SLO Crime explores lesser-known cases of murdered and/or missing people...and the often slow nature of justice. Hosted and written by Shoney Sien.
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Martha Mezo & Teresa "Terry" Flores, Unsolved Murder
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23:15Send us a text 4-year-old Martha Mezo and five year old, Teresa Flores, went missing from San Miguel, an unincorporated area of San Luis Obispo County, CA, in May, 1980. Their bodies were discovered 12 days later. It's not too late to solve this cold case.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Shannan Hercutt was a successful, well-loved Tennessee businesswoman. On August 3, 2009, she was found dead inside her Cadillac Escalade at the bottom of steep cliff. Law enforcement initially thought the crash was a tragic accident. An autopsy and suspicious circumstances revealed a far harsher truth.…
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Send us a text Danielle Staley has been located! She is safe. Utah woman missing and at-risk. Danielle "Starr" Staley went missing on November 6, 2025 from Rio Del Mar Beach in Aptos--Santa Cruz County, California.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Alexis Patterson went missing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2002. She was 7 years old and in the first grade. What happened to Alexis? Can the answers still be found?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Alicia Hummel was a 29-year-old preschool teacher. She was adventuresome, loyal and full of love. She was a perpetual student who loved hanging out with friends, scrapbooking and fishing. On a warm sunny day, the first day of her month-long vacation, Alicia set off for a day of fishing. And then what?…
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Nancie Carolyn Walker, victim of a serial killer?
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17:57Send us a text Nancie Carolyn Walker disappeared on a warm January day in Chicago. Police told her family that the 55 year old, successful business woman, who was devoted to her Buddhist community probably just walked away from her life. Seven weeks later her remains were found. Like dozens of other women, mostly Black women, she had been strangled…
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Send us a text Liz Barraza was shot while setting up a garage sale at her Texas home in January, 2019. She was 29 years old. She loved Star Wars and Harry Potter. Her murder was caught on surveillance camera and yet remains unsolved. Who killed Liz Barraza?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Marina Ruggiero was murdered in San Luis Obispo, while visiting with her family to attend a friend's wedding in 1991. She was a 20 year old student, a woman who loved nature and enjoyed reading.Decades later her brutal murder is still unsolved. It's time to find justice for Marina and answers for her family and friends.…
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Send us a text Megan Trussell was an 18 year old CU Boulder Student who disappeared after a disagreement with her roommate. She loved school and her family. She was looking forward to an upcoming family event. Her body was found six days later, miles from where she was last seen. She had sustained blunt force trauma, she was missing a shoe, her pho…
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Send us a text Megan Trussell, an 18 year old CU Boulder student was last seen walking on campus on the evening of February 9, 2025. Her body was found days later, miles away in a remote area "up the canyon" where she would never have gone. She was missing her phone, her purse and one shoe. Her jacket was ripped. She had suffered blunt force trauma…
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Send us a text Carolyn Riggins went missing after "winning big" at her local Bingo Hall. Four months later Carolyn's car was found in a remote woods over an hour from home. Her remains were in the backseat. What happened to Carolyn Riggins?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Jayda, Maverick and Ember were abducted by their father in December, 2021. The children were finally rescued this week, after being held captive for almost four years. Why did it take the New Zealand Police so long to find the children? What comes next for these kids?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Sherri Rasmussen, a young nurse, was murdered in her Los Angeles-area townhouse in 1986. She was a newlywed. The LAPD quickly decided Sherri's homicide was due to an interrupted burglary. However, Sherri's family, from the start, urged the police to investigate a person who had threatened and harassed her. This case went cold for 23 …
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Send us a text Claire Morris married Malcom Wesbster in 1993. She died in a tragic car accident shortly afterward. Malcom went on to spend his inheritance on lavish living and when the money ran out, he married Felicity Drumm. Malcolm secretly took out nine life insurance policies on Felicity Drumm and planned another "tragic car" accident. Malcom …
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Send us a text Claire Morris was a young nurse, living and working in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She married Malcom Webster in 1993---a man whose nickname was "pyro", a man who was called a Rat Bag by his own attorney....but that was years down the road. Within the first year of their marriage, 32 year old Claire Morris died in a flaming car crash. W…
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Send us a text Lilly and Jack Sullivan were reported missing on May 2, 2025 from their Lansdowne, Nova Scotia home. Despite an extensive ongoing investigation the children haven't been found, no arrests have been made and the children's loved ones continue to wait for answers. What do we know now? What could have happened?…
