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Michael Gorley left his mother's home on May 17th, 2015 to spend the day with friends. When Michael failed to return home by the following morning and those same "friends" began giving conflicting stories to his family about when Michael left the evening before, Michael's mother and sister knew in their hearts that something had gone horribly wrong. But where did Michael go and why did those same "friends" not seem concerned about finding him? If you have any information concerning Michael Gorley's disappearance, please contact law enforcement in one of the following ways: * Call Post 7 of the Kentucky State Police at (859) 623–2404 * Text a tip by sending a message to 67283. Type KSPTIP in the message field, followed by a space, and then the information you have to share. * Submit a tip anonymously on the Post 7 website: https://kentuckystatepolice.org/post7/  [https://kentuckystatepolice.org/post7/] For a more comprehensive coverage of this case (including interviews with Michael's family and the private investigator), check out the following episodes from The Murder Police Podcast: Part 1 can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-michael-keith-gorley-part-1-of-2/id1529948190?i=1000544902642 Part 2 can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-michael-keith-gorley-part-2-of-2/id1529948190?i=1000545606595 If you like what you hear, check out their coverage of other cases here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-police-podcast/id1529948190 If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

It was a spur-of-the-moment date in Philadelphia. They hadn't seen each other in weeks and even them meeting up on the evening of Saturday, February 19th, 2005 was coincidental. But the two of them (and the vehicle they were in) vanished that night without any clues pointing investigators toward one theory or another. So why do officals now believe that the disappearance of that pair-- Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, Jr-- was the result of a murder-for-hire plot? And might YOU or someone you know be the one who can finally connect the final dot so the two families can put their loved one to rest. Would you like to donate to the reward fund in Danielle and Richard's case? Those donations may be made to the following address: The Citizen's Crime Commission 1218 Chestnut St., Suite 406, Philadelphia, PA 19107 If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

Mandy Stavik was everything every girl wanted to be. She was an athlete and intelligent. She had a caring heart and lived life to the fullest. Sadly, her life was cut short. However, thanks to advances in DNA and to poolside gossip, her killer was identified.

The day was going to be a dream come true. It was Jjune 4th, 2010, and 7-year-old Kyron Horman was thrilled that the day of the science fair had finally arrived. His display on the red-eyed tree frog was sure to impress! But, just after the fair ended and it was time to walk to homeroom, something shifted. The day filled with promise turned to one that was every parent's nightmare when Kyron didn't get off the bus that afternoon. When his parents found out that he had been marked absent from school all day, they knew something was horribly wrong. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

Chelsea Grimm was about to tackle a big undertaking— driving alone across the country. But, when, a few days in, she hadn't gotten very far, she changed her plans to go camping nearby instead. That plan too was foiled when she got two flat tires along the route. But there wasn't a backup plan family and friends heard about this time— because this time Chelsea had disappeared. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

Seventeen-year-old Muriel Baldridge had the whole world ahead of her. She and friends had made the most of the June evening, going to a softball game, a movie, and then to the local carnival. They walked together up to the West Prestonsburg Bridge in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Immediately on the other side of the bridge was Muriel's home. She said she would be fine walking the rest of the distance on her own, saying goodbye to her friends, who walked back toward town and the carnival. But, in that short distance, someone took Muriel's life-- and there was no shortage of potential perpetrators. If you would like to donate to the upkeep of Muriel's burial plot, donations can be sent to: The Muriel Baldridge Fund ℅ John Preston 5670 Highway 707 Louisa, Kentucky 41230 If you would like to read more, please consider purchasing Michael Crisp's book Murder in the Mountains: The Muriel Baldridge Story, which can be purchased from michaelcrisponline.com [http://michaelcrisponline.com/] or at Amazon.com through THIS LINK [https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Mountains-Muriel-Baldridge-Story/dp/1450782264]. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

Dawnita Wilkerson was on the path to a new beginning-- classes for a new career, a new place to live-- but she was also afraid for her life. She had been receiving threatening messages from an ex and his family member. Then, she disappeared on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 and has not been seen or heard from since. If you would like to give to the GoFundMe for Dawnita's family, here is the link to do so: https://www.gofundme.com/f/show-up-for-dawnita If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

In April 1943, four young boys were searching for eggs when they stumbled upon human remains stuffed into the hollow trunk of a wych elm tree. Six months after the discovery, the graffiti began appearing inquiring of the as yet unknown victim, "Who put Bella in the wych elm?" While people have posited answers to that question ranging from someone involved in the occult to spies, all possibilities seem fraught with a lack of concrete evidence. What do YOU feel is the most plausible explanation of how she got there? While this coverage is merely cursory, please check out the following website if you are interested in an extremely deep dive into the case: https://josefjakobs.info/

