Ed Dentzel

Unfound

Established in September 2016, Unfound is a missing persons program concentrated on interviewing family, friends, and reporters who are closest to the cases. The focus is on turning up new leads to move investigations forward. Behind the scenes, Ed Dentzel, the host, also works for families as a researcher and confidant.

Author

Ed Dentzel

Category

True Crime

Podcast website

bleav.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 309: The Disappearance of Craig Frear Re-visited 08.07.2022

Craig Allen Frear disappeared from the Cambridge Manor apartment complex in Scotia, NY on June 27, 2004. Despite many searches for Craig over the years and this podcast's coverage in 2017, Craig is still missing. Today, we re-visit his case with new opening commentary, a new summary, and a new summation after the original interview. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/craig-allen-frea...

Episode 5: Unfound Live for July 4, 2022 05.07.2022

On this episode: --a 7-11 investigation story. --a new 2-prong test for disappearances. --the guy who disappeared after being given $180,000 mistakenly. --the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. . . . and much much more. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on th...

Episode 308: Holly Alcott White: Going Away 01.07.2022

Holly Alcott White was a 49 year old from Taos, NM. She worked in the arts community of that city but was moving to Albuquerque. On the morning of May 6, 2016, Holly didn't show up for a going away party held in her honor. Holly's car was later found at a well-known suicide spot outside town. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findhollywhite Charley Project: https://charl...

Episode 4: Unfound Live for June 27, 2022 28.06.2022

Ed discusses the Natasha Richardson Effect, the murder of Jared Bridegan, the Amarillo Zoo thing, and a bunch of other excellent true crime topics. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can ta...

Episode 307: Jacqueline Lucille Cooper: The Con Man, Pt. 2 24.06.2022

Jacqueline Lucille Cooper was a 27 year old from Modesto, CA. She was the mother of 3 and worked at a cannery. On November 12, 1976, Jackie left home--everyone believed she was headed to her job. It's unclear whether she arrived or not. Yet, Jackie never returned to her house. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/538275656566610 Charley Project: https://charleyprojec...

Episode 3: Unfound Live for June 20, 2022 21.06.2022

What's on Ed's list? --A Newsweek article about women and true crime podcasting. --A disappearance gets a person banned from a National Park. --Why friends and family move on. --American soccer's only disappearance. . . . and a whole lot more. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Wednesday nights at 9p...

Episode 306: Justin Glen Gaines: Look Who's Talking 17.06.2022

Justin Glen Gaines was an 18 year old from Snellville, GA. He was a college student and came from a blended family. In the early morning of Nov. 2, 2007, Justin was at a club in Duluth. After unsuccessfully trying to find a ride home, Justin was seen on video walking into the parking lot. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Looking4JustinGaines Charley Project: https...

Episode 2: Unfound Live for June 13, 2022 14.06.2022

Ed talks about Top Gun, the disappearance of Sylvia Frens, the tv show Cops, and many other topics. --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contr...

Episode 305: Bradley Chace Stracener: The Danger Zone 10.06.2022

 Bradley Chace Stracener was a 30 year old from Leesville, LA. He had 3 siblings and was very mechanically inclined. On the afternoon of Oct. 30, 2019, Bradley left his mother's to return his girlfriend's car to her. Bradley never arrived. The car was found only half mile down the road. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.where.r.u Charley Project: https://charleyproje...

Episode 1; Unfound Live for June 6, 2022 07.06.2022

On this first ever Monday Live Show, and the first to become a podcast, Ed discusses national true crime news concerning John Walsh and his daughter, the disappearance of murderer Kaitlin Armstrong, and the concept of "parents never willingly leave.". Ed also discusses Unfound news concerning Rebecca Gary, Tom Brown, and the role of homelessness in disappearances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Episode 304: Mary Louise Watkins: The Con Man, Pt. 1 03.06.2022

Mary Louise Watkins was a 54 year old divorcee from Modesto, CA. She had 5 children and worked in the medical field. On May 17, 1979, Mary packed up everything she owned and said she was running off to get married. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/538275656566610 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/mary-louise-watkins NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Mis...

Episode 303: Daniel James Villarreal: Witnesses For the Investigation 27.05.2022

Daniel James Villarreal was a 24 year old from Surprize, AZ. He survived after being born 9 weeks early and had excellent mechanical skills. On August 24, 2020, Daniel was with his girlfriend, Jessica, when he hit two cars while driving in Glendale. Daniel fled the scene but Jessica stayed. The problem? A witness claimed the driver wasn't Daniel. He was never seen again. Website: https://danieldis...

An Unfound Special Announcement 24.05.2022

Unfound will be adding its long-running YouTube Live Show to this podcast feed starting June 7, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 302: Ryan John Marcus Shtuka: Had They Only Known 20.05.2022

 Ryan John Marcus Shtuka was a 20 year old from Alberta, Canada. He had a close group of friends and two younger sisters. In the early morning hours of Feb. 17, 2018, in Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Ryan left a party to walk the short distance home. Ryan never arrived. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Missing. RyanShtuka https://www.facebook.com/groups/2052336918380120 T...

