Key To The Case

On June 23rd, 2000, veterinary researcher George Gibson was found shot to death in his West Chester, Ohio home. The nature of his murder led police to believe it was a personal attack. Who killed George Gibson? Follow us on Instagram ! Sources: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Gibson https://www.newspapers.com/image/765604490/ https://www.n...

On May 28th, 2014, 31-year-old Jennifer Mbugua's car was found abandoned at a gas station in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. The police learned that Jennifer was nowhere to be found, and her disappearance remains unsolved. What happened to Jennifer Mbugua? Follow us on Instagram ! Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/12/us/jennifer-mbugua-missing-massachusetts   https://www.heraldnews.com/story...

There has been an arrest in the 1990 murder of Lisa McBride. Listen in for the latest information. Sources: https://www.live5news.com/2026/04/14/nc-man-charged-1990-cold-case-admitted-killing-tried-recover-evidence/ https://abc7ny.com/post/nj-cold-case-murder-arrest-never-before-seen-photos-reveal-new-details-1990-homicide-lisa-mcbride/18893006/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGIGME7kwgg&t=...

On November 2nd, 2020, 37-year-old Ericka Weems was found shot to death in her Akron, Ohio home. Could a chilling final text sent from her phone be the key to her murder? Follow us on Instagram ! Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/loved-ones-hoping-reward-offered-cleveland-cavaliers-will-lead-answers-n1266105   https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/investigations/s...

On March 31st, 1998, 19-year-old Jennifer Kairis failed to attend her classes at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Hours later, Jennifer was found dead in her dorm room. What happened to Jennifer Kairis? Follow us on Instagram ! Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/234487099/?match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/234487127/ https://www.newspapers.com/im...

On June 22nd, 1990, 27-year-old Lisa McBride attended a concert with friends. Afterward, the group went to a pub in New Jersey, where Lisa left alone sometime after 1 a.m. She was never seen alive again. When her body was discovered months later, investigators hoped it would provide long-awaited answers, but nearly 36 years on, her case remains unsolved. Follow us on Instagram! For case suggestion...

In December 2025, the Kauaʻi Police announced that they issued a warrant for a suspect's arrest in Amber Jackson's murder. Sources: https://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-Releases/KPD-Issues-Arrest-Warrant-in-Amber-Jackson-Homicide-Case https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/police-seeking-missing-person-gregory-glaser/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_8c4X-NCys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A66Y-byDNnA&...

This episode originally aired in September 2024 - update episode to follow. On July 3rd, 2010, a hunter found 57-year-old Amber Jackson's remains on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii. Amber was last seen alive on June 23rd. The police have two persons of interest in Amber's murder, but don't have enough evidence to make an arrest. Who killed Amber Jackson? Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/31...

On June 1st, 2007, 36-year-old Hugues de la Plaza went out to a nightclub with friends in San Francisco, California. Hours later, he was found dead in his home. The question became: was Hugues murdered or did he die by suicide? Follow us on Instagram! Sources: San Francisco Chronicle SF Examiner SF Gate   SF Gate SF Gate   SF Gate SF Weekly SF Weekly SF Weekly ABC French article French article Fre...

On April 29th, 1986, 50-year-old Aeileen Conway was found deceased in her car in Lawton, Oklahoma, following what appeared to be a traffic accident. Decades later, her death remains unexplained, and her family is still searching for answers. Follow us on Instagram! For case suggestions, email us at keytothecase@gmail.com Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/451976215/ https://www.newspapers.c...

On April 8th, 2011, 33-year-old Robert Hourihan left his home in Fluvanna County, Virginia. Although he was seen by multiple witnesses that morning, no one knows where he was headed and he was never seen alive again. What happened to Robert Hourihan? Follow us on Instagram! Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/968455696/ https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/968467040/   https://www.news...

On March 26th, 2024, 61-year-old Cristina Ase informed her employer that she would be late for work in West Linn, Oregon. Cristina hasn’t been seen since, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have led investigators to suspect foul play. What happened to Cristina Ase? Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/cr...

On August 21, 1989, 34-year-old Cindy Kirk was murdered in the driveway of her Durham, North Carolina home as she prepared to leave for work. Witnesses saw a man at the scene, but despite initial leads, he has eluded investigators for 36 years. Who killed Cindy Kirk? Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/788057955   https://www.newspapers.c...

