According to authorities, she has a pegasus tattoo on her inner ankle with three or four stars above it and a butterfly on her chest which has scarring over it from a burn. SJM: Or when they were caught, a man was convicted of 12 attempted abductions, and were not sure how many of those were actually coeds and how many were children because technically anyone under the age of 21 was not considered an adult, so they were kind of grouped together. Her cheating husband was not home at the time and saw her body through a window, before entering the home. What got you interested in this case? Q: Given that it happened so long ago, was it difficult finding information on this case? They were sent on to the governor, and if they hadnt been sent on, then we may have never found their bodies. Dan Cooper was a passenger on Northwest Airlines Flight 305, from Portland to Seattlea 30-minute flight. It just may have been the perfect murder, or maybe the perfect cover up. Law enforcement witnessed Kincaid jump from the 31st Street Bridge, but no sign of him or his body were ever found. SJM: He was learning disabled, so in his mind, he had this plan to be proven that it wasnt him that killed Mared and Karen so he would be moved to another facility that was closer to where his mother lived, and it just wasnt really grounded in reality. Paramount/Getty Images. A West Virginia Murder Who killed Nell Rand and E. R. Bailey? He had been shot three times. Witnesses said he was seen walking toward U.S. Route 52. They may have traveled out of state and may have been accompanied by an adult male. Geoffrey and S. James McLaughlin encourage folks to take a look at jewelry found in possession of John Brennan Crutchley to see if they look familiar. Jerry was last seen on his way to Boston and was involved in a minor crash in Clarksburg, West Virginia, but has not been seen or heard from since. - Christopher Devin Kinker, 21, of Follansbee is facing second-degree murder and child abuse charges after he allegedly killed his seven-week-old son. Many people thought they knew him; he was a local handyman - described as friendly by his neighbors and local police. SJM: I do want to mention that we listed the pictures that we got from Brevard County of some necklaces and bracelets that had been taken from John Brennan Crutchleys house in 1985, and a lot of his victims had never been identified, so if people want to take a look at those pictures, and maybe find out if [you know who these belong to], that would be great. Four months later, on November 10, 1990, her remains were found by two hunters in the woods of Barrackville, West Virginia. The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case murder. If theres a lead, well follow up on it, he said. Frank Sinatra, Jr., Kidnapping. Still no charges have been filed in the 2004 disappearance of Barbara Jean Flake of McDowell County. Nearly 150 evidentiary items were labeled. Sort All Cases By: Company Area | Male | Female | County | Year | Last Name. Adkins was fishing in the Ohio Fiver with his brother when their boat had an engine failure and capsized after passing a barge that caused a large series of waves. His parents heard from him in January of 2012, but no contact has been made since. That was the last time they saw her. High 47F. Adkins has not been seen since and no trace of him has been found. Sharp was last seen at Rollins Funeral Home where she had been attending a funeral. "This series is about the murder of Walter T. Smith in 1975," Dean said. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. But, we havent found it yet. Thats why her son grew concerned about his mothers well-being after not hearing from her in more than a week. On a darkening early evening, shortly before 5 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 10, 1990, some hunters stumbled upon her skeletal remains in a cow pasture at Robinson Hollow near Barrackville. His nephew had been living with him at the time. George Bragg holds his "Unsolved Murders" book. Mitchell left his home around 10 a.m. Nov. 15, 2017 and hasnt been seen since. Her parents visited the next morning but she wasnt home. It was in reports and things. Mayle was last seen at the Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport, West Virginia around 4:30 p.m. Jan 8, 2014. See more ideas about mysterious events, west virginia, unsolved. Her murder. Crystal Cantrell, 36, of Welch, was last seen Aug. 6, 2010, on Gardner Road near Spanishburg with Michael Wiseman, according to an earlier report by retired First Sgt. Police were on it, but I dont know what they were doing about it, but there was just a lot of bad people doing bad things that I wasnt aware of. GF: Yeah, spread over time. I did a write-up. John Brennan Crutchley is the person that I think is likely to have done it. March 7, 1997. Murderpedia has thousands of hours of work behind it. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Authorities say the door had been locked, so Daniel stayed in a tent in the yard. Parsons went missing from a barge in the Ohio River. So, I started to do some research into it, and I found out theres a whole lot to the story that I had never even been told. Gibbons has a a burn scar on his stomach and a scar from a skin graft on his legs and hips. A missing persons report was filed four days later. She was supposed to meet a relative to pick up money, but never called to tell them where to meet her. Four men were questioned, with one held in prison for suspicion of murder and . 2500 Block of Arctic Avenue. There wasnt much information online except what [Geoff] was posting, and that was one of the reasons that I wanted to get a hold of him. Beverly Christensen. Her vehicle was found Feb. 25, 2022 near the TNT area of Mason County with her belongings inside. The West Virginia State Police says Jones may be with a male named Jack Crone, the father of her child. