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In 1993, fishermen discovered the body of Shelley Watkins floating in the Trinity River in Texas. The young, wealthy mom had been wrapped in black plastic and weighed down by concrete blocks. Investigators say they know exactly who killed Shelley and threw her in the river. They say they have strong evidence to back up their claims. If so, why has no one ever been held accountable for Shelley's murder?

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    • Aug 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES
    • 3 SEASONS


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    Episode 4 Breakdown: Uncle Slick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:13


    Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down episode four of Finding Dolores Wulff, reflecting on their unforgettable interview with Matthew "Slick" Rocha and how his extraordinary military background shaped his response to his sister's disappearance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    4. Uncle Slick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 50:25


    From Little Rock 9 protector to pre-Vietnam War assassin, Mathew "Slick" Rocha carved a place in American history. But he takes on an even more important role after his sister goes missing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 3 Breakdown: This Way to the Murderer's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 9:30


    Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down episode three of Finding Dolores Wulff. They recount their visit to Woodland, where they retraced Dolores Wulff's last known steps, including a significant visit to the house on Hillcrest Drive where she was last seen. They reflect on the family's relentless pursuit of justice, their confrontations with Carl Wulff, and the intense familial bonds that drove their actions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3. This Way to the Murderer's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 44:15


    Dolores' family shifts its search into high gear, stopping at nothing to get answers from the prime suspect, Carl Wulff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3. This Way to the Murderer's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 40:30


    Dolores' family shifts its search into high gear, stopping at nothing to get answers from the prime suspect, Carl Wulff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 2 Breakdown: Afraid of the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 8:18


    Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down episode two of Finding Dolores Wulff, discussing their emotional interview with Dolores' daughter Anna and Detective Ron Heilaman's remarkable recall of the evidence he collected 40 years ago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    2. Afraid of the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 44:50


    Dolores' disappearance leaves her family stinging, but not surprised. As the official investigation begins, her family launches its own probe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2. Afraid of the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 41:05


    Dolores' disappearance leaves her family stinging, but not surprised. As the official investigation begins, her family launches its own probe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 1 Breakdown: Life of the Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 9:06


    Hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura break down the first episode of Finding Dolores Wulff, sharing their approach to telling Dolores' story and revealing emotional moments that didn't make it into the episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1. Life of the Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 38:59


    California mom Dolores Wulff has a big smile, a kind heart, and a large and loving family. But her life also has a darker side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1. Life of the Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 35:14


    California mom Dolores Wulff has a big smile, a kind heart, and a large and loving family. But her life also has a darker side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    18. The Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 38:40


    In this bonus episode, Wes introduces Carol to our new co-hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura, a pair of ESPN staff writers who have spent years covering the disappearance of Dolores Wulff. Season 3 of The Unforgotten: Finding Dolores Wulff is coming August 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    18. The Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 32:55


    In this bonus episode, Wes introduces Carol to our new co-hosts Adam Rittenberg and Kyle Bonagura, a pair of ESPN staff writers who have spent years covering the disappearance of Dolores Wulff. Season 3 of The Unforgotten: Finding Dolores Wulff is coming August 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Finding Dolores Wulff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 4:15


    A mother vanishes. A boy grows up with questions. Forty years later, the answers begin with a single phone call: “We found your mom.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Finding Dolores Wulff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 2:30


    A mother vanishes. A boy grows up with questions. Forty years later, the answers begin with a single phone call: “We found your mom.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    17. Rest in Peace, Larry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 15:39


    Honoring an investigator who never let go of Shelley Watkins' case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    17. Rest in Peace, Larry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 13:54


    Honoring an investigator who never let go of Shelley Watkins' case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    16. Linking the Chains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 35:14


    Carol reveals two witness accounts that have never been disclosed to the public before now — including a deathbed confession that may explain how Shelley Watkins' death was covered up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    16. Linking the Chains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 28:29


    Carol reveals two witness accounts that have never been disclosed to the public before now — including a deathbed confession that may explain how Shelley Watkins' death was covered up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    11. The Final Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 21:12


    After years of pushing lawmakers to close the loopholes that Billy Chemirmir used to murder dozens of North Texas seniors, the Texas Legislature takes a final vote on regulations for senior living communities. But are there still cracks in the senior care system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    11. The Final Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 17:42


    After years of pushing lawmakers to close the loopholes that Billy Chemirmir used to murder dozens of North Texas seniors, the Texas Legislature takes a final vote on regulations for senior living communities. But are there still cracks in the senior care system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    15: The Boy Who Found Shelley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 36:02


    The story of a fisherman who discovered Shelley Watkins' body in the Trinity River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    15. The Boy Who Found Shelley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 30:17


    The story of a fisherman who discovered Shelley Watkins' body in the Trinity River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    10: The Lawmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 40:14


