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Randy Leach, a 17 year-old country boy with a love of tractors, had a great deal to look forward to with the end of high school at arms reach; a summer spent mowing lawns on his new riding lawn mower for extra spending money, the possibility of entering a trade school, and finally getting to drive his freshly painted cherry-red ‘66 Mustang. So when Randy didn’t come home after attending a pre-graduation bonfire party on April 15, 1988, his parents immediately knew something must have happened to him. Jenn, Court, and Beck break down the timelines surrounding that day, the countless number of rumors that have plagued his parents over so many years, and how the satanic panic affected the direction of the investigation from the start.   This episode also recognizes Kathryn Adam, who went missing on April 29, 1993, from Salina, Kansas. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii is the small town of Kailua where 19 year-old Lisa Au and her family lived among its renowned white beaches and greenish-blue waters. But on January 20th, 1982, during a late-night torrential downpour, Lisa does not return home from dinner with her boyfriend, and her car is found abandoned on the side of a highway, turning the disposition of the island into a horror-stricken panic. Jenn, Court, and Beck talk through the events surrounding Lisa’s disappearance and the eventual discovery of her body, the steps law enforcement took in those initial first moments, and how their perspective and treatment of the case caused numerous mistakes to be made leaving behind a cold case that may never be solved.   This episode also recognizes Daylenn Pua, who went missing on February 27, 2015, from Oahu, Hawaii. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

On January 22, 2017 southwest Georgia was ravaged by a raging storm that sent down five tornadoes to deface this part of the nation. At about 3:15 pm one of those tornadoes would charge across Ashburn County destroying Piney Wood Estates trailer park, leading to a 911 call, 5 hours later, reporting 2 year-old Detrez Green as missing. Jenn, Court, and Beck share what is known about Detrez’s parents and his home life, the destruction following the storm and the efforts implemented to find him, and different implications surrounding what can only be deemed as “what is said to be the final minutes prior to Detrez’s disappearance”. This episode also recognizes Jessica Dietzel, who went missing February 18, 2020 from Albany, Georgia. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When a child is placed into their bed for the night it is expected they are safe and sound from all boogeymen. So after a well deserved night out, leaving their young ones in the capable hands of their 18 year-old, the parents of 6 year-old Rosie Tapia were shattered to find her missing in the early morning hours of August 13, 1995. Their distress soon turned into mourning when, a few hours later, Rosie’s body was removed from the nearby canal. Jenn, Court, and Beck question the manner in which Rosie was abducted, the senseless fashion of the investigation, and which of the witness accounts and composite sketches might lead to the answers and justice for Rosie. This episode also recognizes Justin Hooiman, who went missing November 20, 2017 from Salt Lake City, Utah. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When 27-year-old Terrance Williams went missing in January 2004 from Naples, Florida, law enforcement was quick to write it off as a man with a troubled life who decided to just leave all behind. However, Terrance’s family began their own search, discovering that the last person to see Terrance was one of law enforcement’s own men. As an internal investigation begins, eerie coincidences come to light between Terrance’s case and another man, Felipe Santos, who went missing in October 2003. Jenn, Court, and Beck shed light on the events of both men’s disappearances, the similarities between the two cases, and how law enforcement handled the ordeal of having one of their own placed in such a spotlight. This episode also recognizes Kyle Eppler, who went missing July 29, 1999, from Naples, Florida. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Many believe that Bonham, Texas holds the answers as to what happened to  28 year-old Jennifer Harris on May 12, 2002.  The beloved and full-of-life native of Bonham had recently returned to her hometown when a mysterious meeting changed everything. The following morning, a woman walking her dog discovered Jennifer’s jeep on the side of a back-country road, leading investigators to question the tragic events of the previous night. Jenn, Court, and Beck walk through the events of Jennifer’s life leading up to her return home, the insubstantial investigation and possible witness accounts, and the only two people believed to have a motive. This episode also recognizes Barre Monigold, who went missing June 17, 1979, from Tyler, Texas. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Branson Perry, a 20 year-old full of potential, lived in the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, a town notorious for being fraught with some of the most vicious of crimes. On April 11, 2001, Branson would leave his house to walk to his shed and vanish without a trace, adding to the list of transgressions against such a small community and creating another devastating loss for his family. Jenn, Court, and Beck review a small portion of what has happened within this town, discuss the people who were at his house that day and their actions and possible involvement, and debate the potential connection of two main suspects. This episode also recognizes Lisa Irwin, who went missing October 3, 2011 , from Kansas City, Missouri. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When a promising and upcoming intern, 24 year-old Chandra Levy, goes missing in Washington D.C. the spotlight falls upon the congressman closest to her. Speculation against the congressman grew as news of a possible affair between the two came to light. Chandra’s remains would eventually be found in a local wooded area bringing with it more unanswered questions and some new suspects. Jenn, Court, and Beck contemplate the evasiveness of Congressman Condit, listen to his rapid fire answers during a news interview, and take a peek at two other suspects and their possible link to this case. This episode also recognizes Barbara Dreher, who went missing August 12, 1984, from Washington D.C. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Lauren Spierer, a 20 year-old student at Indiana University, was relishing a summer on campus when a fun night of drinking would ultimately lead to her mysterious disappearance. Investigations into the circumstances revolving around June 3, 2011 have proved to be bewildering and disconcerting with a lack of evidence or trace as to what could have happened to Lauren. Jenn, Court, and Beck trace Lauren’s steps through surveillance footage from that evening, discuss the witness sightings and their accounts of Lauren’s demeanor, and puzzle through all the speculations surrounding what might have happened to Lauren on this fateful evening.  This episode also recognizes Daisy Marshall, who went missing June 15, 1993, from Evansville, Indiana. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

When the well-loved and incredibly ambitious 21 year-old Suzanne Jovin is found lying on the side of the street after being fatally stabbed, everyone close to her is devastated and clueless as to who would want to hurt her. The New Haven police department, however, zero in on one suspect believing without a doubt that they have their murderer. Jenn, Court, and Beck pour over the fascinating aspects of such a young person's life, the inconsistencies of the police department’s investigation into one man, and the possibility of an unnamed man having something major to do with what happened on that tragic evening. This episode also recognizes Bianca Lebron, who went missing November 7, 2001, from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Continuing their own deep dive into the disappearance of Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Moseley on December 23, 1974, the families hire private investigator Jon Swaim. Swaim followed up on a number of tips to include the information that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Brazoria Bones taking the case of the three girls down to the Texas coastline and the swampy lands of the Gulf of Mexico. Jenn, Court, and Beck continue to wriggle their way through the numerous people of interest that have become a part of the girls investigation to include a person Richard thought of immediately that fateful night, a story told that involves a wrecking yard, and a disturbed man who was dubbed the “Mall Passer”. This episode also recognizes Melissa Highsmith, who went missing August 23, 1971, from Fort Worth, Texas. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!

Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Moseley woke up December 23, 1974 excited about the upcoming Christmas holiday. What better way than to finish up their preparations than a Christmas shopping trip. After picking up 14 year-old Renee and 9 year-old Julie, 17 year-old Rachel drove the girls to the local Army/Navy Surplus store before heading to Seminary South Mall in Fort Worth. Jenn, Court, and Beck contemplate the details surrounding the girls' morning and the reporting of their disappearance, the infamous letter mailed to Rachel’s husband Tommy, and the beginning of what will become a long and arduous search into numerous sightings.   This episode also recognizes Kathy Goad, who went missing November 11, 1982, from Fort Worth, Texas. Listen to the Episode for all the details and visit finalminutespodcast.com for pictures and sources!