Cold Case MHS: Monsters and Demons

On September 14, 1990, a beautiful young woman, described by a friend as Audrey Hepburn-like, rode her bike to a local, Philadelphia, nightclub called The Banks. She was supposed to meet her brother there and some friends, but unfortunately some people could not make it that night. Liz's friend had spoken about how naive and foolish she and Liz were when it came to walking or riding their bikes alone in a crime-ridden area of the city. They were young and bulletproof and nothing bad was ever going to happen to them. Unfortunately, on that dark, foggy night Liz left The Banks nightclub for her last bike ride. On her way home someone decided to take Liz. On November 14, 1990, her remains were found in a marsh just outside the Philadelphia airport. The free, artistic, loving spirit of Liz Falco was Freed from its Earthly bonds. Listen to the work of the students with the help of her brothers Paul, John, and Mike and reporter Matt Skoufalos as we search for justice for Liz. Contact Info:Philadelphis Police Department - https://www.phillypolice.com/ 215-686-3240email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comtwitter: @MHSColdCaseInstagram: @coldcasemhsFacebook page: MHS Cold CaseMusic:Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.comJenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by NoriaAlexa Doll: Believe Me - produced by AlexaThank You:Matt Skoufalos - NJPenn - https://www.njpen.com/author/matt_skoufalos/

In this episode the students delve into the mysterious case of Daniel Trautman from Columbus, Oh. Daniel was a young man trying to fight his demons of alcohol abuse to better his life. He had just moved into his own apartment. He bought his first pet and a new job gave him something to focus on. Daniel was a avid outdoorsman and just a great guy to be around. One day what appeared to be just a fun trip to an after work dinner turned out to be his worst nightmare. Daniel had jumped on the so called "wagon" of sobriety with full force and doing very well when suddenly he fell off. Now many individuals fighting that battle have times where they fall off the wagon, but many find a way to get back on. Unfortunately, for Daniel someone else decided to make sure he didn't get back on that Wagon. Daniel had some drinks that night and spent the night hanging with people that did not have his best interest at heart. For nearly a week, Daniel was missing, until a farmer collecting his harvest saw his badly beaten body lying in the field. What happened to Daniel over those days missing? Who would do something like this? Why would anyone want Daniel dead? This case still baffles authorities to this day. If anyone knows anything about Daniel's death and the individuals that did this please contact the Columbus Police Department. Contact Info:Columbus Police Department -Assault/ Homicide Section (Lt.) - (614) 645-4995email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comtwitter: @MHSColdCaseInstagram: @coldcasemhsFacebook page: MHS Cold CaseMusic:Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.comJenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by NoriaThank You:Detective Gellete - Columbus Police Department

In July of 1990 in New Paris, OH, a group of teenage kids gathered at a rural plot of land to do what teenagers do best, have a party. The night was supposed to be about a birthday celebration and a chance to have fun! The party went off like it was supposed to for the most part. There was music, dancing, and all the things that go with a small town farm bash. The night ended and the party lights went out. The next morning there were some people that stayed there all night enjoying friendships and fun, while others returned to help clean up the inevitable mess that is left behind, but during the clean up someone found something awful. They found the body of a beautiful young partygoer floating in the small lake on the property. Lesa Buckley came to the farm to enjoy the end of summer only to have the Party Lights Go Out on Her forever. Guy Billy Lee Scott was later arrested and convicted of her murder, but did he really do it? Was he set up? Is there a murderer walking in town to this day or is Guy Billy Lee Scott the true killer? Through 3 decades these questions have been tormenting this small town. Hopefully, one day those questions will be answered for good.Contact Info:email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comtwitter: @MHSColdCaseInstagram: @coldcasemhsFacebook page: MHS Cold CaseMusic:Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.comJenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by NoriaSpecial Thank You:The Ohio Innocence Project (OIP) - Dr. Mark Godsey and all those at OIP working to make sure justice is served.

