Digest

This episode of Crime Junkies delves into the chilling disappearances of Annette Malinowski and her mother, Corey Malinowski, from a sprawling plantation in South Carolina. Annette, an 11-year-old girl, vanished near the bus stop at the end of their long driveway, leaving behind a note seemingly written in her handwriting. Corey, Annette's mother, had disappeared nearly a year prior in a similar location, leaving behind a car and a story of a heated argument with Steve Malinowski, Annette's stepfather and Corey's partner. The episode explores the suspicious circumstances surrounding both disappearances, highlighting the family's belief that Steve may be responsible for both Corey and Annette's vanishing. The episode then shifts to the case of Medellina Kojakari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina, who disappeared in 2022. Medellina's mother, Diana Kojakari, waited over three weeks before reporting her daughter missing, and both Diana and Medellina's stepfather, Christopher Palmer, were arrested for failing to report the disappearance. The episode explores the conflicting timelines and suspicious behavior of Diana and Christopher, as well as the potential involvement of drug trafficking in Medellina's disappearance. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to contact the authorities with any information regarding these unsolved cases.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode and the hosts, Ashley Flowers and Britt, and welcomes listeners to celebrate Pride Month. They encourage listeners to check out the show notes for links to organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

00:01:47

The Disappearance of Annette Malinowski

This Chapter focuses on the disappearance of Annette Malinowski, an 11-year-old girl who vanished from her bus stop on a plantation in South Carolina. The chapter details the investigation, including the discovery of a note seemingly written by Annette, the suspicious behavior of her stepfather, Steve Malinowski, and the lack of physical evidence connecting him to the crime. The chapter also explores the possibility of a random abduction and the connection to other unsolved cases in the area.

00:26:37

The Disappearance of Medellina Kojakari

This Chapter focuses on the disappearance of Medellina Kojakari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. The chapter details the investigation, including the delayed reporting of Medellina's disappearance by her mother, Diana Kojakari, and the suspicious behavior of both Diana and Medellina's stepfather, Christopher Palmer. The chapter also explores the potential involvement of drug trafficking in Medellina's disappearance and the ongoing legal proceedings against Diana and Christopher.

00:37:39

The Disappearance of Tabitha Tudors

This Chapter focuses on the disappearance of Tabitha Tudors, a 13-year-old girl from Nashville, Tennessee. The chapter details the investigation, including the initial belief that Tabitha had run away, the discovery of a piece of paper with her initials and the initials MTL, and the investigation of potential suspects, including Tabitha's brother and a family friend's son. The chapter also explores the possibility that Tabitha met someone online and the ongoing search for her.

00:51:17

The Disappearance of Zeta Cecilia Gutierrez

This Chapter focuses on the disappearance of Zeta Cecilia Gutierrez, a 24-year-old woman from Bethesda, Maryland. The chapter details the investigation, including the discovery of Cecilia's car near a bus stop, the lack of evidence of a struggle, and the possibility that Cecilia left on her own. The chapter also explores the possibility of foul play and the lack of information available about the case.

00:55:27

Call to Action

This Chapter concludes the episode with a call to action for listeners to contact the authorities with any information regarding the unsolved cases discussed in the episode. The hosts provide contact information for the investigating agencies and encourage listeners to visit the show's website for more information.

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Q&A

• What are the key similarities between the cases of Annette Malinowski and Medellina Kojakari?

  Both Annette and Medellina were young girls who disappeared near bus stops. Both cases involved suspicious behavior from family members, and both cases remain unsolved.

• What are the key differences between the cases of Annette Malinowski and Medellina Kojakari?

  Annette's disappearance occurred in 1988, while Medellina's disappearance occurred in 2022. Annette's stepfather, Steve Malinowski, is a person of interest in her case, while Medellina's parents, Diana Kojakari and Christopher Palmer, were arrested for failing to report her disappearance. The potential involvement of drug trafficking is being investigated in Medellina's case, but not in Annette's case.

• What are the key challenges facing investigators in the case of Tabitha Tudors?

  Investigators in Tabitha's case have struggled to determine whether she was abducted or ran away. They have also struggled to find credible witnesses and physical evidence. The case has gone cold, and the police have had to rely on tips and leads to keep the investigation alive.

• What are the key challenges facing investigators in the case of Zeta Cecilia Gutierrez?

  Investigators in Cecilia's case have struggled to find any evidence of foul play. They have also struggled to find any information about her whereabouts after her disappearance. The case has gone cold, and there is little information available about it.

• What are the key takeaways from this episode of Crime Junkies?

  This episode highlights the challenges of investigating unsolved disappearances, particularly those involving children and young adults. It also highlights the importance of reporting missing persons promptly and the impact of these cases on the families of the missing. The episode encourages listeners to contact the authorities with any information regarding these unsolved cases.

• How can listeners help with these unsolved cases?

  Listeners can help by contacting the authorities with any information they may have about the cases discussed in the episode. The hosts provide contact information for the investigating agencies in the show notes.

Show Notes