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. On June 22, 1932, her lifeless body was found where it had been dumped on 22 Mountain, which was then called Trace Mountain. You need to find them quickly. And I think, what, four letters in total? University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, 20, Xana Kernodle, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21, were stabbed to death in their sleep on Nov. 13, 2022 between 3 and 4 a.m. in a . Eventually, Beverly Manor was closed. She told police she shook the door until it came off its hinges and was able to get back into her fathers room, where she picked up his shotgun and struck him in the face with it until he stopped moving. WELCH, WV (WVNS) 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 UPDATE: 59News has confirmed with McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney Emily Miller they reached a plea deal in a murder case. SJM: The book starts out with the disappearance itself and all of the Morgantown police and the West Virginia State Police involvement with that up until when the girls are found, and then it focuses on the trials, one and two, with Eugene Clawson, and we talk about the possibilities of yay or nay in that. That was his punishment. Lynn Seethaler & Janice Pietropola. He then allegedly threw her on the bed and when he let her up she hit him in the face with the drill. Results: 13 Record (s) Found. Her parents said they believed she was spending the night with her friend. He has a tattoo of lips on the right side of his neck, a skull on his right forearm and the initials CCM and JLC on one finger. "He was found in a cave in Lobelia. In Virginia, murder indictments were handed down post-haste for both Dulings. Gwin-Stephens dropped her husband off at work at the Industrial park in Beckley and has not been seen or heard from since. Foreman of the West Virginia State Police detachment near Princeton responded to a call at the Little General Store on Oakvale Road. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Its an incredibly heinous crime that doesnt appear to have any rational motive to it, Barki said. Doctors at Roanoke, Va., and a medical examiners findings determined Lees injuries were no accident. SJM: [To Geoff] But what do you think is the most interesting part of the case? The original juvenile petition against Shannon Bartz states that on May 19, 2014, when her father came into her room and found her using a cell phone, he pulled her into his room. Poiani stays in regular contact with the Wood County Sheriffs Department, the agency which investigated the murder. Shawn Steptoe, 14, was reported missing May 17, 2004 by his father, Anthony Steptoe. Amber Saunders of Huntington - Last seen Aug 20, 2021 at 16 years old. She has several tattoos including a vine or barbed wire on her lower right wrist, a butterfly on one shoulder, a heart on the left side of her neck and a swan on her lower back. By Alexis Mathews. The Story Of The Serial Killer Who Terrorized This Small West Virginia Town Is Truly Frightening No one in Clarksburg knew he was a serial killer and arsonist. as well as "unsolved murders" along the Blue Ridge Parkway and a 1996 killing of two women . Clarden Rowen, Jr., who is also known as Bill or Buck was last seen at his home in Buckhannon around 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clarden has a scar on his right hand between his thumb and forefinger. Cochran has a tattoo on the thigh of her right leg that reads,see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil with three skulls. Category:West Virginia | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom in: United States West Virginia Category page Edit This Category is reserved for Unsolved Mysteries cases that have occurred in West Virginia. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But then the anniversary comes and the sadness returns for herself and parents, who also live to see the killers brought to justice. Copyright The Intelligencer | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 | 304-233-0100. The exact date of her disappearance is unknown. Authorities say Michael may have traveled to North Carolina. He said Castillo is being sought as a person of interest who may have information about his death. Across the state and in Mercer, McDowell and Monroe counties, troopers started looking at unsolved murders and disappearances. 10 Notre Dame to reach ACC finals, Taylor scores 28, leads No. Copyright News and Sentinel | https://www.newsandsentinel.com | 519 Juliana St., Parkersburg, WV 26101 | 304-485-1891, For every year that goes by, its another downer,, I hope he gets a conscience this year to bring peace to himself and peace to his family,, If theres a lead, well follow up on it,. Here are six of the most vexing murder mysteries of all time: 1. Kinker appeared in magistrate court for a preliminary hearing on Dec. 22 but the case was continued because he did not have an attorney. GF: Plus, the general public had no idea what the police were doing because thats all happening out of sight, and it wasnt really being reported that much. Lost for decades, a report recently has been found detailing the results of polygraph exams given to 18 Charlestonians in the weeks following the still-unsolved 1953 slaying of Charleston Daily Her Ford Explorer was discovered along Gardner Road not far from where her body was found. If you happen to know anything, please call the Dawson County Sheriff Department at (406) 377-5291. Actually, he took Clawsons confession and was sent up there to corroborate his confession and get his feeling about the guilt, and he said that Clawson was lying. West Virginia State Police say her friends and family say she had been consuming alcoholic beverages with them when a verbal argument reportedly ensued. Born June 23, 1933 in Red Ash, Virginia, the son of the