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After a too-long break, Status Pending is back! First: Leroy R. Piper, 36, an Ohio guest at the long-gone Fountain Hotel in the Lower Geyser Basin. On July 30, 1900, he eats dinner, buys a cigar, steps into the night… and is never seen again. And as a bonus case, we jump to 1974: Larry Marvin Morris, a 24-year-old college student working in Riverton, Wyoming, vanishes while planning a quick Yellowstone detour on his way back to Oklahoma. If you know anything about the disappearance of Larry Marvin Morris, please contact the Riverton Police Department at 307-856-4891 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at 307-777-7181. Join Three Pour Decisions for Maker's Mark Pick signing: Good Spirits Wine & Tobacco at 584 Buttermilk Pike in Crescent Springs, KY on January 24th at 11 AM!

In July 2019, 25-year-old rodeo cowboy named Chance Englebert walked away from a family gathering in Gering, Nebraska, and disappeared into a summer storm. For more than six years, his family has searched the plains of Wyoming and Nebraska, refusing to give up hope. This episode features updated reporting from Cowboy State Daily, NewsNation, The Charley Project, NamUs, and Scott’s earlier coverage on Dead & Gone in Wyoming. It’s the story of a young cowboy, a family’s relentless search for truth, and the questions that still remain along the border between Wyoming and Nebraska. Help Find Chance Englebert Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/findchanceenglebert Learn more about The Missing Persons Advocacy Network here: https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/30b54fe1-39af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/profile

In this first installment of our new Yellowstone series, Scott and Heather take you deep into Yellowstone National Park to revisit the chilling and heartbreaking disappearance of 8-year-old Dennis Eugene Johnson. In April 1966, Dennis vanished while helping search for his lost sister - a moment that sparked one of the largest search efforts in the park’s history. Plus: a shout-out to the new video channel ThreePourDecisions and their Yellowstone Bourbon episode! If you have information on this case, contact the National Park Service at 307-344-2122.

In this episode of Status: Pending, we travel to rural Wells, Vermont, where a tragic 2008 shooting left a mother dead and her teenage son accused of pulling the trigger. At just 14 years old, Christian Taylor became the youngest person in decades to be charged with murder in Vermont. This case is still listed with the Vermont State Police as an unsolved homicide. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit.

In April 1987, 4-year-old Marlena Danyele Childress vanished from her front yard in Union City, Tennessee. What began as a frantic search turned into one of the most baffling and disturbing missing child cases in state history. Anyone with information about this case should contact the Obion County Sheriff's Office at (731) 885-5832.

In this episode, we explore two of the most haunting missing persons cases in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First, the mysterious disappearance of 16-year-old Trenny Gibson, who vanished without a trace during a school hiking trip in 1976. Then, we rewind to 1969 and examine the baffling case of 6-year-old Dennis Martin, whose family Father’s Day camping trip became one of the National Park's most extensive and controversial search-and-rescue efforts.

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 Journal Support 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"

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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 INVESTIGATION Youngstown Police Department @ (330) 747-7911