Dead & Gone in Wyoming

Violence in America's schools has become tragically endemic to a generation.Many of those stories are so tragic, they can be told in a single word: Columbine, Parkland, and far too many others.Cokeville, Wyoming was very nearly such a place.

Remembering the forgotten murder of Casper socialite Grace MacManus.

The abduction of an 11-year-old girl ten years ago today, October 8, 2012, changed Cody, Wyoming forever.This episode contains depictions of harm to a child. Listener discretion is advised.The resource mentioned at the end of this episode is The National Sexual Assault Hotline. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7. Learn more at RAINN.org.Thanks to our presenting sponsor this week: The Hampton Inn & Suites in Riverton, Wyoming.

The story of Clay Rubano, an expert outdoorsman who disappeared into the mountains around Lander, Wyoming in 2007.You can contact Scott by email: wyomingpodcast@gmail.comOr on Twitter: @WyomingPodcastSupport the show and receive early access to new episodes here: www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast

Listener Barb writes:"Can you research the murder of Dr. and Mrs. Payne in Jackson, Wyoming in the mid to late 60s?"Here's your story, Barb.Thank you for listening to Dead & Gone In Wyoming. You can email Scott here: wyomingpodcast@gmail.comFor early access and exclusive episodes, consider supporting the show on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast

In October 1998, perhaps Wyoming's most infamous murder occurred in Laramie.The brutal torture and murder of college student Matthew Shepard drew immediate and strong reaction nationwide, and changed American society forever.Thank you for listening to this month's episode.Email Scott here: wyomingpodcast@gmail.comTo support the show and receive exclusive content, consider becoming a Patron: www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast

In 2007, wife and mother Robin Munis was murdered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.The National Domestic Hotline is available with confidential support 24/7/365 by calling: 800.799.SAFE (7233), or by visiting www.thehotline.orgFree, confidential support services dedicated to serving Native American survivors and concerned family members and friends affected by domestic, dating and sexual violence. Advocates are available 24/7 by texting or calling 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) or via online chat at strongheartshelpline.org.Thank you for listening to this episode of Dead & Gone In Wyoming.Email Scott: wyomingpodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Twitter: @wyomingpodcastSupport the show for access to exclusive content: www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast

Carmella Aragon disappeared from Cheyenne on September 3rd, 1963.As we begin our third year of producing Dead & Gone In Wyoming, special thanks to all for listening to our stories and spreading the word.Reach Scott by email: wyomingpodcast@gmail.comPatreon supporters of the show will receive three episodes in January - two of which will be supporter-exclusive episodes - www.patreon.com/wyomingpodcast

In this episode, we revisit each episode released in 2021, with reflections and commentary from host and producer Scott Fuller.Email Scott: wyomingpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast

38 years after a young man, Eric James "Jim" Cooper, disappeared from downtown Jackson, Wyoming, speculation and theories abound.Answers have been much harder to find.Interact with the show on Twitter (@wyomingpodcast) and by email (wyomingpodcast@gmail.com). Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast

In June 1984, Lisa Ehlers left Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and never came home. Her notorious murder remained unsolved for 25 years, until authorities made a shocking arrest. But, even today, this story remains far from over. Sources for this episode include The Jackson Hole News, and The Casper Star-Tribune. Thank you for your Patreon support! www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast Follow Scott on Twitter: @wyomingpodcast Or email: wyomingpodcast@gmail.com

In 2004, an abandoned station wagon was found along a highway between Torrington and Casper.But the vehicle's driver hasn't been seen or heard from since. Thank you for listening to each episode of Dead & Gone in Wyoming. Email us: wyomingpodcast@gmail.com Interact with us: www.Twitter.com/WyomingPodcast Support is: www.Patreon.com/WyomingPodcast

In the summer of 1954, a terribly devised love triangle ends in the death of a 27-year-old woman in Casper, Wyoming. Sources for this episode: WyomingTalesAndTrails.com, Casper Star-Tribune, and Hartford Courant. Email Scott at wyomingpodcast@gmail.com, and support the show while receiving exclusive episodes and other content here: www.patreon.com/wyomingpodcast

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." - John F. KennedyEnjoy the long weekend, but spend some time in appreciation and recognition of those who have given their lives for the rest of us.Thank you for your support of the podcast!

In nearly two years of telling stories of the missing and murdered in The Cowboy State, we've come across many cases which couldn't be included in the main episodes of the podcast. So these shorter, extra episodes are now being made available to Patreon supporters of Dead & Gone In Wyoming. On this preview Bonus Episode: a 13-year-old boy at a group home in Casper seems to vanish in the middle of the night. Now, nearly two decades later, there remain only questions surrounding what happened to Justin Harris.