late George Robert and Mary Lawson Smith. Generally, cases are solved when the offender has been arrested and turned over to the court for prosecution. She was reported missing in late May 2021, when HPD said they were concerned for her safety. June 1974. He said police believe Castillo lived with Plants in Wellsburg sometime before his death, but its not known when or for how long. You have permission to edit this article. Thirty detectives worked the case full time. In 2000 the Miyazawa family was murdered in their Tokyo home.The killer stayed in the house for hours after their deaths.He treated his wounds,ate food from the fridge, took a nap,and even used the family's PC.Police found 12,545 pieces of evidence including the killer's DNA.He has never been found. Worrell, a mother of two children, had been shot and killed. Police identified a person of interest in the case, but no charges have been filed to date. Sadly, her remains were found by hunters in November of that same year. He has a tattoo of a cross on his inner left forearm and his right arm is shorter than his left arm. Windley was last seen in Kanawha City behind the Lowes along the Kanawha River. Each of the cases listed on this page are regularly being worked by detectives. Metheny was last seen dropping her children off at a daycare in the vicinity of the 3000 block of Dupont Avenue in Belle. But despite the murders leading the company to recall 31 million bottles and to manufacturers changing packaging forever, police never found who did it. He has scars on his chin and the left side of his rib cage. Ward had been in McDowell County for only a matter of weeks before being shot. GF: And a lot more details than we could talk about on the podcast about all the suspects. Police are trying to locate 35-year-old Jammie Castillo, who is described as a girlfriend to the victim, Wesley Plants, 51, of Sanders Drive. It is believed Spangler may have been missing for three to four weeks before he was reported missing. Jeffrey Ruggles of Huntington - Last seen Nov. 26, 2005 at 28 years old. All Rights Reserved. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Sistrunk was last seen walking toward her home from Windmill Park in Fairmont. May was last seen on Little Egypt Road in Gilbert. From there, he went to a nearby house and, when the neighbor opened the door, Plants fell inside and onto the floor. Someone may know something that triggers another recollection or helps investigators connect the dots and the evidence to lead them to the persons responsible, Poiani said. Authorities say she had lived with her parents in Hampshire County at the time of her disappearance, and would often come and go, so some time passed before she was reported missing. The reason why you find the wrongfully convicted in my database is simple: when the exonerated is taken out of the . The Axe Man of New Orleans. June 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Her father told CPS workers he had given her back to them two weeks prior, but there is no record of the exchange. Ferbers vehicle, purse and belongings were found in Morgantown. Authorities say it was cold, raining and much of the area was flooded. All the victims and wrongfully convicted people are listed by their last name. SJM: Theres also the detective magazines if anyone wants to read those. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Copyright 2023 Kanawha County Sheriff's Office. The teen left a note. Kenny Poston,. She told police her dad kicked her, causing her to fall, and he reached for another gun that was located behind him. She told her family she had agreed to a dinner invitation from the Crone family, but has not been seen since. . Published: Nov. 12, 2021 at 8:21 AM PST. Trending pages Danny Casolaro Sodder Family Paul Ferrell David Freeman Tim Good Martha Hinkle Darlene and Davida Ebmeier All items (8) # A B C D E F The boys told their mother, who contacted police about what they had found. Natasha Carter, also known as Alex was allegedly taken by her mother Susan Gail Carter, who may also be using the alias Susan Gail Carter Webb, during a custody dispute with Alexs father. Fleshman was last seen leaving her home heading toward Roanoke, Virginia. The Kanawha County Sheriffs Office works unsolved missing person and homicide cases to conclusion. Danny was an investigative journalist from Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. There was a lot of child abductions. 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A friend says they saw him that day walking toward the Go-Mart in South Charleston. Investigators in the case say there was allegedly a domestic altercation at their home leading up to her disappearance. His vehicle was found in the head of Marrowbone Creek several days after he went missing. She had been living in Friendly, but also had ties to Weirton and Stubenville, Ohio. DeBerry disappeared within the same timeframe as his uncle Lynn DeBerry, whom he lived with and Dennis Powell. No one has seen her since. June 1973. SJM: So, if anyone has anything to say about that, contact us. Police pinged his phone and learned it was allegedly located in Phoenix, Arizona. He never arrived at his sisters home in South Carolina. In the daylight hours back in November 2000, Nancy was beaten and shot to death, while her 9 month old baby was in the room next to hers. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. He enjoyed farming, gardening, and front porch s. Storyline Edit On June 25th 1980 two young women were found brutally shot to death in a remote area of southern West Virginia. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. There was reportedly a severe flood at the time Shinn was last seen. Anyone with information regarding any of these cases is urged to contact the assigned detective at the contact information included in the summary, or by calling 304-357-0556.