Final Minutes

Children are meant to be treasured and cherished, so nothing is more devastating than the sinister entering the equation. In the 2 ½  years she spent with her foster parents,  Oakley Carlson was a vibrant, cheerful young girl, a true blessing in their lives. So when the state suddenly called them just before Oakley's third birthday to inform them she was to be returned to her birth parents, they were devastated, knowing what could lay ahead for her. Jenn, Court, and Beck take a deep dive into the five years of Oakley's life, discussing the state's decision to place her back with an unstable family, the mysterious fire that finally brought to light the fact that Oakley was missing, and the events surrounding Oakley's biological parents since that discovery.This episode also recognizes Gail Doyle, who went missing on June 26, 2016, from Olympia, Washington.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On May 27, 2020, in Gilbert, Arizona, Nick Cordova spent his day running his heating and cooling company and was finishing it up with a FaceTime call with his two small children when the unfathomable happened.  As the children were talking with their dad, one of the children yelled out that something was happening on the other side of the FaceTime call, prompting their mom, Alysha, to run in and be faced with the incomprehensible. Jenn, Court, and Beck venture into the day's events including the 911 call Alysha made, the numerous innuendo's surrounding Nick's silent partner in the company, and what the investigators have in their possession to help solve the case including, surveillance video, a shady statement made by the silent partner, and a potato?.This episode also recognizes Sherry Ann Daugherty, who went missing on August 29, 1991, from Paradise Valley, Arizona.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Randy Leach, a 17 year-old country boy with a love of tractors, had a great deal to look forward to with the end of high school at arms reach; a summer spent mowing lawns on his new riding lawn mower for extra spending money, the possibility of entering a trade school, and finally getting to drive his freshly painted cherry-red ‘66 Mustang. So when Randy didn't come home after attending a pre-graduation bonfire party on April 15, 1988, his parents immediately knew something must have happened to him. Jenn, Court, and Beck break down the timelines surrounding that day, the countless number of rumors that have plagued his parents over so many years, and how the satanic panic affected the direction of the investigation from the start.  This episode also recognizes Kathryn Adam, who went missing on April 29, 1993, from Salina, Kansas.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii is the small town of Kailua where 19 year-old Lisa Au and her family lived among its renowned white beaches and greenish-blue waters. But on January 20th, 1982, during a late-night torrential downpour, Lisa does not return home from dinner with her boyfriend, and her car is found abandoned on the side of a highway, turning the disposition of the island into a horror-stricken panic. Jenn, Court, and Beck talk through the events surrounding Lisa's disappearance and the eventual discovery of her body, the steps law enforcement took in those initial first moments, and how their perspective and treatment of the case caused numerous mistakes to be made leaving behind a cold case that may never be solved.  This episode also recognizes Daylenn Pua, who went missing on February 27, 2015, from Oahu, Hawaii.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On January 22, 2017 southwest Georgia was ravaged by a raging storm that sent down five tornadoes to deface this part of the nation. At about 3:15 pm one of those tornadoes would charge across Ashburn County destroying Piney Wood Estates trailer park, leading to a 911 call, 5 hours later, reporting 2 year-old Detrez Green as missing. Jenn, Court, and Beck share what is known about Detrez's parents and his home life, the destruction following the storm and the efforts implemented to find him, and different implications surrounding what can only be deemed as “what is said to be the final minutes prior to Detrez's disappearance”.This episode also recognizes Jessica Dietzel, who went missing February 18, 2020 from Albany, Georgia.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When a child is placed into their bed for the night it is expected they are safe and sound from all boogeymen. So after a well deserved night out, leaving their young ones in the capable hands of their 18 year-old, the parents of 6 year-old Rosie Tapia were shattered to find her missing in the early morning hours of August 13, 1995. Their distress soon turned into mourning when, a few hours later, Rosie's body was removed from the nearby canal. Jenn, Court, and Beck question the manner in which Rosie was abducted, the senseless fashion of the investigation, and which of the witness accounts and composite sketches might lead to the answers and justice for Rosie.This episode also recognizes Justin Hooiman, who went missing November 20, 2017 from Salt Lake City, Utah.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When 27-year-old Terrance Williams went missing in January 2004 from Naples, Florida, law enforcement was quick to write it off as a man with a troubled life who decided to just leave all behind. However, Terrance's family began their own search, discovering that the last person to see Terrance was one of law enforcement's own men. As an internal investigation begins, eerie coincidences come to light between Terrance's case and another man, Felipe Santos, who went missing in October 2003. Jenn, Court, and Beck shed light on the events of both men's disappearances, the similarities between the two cases, and how law enforcement handled the ordeal of having one of their own placed in such a spotlight.This episode also recognizes Kyle Eppler, who went missing July 29, 1999, from Naples, Florida.