SEQUESTERED Podcast

On Mother's Day, May 10th, 2020, Suzanne Morphew vanished from her home near Salida, Colorado. At first, this case looked familiar: a small-town disappearance, a missing woman, a bike found off a ravine. But unlike the other women we've covered this season—Suzanne's story has moved forward. Her remains have been found. An arrest has been made. And just three weeks before this episode aired, her hu...

In this bonus episode, Sara and Andrea sit down to revisit the first two cases from Season 2 of SEQUESTERED: the disappearances of Tonetta Carlisle and Brandy Hall. With fresh eyes and honest questions, they unpack what still doesn't sit right—from the mysterious witnesses in Tonetta's case to the conflicting theories around Brandy's final hours. Why did key players lie? What evidence might still...

EPISODE 05: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TARA CALICO Nearly a year after Tara Calico vanished, a Polaroid photo surfaced in a Florida parking lot—showing a bound and gagged teenage girl who looked hauntingly like her. The image launched a nationwide media frenzy, reignited public interest, and deepened the mystery surrounding one of New Mexico's most infamous cold cases. In Part 2, we follow the leads: th...

EPISODE 04: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TARA CALICO On a bright September morning in 1988, 19-year-old Tara Calico left her home in Rio Communities, New Mexico, for her usual bike ride—and never came back. Hours later, fragments of her Walkman and a cassette tape were found scattered near the road. Witnesses reported a suspicious white pickup truck trailing her. But no body. No bike. No arrests. In Part...

EPISODE 03: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BRANDY HALL In Part 2 of our investigation into the disappearance of Florida firefighter Brandy Hall, we dive deeper into the tangled theories that began swirling after she vanished the night before her husband's sentencing. As her backpack and helmet are discovered years later and miles apart, investigators begin looking further into the people closest to Brandy—h...

EPISODE 02: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BRANDY HALL In the sweltering summer of 2006, decorated firefighter Brandy Hall vanished into the Florida night. She left her shift at the Malabar Volunteer Fire Department and dissapeared into the night. The next day, her bloodied truck was pulled from a pond - her gear floating eerily on the surface. But Brandy? Not a trace. In this gripping two-part episode, we...

EPISODE 01: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TONETTA CARLISLE 15-year-old Tonetta Carlisle vanished in broad daylight on a spring afternoon in 1989, just minutes after leaving school in Chattanooga, TN. She was just minutes from her home. Witnesses saw her forced into a car, and despite eyewitness accounts, a solid lead, and decades of searching, Tonetta has never been found.   Tonetta's case remains unsolved...

In Season Two of  SEQUESTERED , we step into the shadows of six cold cases involving missing or murdered individuals whose stories have yet to be brought to justice. These cases don't begin with crime scenes—they begin in the quiet, everyday moments that suddenly turned tragic. Through victim-centric, time-capsule storytelling,  SEQUESTERED  brings life to stories long buried in silence. New episo...

In this special bonus episode of SEQUESTERED , Sara and Andrea sit down to answer the most pressing and heartfelt questions from listeners around the world. From the shackles and handcuffs to the possible motive, juror insights, and police missteps — no topic is off the table. They revisit pivotal courtroom testimony, unpack public reactions, and share what they've learned since the trial, includi...

In this special bonus episode of  SEQUESTERED , co-creators Sara and Andrea sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the making of the podcast, the aftermath of the trial, and the growing impact of Jasmine Pace's story. They reflect on what it was like to turn ten intense days of jury duty into a nationally recognized podcast—while honoring Jasmine's memory every step of the wa...

In the final episode of  SEQUESTERED: A Juror's Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace , Sara reflects on the journey from jury duty to podcast creation and the immense emotional and mental weight of seeking justice. Joined by co-producer Andrea, Sara revisits the pivotal moments of the case and shares new insights from prosecutors Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle, whose dedication to Jasmine's...

In this powerful episode, Juror #11 takes listeners through the final, weighty moments of the trial for Jasmine Pace. After eight days of evidence, testimony, and deliberation, the jury returns to the courtroom to deliver its verdict. But the journey isn't over. The jury must reconvene  to determine Chen's fate—whether he will be eligible for parole or spend the rest of his life behind bars. Sara...

In this pivotal episode, Juror #11 takes us inside Day 7 of the murder trial for Jasmine Pace—the day both the defense and prosecution delivered their final arguments before deliberations began. After a much-needed day off filled with quiet moments at Ruby Falls and the Tennessee Aquarium, the jurors returned to the courtroom to face the weight of their duty. With no rebuttal from the state, the d...

As Jason Chen's trial enters its final stretch, the prosecution delivers a major shift, resting their case earlier than expected but before the defense takes over, motions fly, including a request for lesser charges and an attempt to introduce a forensic psychologist to challenge premeditation. We hear from two critical witnesses: Courtney Paglino-Brewer - the downstairs neighbor, who recounts the...

On Day 5 of the trial, the focus shifts—not to what happened inside Jason Chen's apartment, but to the evidence he left behind. Sara takes us back inside the courtroom as forensic experts lay out the physical and digital trail that maps Jason's every move. The prosecution introduces fingerprint evidence, placing Jason Chen exactly where he didn't want to be—on the garbage bag that held Jasmine's b...

In this emotionally harrowing episode, Sara - Juror #11 - walks us through Day 4 of the trial against Jason Chen — the day the jury came face to face with the most difficult evidence yet. Forensic expert Dr. Steven Cogswell takes the stand, leading the courtroom through the grim details of Jasmine Pace's autopsy. Through X-rays, photographs, and expert testimony, the jury sees exactly how Jasmine...

The courtroom holds its breath as prosecutors unveil the raw, unfiltered truth of what happened inside Jason Chen's apartment. Blood spatter. A massive five-foot stain. Suitcase wheel marks in the trunk of his car. Each piece of evidence stacks up, painting a harrowing picture of Jasmine Pace's final moments. CSI experts take the stand, breaking down the chilling details—from BlueStar test reactio...

As Day Two of the trial unfolds, the prosecution begins methodically connecting the evidence that led to Jason Chen's arrest. Investigator Zack Crawford's testimony reveals the blood-soaked truth hidden beneath the surface of Chen's apartment, while forensic limitations and the defense's strategy come into play. We follow the digital breadcrumbs left on Chen's phone, chilling surveillance footage...

The courtroom is silent as the jury takes their seats, the weight of their responsibility settling in. In this gripping episode, Juror #11 takes us inside the first day of the trial of  State of Tennessee v. Jason Chen , where the prosecution and defense lay out their opening statements, each painting vastly different pictures of what happened to Jasmine Pace. District Attorney General Coty Wamp c...

Sequestered. It's a word most of us never think will apply to our lives, until it does. In this gripping first episode, Juror #11 takes us inside the moment she was called to serve on one of the most high-profile murder trials in Chattanooga's history, TN vs Jason Chen.  From an unexpected voicemail about jury duty to the moment she surrendered her phone and freedom, Sara recounts the surreal expe...

Send us a text SUBSCRIBE NOW. SEQUESTERED: A Juror's Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace is a thoughtful 10-episode podcast that offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the State of Tennessee vs. Jason Chen trial. Told through the reflections of Juror #11, who was sequestered to serve on the jury for this trial in Chattanooga, TN. Juror #11 walks listeners through each day of the nin...