Unresolved

In the decade since eleven bodies were found in Albuquerque, a task force has worked to identify the mysterious West Mesa Bone Collector.The 118th Street Task Force is a combination of officers from Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the FBI. Together, they have worked exhaustively to identify and apprehend the unknown killer of eleven women, who murdered and buried them over a roughly two-year period between 2003 and 2005. Over the past ten years, detectives have thoroughly investigated numerous suspects (including two that are still suspected of involvement today), looked into thousands of tips, and have even tentatively tied other missing women to the same crime spree. Yet, despite their best intentions, police have been unable to close the case dubbed the "118th Street Homicides." Part 3/3Original music created by myself through Amper MusicTheme music created and composed by Ailsa TravesProducers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan

Through 2009, police would continue to unearth a mass grave along the western edge of Albuquerque. Following the discovery of eleven female bodies, investigators set out to identify the remains. The first four victims - Victoria Chavez, Michelle Valdez, Cinnamon Elks, and Julie Nieto - would be identified within the first month or so. They were all young women that had lived in the region and had gone missing between 2004 and 2005 (who had prior histories of sex work and drug use). However, the remaining seven victims would be much harder to ID. It took several months for investigators to piece together the details of these women's tragic lives, but the exact circumstances of their disappearances/murders would be hard to grasp. Years later, police continue to have many questions about these women, and who had targeted them... Part 2/3Original music created by myself through Amper MusicTheme music created and composed by Ailsa TravesProducers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter,

On February 2nd, 2009, a woman walking her dog would stumble upon the largest crime scene in Albuquerque history.In the years prior, this once-desolate corner of ABQ had been ground zero for rapid expansion. Housing developments had been popping up left and right, but the 2008 recession caused a vast amount of land to remain undeveloped: in particular, a roughly 100-acre lot located just west of 118th Street. While out on an evening stroll, a woman's dog would unearth a human bone. Before long, police had begun excavating what would be the largest crime scene in Albuquerque history. Within a month, they had identified four of the victims (all were sex workers that had gone missing years prior) but several more remained unidentified... as did their collective killer... Part 1/3Original music created by myself through Amper MusicTheme music created and composed by Ailsa TravesProducers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Roberta Janson, Matthew Brock, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Evan White, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Ka

In July of 1974, a young college student from Memphis State University was sentenced to 40 years in state prison for his involvement in an illegal narcotics ring. Larry Chism was a bright, unassuming young man who was nearing his graduation from law school when he was arrested and thrown into prison... a sentence that many assumed would consume a large chunk of his life. However, Larry had other plans. This sentence was merely a setback for him. Between September and December of 1978, Larry would cook up two separate escape attempts: one from state prison, and another from a county jail (as he await sentencing). In the 40+ years since, federal investigators have nearly caught up to Chism on multiple occasions, but he has managed to elude them at each turn. He has since become the longest-lasting fugitive on the US Marshals Most Wanted list... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Special thanks to Tim Fraley with the USMS, as well as his associates Victor, Adrian, and Rachael. This episode would not

On the morning of July 28th, 1984, Judy Weichert set off on a jog, unaware that it would be her last.Judy, a 33-year-old Oklahoma native, had been married to her husband for less than a year. The two were happy together, and seemed to have built a nice life for themselves in OKC. However, on this random Saturday morning, it would all fall apart. While out on her jog, Judy would be attacked by a vicious stranger. After being raped and stabbed numerous times, Judy was left for dead... yet she would cling to life long enough to tell a witness a few details about the man that had killed her. Police would link her case to another nearby, but more than 35 years later, Judy's case remains unsolved. Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Special thanks to Rachael Smith and Mandi Newland Davis, who were kind enough to chat with me about Judy's still-unsolved case. They've both been super helpful and informative, and have both spent time moderating a Facebook page about Judy's story. If you want to stay up-to

This is a brief preview for the fifth episode in my new series, Resolved, which is available now on Patreon. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpodThis episode can be found at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28804159Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