In May, 1996, two 911 calls came in concerning a car that was ablaze on a rural road in Brownwood, Texas. When first responders arrived, they quickly realized that this wasn't a car accident. This was a murder. While Leon Laureles's death came as a shock to all who knew and loved him because of the kindness and joy he brought into their lives, they soon discovered that he had been harassed and intimidated in the weeks before his death and was fearful. But how far did the fear extend? And are justice and truth still within reach? Justice for Leon Facebook Page Link [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088055378357] GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/leon-laureles-private-detective-and-memorial?member=17377593&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer] Change.org Petition [https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-juan-leon-laureles-tx-rangers-must-investigate-27-year-old-unsolved-homicide?fbclid=IwAR3iKkQYVY5npx-l1EKMw_KBG_VIzp4hNGCrQSXdCw25WEH2MJSpv2lRWaA] Box in the Basement Podcast Link [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-in-the-basement/id1723375430] Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping

The young newlywed, Mary Shotwell Little, bought groceries for a dinner party the next evening to welcome her husband back from an out-of-town work trip. She then had dinner and went shopping with a coworker in Atlanta's Lennox Square Shopping Center. The two women parted ways in the parking lot around 8pm on October 14th, 1965. Those elements we know for a fact. After that? Everything is speculation. Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping

Brenda Condon had just begun a second job at Carl's Bad Tavern in Spring Township, Pennsylvania and was set to work a double shift-- closing down the bar the evening of February 26th, 1991 and then opening it back up the morning of the 27th. Both shifts she would be working alone. When coworkers came in the evening of February 27th to relieve Brenda, they found the tavern unlocked, with the lights off, but Brenda nowhere in sight-- despite the fact that her car remained in the parking lot. What happened to Brenda Cohen? And was she harmed by someone close to her? Someone seeking to control information she may have known? Or had it been a stranger? Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping

Alonzo Brooks and several friends decided, on April 3rd, 2004, to drive close to an hour away to attend a party at a farmhouse in LaCygne, Kansas. All of the close to one hundred party-goers made it home the next day… except for one— Alonzo Brooks. Someone took Alonzo's life that night. But who? And why? Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping

Iwona Wieczorek began the night of July 16th, 2010 going out with a group of friends. She ended her evening in the early morning hours of July 17th walking home alone. She was caught on CCTV footage at 4:12am not far from her final destination. Just after, she walked off screen… and has never been seen again.

Twenty-one year old Alex VanDalsen left his home in Lafayette, Indiana on the evening of February 3rd, 2021 to start the first shift at a new job. However, when he forgot the necessary paperwork at home, he wasn't able to do so. Only about an hour after returning home, around 11:44pm, Alex left home again— this time on foot. Six days later, law enforcement showed up at Jen VanDalsen's door to let her know that they had located the body of her son. But, after being given misinformation, after potential leads not being followed, after specific testing not being done, Alex's mother Jen wants answers. And, after you hear about the case, you will as well. Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/nWBRcCHQbrge6VS6/?mibextid=K35XfP Link to Change.Org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/federal-bureau-of-investigation-we-want-to-see-alex-s-case-reopened-and-investigated-correctly-this-time Link to GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-find-justice-for-alex-blake-vandalsen?utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp%2Bshare-sheet Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping

Laura Van Wyhe was ready to set down roots, open a business, and create a life for herself and her young son. Then, early one morning just days after her 21st birthday, someone cut her life short. The details of where Laura was found, how she was dressed, and the items found on or near her were nearly as perplexing as the question of who would want to harm such a beautiful soul. For further information about the case, check out the Bonaparte podcast and the website https://championforlaura.com/

The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let's face it, we know that's exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration ("New Year, New Binge") because you'll soon find yourself falling in love with the podcasters  included in these episodes. So, sit back, grab your detective caps, and let's get this party started! Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts are listed below in the order in which you will be introduced to them: Crimelines  https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sirens: A Southern True Crime Podcast https://bit.ly/TheSirensNetwork  [https://bit.ly/TheSirensNetwork] Private Dicks Podcast https://linktr.ee/privatedicks Morning Cup of Murder  www.morningcupofmurder.com [http://www.morningcupofmurder.com/] Persons Unknown  https://personsunknown.buzzsprout.com  [https://personsunknown.buzzsprout.com/] Fresh Hell Podcast  https://freshhellpodcast.com/ Stories With Sapphire  www.storieswithsapphire.com [http://www.storieswithsapphire.com/] Twisted Travel and True Crime  https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast Excuse Me, That's Illegal www.linktr.ee/excusemethatsillegal.pod [http://www.linktr.ee/excusemethatsillegal.pod] A Nefarious Nightmare  www.linktr.ee/anefariousnightmarepodcast [http://www.linktr.ee/anefariousnightmarepodcast] The Trail Went Cold https://www.trailwentcold.com [https://www.trailwentcold.com/] Coffee and Cases Podcast https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases  [https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases] Teachers Talk Crime https://linktr.ee/teacherstalkcrime?fbclid=PAAablNVcCCe_8e_esABIA6xwBYR9wXcbACg__wuyIvH28Ai72S4wnOdqYvGg True Crime Creepers https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepers