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Many believe that Bonham, Texas holds the answers as to what happened to  28 year-old Jennifer Harris on May 12, 2002.  The beloved and full-of-life native of Bonham had recently returned to her hometown when a mysterious meeting changed everything. The following morning, a woman walking her dog discovered Jennifer's jeep on the side of a back-country road, leading investigators to question the tragic events of the previous night. Jenn, Court, and Beck walk through the events of Jennifer's life leading up to her return home, the insubstantial investigation and possible witness accounts, and the only two people believed to have a motive.This episode also recognizes Barre Monigold, who went missing June 17, 1979, from Tyler, Texas.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Branson Perry, a 20 year-old full of potential, lived in the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, a town notorious for being fraught with some of the most vicious of crimes. On April 11, 2001, Branson would leave his house to walk to his shed and vanish without a trace, adding to the list of transgressions against such a small community and creating another devastating loss for his family. Jenn, Court, and Beck review a small portion of what has happened within this town, discuss the people who were at his house that day and their actions and possible involvement, and debate the potential connection of two main suspects.This episode also recognizes Lisa Irwin, who went missing October 3, 2011 , from Kansas City, Missouri.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When a promising and upcoming intern, 24 year-old Chandra Levy, goes missing in Washington D.C. the spotlight falls upon the congressman closest to her. Speculation against the congressman grew as news of a possible affair between the two came to light. Chandra's remains would eventually be found in a local wooded area bringing with it more unanswered questions and some new suspects. Jenn, Court, and Beck contemplate the evasiveness of Congressman Condit, listen to his rapid fire answers during a news interview, and take a peek at two other suspects and their possible link to this case.This episode also recognizes Barbara Dreher, who went missing August 12, 1984, from Washington D.C.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Lauren Spierer, a 20 year-old student at Indiana University, was relishing a summer on campus when a fun night of drinking would ultimately lead to her mysterious disappearance. Investigations into the circumstances revolving around June 3, 2011 have proved to be bewildering and disconcerting with a lack of evidence or trace as to what could have happened to Lauren. Jenn, Court, and Beck trace Lauren's steps through surveillance footage from that evening, discuss the witness sightings and their accounts of Lauren's demeanor, and puzzle through all the speculations surrounding what might have happened to Lauren on this fateful evening. This episode also recognizes Daisy Marshall, who went missing June 15, 1993, from Evansville, Indiana.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When the well-loved and incredibly ambitious 21 year-old Suzanne Jovin is found lying on the side of the street after being fatally stabbed, everyone close to her is devastated and clueless as to who would want to hurt her. The New Haven police department, however, zero in on one suspect believing without a doubt that they have their murderer. Jenn, Court, and Beck pour over the fascinating aspects of such a young person's life, the inconsistencies of the police department's investigation into one man, and the possibility of an unnamed man having something major to do with what happened on that tragic evening.This episode also recognizes Bianca Lebron, who went missing November 7, 2001, from Bridgeport, Connecticut.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Continuing their own deep dive into the disappearance of Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Moseley on December 23, 1974, the families hire private investigator Jon Swaim. Swaim followed up on a number of tips to include the information that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Brazoria Bones taking the case of the three girls down to the Texas coastline and the swampy lands of the Gulf of Mexico. Jenn, Court, and Beck continue to wriggle their way through the numerous people of interest that have become a part of the girls investigation to include a person Richard thought of immediately that fateful night, a story told that involves a wrecking yard, and a disturbed man who was dubbed the “Mall Passer”.This episode also recognizes Melissa Highsmith, who went missing August 23, 1971, from Fort Worth, Texas.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Moseley woke up December 23, 1974 excited about the upcoming Christmas holiday. What better way than to finish up their preparations than a Christmas shopping trip. After picking up 14 year-old Renee and 9 year-old Julie, 17 year-old Rachel drove the girls to the local Army/Navy Surplus store before heading to Seminary South Mall in Fort Worth. Jenn, Court, and Beck contemplate the details surrounding the girls' morning and the reporting of their disappearance, the infamous letter mailed to Rachel's husband Tommy, and the beginning of what will become a long and arduous search into numerous sightings.  This episode also recognizes Kathy Goad, who went missing November 11, 1982, from Fort Worth, Texas.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

