In June of 1993, a quiet Sunday evening in Windsor, North Carolina turned horrific when a man entered the Be-Lo grocery store just after closing time. Within minutes, he had gathered the store manager, a cashier, and the overnight cleaning crew into the back of the store—what followed was a calculated act of violence that left three people dead and two more clinging to life. Despite surviving the ordeal, one man’s eyewitness account and a mountain of investigative effort have not been enough to bring justice. Over 30 years later, the murders of Grover Cecil, Joyce Reason, and Johnnie Rankins remain unsolved. Join Ali and Eli as they go over this horrific cold case.

*** If you know anything about the murders of Grover Cecil, Joyce Reason, and Johnnie Rankins at the BeLo grocery store in June of 1993 please call the Windsor police at 252-794-3111 or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-334-3000 ***

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Goldsboro News-Argus, The Thomasville Times, The Journal News, The News and Observer, Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, Hickory Daily Record, and The Daily Dispatch,

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In the fall of 2016, eight-year-old Ameera Deadrick disappeared from Houston, TX after years of custody struggles between her parents. What began as a summer visit with her father turned into a permanent separation, despite her mother Tiara’s efforts to bring her home. The last confirmed sighting of Ameera was a Facebook video in early 2016—months before all contact stopped. When her father went to jail, no one knew where Ameera was. He claimed to have left her with a woman named Linda, or “Tootie,” in Waco, TX—someone police have never been able to locate. With no records, no sightings, and few answers, Ameera’s case remains unsolved.

*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Ameera Deadrick - or her whereabouts today- or if you know anything Linda or Tootie who lived in Waco, TX - please call the Houston police at 713-884-3131 or the Waco police at 254-750-7500 ***

Sources:

Click 2 Houston, Fox 26 Houston, KWTX, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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In July 2001, 24-year-old Marisa Lee Rose was found murdered in the basement of her South Philly home—bound, beaten, and shot execution-style. Independent and deeply loyal, Marisa was building a life she was proud of when someone took it from her. Despite early leads and the discovery of her stolen rental car, the case quickly went cold. Over two decades later, her killer has never been brought to justice. Join Ali and Eli as we go over this haunting cold case.

*** If you know anything about the murder of Marisa Lee Rose in July of 2001 please call the Philadelphia PD at 215- 686-8477 ***

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The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Courier-Post, and Standard-Speaker,

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In June 2003, five-year-old LeeAnna Warner disappeared after walking to a friend’s house in Chisholm, Minnesota. Despite an intense search and hundreds of leads, no trace of her was ever found. As the years passed, suspicion swirled and tips dried up, but LeeAnna’s loved ones have never stopped searching. This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of LeeAnna Warner and the enduring fight to bring her home.

*** If you know anything about the disappearance of LeeAnna Warner in June of 2003 - or her whereabouts today- please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited children at 1-800-843-5678 ***

Sources:

Star Tribune, St. Cloud Times, The Globe, The Austin Daily Herald, The Forum, Grand Forks Herald, The Albert Lea Tribune, The Duluth News Tribune, West Central Tribune, Post-Bulletin, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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Just days after his 16th birthday in 2004, Joshua Matthew Davis was found fatally injured on the side of a road in Garner, North Carolina. Initially treated as a hit-and-run, the case quickly turned suspicious: no debris, no signs of struggle, and a head wound that suggested something more violent. Rumors swirled of past altercations and relationship drama, but despite early leads and even a false confession, the case went cold. Over two decades later, Josh’s family is still waiting for answers—and justice.

***If you know anything about the murder of Joshua Davis in January of 2004 please call the Garner police department at 919-773-6070 ***

Sources:

The News and Observer and WRAL news

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In March 2014, 21 year old Reny Jose disappeared while on spring break in Panama City Beach, Florida. A student at Rice University, Reny was last seen on March 3rd, with one friend claiming he had taken LSD and talked about harming himself. Reny’s clothes and phone were found near the beach, but Reny was gone. Most of the students he traveled with left the day after he vanished. Despite his family’s ongoing efforts and public pleas for answers, no trace of Reny has been found in over a decade.

*** If you know anything about the disapperance of Reny Jose - or his whereabouts today please call the Bay county sheriff’s office at 850-747-4700 ***

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Bryan-College Station Eagle, The Brownsville Herald, The Bradenton Herald, Press-Register, Pensacola News Journal, Poughkeepsie Journal, News-Press, WJHG Channel 7, and My Panhandle

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In May of 1991, 9-year-old Christina Pipkin vanished while going door to door selling costume jewelry for a school fundraiser in the tiny town of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. Described as bright, creative, and full of life, Christina was last seen around 6:30 PM—by nightfall, her family was sounding the alarm. Within hours, half the town had mobilized to search. Days later, her body was found submerged in a water ditch, fully clothed but missing her shoes and school materials. With no clear cause of death beyond drowning, police suspected foul play. Despite a later arrest based on a suspicious comment and a single strand of hair found in a suspect’s car, the case unraveled. Nearly nine years after her murder, charges were dropped, and to this day, no one has been held accountable for Christina’s death. Her case remains cold—but never forgotten.

*** If you know anything about the murder of Christina Pipkin in May of 1991 please call the Arkansas State police at 501-618-8420 ***

Sources:

The Commercial Appeal, Paragould Daily Press, Batesville Guard, Daily American Republic, The Sun, Baxter Bulletin, The Daily World, and KATV

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Seventeen-year-old Roger Ellison vanished without a trace from Cedaredge High School in 1981. A gifted skier with dreams of joining the U.S. national team, Roger had a bright future ahead—college acceptance, a scholarship, and plans for an upcoming race. But after a brief conversation at his locker, Roger was never seen again. What followed was a painful and frustrating journey for his family, who were met with indifference from law enforcement and a string of dead-end leads. Despite sporadic tips—including a suspicious teacher, a false sighting in Mississippi, and a chilling deathbed confession from a hunter who claimed to witness Roger’s murder—no trace of Roger has ever been found. Over four decades later, his case remains unsolved, leaving his loved ones and community with haunting questions and a desperate hope for answers. Join Ali and Eli as they go over this case.

*** If you know anything about the disappearance of Roger Ellison in February of 1981 - or his whereabouts today - please call the Delta County Sheriff’s office at 970-874-2000 ***

Sources:

The Daily Sentinel andThe Colorado Bureau of Investigation

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