Departed in Pennsyltucky

Grace Packer, a bubbly 14 year old with rosy cheeks and a smile for days was last seen at a 4th, 2016 July picnic with relatives. She officially was reported missing on July 11th, 2016 by  her adoptive mother, Sara Packer. Sara Packer told investigators Grace left her home in Abington Township, Pennsylvania with $300 dollars cash with her. About 2 months later in September it was reported that she might be in the location of a community center, just outside of Philadelphia. In October of 2016,  detectives Sara Packer, Grace's mother with child endangerment, and obstructing administration of the law, a misdemeanor. Detectives alleged that Sara Packer withheld critical information and gave misleading statements to police after reporting Grace missing on July 11, 2016. On Halloween, 2016, 2 hunters found remains scatted along  Francis Walter Dam in Bear Creek Township. The remains were positivity identified as Grace Packer. What followed was more than a classic who done it. The arrest of the people involved was easy, but it was the reason why that left a community, state and nation in a state of shock and permanent mourning. Part 2 takes you into the mind of the killers and the sick, twisted murder/rape fantasy they both shared.https://www.departedinpennsyltucky.com

Grace Packer, a bubbly 14 year old with rosy cheeks and a smile for days was last seen at a 4th, 2016 July picnic with relatives. She officially was reported missing on July 11th, 2016 by  her adoptive mother, Sara Packer. Sara Packer told investigators Grace left her home in Abington Township, Pennsylvania with $300 dollars cash with her. About 2 months later in September it was reported that she might be in the location of a community center, just outside of Philadelphia. In October of 2016,  detectives Sara Packer, Grace's mother with child endangerment, and obstructing administration of the law, a misdemeanor. Detectives alleged that Sara Packer withheld critical information and gave misleading statements to police after reporting Grace missing on July 11, 2016. On Halloween, 2016, 2 hunters found remains scatted along  Francis Walter Dam in Bear Creek Township. The remains were positivity identified as Grace Packer. What followed was more than a classic who done it. The arrest of the people involved was easy, but it was the reason why that left a community, state and nation in a state of shock and permanent mourning.https://www.departedinpennsyltucky.com

In April of 1986, Jeanne Clery, a freshman at Lehigh University was raped and killed in her campus dormitory room.  She awoke during the robbery of her dorm room in which her killer permanently silenced her to thwart any efforts of her positivity identifying him. Jeanne's parents, who believed that Lehigh University  had failed to share vital information with its students regarding campus safety, campaigned for legislative reform for several years following Jeanne's death.Their efforts resulted in the passage in 1990 of The Clery Act, a federal law requiring all universities and colleges receiving federal student financial aid programs to report crime statistics, alert campus of imminent dangers, and distribute an Annual Campus Security Report to current and prospective students and employees, or face fines.https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-acthttps://www.departedinpennsyltucky.com

On July 30th, 1998 Joe Foley,  a recreational therapist,  a union official and volunteer, was found murdered in his home not long after a strike by the union membership. His wife, Kathleen Foley  was sleeping in the adjacent bedroom and did not hear a gun go off, nor did her next door neighbors,  nor anyone in the neighborhood.  It would take a forensic sound test, an electron microscope, a pair of shorts and a nightgown to explain why.https://www.departedinpennsyltucky.com

Kyle Quinn was a 19 year old college student attending Kutztown University for the first time. An avid outdoorsman and poet, he was looking forward to attending the college as is older brother Dennis was attending. The two brothers were extremely close and planning on taking a trip to hike the Appalachian Trail in the upcoming Spring of 2008.   A second year transfer student, Kyle was a history major who looked forward to becoming a professor one day and a father who would be able to pass down the life lessons that Kyle learned along the way. Sadly Kyle  was only able to fulfill his dreams for 2 short weeks when a group of longtime friends decided they  had other plans for Kyle. Post Production:http://www.caseyhjelmberg.com