39-year-old Caleb Marple was enjoying a night of bar hopping with a few acquaintances when a verbal altercation got him kicked out of a bar in downtown Cleveland. Security footage shows Caleb leaving the bar alone and walking away but the rest of his evening remains a mystery. Jenn, Court, and Beck explore the timeline of Caleb's night out, the details of what occurred in the bar, as well as an attack that could've ultimately led to Caleb's death.This episode also recognizes Herbert Allen, who went missing November 23, 2006, from Cleveland, Ohio.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Starting life away from family is an exciting time for every 21 year-old, and Kortne Stouffer was no different. She was just finding her fit into the world adopting the lifestyle of a hippie, finding a job she loved as an animal groomer, and moving in with her boyfriend. However, a night that should have been fun and light-hearted for the couple turns on them when the police are called to a small party they are hosting at their apartment. Jenn, Court, and Beck delve into the events of that fateful night, July 28th, 2012, examining Kortne's movements and her interactions with her neighbors, focusing on one specific neighbor who displays suspicious behavior. This episode also recognizes Diane Scott, who went missing May 5, 2001, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

A family man and auditor living in Minnesota, 32 year-old Henry McCabe, is preparing for his big move back to California. With his wife and children having gone ahead to start the preparations, Henry opts for a night out with some acquaintances. However, as the evening waned on, the circumstances of Henry's night became unclear as his wife received a chilling call that left everyone uneasy. Jenn, Court, and Beck dive deep into the haunting voicemail, the shocking discovery and condition of Henry's remains, and how his past may have had something to do with what happened that night.This episode also recognizes Nathan Edberg who went missing April 14, 1999, from White Bear Lake, Minnesota.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

July 22, 2001 was supposed to be another exciting day that would allow for Marilyn “Niqui” McCown to prepare for her upcoming wedding. While her fiance went with his cousin to get fitted in their tuxedos, Niqui went to Richmond, Indiana's local laundromat to do some laundry. Although this laundromat was one Niqui frequented often, this time would prove to be different. Jenn, Court, and Beck discuss 28-year-old Niqui's movements on this day, how her truck may have ended up in the specific location it was discovered, and whether or not her fiance could be involved or if her close friend Tommy was the perfect suspect.  This episode also recognizes Kelly McCrary who went missing June 8, 1991, from Anderson, Indiana.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

43-year-old Patsy Wright was a loving mother and successful business woman who was making exciting moves in her life and had everything going for her. On October 22, 1987, Patsy's sister was woken by a phone call that abruptly ended with Patsy collapsing. Eight days later it's discovered that Patsy had been poisoned and her family was left in complete disbelief and questioning the intentions of those closest to them. Jenn, Court, and Beck go into depth on Patsy's relationships and who might have something to gain from her death. This episode also recognizes Manuel Chabarria Jr. who went missing April 1, 1997, from Arlington, Texas.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

TW: sexual assualt/rape of minorsOn July 25, 1985 in Bethany, Oklahoma, 18-year-old Rozlin Abell left her family home with the intention of job hunting as her younger sister, 15-year-old Fawn, tagged along. Neither of them returned home and it's discovered twenty-five years later that no one was actively pursuing their case. Court and Beck are left shocked as Jenn leads them through other similar cases involving a serial kidnapper and how he could potentially be linked to the Abell sister's case.This episode also recognizes Michelle Crawford who went missing June 8, 1999, from Lawton Oklahoma.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

