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

Douglas Carl Jones: On The Job 25.09.2020

Douglas Carl Jones was a 35 year old from Simpsonville, South Carolina. He was a plumber and former star athlete. In the late afternoon of July 30, 1997, Doug bought some items for a job he was to do that evening. He never arrived at the work site. Doug’s truck was found near his home the next day. He was never seen again. NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/8403?nav ARTICLES: https:...

Unique RaQuel-Leona Harris: While The Children Slept 18.09.2020

Unique RaQuel-Leona Harris was a 24 year old from Washington D.C. She was the mother of two and was getting ready to go to massage therapy school. On the night of October 9, 2010, Unique put her children and cousin to bed. When the kids woke up the next morning, Unique was gone. She was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092931850782355 CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproj...

Robbie Isaac Hurt: Altered State 11.09.2020

Robert Isaac Hurt, Robbie to those who knew him best, was a 37 year old from Ringgold, VA. He was a married father of three and worked in construction. On the evening of December 9, 2018, Robbie left a friend’s house in an agitated state, after recovering from a drug overdose. Robbie’s truck was found a mile down the road. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindRobertH...

The 4th Anniversary Episode 04.09.2020

Unfound’s first episode debuted on the first Friday of September, 2016—yep, four years ago today. In those four years, the program has covered just over 180 missing persons cases. To recognize this 4 yr anniversary, you get to hear the first interview I ever conducted and, after, you’ll get to hear new 2020 commentary. Unfound supports accounts on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, Instagram, T...

In Memoriam: Aundria Bowman 04.09.2020

Aundria Michelle Bowman, born Alexis Badger, was a 14 year old from Hamilton, MI. She disappeared on March 11, 1989. On Feb. 4, 2020, remains were found on the property of her adopted father, Dennis Bowman. In May 2020, authorities announced that the remains found were Aundria’s. Dennis has been charged with her murder. Today we remember . . . Alexis. Facebook Page for Aundria Bowman: https://www....

Update Episode, Vol. 6 28.08.2020

Unfound is a podcast that is now 4 years old. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the sixth time, Ed takes you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as he covers new updates on many of Unfound's cases. --Unfound supports accounts on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Deezer, YouTube, and Facebook. --...

Jennifer Casper-Ross: Barefoot In The Dark 21.08.2020

Jennifer Rayleen Casper-Ross was a 30 year old from Reno, NV. She was a showgirl and mother. At 5:30 in the morning of May 5, 2005. Jennifer showed up at her mother’s work in an agitated state. Her mother wasn’t there. Jennifer then kicked off her shoes, jumped a fence and ran off. She was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/716649948413577 CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleypr...

Vanessa Sue Orren: Losing Touch 14.08.2020

Vanessa Sue Orren was a 56 year old from Labarge, Wyoming. She was a mother and had lived in several states. Some time during March 2016, people who usually saw her around Labarge stopped encountering her. Her boyfriend told people Vanessa got into a truck with some men and left. She was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Tinker183123 CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/ca...

In Memoriam: Esther Westenbarger 07.08.2020

Esther Lucille Westenbarger was a 51 year old from Kokomo, IN. On the night of November 12, 2009, video caught Esther’s vehicle leaving a local tavern, headed toward her home. She never arrived. On June 17, 2020, her car with Esther inside was pulled from a retention pond located within a half mile of her house. Today we remember Esther. ORIGINAL EPISODE: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/unfound...

Fredrick Joseph Boehm: Memory Imperfect 31.07.2020

Fredrick Joseph Boehm, Little Joe to those who loved him most, was a 23 year old from Marshall, TX. He had multiple siblings and loved to fish. On the night of January 25, 2001, while living with friends, Joe got a call from an unknown person. Joe immediately left the house walking, saying he wouldn’t be back that night. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1225578321...

Jackie "Bucky" Letney: North To Alaska 24.07.2020

Jackie Larry Letney, Bucky to those who loved him most, was a 34 year old from Zavalla, TX. He was a father and had made a living as a trapper. Some time in February 1987, seemingly in Boundary, AK, Bucky left where he was living to walk to the store. He never returned. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/jackie-larry-letney NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Missing...

Jacob Paddock-Weeks: Disappearance Curve 17.07.2020

Jacob Cameron Paddock-Weeks was a 27 year old from Arvada, CO. He had worked with his father and loved the outdoors. On Feb. 2, 2019, somebody resembling Jacob was speeding on Rt. 285 near Indian Hills. In a turn, Jacob’s truck hit the inside guardrail and came to a stop, facing traffic. The person got out and walked away. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Findjacobpaddoc...