UPDATE: We would like to inform you that Key to the Case will be going on a temporary hiatus. At this time, our schedules don’t allow us to dedicate the focus and effort the podcast deserves. We anticipate returning in 6–10 weeks. During this break, we’ll also be considering the best direction for the show's future. We are always so grateful for your continued support and for being part of this co...

On June 30th, 2014, 33-year-old Nefertiri Trader was abducted from her home in New Castle, Delaware, after a short trip to a nearby convenience store. The perpetrator forced her into her vehicle and drove away with her inside. Despite an eyewitness to the abduction, Nefetiri's abductor has never been identified, and she remains missing. Sources: https://www.delawarepublic.org/delaware-headlines/20...

On September 5th, 1978, siblings Scott and Amy Fandel were dropped off at their cabin nestled in the woods of Sterling, Alaska. After spending time at their neighbor's home, they returned to their cabin, never to be seen again. What happened to Scott and Amy Fandel? Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1138217068/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/1138456110/ ​​ https://www.newspapers.com/imag...

On December 26th, 1985, 28-year-old nurse Debbie Wolfe left work in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Days later, her body was recovered, and law enforcement treated her death as an accident despite the suspicious circumstances. What happened to Debbie Wolfe? Follow us on  Instagram  ! Sources: https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2019/10/26/body-in-barrel-questions-linger-in-1985-fayetteville-drown...

In mid-December 2011, a Florida couple, Kelly Moriarty and Doris "Pat" Carter, disappeared. Weeks passed before they were reported missing, causing a delay in the investigation. Suspicion has fallen on some of Pat's family members, but no one has been charged, and the case remains unsolved. Instagram Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/319150562/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/669252759/...

On March 30th, 2016, 36-year-old Markia Benson was found murdered in her Upper Darby, Pennsylvania apartment. The nature of the crime led the police to believe Markia's killer was full of rage. The investigators have a strong person of interest, but the case remains unsolved. Who killed Markia Benson? Instagram Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Sources: https://www.delcotimes.com/2016/03/31/ud-cops-hu...

On June 23rd, 1995, 33-year-old Barbara Holik met up with friends at a restaurant in Taos, New Mexico. Barbara was never seen again after leaving the restaurant. What happened to Barbara Holik? Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Instagram Sources: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3896dfnm.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/505988370/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/436527178/   https://www.newspape...

On December 19th, 1992, 24-year-old Michelle Witherell went out to dinner in Monroeville, Pennsylvania with her husband. Hours later, she was found deceased outside of her apartment from an apparent fall. Did Michelle die as a result of a tragic accident or was she murdered? Instagram Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/163438847/ https://www.newspapers.com/imag...

On September 8th, 2021, 33-year-old Attiin Shaw was last seen by her husband at their home in Washburn, Maine. There have been zero signs of life since her disappearance. What happened to Attiin Shaw? Instagram Support the show! Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/authorities-search-washburn-maine-residence-connection-2021-disappeara-rcna141957   https://www.wagmtv.com/vid...

On October 10th, 2010, Phoenix Police Sergeant Sean Drenth was found shot to death in an alley near the end of his shift. The investigation that followed focused on the key question: Did Sean die by suicide, or was he a homicide victim? Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Instagram Sources: https://mediaassets.abc15.com/html/pdf/autopsyreport.pdf   https://mediaassets.abc15.com/html/pdf/2011050619101329...

On July 19, 2011, 47-year-old Bill Dwayne Shipley vanished from Goldsby, Oklahoma. He was scheduled to start a painting job out of state but never arrived. What happened to Bill Shipley? Instagram Sources: https://www.newson6.com/story/5e35b05c83eff40362bec648/publics-help-needed-in-finding-missing-goldsby-man   https://www.news9.com/story/5e34e9cce0c96e774b35ec5f/deputies-find-truck-belonging-to-...

On October 24th, 1992, 22-year-old Heather Uffelman and her fiancé, Jeremy Rolfs, traveled to Marietta, Georgia, to sell computer equipment to a man who identified himself as Tom Johnson. They met Tom at a motel where he attacked them - Jeremy survived the attack, but Heather succumbed to the injuries. The killer fled and remains unidentified. Instagram Email: keytothecase@gmail.com Sources: https...