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In August 1994, 79-year-old Ruth Loader was recovering from her cancer treatments at her rural Ohio farmhouse, ready for a quiet evening with her book. She never made it to the breakfast she had planned with her sister the next morning. When her daughter arrived at Ruth’s home, the back door was splintered, her glasses were left on the pillow, and Ruth was gone. In this episode, we trace the disturbing series of events that followed: a red Buick seen across state lines, a pair of fugitives on a multi-state killing spree, and a confession that came too late. Ruth’s body has never been found, but who were the men responsible, and why did they target Ruth? What can this case tell us about how vulnerable women are treated in the criminal justice system and in public memory? 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Ruth Loader, please contact the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office at (330) 339-2000. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

After newspaper owner and journalist Amelia Zelko vanished in 1957, the search for answers stretched from the streets of Joliet, Illinois, all the way to Washington, D.C. In this second part of our series, we uncover how Robert F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI secretly joined the investigation, chasing leads that pointed to organized crime. We also revisit a chilling claim: a woman who believed she saw Amelia’s body being buried at a construction site on the night she disappeared. While Amelia Zelko’s disappearance remains one of Illinois’ most haunting unsolved mysteries, her story endures as a powerful reminder of the risks journalists take in pursuit of the truth. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Taylor Meskimen. Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, Taylor is a multifaceted actress and artist, well-versed across a variety of creative fields with professional accomplishments in Theater, Film, Music and Television. Taylor has been performing live for over a decade at venues throughout Los Angeles when she hasn't been in recording studios voicing characters for animation and commercials. She has also won awards for her Audiobook Narrations and has over 130 audiobooks available on Audible. No stranger to artistry and hard work, talent and success run Taylor's blood. She is the granddaughter of television star Marion Ross, best known for her role alongside Ron Howard in the hit TV series Happy Days. Taylor's parents are also both professional actors and her mother runs one of the top acting schools in Los Angeles, The Acting Center. 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Amelia Zelko, contact the Illinois State Police - District 5 at (815) 726-6377. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

Just before midnight on September 27, 1957, a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, Illinois, was jolted awake by the sound of a woman’s scream, a car door slamming, and tires screeching into the night. By morning, 47-year-old journalist and co-owner of The Joliet Spectator, Amelia Zelko, was gone. Known for her fearless reporting on organized crime and political corruption, Amelia had powerful enemies and a long list of people who might’ve wanted to silence her. In this first episode of a two-part series, we trace Amelia’s path from her role as a pioneering woman in media to the final night she was seen alive. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Taylor Meskimen. Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, Taylor is a multifaceted actress and artist, well-versed across a variety of creative fields with professional accomplishments in Theater, Film, Music and Television. Taylor has been performing live for over a decade at venues throughout Los Angeles when she hasn't been in recording studios voicing characters for animation and commercials. She has also won awards for her Audiobook Narrations and has over 130 audiobooks available on Audible. No stranger to artistry and hard work, talent and success run Taylor's blood. She is the granddaughter of television star Marion Ross, best known for her role alongside Ron Howard in the hit TV series Happy Days. Taylor's parents are also both professional actors and her mother runs one of the top acting schools in Los Angeles, The Acting Center. 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Amelia Zelko, contact the Illinois State Police - District 5 at (815) 726-6377. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

Sixteen-year-old Nicole Russo loved poetry, dreamed of becoming an auto mechanic, and had just started preparing for her GED. In March 1995, she left her Brick, New Jersey home to visit her new boyfriend’s mother on Long Island. She never came home. What followed was a deeply troubling investigation that would uncover bloodstains, a chilling confession, and a desperate attempt to cover up the truth. And yet, Nicole has never been found. In this episode, we explore Nicole Russo’s story. Nicole, a teenager navigating love and independence while dangers she couldn’t see coming. Featuring a special reading by Clueless and Sabrina the Teenage Witch actress Elisa Donovan, honoring Nicole’s love of poetry. This is a story of heartbreak, violence, and a young woman who deserved so much more. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Elisa Donovan. Elisa has been a part of multiple iconic pop culture phenomenons. She began her film career originating the role of Amber in the Paramount Pictures comedy Clueless. She followed that up with a turn on another pop culture sensation, the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, playing bad girl Ginger LaMonica. Then after reprising her role of Amber for three seasons on the television series of Clueless, and shooting the Paramount/SNL Films comedy, A Night At The Roxbury, Elisa went on to the monster hit series Sabrina The Teenage Witch, playing Morgan Cavanaugh. Elisa has also had recurring roles on multiple other TV series and has starred in numerous telefilms. In 2023, to the delight of fans all over the world, Elisa reunited with her Clueless co-star Alicia Silverstone reprising their iconic roles for a Rakuten Super Bowl commercial that had a reach of 12.7 BILLION impressions. As a Celebrity Mom Blogger for people.com Elisa was voted Reader Favorite for her hilarious & heartwarming blogs on being a new mother. Elisa was also hand selected by Sheryl Sandberg to be the voice of her #1 bestsellers Lean In and Option B. The audiobook for Lean In was #1 on the charts and was submitted for a Grammy nomination. Elisa’s first book, Wake Me When You Leave, was released by Llewellyn Worldwide in North America (audiobook released by Penguin Random House everywhere) and sold out on Amazon on the first day. WMWYL was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2022 COVR Awards for Autobiographical/Biographical books and the Silver Medal for the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards in the Death/Dying & Grief category. Currently, Wake Me When You Leave is in development as a film, which Elisa has written the screenplay for and will be her directorial debut. The film is being produced by Richard J. Bosner. Elisa is a graduate of Eugene Lang College at The New School University in NYC, where she majored in dramatic literature and writing, with a minor in acting. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and their 12 year old daughter. 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Nicole Russo, contact the Brick Township police at (732) 262-1100. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

