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

Interview with Det. Kenneth Mains 05.06.2017

Week after week we hear about suspects slipping through the cracks. We hear about leads that aren't followed. We hear about cases that become cold even though it doesn't seem they should. If there were only an independent group that could come in to save the day—kind of like the Justice League. Well, a group now exists to do just that. And you hear from its Batman today. AISOCC Page: http://www.ai...

Ashley Eiffert: Flipping The Script 02.06.2017

Ashley Marie Eiffert was a 19 year old from Harahan, Louisiana. She was 7 months pregnant and looking forward to being a mom. On January 9, 2003, she went to the home of a woman who was going to sell Ashley some baby furniture. Ashley allegedly departed the residence without buying anything, arguing with someone on her phone as she walked across the street. She was never seen again. Charley Projec...

Shane Fell: Fitting The Pattern 26.05.2017

Shane Michael Fell was a 36 year old man from Harvey, LA. He had recently moved back to his hometown, having the ability to work for the company, VeriPhone, out of his house. On the night of June 10, 2011, he wrecked his car on a dark road. He survived the accident, and on a phone call from the scene he told his brother, Brett, that he was fine. But when Brett arrived at the crash, Shane was gone....

Interview with Caroline Lowe 22.05.2017

There are over 7 billion people on the earth. But to my knowledge there is only one person who is an authority on both the disappearance and solving of Jacob Wetterling's case AND the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit. You get to hear from her today. Jacob Wetterling Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Wetterling FindJodi.com: https://www.findjodi.com Websleuths Thread For Jodi Hui...

Esther Westenbarger: Coming Home 19.05.2017

Esther Lucille Westenbarger was a 51 year old woman from Kokomo, IN. She had just gotten a nice buyout package from Chrysler and was looking to enjoy some time with her family. On November 12, 2009, she visited Hoosier's Bar, then walked to Miller's Tavern with friends. However, she had to walk back to her car at the first bar alone. She was never seen again. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.co...

Ronnie Russell: All In The Family 12.05.2017

Ronnie Paul Russell was a father of three living in Batesville, Arkansas. He had fallen on some hard times but was trying to turn his life around. On the night of November 4, 2010, he left his mother's house and walked to his uncle's. From there he got a ride to a local Hardee's restaurant. He was never seen again. Charley Project Page: http://charleyproject.org/case/ronnie-paul-russell Websleuths...

Cleashindra Hall: The Best Laid Plans 05.05.2017

Cleashindra Denise Hall was an 18 year old woman from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was ranked at the top of her high school class and was to take part in an internship in Boston after graduation. On May 9, 1994, her mother, Laurell, dropped her off at work right around the corner from their home. Clea walked inside. When her shift finished 3 ½ hours later, Clea allegedly left. She was never seen agai...

Brandi Wells: What The Camera Saw 28.04.2017

Brandi Wells was a 23 year old single woman living in Brownsboro, TX. She was eager to start back to school and begin her new job at Walmart. On the night of Wednesday August 2, 2006, she went to the Graham Central Station country bar in Longview, TX, forty five minutes away, despite her car being low on gas. Just after midnight she left the club alone. She was never seen again. Charley Project Pa...

Shannon Turner: A Cautionary Tale 21.04.2017

Shannon Rayanne Turner was a 33 yr old woman from Indianapolis, IN. She was a free spirit who would travel wherever her heart took her. On December 4th, 1997 she went to work at Babe's Showgirls. But didn't come home after. She was never seen again. Charley Project Page: http://charleyproject.org/case/shannon-rayanne-turner Websleuths Page: http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?178493-IN...

Peggy and Patty McDaniel: Connecting The Dots 14.04.2017

Peggy and Patty McDaniel were 17 year old sisters from New Jersey staying with their father in Live Oak, FL. Unbeknownst to their parents, in mid-August of 1979 they took a trip to the Ft. Lauderdale area. And a month later, on September 15, the sisters were supposed to go to a club in Pompano Beach with a man they met. A few days later this man was found shot dead. The girls were never seen again...

Cloudia Leslie Wells: A Message Of Hope 07.04.2017

Cloudia Leslie Wells was a single woman living in Maryville, IL. She was supposed to be taking care of her mother who had recently had broken her hip. Some time in the middle of January 1995, Cloudia left, not letting anyone know where she was going. She was never seen . . . actually . . . she was seen again. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cloudialesliew Missing & Homeless Facebook Page:...

The Marco Island 3: Vanished In The Gulf, Part 2 31.03.2017

David Madott, Kent Munro, Omar Shearer, and Jeff Wandich were young Canadian men who were on vacation in Florida. On the morning of November 4, 1994, they set out from Marco Island into the Gulf of Mexico in Jeff's boat, the Sea Esta, for a day of fishing and scuba diving. 48 hours later, Wandich was found stranded on a military light tower, the boat had sunk, and the other three men were never se...

The Marco Island 3: Vanished In The Gulf 24.03.2017

David Madott, Kent Munro, Omar Shearer, and Jeff Wandich were young Canadian men who were on vacation in Florida. On the morning of November 4, 1994, they set out from Marco Island into the Gulf of Mexico in Jeff's boat, the Sea Esta, for a day of fishing and scuba diving. 48 hours later, Wandich was found stranded on a military light tower, the boat had sunk, and the other three men were never se...