Jessica Lynn Garino: Like A Bad Neighbor 10.07.2020

Jessica Lynn Garino was a 21 year old from Goldsboro, NC. She had two sisters and had been the manager of a Wendy’s. Around January 22, 2012, Jessica’s roommate, a man she had known for a few years, said she took off with her dog and clothes for no reason. He said he had no idea where Jessica went. She was never seen again. Facebook Page for Jessica Garino: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.garino....

Charles Thompson: Motel California 03.07.2020

Charles Albert Thompson was a 52 year old from Fair Play, CA. He had children and lived with his father. On Friday, October 2, 2015, Charles left for a weekend of partying in Jackson. ON Sunday morning, the 4th, Charles talked to someone on the phone, the topic being that Charles would be home that evening. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/charles-albert-tho...

Brian Cook: Tip Of The Tentacle 26.06.2020

Brian David Cook was a 37 year old from Oceana, WV. He was a military vet and a father. On July 26, 2011, Brian got picked up at his girlfriend’s house so he could buy a truck from his stepmother. He allegedly got to this destination but didn’t buy the truck, then left. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/brian-david-cook NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPe...

Gregory Howells: Setting The Stage 19.06.2020

Gregory Downes Howells was a 42 year old from Mendocino County, CA. He loved to golf and was a playwright. On the evening of June 17, 1997, Greg went to the Rancho Canada golf course in Carmel Valley to play a round. But he didn’t come home that night. The next morning Greg’s cart and clubs were found on the 13th tee. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/gregory...

Christopher Mittendorf and Kristina Branum: In The Box 12.06.2020

Christopher Dale Mittendorf and Kristina Delane Branum were a 21 year old and 17 year old respectively from Hardin County, TN. They had been a couple for over a year and lived with Chris’ mother. On July 26, 2006, they left to visit Chris’ father. They never arrived there, although they did speak with someone on the phone the next day. They were never seen again. Charley Project: http://charleypro...

Rodney Kiser: Playing With Fire 05.06.2020

Rodney Lynn Kiser was a 32 year old from Hazel Mountain, VA. He was a country store manager and a former deputy. On the evening of April 26, 1990, Rodney drove by his aunt's home. He was allegedly headed to see his brother who lived hours away. Yet, Rodney's truck was found only a half mile down the road days later. He was never seen again. CHARLEY PROJECT: http://charleyproject.org/case/rodney-ly...

Shelva Rafte: No Good Together 29.05.2020

Shevla Jean Rafte was a 44 year old from Pittston, Pennsylvania. She had 4 children and came from a large family. On the evening of May 28, 2006, Shelva and her on again, off again boyfriend went to a graduation party. After, they went back to his place where they got into a fight and Shelva decided to walk the mile and a half home. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miss...

Julie Weflen: The Women's Reject 22.05.2020

Julie Ann Weflen was a 28 year old from Deer Park, Washington. She worked for the Bonneville Power Administration and loved the outdoors. On September 16, 1987, on her way home, Julie stopped at a substation to make sure it was working correctly. Julie never made it home. She was never seen again. Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/julie-ann-weflen http://charleyproject.org/case/debor...

Danielle Sleeper: Return Of A Friend 15.05.2020

Danielle Marie Sleeper was a 32 year old from Magnolia, TX. She was a housewife and had 3 children. In the early morning hours of March 22, 2015, Danielle, her husband, and their child left a party. Later that day, the husband came home from an appointment to find Danielle gone. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1781484912077806 Charley Project: http://charleyproj...

The Team Episode 08.05.2020

Unfound started as a one man operation during August 2016. Not sure how long it would last, the creator used copywritten music, conducted interviews with the air conditioning on in the background, and received more 1 star reviews on iTunes than any other new true crime podcast. But somehow, people not only took notice but wanted to work on the program themselves. You get to hear from those people...

In Memoriam: Austin Pevo 01.05.2020

Austin Forrest Pevo was a 23 year old from Fort Hall, ID. He disappeared on February 3, 2018. Unfound covered his case on June 7, 2019. In early September 2019, human bones were found on the Fort Hall Reservation. In early April 2020, those remains were determined to be Austin’s. Three men are now in custody for his murder. Today we remember Austin by replaying his episode. Articles: https://www.i...

Update Episode, Vol. 5 24.04.2020

Unfound is a podcast that is now 3 and a half years old. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the fifth time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover new update on many of Unfound’s cases. --Unfound supports accounts on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify and Facebook. --on Wedn...

Christopher Sanders: Over The Fence 17.04.2020

Christopher Lynn Sanders was a 40 year old from Cason, TX. He had two children and loved to fish. On the morning of August 13, 2017, in Monahans, TX, someone saw Chris walk away from his trailer, jump a fence, head east on I 20, and disappear in the distance. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Help-Find-Missing-Christopher-Lynn-Sanders-319334788862432/ Charley Project: htt...

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