Cold and Missing

In April of 1979, 27-year-old Willie Ann Rucker was doing her best to rebuild her life in Waterloo, Iowa. A single mother of three, Willie Ann worked hard to provide for her children and had confided to police that her ex had been stalking and scaring her. Just days later, she vanished. Her loved ones never saw her again. In this episode, we center Willie Ann- a young mother who asked for help and deserved protection- as we trace the events leading up to her disappearance and the decades her family has spent searching for answers.*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Willie Ann Rucker - or her whereabouts today - please call the Waterloo Police Department at 319-291-2515 or the Missing Person Information Clearinghouse Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6036 ***Sources:The Courier, The New York Times, Crime Stoppers, and Iowa Missing Person Clearinghouse.Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

Eleven-year-old Levi Frady loved being outdoors riding his red and black bike through the woods, fishing, and exploring the quiet backroads of Forsyth County, Georgia. On an ordinary Wednesday in October 1997, Levi left home to do homework with a friend. He was supposed to be home by dinner, but he never made it back. By the next afternoon, Levi’s red bike was found in a ditch, and just hours later, his body was discovered 15 miles away in the Dawson Forest. Twenty-eight years later, Levi’s case remains unsolved. Join Ali as she goes over this heart breaking cold case. *** If you know anything about the murder of LEvi Frady please the Georgia Bureau if Investigation tip line at 1-800-587-8471 ***Sources:The Atlanta Journal, The Times, The Atlanta Constitution, and the GBI Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In November 1985, three-year-old Danyel Sparpana vanished from her West Sacramento home after her mother, 27-year-old Cynthia Sparpana, was discovered murdered. Neighbors reported seeing Danyel in the days after Cynthia’s death, but when Cynthia’s body is discovered Danyel is no where to be found. Investigators followed leads that ranged from a missing .22 handgun to a person of interest who later faced murder charges Despite a conviction years later, no conclusive physical link has ever been found and Danyel’s fate remains unknown. This episode traces the timeline, the witnesses, and the questions that still surround Danyel’s disappearance, join ALi and ELi as they go through this difficult case.*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Danyel Sparpana in November of 1985, or her whereabouts today, please call the West Sacramento Police at 916-375-6474 ***Sources:The Sacramento Union, The Sacramento Bee, Auburn Journal, The Press-Tribune, Suffolk News-Herald, Davis Vanguard, and The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

On December 19, 2012, 24-year-old Marisha Cheong left her home in Jamaica, Queens, and never came home. Nearly two months later, her body washed ashore near Breezy Point. It was a clear homicide. her hands and feet bound bound behind her back. Surveillance footage, suspicious text messages, and haunting questions have followed her case for more than a decade, but no one has ever been arrested. In this episode, Ali and Eli walk through Marisha’s last known moments, the troubling investigation, and the mystery that still weighs heavily on her family as they continue to search for justice.*** if you know anything about the murder of Marisha Cheong in December of 2012 please call the Queen’s District Attorney at 718-286-6300 or the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477 ***Sources:Daily News, dna info New York, ABC 7 New York, NBC 4 New York, CBS 4 NewsWanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

On July 3rd, 1975, nineteen-year-old Francis “Frank” Cantea disappeared from Bremerton, Washington. Frank was just getting started in life when he stopped by a friend’s house to return a record, he seemed nervous to his friend. That was the last time anyone saw him. Days later, his mother discovered his car locked outside his apartment and his wallet, keys, and money left behind as if he had only stepped out for a moment. Despite interviews, searches, and countless rumors — from aliens to secret Navy assignments — no trace of Frank has ever been found.*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Francis ‘Frank’ Cantea in July of 1975 - or his whereabouts today- please call the Bremerton Police Department at 360-473-5220 ***Sources:Kitsap Sun and The Charley Project Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

Part 2 of the Burger Chef murders.The morning after their disappearance, the bodies of Jayne, Mark, Ruth, and Danny were found in a remote wooded area. Four people were murdered in three different ways, raising more questions than answers. Who would abduct four young people from their workplace and why? In part two of our series on the Burger Chef murders, we trace the discovery of the bodies, the shaken community, the troubled investigation, and the decades of unanswered questions that still haunt Speedway, Indiana.*** If you know anything about the murder of Jayne Friedt, Mark Flemmonds, Ruth Shelton, and Danny Davis in 1978 please call the Indiana State Police District Investigative Commander at 1.317.899.8577 or 1.800.582.8440 ***Sources:The Indianapolis News, Journal and Courier, The Akron Beacon Journal, The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The Indianapolis Star, Times Record, The Montgomery Advertiser, Rushville Republican, Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, The South Bend Tribune, The Daily Journal, The Republic,Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