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Send us a text June Goodman, a much loved mother, grandmother and friend disappeared from her rural home in Snowflake, Arizona in March, 2003. What happened to June Goodman?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Andrea Lynn Hug was found dead in Montana de Oro State Park on October 12, 1998. The 30 year old was visiting the San Luis Obispo area from Northern California. It's time to solve the mystery of who killed this amazing young woman and bring answers and justice to her loved ones. This is a replay of Episode 2 of SLO Crime.…
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Send us a text Vandy Jane Doe was found deceased in Nashville, Tennessee in 2018. She was dressed from head to food in Vanderbilt University clothing. This young woman deserves her name back. Can you help identify Vandy Jane Doe?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Cari Farver: not a love triangle. What happens when the victim is demonized and the murderer/tormentor gets to create the narrative? This is the story of Cari Farver.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Katie Janness and her dog, Bowie were murdered on July 28, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Katie took Bowie for a walk in Piedmont Park and never returned home. She and Bowie were found dead at the entrance to the park by Katie's partner. They had been brutally attacked. It's time to find answers and justice for Katie, for Bowie--and for h…
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Send us a text Anna Marie Scott, 23 years old, mother of two young children was murdered near Reno, Nevada in March, 2022 . She was a beloved member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Her family wants justice for Anna. Who killed this young woman?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Lilly and Jack Sullivan were reported missing from their rural Nova Scotia home on May 2, 2025. Despite over two months of searches and investigation 6 year old Lilly and her 4 year old brother, Jack have not been found. What happened to these children?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Dian Harlin remains were found behind Morro Bay HIgh School in a Cypress Grove, just up from the beach. Much of what is said about Dian comes from an unreliable narrator, Dian's husband, the only suspect in her murder. Does a woman have to light up a room, be the perfect victim to be treated with respect? This episode asks us to cons…
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Send us a text Mollie Olgin & Kristene Chapa were a young couple in love. In 2012 these women were assaulted, shot and left for dead in Portland, Texas. This Pride Month, let's remember and honor these women.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text In Part 2, we talk about the man who killed Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, the reaction of their/our community and the lessons we must learn from their sad deaths. Let's work together to stop violence against LGBTQ people. This Pride Month, let's remember this young Black lesbian couple and honor their love.…
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Send us a text Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, a lesbian couple, were murdered and left near a dumpster in Port Bolivar, Texas in 2014. This Pride Month, let's remember them, honor their love and their names.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Barbara Holik fell in love with Taos, New Mexico. She was a German citizen, who made a modest living selling her jewelry and pottery, in the community she loved. Barbara disappeared from her Taos home in 1995 and has never been seen again. What happened to Barbara Holik?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text "Necia Marie 'Q' Mckendrick-Mendez believed in living as loudly, authentically, and celebratory a life as possible. She was tenacious in her passion--a lover and a fighter and above all, a prolific creator...."By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Chelsea Poorman was a 24 year old Cree woman, a member of the Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan who went missing in September 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. Her remains were found two years later. Her murder remains unsolved. May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Let's do our p…
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Send us a text Tonya Yarmakov disappeared on September 4, 2024, while on a family vacation in Savanna State Park in Minnesota.Tonya was autistic and had Type 1 diabetes and required daily insulin. Tonya was last seen happily sitting on the boat dock, while her family rowed their boat out onto the lake. They witnessed Tonya suddenly jumped up and ra…
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Send us a text Laura O'Malley was classified as a Jane Doe for decades. How did she get her name back? What happened to her? We don't have all the answers, but this 13 year old girl finally has her name back and her loved ones have one piece to puzzle. Today we explore the dramatic ways advances in Forensic Science are helping solve cold cases.…
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Send us a text California Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi was killed in her home on February 17, 2025. Rebecca worked as a firefighter for three decades. She was a devoted daughter, friend and animal lover.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Lori Paige went missing from Tallahassee, Florida on June 3, 2023. In Episode 31, we talked about Lori and where she could be. This month, her remains were found and an arrest has been made.By Shoney Sien
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Reward for Information on the Grogan Family--Bonus Episode
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5:50Send us a text Tina Grogan and her two young sons, Dale Jr. and Stephon Grogan disappeared from a US Army base in Germany in 1992, where Tina's husband was stationed. This bonus episode addresses the reward offered by the US Army for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the disappearance or death of Tina, Dale …
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Where are Tina, Dale Jr. and Stephon Grogan?
