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A true crime podcast that examines cases which are unsolved, unresolved, or have lingering questions. Hosted by Heather Wright and Scott Fuller.
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9 APR 2025 · 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.
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30 JAN 2025 · 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.
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13 DEC 2024 · 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.
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5 DEC 2024 · This week, Heather & Scott discuss the hottest new True Crime doc: https://www.netflix.com/title/81705443, 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.
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27 NOV 2024 · 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?
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21 NOV 2024 · 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
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7 NOV 2024 · 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
https://www.patreon.com/statuspending: A big thank you to our newest Patreon supporter, Holly! Your support helps us continue bringing these important stories to light.
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18 SEP 2024 · 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.
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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. Â 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 Â 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.
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5 MAY 2024 · A quick update from Status: Pending, and then Heather & Scott discuss the latest Netflix true crime release: "American Nightmare"
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17 AUG 2023 · We have some 'splaining to do... here's what we've been up to this summer.
A true crime podcast that examines cases which are unsolved, unresolved, or have lingering questions. Hosted by Heather Wright and Scott Fuller.
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| Author | Scott Fuller |
| Organization | Scott Fuller |
| Categories | True Crime |
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| statuspendingpodcast@gmail.com |
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