Donna Jean Michalenko: Out Of The Dark 17.03.2017

Donna Michalenko was a 38 year old mother of three living in Butte, North Dakota. On November 2, 1968, after a night out, a male friend dropped Donna off at her house. She was never seen again. 48 years later, private citizen Eric Grabowsky took an interest in her disappearance. On this episode, we talk to him about the early stages of his work to solve this case. Eric's Website: http://coldcasewe...

Jeff Joseph: Man On A Mission 10.03.2017

Jeff Joseph was a 45 year old businessman from Louisiana. He loved wearing fedoras and never said no to a friend who asked for help. On June 21st, 2014, he was in Northern California for an appointment before heading to land he leased in the area. Jeff never arrived for the meeting, and didn't show up at his property later. He was never seen again. Jeff Joseph Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.c...

Eric Lee Franks: The One Who Got Away 03.03.2017

Eric Lee Franks was a 38 year old from Saginaw, MI. He loved children and communicating with his friends on social media. On March 21st, 2011, according to the mother of Eric's biological daughter, she saw him drive away from her house. However, no one noticed he was missing for six months. He was never seen again. Find Eric Lee Franks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FindEricFranks/ Charle...

Lola Katherine Fry: A Matter Of Timing 24.02.2017

Lola Katherine Fry was a 28 year old dancer from Greenwood, Indiana. She came from a large family and was looking to move to Fort Wayne to start a new life, and get out of her current profession. On the night of November 13th, 1993, Kathy attended a party thrown by friends, including her hairdresser. Accounts differ, but after that party she was never seen again. Charley Project Page: http://charl...

Charlotte Pollis: Footprints In The Snow 17.02.2017

Charlotte Pollis was a 28 yr old married mother of two from Girard, OH. On March 11, 1994, she had an ear infection so bad, she had to go to the hospital. The next day, her mother called Charlotte at home, but Charlotte's husband claimed she was asleep in bed. Later, the husband left with their children. When they came home, Charlotte was gone. She was never seen again. Charley Project Page: http:...

Carl Koppelman is The Man Who Draws Dead People 10.02.2017

Carl Koppelman was an accountant by both education and trade. However, through an unfortunate series of events, he found himself with a lot of time on his hands. What did he do with it? He became one of the foremost forensic artists in the United States, changing more lives than he ever could've imagined. Carl's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/carl.koppelman Walker County Jane Doe Facebook...

Teresa Butler: Fear In A Small Town 03.02.2017

Teresa Lynn Butler was a 35 year old married mother of two from Risco, MO. She worked at Walmart and just recently learned to drive a manual transmission. On January 24, 2006, as was usually the case, her husband left to work the night shift while she remained at home with their two sons. The next morning, when he returned, the two boys were there unharmed. But Teresa was gone. She was never seen...

James Davis Walker: With Friends Like These 27.01.2017

James Davis Walker was a 53 year old living in Thaxton, VA. He loved woodworking and fishing, and had 7 children. On April 7, 2000, James allegedly went with some friends to the Food Lion in Bedford, VA. He waited outside while his friends went inside. When they came back out, he was gone. He was never seen again. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/helpfindjamesdaviswalker/?fref=ts Charley Pr...

Rebecca Gary: The Perils of Popularity 20.01.2017

Becky Pauline Gary was a 32 year old single mother living in Baton Rouge, LA. She liked making friends at local coffee shops and hobnobbing with the city's upper class. On Dec. 27th, 1988, she called her sister, telling her things weren't working out in Baton Rouge and that she was ready to move to Shreveport. Becky was never seen again. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FindRebeccaPaulineGa...

Jeff Nichols: Good Guy Gone 13.01.2017

Jeffrey Dale Nichols was a 40 year old air traffic controller living in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was an outgoing family man whose interests ranged from golf to scuba diving. On June 8, 2004, he left his home to meet his ex-wife at 6am in Murray, Utah. He was never seen again. Jeff Nichols Page: http://www.helpfindjeff.org If you have information: helpfindjeff@yahoo.com Charley Project Page: http:/...

Tad DiBiase aka The No Body Guy 06.01.2017

Tad DiBiase is a former Washington DC prosecutor. He specialized in murder cases. And while most lawyers aspire to be “somebodys”, Tad found his passion in being a “no body”. Tad's website: http://www.nobodycases.com Tad's book: https://www.amazon.com/No-Body-Homicide-Cases-Investigating-Prosecuting-ebook/dp/B00OYUO51C/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483660720&sr=1-1&keywords=tad+dibiase Tad's lis...

Christopher Hyde: A Family Torn Apart 16.12.2016

Christopher Vernon Hyde was a 23 year old thought to be living in Orlando, FL in early 2000. However, on June 25, 2003, he was sighted in Bradenton, FL. How he got there? Nobody knows. Unfortunately, he was never seen again. GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/chrishyde Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/missingchristopherhyde/photos/?ref=page_internal Charley Project: http://charleypr...

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