The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let's face it, we know that's exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration ("New Year, New Binge") because you'll soon find yourself falling in love with the podcasters  included in these episodes. So, sit back, grab your detective caps, and let's get this party started! Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts are listed below in the order in which you will be introduced to them: Crimelines  https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sirens: A Southern True Crime Podcast https://bit.ly/TheSirensNetwork  [https://bit.ly/TheSirensNetwork] Private Dicks Podcast https://linktr.ee/privatedicks Morning Cup of Murder  www.morningcupofmurder.com [http://www.morningcupofmurder.com/] Persons Unknown  https://personsunknown.buzzsprout.com  [https://personsunknown.buzzsprout.com/] Fresh Hell Podcast  https://freshhellpodcast.com/ Stories With Sapphire  www.storieswithsapphire.com [http://www.storieswithsapphire.com/] Twisted Travel and True Crime  https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast Excuse Me, That's Illegal www.linktr.ee/excusemethatsillegal.pod [http://www.linktr.ee/excusemethatsillegal.pod] A Nefarious Nightmare  www.linktr.ee/anefariousnightmarepodcast [http://www.linktr.ee/anefariousnightmarepodcast] The Trail Went Cold https://www.trailwentcold.com [https://www.trailwentcold.com/] Coffee and Cases Podcast https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases  [https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases] True Crime Creepers https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepers

Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Motley Fool Offer: Save $110* off the full list price of Stock Advisor for your first year, go to  fool.com/coffeeandcases [http://fool.com/coffeeandcases] and use promo code coffeeandcases and start your investing journey today! *$110 discount off of $199 per year list price.Membership will renew annually at the then current list price. Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping

A custodian at Middletown High School in Middletown, New York, arrived to work just after 6 am on January 16th, 1986 only to find someone slumped over by one of the school's side-entrance doors; he immediately phoned local law enforcement. When police arrived, they discovered that the "someone" was only a child-- a child who had been violently and senselessly attacked. After his identity was discovered and an autopsy was performed, a full-scale investigation began. Despite strong efforts by law enforcement, nearly 37 years later we are still wondering how he got to the school, why he wasn't dressed for the weather, and (most importantly) who could have taken his life. This is the case of Shawn Edwards. Sources: * Various articles from the Times Herald-Record  By: Oliver Mackson, Lance Oliver, Billy House, John Milgram, John Scavelli, Julie Campbell, and Tristan Corden * "Unsolved: The Horrific 1986 Killing of Shawn Edwards-- More Questions than Answers." the-line-up.com By: Orrin Gray * "Shawn Edwards Murder: How Did He Die? Who Killed Him? thecinemaholic.com By: Shraman Mitra * Crime Junkie Podcast "Murdered: Shawn Edwards Part 1" and "Murdered: Shawn Edwards Part 2" Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Motley Fool Offer: Save $110* off the full list price of Stock Advisor for your first year, go to  fool.com/coffeeandcases [http://fool.com/coffeeandcases] and use promo code coffeeandcases and start your investing journey today! *$110 discount off of $199 per year list price.Membership will renew annually at the then current list price. Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping

This episode was a collaboration with Ashleigh and Brooke from Teachers Talk Crime Podcast. Zander Lyda died in a heart-wrenching tragedy. His life was suddenly taken, leaving his family devastated. Zander was 9 years old and lost his life when his sister stabbed him to death in their Oklahoma home. This is an ongoing case; we will have updates as it unfolds. Teachers Talk Crime [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-107-the-murder-of-zander-lyda/id1611963283?i=1000637475519] Sources: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/girl-12-says-im-sorry-30130603 https://www.the-sun.com [https://www.the-sun.com/] https://lawandcrime.com [https://lawandcrime.com/] https://youtu.be/rFS4u856DHs?si=6STvQ3-1w5-CsFf6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei5oOwjwDJw https://www.gofundme.com/f/april-lyda-and-her-family Case Written by: Ashleigh Brant Sound and YouTube editing by: Wayfare Recording Co. Music Mixed by: Ashleigh Brant Podcast Graphic designed by: Brooke Ham Please also consider supporting Coffee and Cases by joining us over on our Patreon page! Are you up-to-date on all our regular content? Get access to monthly mini-episodes as well as one full solved case per month by joining today! Be a part of the C & C Fam by going to https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases to register! BlendJet Offer: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/coffeeandcasesblendpromo) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Motley Fool Offer: Save $110* off the full list price of Stock Advisor for your first year, go to  fool.com/coffeeandcases [http://fool.com/coffeeandcases] and use promo code coffeeandcases and start your investing journey today! *$110 discount off of $199 per year list price.Membership will renew annually at the then current list price. Nom Nom: Try Nom Nom today; go to https://trynom.com/coffeeandcases and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping