, Deanna and her family were that beacon of light in a dark world. Many people took the...

Jennifer Cooke was a kind, loving, mother whose life was moving forward. She was getting a promotion from work and had a new boyfriend who seemed to be a good guy. Unfortunately, finding Mr. Right would prove to be difficult for Jennifer. Her first marriage ended, but she and her ex-husband seemed okay with the mutual split and agreed to co-parent their daughter. Jennifer, feeling lonely quickly g...

On May 4, 2007, a local llama farmer from Delaware, OH, wasn't on the farm helping her workers do their daily duties. This was unlike Eveline Ashbaugh, who normally was the first one out barking orders to those who worked for her. Her right-hand farmhand thought it was strange for her not to be there, so he went to the house to see if she was okay. What he walked into was a horrendous scene. Somet...

On April 27, 2006, nine-year-old MacKenzie Branham was caught in a house fire at the home of her mother and her mother's boyfriend. At first glance, it appeared the fire was the result of an accidental spark, possibly electrical or something of that nature, but it would quickly change to something dark and heinous. The fire was set with an accelerant which appeared to lead a path directly to MacKe...

On a warm summer day, a five-year-old Devan Duniver tried to find someone to play with. Her mom was inside preparing for dinner and she thought Devan was playing with her older brother. Time had gotten away from her when she noticed Devan wasn't around. She began to search for Devan by going next door to see if she had made her way inside with another small child she often had played with. Unlike...

In the life of drugs and prostitution, the risks are enormous. The players in this world are lawless and destructive. Angela Hanaway had fallen into the darkness of the underworld never to get out. She was a good person who was pulled under the waters of the addiction pool. Angela saw many things in this world, but one thing was enough to get her killed. A monster who lurked in the shadows of Spri...

Raymond was a good kid in a bad situation. Coming from a broken family, Raymond searched for that positive male role model. Although his father was still around, Raymond didn't see him much for many reasons. His mother was working hard to bring up a teenage boy by herself with help from his older sister. Like many kids that age looking for guidance, they often find it in people with not-so-good in...

As a young kid, you couldn't wait to ride your bike to the store or a friend's house. It was that moment of freedom. A chance to ride free, away from the watchful eyes of your parents, or in Robin's case to get away from the responsibility of watching her brother. Two girls alone on a mission to get somewhere. One was friendly but a bit timid and another would talk to anyone. The bright sunny day...