Status: Pending

In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking and unresolved case of Deltrece Benson, a 12-year-old girl whose tragic murder in 1990 has haunted her foster mother for over three decades. Despite the passing years, Deltrece's foster mom, Mary McKenna, continues to search for answers and justice.Mary joins us on this episode to share her story.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, child abuse, and murder.

This week, Heather & Scott discuss the hottest new True Crime doc: Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which reexamines the haunting 1996 murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey. The three-part docuseries delves into the botched investigation, media frenzy, and legal missteps that overshadowed the case.

In March 2012, 23-year-old Derek Lueking vanished without a trace after visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His car was found abandoned at Newfound Gap, packed with survival gear, but with no sign of Derek. A strange note left in his car and conflicting accounts from those closest to him raise more questions than answers. Was Derek trying to escape his life, or was something more sinister at play?

On this episode of Status: Pending, we delve into the chilling case of William Bradford Bishop, a State Department official who vanished after allegedly murdering his wife, three sons, and mother in 1976. From his prestigious education at Yale to his clandestine career in counterintelligence, Bishop's life was extraordinary—but it took a horrifying turn one March evening.Sources for this episode include reporting by Ruth Johnson for the Fredrick, Maryland News, The Cumberland News, the Associated Press.The Cumberland Sunday Times.More info from the FBI: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/william-bradford-bishop-jr

In this episode, we dive into the haunting case of Leona Sharon Kinsey, a woman of Puyallup Native American heritage who vanished under mysterious circumstances in LaGrande, Oregon on October 25, 1999. Leona, a 46-year-old mother and small business owner, was last seen in her home, leaving behind her purse, belongings, and pets.Just days later, her car was discovered abandoned in the parking lot of an Albertson’s store, but she was nowhere to be found.If you have any information about Leona Kinsey's disappearance, please contact the LaGrande Police Department at 541-963-1017.There is currently a reward for any tips leading to her whereabouts.Join us as we unravel the mystery of Leona's disappearance, the complexities of her life, and the ongoing search for justice.Sources: NewsNation (Missing: Leona Sharon Kinsey), Charley Project, Oregon Public Broadcasting, (OPB) Statesman JournalSupport the Show: A big thank you to our newest Patreon supporter, Holly! Your support helps us continue bringing these important stories to light.

In this episode, we discuss the heartbreaking case of an El Dorado mother who is urgently seeking answers after her daughter, Ieshia Jackson, went missing in 2020. Despite extensive efforts and ongoing investigations, the family continues to face uncertainty and emotional turmoil. Join us as we shed light on this important story and the hope for resolution.---There was a $3,000 reward through El Dorado Crime Stoppers is up for grabs for anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest and conviction.  But Parents United Against Violence increased the reward to $10,000 in March of 2024.If you know anything about Ieshia Jackson's disappearance, or you have an anonymous tip, you're encouraged to call El Dorado Police at (870) 881-4810.Organizers of a candlelight vigil honoring Ieshia in 2023  also run a Facebook page called "Missing and Unidentified in Union County, Tennessee" where other missing persons cases are highlighted. Members said they hope to raise awareness about several missing women from the area.Sources for this episode include: KATV-TV, MyArkLAmiss.com, The El Dorado (AK) News, and the Charley Project, among others.

A quick update from Status: Pending, and then Heather & Scott discuss the latest Netflix true crime release: "American Nightmare"

We have some 'splaining to do... here's what we've been up to this summer.

Randy Michaels has been missing since May 15, 2021.He was last seen leaving the Steel City Bar on East Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown, Ohio at about 1:30 a.m.STILL UNSOLVED INVESTIGATIONYoungstown Police Department @ (330) 747-7911

9-year-old Asha Degree appears to have left her home in the early hours of Valentine's Day, February 14, 2000.What happened to Asha after she was seen walking along Highway 18 in Shelby, North Carolina has remained a mystery every since.Anyone with information in the Cleveland County area specifically can call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4822 or the FBI at 704-672- 6100, nationwide, 1-800-CALL-FBI is the FBI’s national line. Anyone can call to report any information to the FBI. You can also contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or NCMEC, at 1-800-THE-LOST or 1-800-843-5678.Sources for this episode include: the Charlotte Observer with reporting by Aileen Soper, Karen Cimino among others for the Observer, the Gaffney Ledger, and the Indianapolis Star Tribune.

Denise left her home in rural Indiana on March 28, 1986. She's never been found, and her case remains unsolved.If you have any additional information on Denise’s case, please call the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department at (765) 825-1110 Ext. 604 or Indiana State Police at (765) 778-2121.

Davante Richardson, 28, went missing from a rural area near Greybull, Wyoming in July 2020.He'd been living with his mother in south Washington, D.C., about a mile from the nation's capital.In late July, Davante embarked on a cross-country road trip from the urban streets of D.C., to the remote expanse of Wyoming's high desert.He hasn't been seen since, and his disappearance remains unsolved.Anyone with information that may be relevant to this investigation may contact the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office at 307-568-2324, or Investigator Israel James with D.C. Metro Police at 202-727-9099.Sources for this episode include NBC 4 in Washington, D.C., Angela Lassiter's research in Wyoming for Find-911, the Lovell, Wyoming Chronicle, the Sheridan, Wyoming Press, County10.com, and the Greybull Standard

There is a $50,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.If you have a tip, please call the Crime Stoppers of Houston Tip Line at 1-713-222-TIPS

Scott presents a hometown case: the 1983 disappearance of 14-year-old Beth Miller.Beth went for a jog in the small mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado, and was never seen again.Her case remains unsolved today.Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Idaho Springs Police Department, or the CBI at 303-239-4244.For related images and more information, visit the case post for this episode: https://statuspendingpodcast.com/2023/03/idaho-springs-jogger/

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered by the Stockton CrimeStoppers.STILL UNSOLVED INVESTIGATIONInvestigating AgencySheriffs Office :209-468-5087; callers can remain anonymous or by email at coldcase@sjgov.org.

Scott & Heather conclude their coverage of the 1922 double murder of a prominent New Jersey pastor and his rumored lover.

This week, Scott begins his coverage of an early "crime of the century" in America: the 1922 double murder of a reverend and a member of his congregation's choir in New Jersey.

James Springer, 30, Robert Zajac, 24, and Erin Golla, 27, spent their last Sunday night at AMF Broadway Bowling Alley in Littleton, Colorado before being shot to death shortly before midnight on Jan. 27, 2002.

Florida nurse Nancy Gale Erickson was last seen in Vermont on October 3, 1973.Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for making our brand new website possible! www.StatusPendingPodcast.com (coming soon...)Support our efforts for as little as $1/month to receive exclusive audio, and other goodies: www.Patreon.com/StatusPending

In 1988, a brilliant and well-liked veterinary medicine student was stabbed to death in her apartment near the campus of the University of Illinois.Police have re-opened the investigation several times over the years, but Maria Caleel's killer has never been identified.Maria's case has a small but devoted following on the Remembering Maria Caleel Facebook page, which was created by law enforcement with the family's blessing. https://www.facebook.com/rememberingmariacaleel/The reward for information in the case is now $50,000. Several scholarships and grants have been started in Maria's name.Urbana police have set up an email account devoted solely to solving the 1988 murder of Maria Caleel: caleelcase@urbanaillinois.usSources include the Decatur, IL Herald & Review, UPI, AP, Gannett News Service, the Palm Beach Post, the Chicago Tribune with reporting by John O'Brien, Chad Carlton, and Christy Gutowski, the News-Gazette with reporting by Paul Wood.