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UNRESOLVED: LaVena Johnson Jul 30, 2025

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It's the early morning hours of July, 2005, when the lifeless body of 19-year-old US soldier LaVena Johnson is discovered on base in Balad, Iraq. After an initial investigation her death is ruled a suicide, but for the family of LaVena Johnson something was not adding up. Visible wounds to LaVena's body, along with a chaotic crime scene leaves them to wonder - "what happened to their daughter?" Listen in as Maggie is joined by criminologist and host of "Women & Crime," Dr Meghan Sacks, and the two discuss the suspicious circumstances surrounding LaVena's death, including the decision to quickly classify her death a suicide.

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Corresponding with Killers Jul 23, 2025

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Throughout the year we have highlighted multiple cases involving some of the most notorious serial killers in recent memory: Zodiac, Wayne Williams, Joel Rifkin, Freeway Phantom, and most recently, LISK. On this week's episode Maggie is joined by board-certified forensic psychologist and author, Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon. Dr. Smalldon has extensive experience evaluating murderers and has consulted on hundreds of death penalty cases. In his memoir, "That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers," Dr. Smalldon details his time spent in communication with the country's most prolific serial killers, like John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Donald Harvey. Listen in as Dr. Smalldon takes Maggie through his experiences corresponding with killers, and the two discuss why it is important to understand what goes on inside the mind of a serial killer.

"That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers" is available in all major book retailers, or through his website: ⁠jeffreysmalldon.com⁠.

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MURDERED: Asian Doe Jul 16, 2025

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It's December, 2010, when police discover the body of a young murdered woman in marshland off Ocean Parkway, Long Island. Over the following months, a total of eleven bodies are found in the area. It becomes clear to investigators that they have a serial killer on their hands. In time all of the victims are identified - except for one. With little evidence to aid in idenification, police dub the body of a young male victim found in women's clothing, "Asian Doe." Listen in as Maggie is joined by Trans Doe Task Force board member and forensic genetic genealogy expert, Viktor Veltstra, and the two discuss the factors that make identifying the only remaining unidentified victim of LISK, "Asian Doe," so difficult.

VANISHED: Reeves Johnson Jul 09, 2025

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It's February, 1983, when 31-year-old Reeves Johnson goes missing from Kittery, Maine. As authorities begin to investigate, they learn of a string of strange activity occuring after Reeves is last scene, including random purchases made with his checkbook, and unknown figures showing up in and around Reeves' property. With few witnesses and little evidence, Reeves' tightknit family is left to wonder - what happened to their son? Listen in as Maggie is joined by host of "Murder She Told," Kristen Seavey, and the two discuss Kristen's investigation into the case, including her visit to Kittery to meet with Reeves' family as well as local police.

VANISHED: Brian Shaffer Jul 02, 2025

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It's April, 2006, when 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer fails to show up for a flight to Miami, leaving his girlfriend alone at the airport gate. Brian's family quickly alert police, who learn Brian was last seen at a local bar two days earlier, but had not been heard from since. As the investigation continues, police are left with more questions than answers. Was Brian the victim of foul play or some kind of tragic accident, or is it possible that Brian wanted to go off the map and made himself disappear? Listen in as Maggie is joined by author of "Playing Dead," Elizabeth Greenwood, and the two discuss Brian's disappearance, as well as Liz's experience researching those who choose to leave their lives and start anew.

VANISHED: Richard Petrone and Danielle Imbo Jun 25, 2025

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It's February, 2005, when 35-year-old Richard Petrone and 34-year-old Danielle Imbo go missing after an evening out on South Street, the night-life hub of Philadelphia. With no physical evidence available to police, the families of Richard and Danielle are left pondering the many theories of what may have happened to their loved ones. Was their disappearance the result of a terrible accident, or was something much darker and more organized at play here? Listen in as Maggie is joined by host of "There and Gone: South Street" and Philadelphia native, Andrea Gunning, and the two discuss Andrea's investigation into the case, and the continued push to find answers for Richard and Danielle's families.

UNRESOLVED: Ellen Greenberg Jun 18, 2025

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It's January 2011 when 28-year-old Sam Goldberg stumbles upon the lifeless body of his fiancee, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg. She is lying on the kitchen floor, suffering twenty stab wounds to different areas of her body. Despite the suspicous nature of her wounds, police are quick to classify Ellen's death a suicide. In the following years, Ellen's family speaks with experts who challenge the findings of authorities. Listen in as Maggie is joined by criminologist and host of "Women in Crime," Amy Schlosberg, and the two discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding Ellen's case, including her family's continued fight for the truth about their daughter's death.

VANISHED: Darron Glass Jun 11, 2025

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When ten-year-old Darron Glass disappeared from his Atlanta, Georgia home in September of 1980 his foster mother assumed he had run away, and would soon return home. But after a mysterious phone call and unconfirmed sightings of Darron, his family and authorities started to fear the worst. Could Darron have fallen victim to a serial killer actively terrorizing communities in Atlanta? Listen in as Maggie is joined by host of "Atlanta Monster," Payne Lindsey, as the two dive into Payne's investigation into The Atlanta Child Murders, including his exclusive conversation with convicted murderer, Wayne Williams.

VANISHED: Henry Baltimore Jr. Jun 04, 2025

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When 21-year-old college student Henry Baltimore Jr. vanishes from his East Lansing apartment in May of 1973, confusion envelops the campus of Michigan State University. Who would harm a beloved member of the school marching band and friend of so many? Listen in as Maggie is joined by host of "Affirmative Murder," Alvin Williams, and the two discuss the frustrating details surrounding Henry's disappearance, including the possible connection to a robbery at Henry's apartment only months prior to him going missing.

VANISHED: Asha Degree May 28, 2025

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It's the early morning hours of February 14, 2000, when 9-year-old Asha Degree vanishes from her rural North Carolina home. Her small town is left seeking answers. Why would she leave home in the middle of the night? More questions are raised after reports from truckers come in of a young girl seen walking alongside the road in total darkness. Listen in as Maggie is joined by host of "Strange and Unexplained," Daisy Eagan, and the two discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding Asha's disappearance, as well as recent updates in the multi-decade search for Asha.

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