What make a crime a cold case? It's  when all probative investigative leads available to the primary investigators are exhausted and the case remains open and unsolved after a period of three years.  In Charlotte Fimiano's case, it's been 25 years. Even though investigators claim this is an active and ongoing case, there has been no new developments that have led to the arrest and conviction of a suspect. In part two of this episode, I break down the case, by giving a list of possible suspects and motives for Charlotte's murder. Never before released details about the crime are discussed in the hopes that someone out there feels compelled to talk after 25 long years after Charlotte's murder. If you or anyone else has information that can lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Charlotte's murder, please contact:PENNSYLVANIA CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-4-PA-TIPS 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110 (800) 472-8477 pacrimestoppers.orghttps://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppersTROOP M - BETHLEHEM 2930 Airport Road (PA-987)Bethlehem, PA 18107-2149610-861-2026 FAX Number: 610-861-2031TTY: 610-861-2018Post production: www.caseyhjelmberg.com

Charlotte Fimiano was a 40 year old successful realtor who was at the top of her game. Described as a go getter, warm, personal and a perfectionist, she was savagely murdered on September 11th 1997. Charlotte's killer or killers posed as a potential buyer, asking to see a vacant secluded home. Charlotte took the appointment, never to be seen alive again. Over the years, authorities remained tight lipped about the investigation, revealing very little clues about a possible suspect or motive. September 11th, 2022 is the 25th anniversary of Charlotte's murder with still no arrests in the case. Charlotte Fimiano's murder is one of the Lehigh Valley's most talked about cold cases, happening in a town where most crime consists of a parking ticket. This is a 2 part episode, where we first learn about Charlotte, her background and how and when she was murdered. Part 2 follows along as the case is looked into deeper, analyzing never before released information as well as possible theories regarding motives and suspects.  Will you the listener help solve one of the Lehigh Valley's longest and coldest cases?THE UNDISPUTED TRUTHhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uwNTVoLYTAPENNSYLVAINA CRIME STOPPERShttps://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers1-800-4-PA-TIPS(800) 472-8477OR PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE, TROOP Mhttps://www.psp.pa.gov/troop%20directory/Pages/Troop-M.aspx610-861-2026 

Part 2 of episode The Step Loser, takes us inside the courtroom, where we find out the truth behind Greg Graf's lies in how and why he murdered his step daughter Jessica Padgett. 

33 year old Jessica Padgett was a devoted wife and loving mother to her 3 children. On November 21st 2014, Jessica ran an errand on her lunch break, and never returned to her job. Her family, friends, co-workers and even complete strangers of her tight knit community immediately got together and search for Jessica. Five days later, the truth of Jessica's whereabouts came to light, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance left everyone speechless.  

47 year old Lisa Menzo Santoro was a new single mother of 4. With her open heart and smile that could light up a room, it was no surprise that Lisa found love again with 45 year old Leonard Moser. But all was not well the second time around. Behind closed doors, there were episodes of domestic abuse. Lisa turned to authorities for help, but it was too late. If you or someone is a victim of domestic violence, please call 800-799-7233.The message center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Interpretation services are available in 200 different languages. Or visit the link below. https://www.thehotline.org/

Jennifer Snyder was an avid animal lover and dedicated veterinary assistant. She was overjoyed when she and her longtime boyfriend were expecting their first child together. When she failed to show up  to her first ultrasound appointment, everyone was determined to find her. Where was Jennifer Snyder, and who was responsible for her disappearance?  

Detectives originally planned to charge Jamie Silvonek as a juvenile, but deleted text messages between the couple revealed a sinister and evil plan to make sure Cheryl Silvonek was out of their lives for good. 

Cheryl Silvonek was a 54 year old beloved wife and mother of 2 children. On March 15th, 2015, her body was found in a shallow grave not too far from her home. Detectives immediately had a suspect, and when it was revealed as to who was responsible, everyone was in disbelief. When it was all said and done, many of us are left to wonder: who can you really trust?

As a native Pennsylvanian, I've grown to appreciate the finer things in life that my home state has to offer, such as lush foliage, majestic mountain ranges, the chocolate capital of the world and let's not forget, the world's best cheese steak. In the 80's, us Pennsylvainian's let everyone know who the state of Pennsylvania really was, and declared:  you've got a friend in Pennsylvania.But, do we really all have a friend in Pennsylvania? Some of us haven't been so lucky…I'm Andrea Dudeck, host and creator of Departed in Pennsyltucky, a true crime podcast that covers all true crime events happening in my home state of Pennsylvania. Each week I'll do a deep dive on some of the most fascinating crimes that made headlines all across the keystone state.True crime talk without the Valley Girl Squawk.