30-year-old Chelsea Small was a hard working single mother of two employed at Advance America Cash Advance while also attending college full time. While working a shift she was not originally scheduled for, Chelsea buzzed in a customer who immediately pulled out a gun, shot, and killed her. Jenn, Court, and Beck dive deep into the released security footage but are left wondering what exactly the motive could've been.This episode also recognizes Jacob Cabinaw who went missing March 31, 2010, from Traverse City, Michigan.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Rey Rivera had a passion for film; so having just gotten married and leaving his position at a finance research firm to pursue his dreams of screenwriting, things seemed to be aligning for him. However, after receiving a phone call and rushing out of his home the evening of May 16, 2006, Rey was unreachable. For the following week his family was on high alert until his body was discovered under extreme circumstances and they're left questioning everything. Jenn, Court, and Beck go into depth about the conditions of his belongings at the crime scene and a hidden note that was found by his wife while speculating about how everything fits together. This episode also recognizes Ramona Redd, who went missing on March 7, 2002, from Baltimore, Maryland.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing had recently graduated high school in Berea, Kentucky and was excited to enjoy her summer with friends before starting college. On June 21, 2013, Brookelyn attended a house-party with the intention of staying the night with a close friend but when her plans fell through, she was left with no way of getting home. As the party came to an end, Brookelyn accepted a ride from an acquaintance but ended up at the young man's foreclosed home rather than her own. Jenn, Court, and Beck discuss the phone calls Brookelyn made that night followed by distressing texts as well as a suspicious fire that occurred at her last known location.This episode also recognizes Andrea Knabel, who went missing on August 8, 2019 from Louisville, Kentucky.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

23-year-old Phoenix Coldon came from a deeply religious family who supported the talented young woman's many interests as she tried to find her place in the world. Phoenix was last seen December 18, 2011 as she drove away from her family home but when she missed her curfew, her mother became increasingly worried. Her vehicle was later discovered under extremely suspicious circumstances; however, Phoenix was nowhere around. Jenn, Court, and Beck try to understand Phoenix's mindset and what could've led to such odd, secretive behavior while deeply considering all the contradicting details surrounding her disappearance. This episode also recognizes Paige Renkoski who went missing on May 24, 1990 from Fowlerville, Michigan.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Katelyn Markham was a hard working 21-year-old art student close to graduation and the prospects of starting a new chapter of her life. On August 14, 2011, Katelyn was reported missing by her fiancé after he had not heard from her since the previous night. When her remains were discovered a year and a half later, the mystery surrounding her disappearance still baffled those involved. Jenn, Court, and Beck examine her fiancé's 911 call and discuss a statement analysis while contemplating who could have been involved. This episode also recognizes Michael McKenney who went missing on May 23, 2020, from Fairfield Township, Ohio. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Susan Walsh was a passionate aspiring journalist who used her past experience to expose the Russian mob's role in sex-trafficking through clubs. Despite being proud of her published work, she began to sense the presence of danger surrounding her. On July 16, 1996, Susan asked her ex-husband to keep an eye on their son, expecting to return within the hour, but she hasn't been heard from since. Jenn, Court, and Bec dive deep into Susan's research and her own accounts of what was going on while theorizing how these situations could have led to her disappearance.This episode also recognizes Dulce Alavez who went missing on September 16, 2019, from Bridgeton, New Jersey.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On July 24, 2006, Blake Dickus was finishing up his stay with his father, Sean, and his stepmother, Chynna, and had arranged plans to go back to his mother's house after having lunch. But when the drop-off time came and went, Blake's mother, Christina, drove over to the Dickus residents only to come upon a horrifying crime scene. Jenn, Court, and Bec discuss what is known about the crime scene but are left baffled at the lack of evidence and progression in this case.This episode also recognizes Patrick King who went missing on November 21, 1995, from Gibson County, Indiana.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

In April of 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband, Jeffrey, to his work conference in Philadelphia. While Jeffrey attended the conference, Judy had plans to go sightseeing throughout the city but when she didn't return that evening, Jeffrey reported her missing. Five months later, Judy's remains were found over 600 miles away in North Carolina, but this discovery only brought more questions. Jenn, Court, and Bec go through all the reported sightings of Judy after her disappearance while trying to understand the bizarre details of the crime scene.This episode also recognizes Robin Ellis who went missing on December 7, 2003, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Ep. 26 Missing-Patricia MeehanPatricia Meehan was a ranch hand in Montana when her behavior seemingly started to appear odd. On April 19, 1989, worried about her own state of mind, Patricia scheduled an appointment with a psychologist and made plans to move back in with her parents in Pennsylvania. However, the following day, Patricia was involved in a head-on collision on Highway 200 and, after walking away from the scene, was never seen again. Jenn, Court, and Bec go through what is known about Patricia's last movements while trying to understand the state of mind that could have led to her disappearance.This episode also recognizes Barbara Bolick who went missing on July 18, 2007, from Corvallis, Montana.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Brian Shaffer was a second-year medical student at Ohio State University looking forward to the well-deserved spring break and the vacation he had planned with his girlfriend. On March 31, 2006, Brian began his time off with a night of bar-hopping with friends. As the bars started to close, it was assumed Brian had gotten himself home until a few days later, when Brian didn't make his flight and it's discovered no one had heard from him since. Jenn, Court, and Bec discuss the last sighting of Brian while contemplating theories of what exactly could have happened that night.This episode also recognizes Trevell Henley who went missing July 2, 1999, from Columbus, Ohio.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