A love triangle between a Congressman, his wife, and a U.S. Attorney turns violent when a mysterious letter is received.Daniel Sickles was a young Congressman from New York, who had the favor of President James Buchanan himself. To outsiders, Sickles seemed well on his way to having a lengthy career in Washington. Since moving there, he had befriended many, but none were as close to him and his wife as U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key. Key, the son of American icon Francis Scott Key, was one of the most charming and handsome men in the region. But on the evening of February 24th, 1859, Sickles would receive a mysterious letter, alleging that Key - his trusted friend and political ally - was having an affair with his wife... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Special thanks to Chris DeRose, author of the book "Star Spangled Scandal," for agreeing to speak to me and for all of his assistance in making this episode happen. Please make sure to grab a copy of his book online or at your nearest bookstor

This is a brief preview for the fourth episode in my new series, Resolved, which is available now on Patreon. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpodThis episode can be found at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/preserve-your-of-27781823Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

In the summer of 2004, an 18-year-old moved back to Tulsa, Oklahoma. She had actually grown up in Tulsa and gone to high school there, but had moved away the year prior to attend college. Having become homesick, the following Spring she made the decision to move back to Oklahoma and attend school there, in order to be closer to her friends and family. It was a decision that her friends and family welcomed at the time, as it meant that she would be a constant presence in their lives once again.Unfortunately, it was this decision - to move back home - which put this young woman in the sights of a killer. Close to fifteen years after her violent death, her loved ones - primarily her mother - continue to fight for justice, as her killer has never been identified, and her case remains as unsolved today as it was back in the Fall of 2004...Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Special thanks to Dr. Maggie Zingman (Brittany's mother) for speaking to me, and an additional thank you to Lindsay Schraad for ge

In December of 2016, a home invasion turned violent in South Ogden, Utah. 24-year-old Cyle Van Komen lived in a home along the 3600 block of Ogden Avenue, along with a handful of young roommates. On the evening of December 9th, 2016, a couple of these roommates stepped out for a few minutes, just as 61-year-old neighbor Kevin Nelson stopped by for a quick visit.Within ten minutes, all hell would break loose inside the house. A group of masked individuals had been watching the house from afar, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Unbeknownst to them, they had been captured by a neighbor's surveillance footage, but their motives - and identities - remain unknown to this day...Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Maggyjames, Ben Krokum, Robert Janson, Quil Carter, Peggy Belarde, Matthew Brock, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Evan White, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Timothy Stratton, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, Scott Patzold, Kathy Marie, and Mari

Through 1984 and 1985, a mysterious group calling itself "The Monster With 21 Faces" waged an extortion and blackmail campaign against numerous Japanese companies. This bizarre vendetta began on March 18th, 1984, when Glico company president Katsuhisa Ezaki was abducted from his home in Nishinomiya. He was held for three days, but - following his escape - his abductors would pivot their torment from him to his company. For about a year-and-a-half, these villainous schemers would harass companies until they agreed to pay a ransom. More than 30 years later, their true motives and identities remain unknown... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Ben Krokum, Quil Carter, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Timothy Stratton, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, Scott Patzold, Marie Vanglund, and Kathy MarieLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https:

On July 24th, 2012, Violet Ripken was abducted at gunpoint.That morning, 74-year-old Violet had set off on her morning routine, and was abducted from her own home by a masked gunman. For the next 23 hours, this mysterious kidnapper would proceed to drive around the Baltimore region, with Violet bound and blindfolded in the back seat. Nobody would notice Violet's absence until later that evening, when a pair of eyewitnesses reported a strange incident to police. Soon, a massive search effort to find Violet was launched, with police hoping to locate the mother of baseball's most distinguished star... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Ben Krokum, Quil Carter, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Timothy Stratton, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, Scott Patzold, and Marie VanglundLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unr

This is a brief preview for the third episode in my new series, Resolved, which is available now on Patreon. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpodThis episode can be found at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26876249Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

On July 17th, 2018, Danniella Vian disappeared in Mobile, Alabama. Danniella, a 24-year-old mother of one, had spent months trying to get her life back on-track after a couple of setbacks. She finally had her own apartment, her own car, and was looking to provide a stable, loving presence for her 4-year-old daughter, Cora. The evening that she purchased her car, Danniella decided to go out and celebrate with some friends. She hit up some bars in Mobile, and - while en route to a third establishment - she went missing. It wasn't until just recently (May of 2019) that police found Danniella's vehicle... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Ben Krokum, Quil Carter, Laura Hannan, Astrid Kneier, Katherine Vatalaro, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Timothy Stratton, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, and Scott PatzoldLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod t