Episode 301: Rhonda Ilean Smith: A Tale Of Two Stories 13.05.2022

 Rhonda Ilean Smith was a 21 year old from Newnan, GA. She was tall-about six feet in height and had been in the US Army. On Feb. 27, 1984, Rhonda left her home early to go shopping. Rhonda's vehicle was later found at an Atlanta mall. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1749662602009412 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/rhonda-ilean-smith NAMUS: http...

Episode 300: Douglas Paul Crawford: Along Came Some Strangers 06.05.2022

 Douglas Paul Crawford was a 66 year old from Orange, TX. He was a father and cancer survivor. On March 18, 2021, in Vinton, Louisiana, Douglas allegedly allowed two people he didn't know to borrow his vehicle. When they returned, Douglas was gone. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/929423927811245 Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2022/05/03/the-disappearance-o...

Episode 299: Update Episode, Volume 11 29.04.2022

Every 4 months--April, August, and December--Ed updates the listeners on Unfound's disappearances which have had breaking news. You can find Unfound episodes on: Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Podbean, and many other platforms, especially outside the United States.  Unfound has social media accounts on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Speaking of YouTube, join me on...

Episode 298: Steven Allan Davis: The Frisco Kid 22.04.2022

Steven Allan Davis was a 23 year old from San Francisco, CA. He was a musician who had an older sister and 2 younger brothers. On Halloween, 1986, a Friday, Steven told people he was going to a friend's party then heading back to his hometown about 30 minutes away. Steven never arrived at either. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: https://charleyproject.org/case/steven-allan-davis NAMUS: ht...

Episode 297: Q & A Episode, Volume 4 15.04.2022

Ed answers the best questions he has gotten over the past year. WHERE YOU CAN FIND UNFOUND Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Podbean, and many other platforms, especially outside the United States. Unfound has social media accounts on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Speaking of YouTube, join me on Wednesdays at 9pm ET on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Live Show,...

Episode 296: Paul Gregory Egan: Truly Diabolical 08.04.2022

Paul Gregory Egan was an 18 year old from Plantation, FL. He had five siblings and worked for a family friend. During the early morning of July 21, 1975, Paul allegedly drove his friend’s Jeep home from work, with it ending up in his carport. Later that day, no one could locate Paul. He was never seen again. Unfound Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2022/04/05/paul-gregory-egan-truly-diabolic...

Episode 295: Harry Dennis Milligan: Bosom Buddies 01.04.2022

Harry Dennis Milligan was a 21 year old from Avery, IA. He was going to college and was a Marine reservist. In the early morning hours of July 1, 1984, in Albia, IA, friends watched as Harry got into his car to drive home. Harry never made it there. He and his car were never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/670836897633247 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/harry...

Episode 294: Kimberly Michelle Wilson-Talley: Snapshot 25.03.2022

Kimberly Michelle Wilson-Talley was a 49 year old from Youngstown, OH. She had two siblings and was a cancer survivor. During the course of January 2017, friends and family noticed they hadn’t heard from Kimberly. An inspection of her apartment revealed Kimberly hadn’t been there in a while. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/kimberly-michelle-wilson-talley...

Episode 293: Dub and Chance Wackerhagen: How Perceptions Change 18.03.2022

Dub and Chance Wackerhagen were father and son, respectively, from Lockhart, TX. Dub had joint custody of Chance and Chance was 9 years old. Just after Christmas 1993, Dub’s new girlfriend was found shot to death in her house. And nobody could account for Dub and Chance’s location. They were never seen again. Lost And Found Blogs: https://lostnfoundblogs.com/f/dub-chance-wackerhagen-last-christmas...

Episode 292: Mark Joseph Himebaugh: Questioning Complexity 11.03.2022

Mark Joseph Himebaugh was an 11 year old from Del Haven, NJ. He was an adventurous boy who had an older brother. On November 25, 1991, Mark left his house to investigate a nearby brush fire. Several witnesses saw him during this time but mark didn’t return home. He was never seen again. Where Is Mark?: https://www.facebook.com/FindMarkHimebaugh https://www.amazon.com/WHERE-MARK-Abduction-Mark-Hime...

Episode 291: Susan Anne Swedell: Woman Trap 25.02.2022

Susan Anne Swedell was a 19 year old from Lake Elmo, Minnesota. She was introverted and very artistic. On January 19, 1988, Sue was on her way home from work when her car overheated. She pulled into a gas station. A few minutes later, Sue got picked up. She was never seen again. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SusanSwedellCharley Project:https://charleyproject.org/case/susan-anne-swedellNAMUS:ht...

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