In May of 2014, Russell and Shirley Dermond had lived a full, fruitful life and were enjoying retirement in their lavish home overlooking Lake Oconee in Georgia. After not hearing from the lovely couple for a few days, worried neighbors went over to the Dermond's home to check in but what they came upon was a true nightmare. The horror continued for 10 days until Shirley's missing body was discovered but it brought forward no answers or peace for the family. Jenn, Court, and Bec go through what is known about each crime scene and are left bewildered as to what could have led to such brutal murders.This episode also recognizes Teresa Dean who went missing August 15, 1999, from Macon, Georgia.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

In June 2017, 20-year-old Ashley Loring Heavyrunner was attending Blackfeet Community College on the reservation in northwest Montana. However, she had been looking forward to a fresh start and had been planning to switch colleges and move in with her sister, Kimberly, in Missoula. On June 5, Ashley was last seen by her family when she caught a ride into town. She remained unreachable in the following days and when no one could get a hold of her during a sudden family emergency, they knew something was wrong. Jenn, Court, and Bec discuss Ashley's last known whereabouts, a frightening potential witness sighting, and the suspects who remain unquestioned by the FBI.This episode also recognized Shannon LaBau who went missing February 23, 1999, from Helena, Montana.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Typically cheerful and optimistic Blair Adams enjoyed his work in construction but in the time leading up to his murder, he was stressed, paranoid, sleep-deprived, and telling everyone around that someone was going to kill him. After several attempts to flee Canada, Blair finally made his way into the US but his eluding behavior ultimately ended in Knoxville, Tennessee where his body was found on July 11, 1996. Jenn, Court, and Bec follow Blair's movements as he seemingly does everything he can to evade whoever is after him while pondering what exactly could be the motive for such a violent murder.This episode also recognized Zaylee Fryar who went missing May 1, 2011, from Millersville Tennessee.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Missy Bevers was a fitness instructor who had a class scheduled to meet at 5am on April 18, 2016. When students start to arrive at the location, Creekside Church of Christ, they enter only to discover their instructor's lifeless body. As the investigation starts to unfold, what could have been the authorities' big break actually introduces more questions to the case. Jenn, Court, and Bec watch security footage and question the suspect being suited up in full riot gear, their demeanor showing no motive, and unexpected bonus footage from a parking lot down the road from the same morning of Missy's baffling murder.This episode also recognized Lisa Stone who went missing June 4, 2010, from Dallas, Texas.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On August 8, 2013, after an argument with his longtime girlfriend, Brandon Lawson was last seen leaving his home in San Angelo, Texas with the intention of driving to his parent's place. Forty-five minutes later, Brandon was stranded after running out of gas but when help arrived, he was nowhere to be found. Jenn, Court, and Bec unravel the chilling 9-1-1 call Brandon made that night while trying to understand how and why he would seemingly avoid his brother's help and vanish into the night. This episode also recognized Michael Adams who went missing June 8, 1987, from Abilene, Texas.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

In the late summer of 1970, 13-year-old, Mary Olenchuk, was vacationing with her family in the small, coastal tourist town of Ogunquit, Maine. On August 9, after a day out on the beach, Mary left her mother and sisters to ride a bike half a mile into town but when she didn't return, Mary's mother reported her missing. Jenn, Court, and Bec dive into Maine's oldest unsolved case- questioning details of the witness account who last saw Mary, speculating how her father's job could have played a role, and where her body was found thirteen days after she had vanished.This episode also recognized Kimberly Moreau who went missing May 11, 1986, from Jay, Maine.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