On February 13th, 2017, two teenage girls were murdered in Delphi, Indiana. Liberty German and Abigail Williams - "Libby" and "Abby" for short - were two regular 8th graders that were enjoying a day off from school. Trying to take advantage of an unusually warm winter day, the two girls went hiking on one of Delphi's historic trails, overlooking Deer Creek.As the girls walked along the Monon High Bridge, they were accosted by a strange man - who police believe murdered them a short time later. In some of their final moments, the girls managed to record audio and video of this man, but he has gone unidentified in the years since... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Ben Krokum, Evan White, Maggy James, Matthew Brock, Lauren Harris, Quil Carter, Robert Janson, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Astrid Kneier, Timothy Stratton, Peggy Belarde, Laura Hannan, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, and Katherine VatalaroLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would l

While driving from Alaska to Washington, a young man would meet a tragic and horrifying end.On June 14th, 1988, 23-year old Philip Fraser set out from his family's home in Anchorage, Alaska. He was headed to Olympia, Washington - where he was set to enroll in college (pre-med) and start the next chapter of his life. However, just five days later - on June 19th, 1988 - Philip's vehicle would be found burning in Prince George, British Columbia. Philip and his belongings were nowhere to be found, and over the next several months, investigators would piece together his final days... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanAdditional research and writing by Damion Moore (make sure to check out Damion's website, American Crime Journal, by heading to https://mytruecrime.com/). Producers: Ben Krokum, Katherine Vatalaro, Laura Hannan, Quil Carter, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, and Timothy StrattonLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consid

On July 22nd, 2013, a Jamaican teenager was brutally murdered by a homophobic mob. Dwayne Jones was a 16-year old that had been banished from his family's home more than two years prior, having been forced to live on the streets of Montego Bay. Afterwards, Dwayne had struggled to find a life for himself among Jamaica's underground LGBTQ community. On the night of his murder, Dwayne - a talented dancer - had decided to cross-dress and hit up a dance club with his friends. When a mob of strangers discovered that he hadn't been born a woman, things took a turn for the worst... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanProducers: Ben Krokum, Katherine Vatalaro, Laura Hannan, Quil Carter, Scott Meesey, and Timothy StrattonLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron (or a Producer)Music CreditsScott Holmes - "Everest"Kai Engel - "Brand New World"Mystery Mammal - "Pragia

This is a brief preview for the second episode in my new series, Resolved, which is available now on Patreon. To learn more about this series - and how you can listen - consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpodThis episode can be found at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26131486Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

In July of 2012, tragedy struck the small town of Evansdale, Iowa.Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins were two cousins that lived in this small Iowa town. In the early afternoon of July 13th, 2012, the two set off on a bike ride in downtown Evansdale and never returned home. A search of the area found no trace of the two missing girls, and the ensuing investigation also failed to turn up any leads. When the truth of the girls' disappearance was revealed later that year, it forced this region to face an ugly truth: a killer lived among them... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a PatronMusic CreditsGraham Bole - "Sunset At Goat Fell"A.A. Aalto - "Balloons Rising"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Disconnect"Noiseonport - "Spectre"Sergey Cheremisinov - "Sleepwalker IV"Kai Engel - "Wake Up"ROZKOL - "All the Little Pieces"The Ga

What happens when more than $100 million in cryptocurrency disappears?In 2013, Ontario-born Gerald Cotten co-founded the cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. A recent graduate from York University, Cotten had become immersed in the world of Bitcoin, and wanted to fill a much-needed void in the crypto market. Over the next five years, Cotten's company - Quadriga - would have many ups and downs. During that time, it handled billions of dollars in crypto exchanges, cementing itself as Canada's premiere digital exchange platform... but Cotten's untimely death in December of 2018 would reveal the house of cards he had built... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a PatronMusic CreditsROZKOL - "Everybody Relax I'm Here"Mystery Mammal - "Starchild"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Maybe This Time"Marcos H. Bolanos - "Radioheart"ROZKOL - "Pa