Tag: Evansville
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Who Killed Jean Cook?
Georgia "Jean" Cook was a 56-year-old mother of two when she was murdered on October 6, 2005, while working at Busler's gas station on Highway 41 North in Evansville, Indiana. For years, investigators with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office have tirelessly pursued leads, interviewed over 300 witnesses, and even traveled across state lines, but Jean's killer remains at large.
In this episode, I talk with Fred Cook, Jean's son, as well as Andy Hinton, one of Jean's co-workers and friends who actually spoke with Jean briefly after she was shot. We explore the details of the case, the impact on Jean's family, and the ongoing hope that someone will finally provide the crucial piece of the puzzle needed to bring justice for Jean and closure for the family.
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Interview with Evansville’s Forest Witch
This episode features my interview with Evansville's Forest Witch, Crystal Folz. Crystal has been a practicing witch since the early 1990s. Her practice is steeped in animism and Kentucky folklore and superstition.
Crystal teaches others about the importance of sustainability in the craft and hopes to shed light on the mass consumerism and unethical labor practices involved in harvesting witchcraft supplies. She has led and participated in many local pagan organizations and currently co-chairs Three Corners Pagan Circle, which serves Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois witches. She has worked with several paranormal investigation teams, giving psychic impressions, and currently co-chairs Southern Indiana Paranormal Investigators (SIPI). She tries to bring a back porch approach to paranormal encounters, leaving out the "woo woo" as much as possible. -
Who Killed Elizabeth?
In January 2000, 18-year-old Elizabeth Bannister was tragically stabbed to death in a house full of people in Evansville, Indiana. Strangely, no one claims to have seen or heard anything. This baffling, unsolved case has left investigators and the community searching for answers. In this episode, I join Savannah on her YouTube channel, Don't Hate. CREATE, to delve into the details of this haunting case. If you have any information that could help solve Elizabeth’s murder, please contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979.
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Disappearance, Mystery, Unexplained
Where is Zac? Interview with his best friend, Chris
Zachary Carey was last seen on May 30, 2023, when his best friend, Chris, dropped him off near the 'Welcome to Lynnville' sign. Since then, Zachary has vanished without a trace. In this episode, Chris shares his perspective on the case after reaching out following my conversation with Zachary’s mother, Gina, and sister, Cecelia, in episode 15. If you have any information about Zachary’s disappearance, please contact the Warrick County Sheriff’s Department at 812-897-6180.
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Disappearance, Mystery, Unexplained
Where is Zac?
Zachary Carey, a 38-year-old from Evansville, Indiana, has been missing since May 30, 2023. In this episode, I speak with Zachary’s mother, Gina, and sister, Cecelia, as they share their heartfelt insights and concerns about his disappearance, offering a personal perspective on the case and their ongoing search for answers. If you have any information about Zachary’s whereabouts, please contact the Warrick County Sheriff’s Department at 812-897-6180.
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The Murder of Troy DeWayne Smith
On May 24, 2020, 50-year-old Troy DeWayne Smith was tragically shot in the back of the head while sitting on his couch in his apartment on the 500 block of S. New York Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. His body was discovered by his brother, TaRon Fields. In this episode, I speak with TaRon to discuss the details of the case and the ongoing search for answers. If you have any information that could help solve this case, please contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-4025, or leave an anonymous tip at 800-78-CRIME. A $5,000 reward is being offered by Troy’s mother for information leading to a successful prosecution.
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Disappearance, True Crime, Unexplained
Where is Andi?
Andi Madison Wagner, a 24-year-old from Evansville, Indiana, has been missing since August 6, 2022. Standing 5'4" tall and weighing 125 lbs, Andi has brown eyes, brown hair, and distinct tattoos: a dreamcatcher on her left forearm and the name 'Joshua Brown' on her right forearm. Known by her nickname 'Riri,' she was last seen wearing an orange tank top and jeans and was known to frequent Oakland City and Newburgh, Indiana. If you have any information about Andi’s disappearance, please contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979. Let’s bring Andi home.
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Murder, True Crime, Unexplained
The Murder of Doris McDonough
On October 3, 1968, Doris McDonough was tragically beaten to death in her kitchen in Evansville, Indiana. Her husband, William, shared a timeline of events that only deepened the mystery surrounding that day. Decades later, the case remains unsolved.
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The Odon Fire Poltergeist
In the summer of 1940, a house near Odon, Indiana, mysteriously caught fire 28 times in a single day. With countless witnesses and no explanation, the cause of these strange and baffling fires remains unsolved to this day.
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Disappearance, Murder, True Crime, Unexplained
The Disappearance of Theresa Rideout
Theresa Rideout, 36, vanished with her dog, River, on September 2, 1994. Just over a week later, her boyfriend, Jack Barnett, checked into a motel and took his own life. Did Jack hold the key to her disappearance? With no body and no crime scene, the mystery of what happened to Theresa remains unsolved to this day.