52-year-old Lynn Messer was incredibly passionate about giving all she could. She was devoted to her family, her community, and her church. Around 4 am July 8, 2014, Lynn's husband, Kerry Messer, woke up to find Lynn missing from their bed. He soon began his search for her but only came up with a concerning note assumed to be left by Lynn. Jenn, Court, and Bec contemplate the pressures of upholding the “perfect family” image while battling mental health and medical issues, Kerry's seemingly odd and explosive behavior, and where Lynn's remains were found two years later.This episode also recognized Dennis Duhart who went missing November 13, 1996, from St. Louis, Missouri.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Richard Lee Haynes, also known as Cody, lived in Kittitas, Washington with his father, his father's girlfriend, and his four sisters. 11-year-old Cody was last seen on September 11, 2004, when he was sent to his bedroom around midnight after refusing to do a chore. Nobody checked on Cody until 6 pm the following day when it was discovered that he was missing from the room. Jenn, Court, and Bec discuss the strange 14-hour road trip Cody's father took at 2:30 in the morning while unraveling the horrors of Cody's home life. This episode also recognized Kristopher Fowler who went missing October 12, 2016, from Yakima County, Washington.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

After running away from home in Okanogan County, Washington, 17-year-old Tammy Vincent ended up in the wrong hands when she was found during a raid of a sex trafficking ring in Seattle nearly a year later. Although Tammy was placed in a safe house after being classified as a witness to testify against a man known as the “local godfather”, who was at the helm of the organized crimes, she returned to Seattle where she was last seen getting into a silver Lincoln Continental on September 10, 1979. Jenn, Court, and Bec crackdown on Tammy's last interaction with her family, a theory of the involvement of a prolific serial killer, and the rare circumstance of how authorities identified her body after 28 years of being a Jane Doe.This episode recognizes Marizela Perez who went missing on March 5, 2011, from Seattle, Washington.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Donald Kemp was a 35-year-old New York advertising executive when a debilitating car accident left him wanting a simpler, quieter lifestyle. In September 1982, Don sold off nearly everything he owned, packed up his Chevy Blazer, and started off toward Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Along the way, the Abraham Lincoln fanatic stopped at historical sites to collect research for a book he was writing on the assassination of our 16th president. On November 6, 1982, Don's Chevy Blazer was found abandoned on an off-ramp in rural Wyoming and, after searching for days, he was considered deceased when a blizzard came through the area, but his remains would not be found for years later. Jenn, Court, and Bec discuss the strange scene of his abandoned car and potential evidence that led some to believe that he, in fact, did not die from exposure to the elements of that winter and may have actually been alive for months after.This episode recognizes Renee Yeargain who went missing on August 10, 2004, from Torrington, Wyoming. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

23-year-old, Leah Roberts, was working hard to achieve her goals in life. But, after suffering through several tragedies, she dropped out of college to “live life to the fullest”. On March 9, 2000, Leah decided to leave her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, and head to the Pacific Northwest where she could focus on self-discovery-- only for her car to be found abandoned a few days later. Jenn, Court, and Bec contemplate her home life, why she abruptly left, the eerie scene of her car wreck, and suspicious encounters she may have had.This episode recognizes Alvin Breeden who went missing on March 1, 2018, from Durham, North Carolina. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Elaine Nix was a bubbly, independent 18-year-old who often spent hours at a time talking to her long-distance boyfriend on a nearby payphone. September 20, 1999, late at night, Elaine went down to this payphone to do as she had done so many times before, but never returned home. Nine days later, her body was found near an industrial park in Buford, GA. Jenn, Court, and Bec try to make sense of her case with the few known details that exist, like, why was her car, along with her purse, left behind untouched, what was her cause of death, and why were so many leads not properly followed through?This episode also recognizes Thomas Funk Jr. who went missing from Gainesvilles, Georgia on October 1, 2011. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

20-year-old mother, Amber Tuccaro, took a weekend trip to Edmonton, Alberta with her 14-month-old son and a female acquaintance. The evening of August 18, 2010, Amber left their motel and was last seen getting into a vehicle with an unknown male. Jenn, Court, and Bec are left with all the questions, like, why would Amber leave her baby and head into the city alone, who was the male in the car with her, and the biggest question of all, why was her case so incredibly mishandled by authorities.This episode also recognizes Steven Mylon who went missing from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on February 13, 1998.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

34-year-old Danielle (Ottobre) Imbo and 35-year-old Richard Petrone were close family friends who were last seen together leaving a bar in Philadelphia, PA on February 19, 2005. Although they had a romantic interest in each other, they both decided to dedicate themselves to their own careers and children for the time being. Jenn, Court, and Beck dive into each of their separate lives, how they both completely vanished along with Richard's vehicle, and why their close families ultimately turned against each other.If you have any information please contact the FBI Philadelphia Field Office at (215)418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department at (215)686-3013.This episode also recognizes Aesha Muhammed who went missing from Philadelphia, PA. on November 30, 2000.

Amy Bechtel was a 24-year-old avid runner living and training in Lander, Wyoming with her husband, Steve Bechtel. On June 24, 1997, while out exploring a trail for an upcoming 10k, Amy mysteriously vanished and has never been seen or heard from again. After extensive searches of the rough terrain, only her abandoned car was ever found. Jenn, Court, and Beck discuss Amy's whereabouts the day she disappeared, what makes her husband look suspicious, and the possibility of the involvement of a known potential serial killer.This episode also recognizes Stuart Isaac who went missing from Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming on September 6, 2010.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

24-year-old Lindsay Buziak was thriving in Victoria, British Columbia as a real estate agent. In January 2008, she was contacted by an unknown potential client looking for Lindsay's help in finding a property. Although she felt skeptical of the call, a showing was scheduled for February 2nd, which ultimately led to her brutal murder. Jenn, Court, and Beck go into depth on why she felt uneasy about the whole situation, what is known about the phone that was used to contact her, and how a matter of seconds could have possibly changed the outcome of this case.This episode also recognizes Krzysztof Rafal Syrzycki who went missing from Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada on June 29, 2002.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Sage Smith was 19-years-old when she was last seen in Charlottesville, Virginia on November 20, 2012, where witness accounts put her last known location at a cafe next to the Amtrak station. The last known person in contact with Sage has since given investigators multiple different accounts of their time together the night she went missing. Join Jenn, Court, and Beck as they dive deep into Sage's social life while questioning why her case may have been handled differently and how the main person of interest is also currently a missing personThis episode also recognizes Keeshae Jacobs who went missing from Richmond Virginia on Sept. 26, 2016. 

October 4, 1978, a body was found on the side of a rural road in Rock Rapids, Iowa, and remained a Jane Doe until January 31, 2006, when she was finally identified as 23-year-old Wilma June Nissen. Due to the state of decomposition and lack of details surrounding her last known whereabouts, the case remains unsolved. Join Jenn, Court, and Beck as they try to fathom the details of Wilma's early life and the moments leading up to her murder and share their opinions on who the police suspect to be involved and why. This episode also recognizes Ellabeth Lodermeier who went missing from Sioux Falls, South Dakota on March 7, 1974

In 1996, Joann “Jody” LeCornu was a 23-year-old student attending Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. In the early hours of March 2, after spending her evening at the local bar, Jody ended up parked outside a department store where she was shot by an unknown suspect. Join Jenn, Court, and Beck as they discuss how Jody's actions may have seemed out of character and how the investigation went wrong from the beginning leading to a 25-year-old cold case.This episode also recognizes Garnell Moore who was last seen in August of 2002 in Baltimore, Maryland.If you'd like to contribute to the LeCornu family's efforts in getting Jody's case to move forward you can visit: https://gofund.me/2a8eeb78 

On Dec. 5, 2015, after spending a couple of days with her family in Partlow, Virginia, Katelin Akens had planned to get on a flight back to Arizona where she lived with her fiancée. She was excited to head home as she was preparing to attend cosmetology school, however, Katelin never made her flight. Join Jenn, Court, and Beck as they ponder why her step-dad would seemingly lie about dropping her off, how cell phone tower pings tell a different story, and why Katelin's luggage would be left with everything but her clothes. This episode also recognizes Relisha Rudd, who went missing from Washington, D.C. on March 1, 2014.Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On May 2, 2015, Johnathan Hamilton abruptly borrowed the family car with no known plan of returning and ended up stranded in Bastrop, Texas, two hours from home. Join Jenn, Court, and Beck as they try to make sense of each witness account and how they all somehow invalidate each other, leaving the details of his disappearance completely unknown.This episode also recognizes Roxanne Paltauf, who went missing on July 7, 2006, from Austin, Texas. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!