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This is a special re-release because today, April 30, 2026, marks 30 years since the events that shook Fort Myers to its core. In 1996, a group of teenagers known as the “Lords of Chaos” carried out a series of escalating crimes that left a community searching for answers. What began as vandalism and arson ultimately led to the murder of beloved high school band director Mark Schwebes. In this episode of Paradise After Dark: Missing & Unsolved, we revisit the full story—who they were, what happened, and the devastating impact left behind. Thirty years later, this case still raises difficult questions about influence, warning signs, and how violence can escalate when it goes unchecked. As we re-release this episode, we do so to remember the life that was lost, to honor the impact on this community, and to reflect on the lasting consequences. Because even after three decades, the story—and its ripple effects—are not forgotten. Lauren's Book: Through the Shadows Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

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Kamrie Mitchell, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen in Wellborn, Florida, on August 25, 2012. Earlier that day, she had a confrontation with a man linked to the murder of another woman and possibly the disappearance of yet another.  If you have information about Kamrie Mitchell, please get in touch with the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office at (386) 362-2222. Info about Heather MacCrossen- Alachua County Sheriff's Office (352) 367-4000 Info about Yvonne Belcher- Green Cove Springs Police Department (904) 529-2220 Lauren Book: Through the Shadows This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization featuring Kamrie Mitchell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

TW: Child sexual abuse. Danielle Bell went missing on September 28, 2001, from Cantonment, FL. Foul play is suspected. In this episode, we speak with Bonnie Bell, Danielle’s sister, who has been advocating for her missing sister for years.  If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Danielle, please get in touch with FDLE or the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 850-436-9620. Bonnie Bell can be found.... Facebook: facebook.com/missingdaniellebell/ Instagram: @Daniellebellsister TikTok: @missingchilddaniellebell This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization featuring Danielle Bell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

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In this episode, we are covering five unsolved murders involving gun violence in Collier County, Florida. Each of these cases remains unsolved, yet has received little to no press.  Christian Lopez- 8/11/22 Frankie Dorvil- 11/15/22 Deshia Arthur -1/16/24 Jay MacDonald- 10/31/21 Aaliya Gonzalez- 4/10/25 To donate to the Jay MacDonald Reward fund, please click HERE If you have any information about any of these unsolved homicides, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477 This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization featuring Jay MacDonald and running an awareness campaign about his unsolved murder for May 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org. Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

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Eight skeletons were discovered in rural Fort Myers nearly two decades ago. Police and forensic experts are still puzzled by this case and continue to search for the identities of some of the remains. Four victims remain unidentified. If you have information about someone missing or recognize the new images of someone who may have disappeared between 1987 and 2001, please call Fort Myers police at 239-321-8015 or email Det. Maalisa Langton at [email protected]. This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization featuring The Fort Myers Eight and running an awareness campaign about her unsolved murder for April 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org. Facebook.com/palmahawkmedia Instagram @palmahawkmedia Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @palmahawkmedia If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

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This episode is being released in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, as Felipe Santos is their case highlight for October 2024.  Part 2 of the mysterious disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. Two men who vanished three months apart but under strangely similar circumstances. Both men were last seen with the same police officer... Into credit: https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/former-deputy-named-in-wrongful-death-suit-in-cold-cases-of-missing-collier-men  If you see something, say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687. Music by purple-planet.com

This episode is being released in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, as Felipe Santos is their case highlight for October 2024.  Part 1 of the mysterious disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. Two men who vanished three months apart but under strangely similar circumstances. Both men were last seen with the same police officer... Join us for Part 2 next week, which will provide much more information on this case. If you see something, say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687. Audio clips from Investigation Discovery, Disappeared, S5, E3  https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/disappeared/ Music by purple-planet.com

This month, The Florida Themis Project features Trenton Duckett. On August 27, 2006, two-year-old Trenton Duckett vanished from his bedroom in his mother’s home in Leesburg, Florida. Two weeks later, after suspicion fell on his mother Melinda, she died by suicide. Trenton is still missing, and the case has gone cold. Support the Florida Themis Project! floridathemisproject.org/sponsors-donors Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, tip jar and more!  Facebook.com/palmahawkmedia Instagram @palmahawkmedia Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @palmahawkmedia If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

This month, The Florida Themis Project features Trenton Duckett. On August 27, 2006, two-year-old Trenton Duckett vanished from his bedroom in his mother’s home in Leesburg, Florida. Two weeks later, after suspicion fell on his mother Melinda, she died by suicide. Trenton is still missing, and the case has gone cold. Support the Florida Themis Project! floridathemisproject.org/sponsors-donors Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, tip jar and more!  Facebook.com/palmahawkmedia Instagram @palmahawkmedia Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @palmahawkmedia If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

This month, The Florida Themis Project features two unidentified women found in Broward County, Florida, Jane Doe 82 and Jane Doe 88. Nic Edwards from the True Crime Garage Podcast is joining us for this episode and sponsoring our Themis feature this month! (Thanks Nic!!) If you have any information about the identity of this person, please get in touch with FDLE or the Broward County Sheriff's Office at 954-321-4240. Support the Florida Themis Project! floridathemisproject.org/sponsors-donors Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, tip jar and more!  Facebook.com/palmahawkmedia Instagram @palmahawkmedia Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @palmahawkmedia If you see something say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

On January 3rd, 2010 the badly burned body of 26-year-old Paula Sladewski was found in a dumpster in North Miami, Florida. Her killer has never been found... Authorities ask anyone with any information regarding the murder or Paula Sladewski to contact the North Miami Police Department at (305) 891-0294 Intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeQP-5vEMKI This episode was made in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501c3 organization that is featuring Paula Sladewski and running an awareness campaign about her unsolved murder for April 2024. To learn more or support The Florida Themis project please visit floridathemisproject.org Facebook.com/palmahawkmedia Instagram @palmahawkmedia Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @palmahawkmedia If you see something say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com