In the small quaint town of Springfield, Oh life on a normal day seems joyful and quiet. Springfield has many nicknames, like the Champion City, named after the large farm equipment manufacturer that eventually would be known as International Harvester. The city is also known as the Home City or the City of Roses, each portraying a warm and kind city in the heart of the state of Ohio. It is home to one of the country's oldest universities, Wittenburg University with it's campus of rolling hills and beautiful oak trees. Springfield has many beautiful parks for people to walk, play, and just relax. But on the night of July 9, 2007 the darkness of this quiet town hid the act of a horrible human being. That night the calm of the city was disturbed by the call of a Springfield City Police Officer stating he may have hit a person lying in the dark street of a city park. The officer had come upon the body of Miss Buffy Jo Freeman. She had been badly beaten and possibly strangled to death by a monster in the dark. Today Buffy's killer has not been exposed and they are the only one to know about her One Bad Night in the Park.Please Listen to the podcasts and where available leave a comment or suggestion. We are trying to improve everyday!!Contact Info:Springfield, Oh City Police Department - (937) 324-7680email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comtwitter: @MHSColdCaseInstagram: @coldcasemhsFacebook page: MHS Cold CaseMusic:Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.comJenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by NoriaSpecial Thank You:Detective Lieutenant Kristopher Shultz - Clark County Sheriff's DepartmentClark County Coroner's OfficeSpringfield City Police Department

Chelsea Johnson was a beautiful, 15 year old young lady from Fairfield, Oh that was beginning a new chapter of her life. Although, school wasn't where Chelsea excelled the most, she did find her niche. She was planning for her future to be an entrepreneur in the tattoo business. She was very close to her brother and one day wanted to get them into a better life, but someone had a different idea for Chelsea. This person did not see Chelsea's future, all they saw was their own sick wants and needs. Chelsea fought back, but could not fight off her attacker. The individual stabbed Chelsea numerous times and just left her there at a place many used to for activities that may not have been for the good of the community. Chelsea had told someone she had "Gone Fishing" and it turned up a "Deadly Catch". Chelsea's killer is still out there and someone knows who they are. Please help find Chelsea's killer and turn him/her into the police.Please Listen to the podcasts and where available leave a comment or suggestion. We are trying to improve everyday!!Contact Info:Fairfield City Police, Fairfield, OH : 513-829-8201Butler County, OH Sheriff's Department : 513-785-1000email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comtwitter: @MHSColdCaseInstagram: @coldcasemhsFacebook page: MHS Cold CaseMusic:Purple-Planet Music: purple-planet.comJenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by NoriaSpecial Thanks to:Mr. Robert Polson: Former Teacher/AdministratorMrs. Linda Shalk: School Secretary

Dawn "Dondi" Hickman was a beautiful young woman that loved life and everyone she came in contact with. She was always there for others, whether it was making them a meal or giving them a place to lay their head for the night. Those that knew her described her as caring, generous, but possibly a bit naïve. Did someone pray on her great qualities? How could someone kill such a wonderful person? Listen to students, Sara and Holly as they tell Dondi's story. We are hoping that keeping attention on Dondi and her case that maybe some day someone will come forward to give Dondi and her family the justice they deserve. If anyone knows anything, please contact someone from the list below. Contacts: Licking county crime stoppers : (740) 349-6888Heath police department : (740) 522-2141 email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comtwitter: @MHSColdCaseInstagram: @coldcasemhsFacebook page: MHS Cold Case Music: Purple-Planet Music: Work ItPurple-Planet Music: TormentedJenna Brant: Cold Case - produced by NoriaSpecial Thank you to Michelle, Dondi's sister, for sharing your experiences with us. We know that this is not easy to do.

This season the students of MHS tackle more cases from Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Listen to the hard work of these young adults as they share their real-world experiences with real-world Cold Cases.