Episode One: The DisappearanceIn November 1978, four young employees disappeared while closing up the Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana. Jayne Friedt, 20, Mark Flemmonds, 16, Ruth Shelton, 17, and Danny Davis, 16, were working the closing shift when they were all abducted. Initially written off as young folks ditching work quickly turns into one of the most horrifying cases in Indiana history. In part one of our two-part series, we walk through the last night they were seen alive and the chilling discovery that something had gone terribly wrong.*** If you know anything about the murder of Jayne Friedt, Mark Flemmonds, Ruth Shelton, and Danny Davis in 1978 please call the Indiana State Police District Investigative Commander at 1.317.899.8577 or 1.800.582.8440 ***Sources:The Indianapolis News, Journal and Courier, The Akron Beacon Journal, The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The Indianapolis Star, Times Record, The Montgomery Advertiser, Rushville Republican, Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, The South Bend Tribune, The Daily Journal, The Republic, Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In January 1989, 16-year-old Michael Masaoay left his San Francisco home for school, carrying his clarinet and books in a dark blue duffel bag. But Sacred Heart High School was closed that day, and Michael never returned home. He was last seen alone near downtown, and weeks later his duffel bag was discovered wedged between rocks at Baker Beach, with only part of his clarinet inside. Despite community vigils, searches, and his family’s tireless efforts, Michael’s case quickly faded from headlines overshadowed by other missing children in the Bay Area. More than three decades later, his disappearance remains unsolved. Join Ali and Eli as they go through this missing person case. Sources:The San Francisco Examiner, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Press Democrat, North County Times, Merced Sun-Star, and The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In May 1990, just days before graduation, 18-year-old Rhonda Sue Coleman vanished on her way home from a senior decorating party in Hazelhurst, Georgia. Her car was found abandoned with the engine running and her purse inside, but Rhonda was gone. Days later, her body was discovered miles away, partially burned in the woods. Despite decades of investigation, growing rewards, and even new legislation inspired by her case, Rhonda’s murder remains unsolved. Join Ali and Eli as we review this heartbreaking case. *** If you know anything about the murder of Rhonda Sue Coleman, please contact the GBI Region 4 Douglas Office at (912) 389-4103. ***Sources: The Macon Telegraph, The Atlanta Journal, The Atlanta Constitution, The Times, and Fox28 Savannah Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In September of 1995, two-year-old Ke’Shaun Vanderhorst vanished from his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A shy, gentle toddler who rarely left his mother’s side,. When his family began asking questions, his mother, Tina Vanderhorst, gave a series of conflicting stories—first saying the Department of Human Services took him, then claiming she had given him to a stranger, and finally admitting she sold him for drug money. Despite police searches, public appeals, and even a composite sketch of the woman Tina described, no trace of Ke’Shaun has ever been found. Almost 30 years later, his family still hopes he is alive.*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Ke’Shaun Vanderhorst in Sept of 1995 - or his whereabouts today - please call the Philadelphia police at 215-686-3014 ***Sources: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Courier- post, Public opinion, Republican and Herald, Latrobe Bulletin, Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In 1995, 18-year-old Shana Jaros had just graduated high school and moved into her first apartment in the small town of Nokomis, Illinois. Known for her kindness and ability to get along with anyone, Shana was building her future when, on the morning of November 1st, she was found brutally murdered inside her home. Despite hundreds of interviews and nearly 30 years of investigation, no one has ever been arrested. Join us as we share Shana’s story and the ongoing search for answers.*** If you know anything about the murder of Shana Jaros in November of 1995, please call the Illinois State Police, Zone 6 Investigations at (618) 346-3990, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-352-01 ***Sources:Herald and Review, The Taylorville Daily Breeze Courier, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and NBC News Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In August of 2004, 12-year-old Garrett Bardsley vanished during a Boy Scout camping trip in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. Just moments after stepping away to change out of wet clothes, Garrett was gone — without a sound, without a trace. Despite a massive search effort and national attention, no sign of Garrett has ever been definitively found. In this episode, we cover the disappearance of Garrett Bardsley, the heartbreaking search that followed, and the questions that remain unanswered two decades later.*** If you have any information about Garrett Bardsley, or if you find yourself hiking the Uintas and see something unusual, his family asks that you report it to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office at 435-615-3600 ***Sources:The Salt Lake Tribune, The Daily Spectrum, The Charlotte Observer, the Daily Herald, Reno Gazette-Journal, The Park Record, The Wasatch Wave, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin, and The CalifornianWanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In January 2000, 49-year-old Kaysone Khounpanya was found murdered in her Hurst, Texas apartment. A kind, soft-spoken mother, grandmother, and aspiring singer, her death sent shockwaves through the Laotian community. Who would want to harm someone so beloved? No tips ever came in, and no suspect was ever named. This week, Ali and Eli revisit Kaysone’s tragic and still unsolved case.*** If you have any information about the murder of Kaysone Khounpanya, please contact the Hurst Police Department at (817) 788-7180. ***Sources: Fort Worth Star-TelegramWanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In this episode of Cold and Missing, we’re telling the story of 15-year-old Yasmin Acree, a bright and ambitious honor student who vanished from her Chicago home in January of 2008. Despite clear signs of forced entry, police initially dismissed her disappearance as a runaway case—an assumption her loved ones fiercely dispute. As the investigation slowly unfolds, troubling details emerge about the adults in Yasmin’s life, systemic failures, and a disturbing connection to a known predator living just upstairs. Join Ali as she dives into this missing person case.*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Yasmin Acree in January of 2008- or her whereabouts today- please call the Cook County Sheriff’s office at 773-674-9490 or the Chicago police department at 312-744-8266 ***Sources: The Chicago Tribune, ABC7 News, and The National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenWanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In June of 1993, a quiet Sunday evening in Windsor, North Carolina turned horrific when a man entered the Be-Lo grocery store just after closing time. Within minutes, he had gathered the store manager, a cashier, and the overnight cleaning crew into the back of the store—what followed was a calculated act of violence that left three people dead and two more clinging to life. Despite surviving the ordeal, one man’s eyewitness account and a mountain of investigative effort have not been enough to bring justice. Over 30 years later, the murders of Grover Cecil, Joyce Reason, and Johnnie Rankins remain unsolved. Join Ali and Eli as they go over this horrific cold case.*** If you know anything about the murders of Grover Cecil, Joyce Reason, and Johnnie Rankins at the BeLo grocery store in June of 1993 please call the Windsor police at 252-794-3111 or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-334-3000 ***Sources:Goldsboro News-Argus, The Thomasville Times, The Journal News, The News and Observer, Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, Hickory Daily Record, and The Daily Dispatch, Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In the fall of 2016, eight-year-old Ameera Deadrick disappeared from Houston, TX after years of custody struggles between her parents. What began as a summer visit with her father turned into a permanent separation, despite her mother Tiara’s efforts to bring her home. The last confirmed sighting of Ameera was a Facebook video in early 2016—months before all contact stopped. When her father went to jail, no one knew where Ameera was. He claimed to have left her with a woman named Linda, or “Tootie,” in Waco, TX—someone police have never been able to locate. With no records, no sightings, and few answers, Ameera’s case remains unsolved.*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Ameera Deadrick - or her whereabouts today- or if you know anything Linda or Tootie who lived in Waco, TX - please call the Houston police at 713-884-3131 or the Waco police at 254-750-7500 ***Sources: Click 2 Houston, Fox 26 Houston, KWTX, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In July 2001, 24-year-old Marisa Lee Rose was found murdered in the basement of her South Philly home—bound, beaten, and shot execution-style. Independent and deeply loyal, Marisa was building a life she was proud of when someone took it from her. Despite early leads and the discovery of her stolen rental car, the case quickly went cold. Over two decades later, her killer has never been brought to justice. Join Ali and Eli as we go over this haunting cold case.*** If you know anything about the murder of Marisa Lee Rose in July of 2001 please call the Philadelphia PD at 215- 686-8477 ***Sources: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Courier-Post, and Standard-Speaker, Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In June 2003, five-year-old LeeAnna Warner disappeared after walking to a friend’s house in Chisholm, Minnesota. Despite an intense search and hundreds of leads, no trace of her was ever found. As the years passed, suspicion swirled and tips dried up, but LeeAnna’s loved ones have never stopped searching. This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of LeeAnna Warner and the enduring fight to bring her home.*** If you know anything about the disappearance of LeeAnna Warner in June of 2003 - or her whereabouts today- please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited children at 1-800-843-5678 ***Sources:Star Tribune, St. Cloud Times, The Globe, The Austin Daily Herald, The Forum, Grand Forks Herald, The Albert Lea Tribune, The Duluth News Tribune, West Central Tribune, Post-Bulletin, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