    A decade after Billy Chemirmir's killing spree allegedly began, state legislators in Texas are once again considering measures that would close some of the loopholes that allowed him to kill. That, plus more updates to the case since season two ended in December. Connect with the group Secure Our Seniors' Safety at secureourseniorssafety.org, and look up the state lawmakers who represent you at wrm.capitol.texas.gov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    10. The Lawmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 34:29


    A decade after Billy Chemirmir's killing spree allegedly began, state legislators in Texas are once again considering measures that would close some of the loopholes that allowed him to kill. That, plus more updates to the case since season two ended in December.Connect with the group Secure Our Seniors' Safety at secureourseniorssafety.org, and look up the state lawmakers who represent you at wrm.capitol.texas.gov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    14. Shelley's Last Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 42:31


    A witness says she saw Shelley Watkins and her husband Jerry Mack screaming and shoving each other at the lake on the day Shelley was murdered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14. Shelley's Last Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 36:46


    A witness says she saw Shelley Watkins and her husband Jerry Mack screaming and shoving each other at the lake on the day Shelley was murdered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    13. RIP, E. Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 50:05


    E. Ray Andrews has died. In this bonus episode, Carol and Wes explain why E. Ray's passing will unlock a central mystery of the bribery scheme that helped Jerry Mack Watkins go free after the murder of his wife Shelley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    13. RIP, E. Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 44:20


    E. Ray Andrews has died. In this bonus episode, Carol and Wes explain why E. Ray's passing will unlock a central mystery of the bribery scheme that helped Jerry Mack Watkins go free after the murder of his wife Shelley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    12. Your Questions, Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 46:06


    We talk about Jerry Mack's son from a previous relationship, Kay's first husband Dennis, and whether the district attorney will retry Shelley's case in this bonus Q&A episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    12. Your Questions, Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 51:51


    We talk about Jerry Mack's son from a previous relationship, Kay's first husband Dennis, and whether the district attorney will retry Shelley's case in this bonus Q&A episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    11. Update on Shelley's Murder Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 39:31


    DNA from an unknown male was on the materials when Shelley Watkins' body was recovered from the Trinity River. We finally found out what the Sheriff's Office has done with that DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Update on Shelley's Murder Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 45:16


    DNA from an unknown male was on the materials when Shelley Watkins' body was recovered from the Trinity River. We finally found out what the Sheriff's Office has done with that DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    9. The Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 46:42


    How many people did Billy Chemirmir actually kill? Will we ever know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    9: The Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 52:27


    How many people did Billy Chemirmir actually kill? Will we ever know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    8. The Second Trial of Billy Chemirmir

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 43:47


    After the shocking mistrial of November 2021, families go back to the courthouse in Dallas. Will justice be served this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    8: The Second Trial of Billy Chemirmir

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 49:32


    After the shocking mistrial of November 2021, families go back to the courthouse in Dallas. Will justice be served this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7. The Missed Clues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 51:50


    Why did so many well-trained investigators miss the killing spree of Billy Chemirmir? And what does that mean for other unsolved murders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7. The Missed Clues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 46:05


    Why did so many well-trained investigators miss the killing spree of Billy Chemirmir? And what does that mean for other unsolved murders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    6. The Loopholes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 48:57


    Was Billy Chemirmir a brilliant criminal mastermind? Or just lucky enough to slip through the cracks of a broken patchwork system?  More importantly, which reality is more terrifying? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    6. The Loopholes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 54:42


    Was Billy Chemirmir a brilliant criminal mastermind? Or just lucky enough to slip through the cracks of a broken patchwork system?  More importantly, which reality is more terrifying? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5. The Prosecution

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 36:19


    Should Billy Chemirmir be put to death for killing dozens of older adults in and around Dallas? That's what prosecutors had to decide in early 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    5. The Prosecution

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 42:04


    Should Billy Chemirmir be put to death for killing dozens of older adults in and around Dallas? That's what prosecutors had to decide in early 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    4. The Refugee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 36:52


    The morning after Mary Bartel was attacked, police identify a suspect in her attempted murder. His arrest leads them to one last body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    4. The Refugee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 42:37


    The morning after Mary Bartel was attacked, police identify a suspect in her attempted murder. His arrest leads them to one last body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3. The Sisterhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 42:10


    Despite suspicions from several grieving daughters, nobody realizes there's a murderer roaming the halls of another luxury senior community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3. The Sisterhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 47:55


    Despite suspicions from several grieving daughters, nobody realizes there's a murderer roaming the halls of another luxury senior community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2. The Caregivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 36:40


    Years before serial killer Billy Chemirmir was arrested, a lone security guard began putting the puzzle pieces together. But he was ignored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    2. The Caregivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 42:25


    Years before serial killer Billy Chemirmir was arrested, a lone security guard began putting the puzzle pieces together. But he was ignored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1. The Unlocked Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 34:40


    When two women are left for dead in a Dallas apartment building, one of the women survives, leading police on the unexpected trail of the city's worst serial killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1: The Unlocked Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 40:25


    When two women are left for dead in a Dallas apartment building, one of the women survives, leading police on the unexpected trail of the city's worst serial killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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