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27:39Send us a text Tina Grogan and her two young sons, Dale Jr. and Stephon Grogan disappeared from a US Army base in Germany in 1992, where her husband was stationed. She wasn't happy in her "turbulent" marriage and was considering moving back home. 26 year old Tina, 6 year old Junior and4 year old Stephon have not been seen since November 1992.…
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Send us a text In May 2001, Chandra Levy went missing from her Washington, DC apartment. She had just turned 24 years old. A dog walker found her body a year later. Have you heard about the 911 call placed from her apartment complex on the morning Chandra disappeared? Did law enforcement incompetence or collusion contribute to this case going cold?…
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Send us a text In May 2001, Chandra Levy went missing from her Washington DC apartment. She had just turned 24 years old. A dog walker found her body a year later. This case is still unsolved and there are so many questions. Who killed Chandra Levy?By Shoney Sien
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Amy Carnevale, Victim of Teen Dating Violence
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33:02Send us a text Amy Carnevale was 14 years old when she was killed by her on-again/off-again 16 year old boyfriend. This smart, kind young girl lost her life to teen dating violence.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Nancy Ng went missing in Lake Atitlan in Guatemala on October 19, 2023 where she traveled to for a yoga retreat. She was last seen kayaking on the lake with another retreat participant. What happened to Nancy? Why has it been so challenging to get answers?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Newlyweds, Kyle Schulte and Crystal were murdered at their campsite near Moab, Utah on August 14, 2021. Family and friends remember the couple as fun-loving, kind and free-spirited. Was this attack motivated by homophobia?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text 8-year-old Maddy Midddleton was riding her new scooter and enjoying the summer day, when she was lured away, abducted, assaulted, murdered and disposed of by her teenaged neighbor. Maddy's murder broke the heart of her family and her Santa Cruz Community. The question lingers--what does justice look like when a juvenile plans and com…
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Send us a text Lori Paige went missing from Tallahassee, Florida on June 3, 2023. Lori was an innocent, studious 12 year old Black girl. She has ties to Tallahassee, Florida, Thomasville, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text 17-year-old Maggie Long was murdered in her Bailey, Colorado on December 1, 2017. Her family's home was set on fire. Why is this horrific crime still unsolved?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Lisa Irwin was reported missing from her Kansas City, Missouri home on October 4, 2011. She was 10 months old. Her mother, Debbie, admitted that she was very drunk that night. Who was responsible for the disappearance of Baby Lisa?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Who killed Dana Vonde Chisholm? A beautiful, 25-year old Black woman "who sang like Whitney" was murdered in her DC home....By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Adrienne Celeste Salinas was a 19 year old student who disappeared after helping her roommates throw a birthday party for a friend in their Tempe, Arizona apartment. Her body was found months later, 30 miles away in the desert.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Jonett Wanner of West Fargo, North Dakota signed off her work computer at home at 2:30 pm, on July 11, 2023. She has not been seen or heard from since. Where is she? Where is her beloved dog? And her car?By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Julie Speerschneider was abducted in Madison, Wisconsin. Her body was found two years later near Dunn, Wisconsin. Her abduction and murder have never been solved.By Shoney Sien
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Send us a text Mamta Kafle Bhatt went missing in July, 2024. Like many people around the world I desperately hoped she would safely reappear, attend her toddler's birthday and join her co-workers at a job she loved. This was not be be. Today we discuss updates on Mamta's case and replay our original episode.…
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