Bobbie Lee Wells left home in Michigan to fly to Alabama to pick up her young daughter. Unfortunately, something went wrong. Bobbie's luggage made it to Alabama, but Bobbie did not. Almost as if she had vanished INTO THIN AIR. This group of students tells you the story of how Bobbie lived in Michigan, checked into a flight to Alabama, but ended up being found in a watery, cold field in Ohio. Someone had it out for Bobbie and went to great lengths to get rid of her body, but she was found and that individual has been looking over their shoulder for 42 years. Keep looking because one day justice will find you!!Mason High School Cold Case Class:email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comTwitter: @mhscoldcaseInstagram: @coldcasemhswebsite: Coldcase2.wixsite.com/mhscoldcaseFulton County Ohio SheriffPhone: 419-335-4010James Carstenhttps://www.eccmpi.org/Scott ThomasRetired Detective from Medina, OHMusic:https://www.purple-planet.com/Theme Song: Cold Case by Jenna Brant and Produced by Noria

On a cold night in December 2010 Alicia Jackson lets someone into her home. What started out as a simple conversation, quickly changes into a life and death struggle. Alicia fought hard, but her attacker would not stop until Alicia was no longer in the way. Our students dive into this case in hopes of bring light back to Alicia's case. Someone out there knows what happen to her and who did it. It's time to tell the truth and bring justice for Alicia Monet Jackson. Mason High School Cold Case Class:email: coldcase@masonohioschools.comInstagram: @coldcasemhstwitter: @mhscoldcasewebsite: Coldcase2.wixsite.com/mhscoldcaseDetective Gillette: Phone: 614-645-4036 email: WGillette@columbuspolice.orgKristen Mittelman, PhD | Chief Development Officer othram.com | 8301 New Trails Dr, Ste 110 | The Woodlands, TX 77381Melissa Morgan "Just the Tipsters" Podcast Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Sunbeam Ascension EnterpriseSong: Cold Case: By Jenna BrantProduced by Noria

On February 14, 2000, eight year old Asha Degree packs a small bookbag and leaves her home to take a walk in the dark ....NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN. Nick and Alexis take you through that night and the investigation that followed the disappearance of "Shelby's Sweetheart". In this episode you will hear the emotions felt by Asha's parents and the detective that has worked her case for years. You will hear the heartfelt story of a race car driver that was so moved by the problem of missing children and how he tried to help by putting their pictures on his race car.Important Contact information:Detective Tim Adams Cleveland County, SC Sheriff's office (704) 484-4822coldcase@masonohioschools.comTwitter: @MHSColdCaseColdcase2.wixsite.com/mhscoldcaseCredits:Music By Purple Planet Music - https://www.purple-planet.com/Songs:MelancholiaPanic AttackRolling HillsTeamworkSound Effects by Soundjay - https://www.soundjay.com/Interview of Asha's Parents - WETVSpecial Thank you to Travis KittlestonCo-Host: Kyley G.Website/Twitter account producer: Zoe K.Presenters: Nick B. and Alexis N.

This is the story of Angela Marie Steele. A loving mother of two daughters who fell to a monster in the dark near Wyandot County, OH. Angela was murdered then her and her car were burned in a field next to a tree. The crime seemed to be staged as a car crash, but evidence would prove different. To this day no suspect has been named and Angela's case is still unsolved. The secret of a small down, may be that the killer is hidden in pictures. Important information and credits:If you have information contact: Lt. Kerwin Wiseley kwiseley@co.wyandot.oh.uscoldcase@masonohioschools.comTwitter: @MHSColdCaseColdcase2.wixsite.com/mhscoldcaseCredits:Dr. Laura Pettler and Associates lpateam.comSound Jay audio soundsPurple Planet Music

A group of seniors at Mason High School delve into the mystery of the disappearance of Patti Ann Adkins from Marysville, OH. The information seems to lead to a serious person of interest, the only problem is Patti or her body have never been found.

In this episode we talk about the efforts of our students and how they are trying to make a difference in the community by looking into Cold Cases to bring the cases back out to the public. Also, we discuss how the class was started and what our goal is for the future.