Just days after his 16th birthday in 2004, Joshua Matthew Davis was found fatally injured on the side of a road in Garner, North Carolina. Initially treated as a hit-and-run, the case quickly turned suspicious: no debris, no signs of struggle, and a head wound that suggested something more violent. Rumors swirled of past altercations and relationship drama, but despite early leads and even a false confession, the case went cold. Over two decades later, Josh’s family is still waiting for answers—and justice.***If you know anything about the murder of Joshua Davis in January of 2004 please call the Garner police department at 919-773-6070 ***Sources: The News and Observer and WRAL news Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com

In March 2014, 21 year old Reny Jose disappeared while on spring break in Panama City Beach, Florida. A student at Rice University, Reny was last seen on March 3rd, with one friend claiming he had taken LSD and talked about harming himself. Reny’s clothes and phone were found near the beach, but Reny was gone. Most of the students he traveled with left the day after he vanished. Despite his family’s ongoing efforts and public pleas for answers, no trace of Reny has been found in over a decade.*** If you know anything about the disapperance of Reny Jose - or his whereabouts today please call the Bay county sheriff’s office at 850-747-4700 ***Sources:Bryan-College Station Eagle, The Brownsville Herald, The Bradenton Herald, Press-Register, Pensacola News Journal, Poughkeepsie Journal, News-Press, WJHG Channel 7, and My Panhandle Wanna Connect?Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episodeHave a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at coldandmissing@gmail.comWanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissingCheck out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com