When 23-year-old Arrilla Webb-Vaul vanished from Bossier, Louisiana in 1979, all she left behind was a slashed tire and a silent car on a quiet road. Authorities said she walked away. Her family never believed it. In this episode, we investigate the unsolved disappearance of Arrilla Webb-Vaul, exploring the overlooked evidence, the eerily similar case of another missing woman, and the patterns of neglect that too often surround missing women, especially those whose lives are deemed less newsworthy. Featuring original poetry read by Cassandra Naud, this story asks: what happens when warning signs are ignored, and when missing women are treated like mysteries not worth solving? Listen, share, and help keep Arrilla’s name alive. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Cassandra Naud. Cassandra Naud is a queer Canadian actor, dancer and filmmaker originally from Fort McMurray, Alberta. At 19, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for performance, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts before booking notable dance credits and eventually transitioning into acting. Cassandra is best known for her breakout role as CW in Influencer (Shudder). She made her television debut as Fiona in Snowpiercer (TBS/Netflix) and has since appeared in recurring roles in See (Apple TV+), and Loudermilk (Netflix). She will next be seen leading in her upcoming sequel, Influencers set to premiere this summer at Fantasia Film Festival. In 2023, Cassandra made her directorial debut and has since had two short films featured on the festival circuit — one of which screened at Vancouver’s Innovate Film Festival. A passionate advocate for inclusion, Cassandra brings lived experience to her work across disciplines. She continues to challenge traditional beauty standards and is proud to be part of a generation reshaping the narrative around identity and representation in media. 🎙️ If you have any information about the disappearance of Arrilla Webb-Vaul, contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-965-2203. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

On December 4, 1974, 17-year-old Laurie Partridge left school early, saying she wasn’t feeling well. She never made it home. Missing with her were the pair of Beach Boys concert tickets her dad had purchased for her for a show scheduled a week later. The night of the concert, police watched for her, but in the sea of 4000 people, Laurie was nowhere to be found. And though Laurie never showed, her tickets were used. Now, over fifty years later, Laurie Patridge is still missing. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by actress Liz Vassey. Liz Vassey joined the cast of ALL MY CHILDREN at age 16, earning her first of two Daytime Emmy nominations. Since the soap, Liz has appeared as a regular or recurring character on fourteen television shows including CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, ER, TWO AND A HALF MEN, MAXIMUM BOB, NECESSARY ROUGHNESS, BROTHERLY LOVE, NCIS: LA, FOX’s live action version of THE TICK, the reboot of THE TICK on Amazon, and A MILLION LITTLE THINGS. In addition to acting, Liz is an accomplished writer. She has sold eight television pilots and a TV movie - developing for such networks and studios as Netflix, NBC, Freeform, CW, Warner Brothers, Universal, and CBS Studios, with notable producers like Todd Holland, Kapital Entertainment, Mayim Bialik, and Krysten Ritter. An avid runner, Liz made her directorial debut with the documentary feature, THE HUMAN RACE, which focuses on unlikely athletes. It was named by Runner's World as one of "The Top Twenty Best Running Documentaries That Will Inspire You to Move." 🎙️ If you have any information about the disappearance of Laurie Partridge, contact the Spokane County Sheriff’s office at (509) 477-2240. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

On a summer night in 1976, 14-year-old Barbara Glueckert went to a rock concert on a farm in Huntley, Illinois—and never came home. Hours earlier, she was approached by a man using a fake name. By the end of the night, she’d vanished without a trace. The man she was last seen with had a violent past and left town days later. He was never charged. Nearly five decades later, Barbara’s case is still unsolved. In this episode, we follow the timeline of her disappearance, a search for justice, and the haunting silence that remains. A missing girl. A known predator. A system that failed her. This is Barbara’s story. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by actress Natalie Moon. Natalie is a bidialectal actor classically trained at The Oxford School of Drama. Originally from England. Natalie's recent works include guest starring in CW fan favourites Superman & Lois and The Flash, the new television series The Hunting Party and season 2 of CBC's television drama Allegiance. Some of Natalie's other works include; Hallmark Television series Chesapeake Shores in which she plays Peggy Lucas, Brahms : The Boy II alongside Katie Holmes and O'wain Yeoman, Lifetime's Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal, the Netflix hit series Travelers, Mary-Jane Constantine in DC Legends of Tomorrow and the supernatural thriller Death Note. Natalie is also keen and supportive of the Indy film scene and can be seen in many short films including One Day a quirky festival short which she wrote, directed, produced and starred in. An endearing and inviting contradiction of elegance and goofiness, a raw and real actor with a readily available emotional life, Natalie lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada. 🎙️ If you have any information about the disappearance of Barbara Glueckert, contact the Mount Prospect Police Department at 847-870-5654. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

For years, they were known only by nicknames—Peaches and Baby Doe. A woman and her toddler, found miles apart in Long Island, unidentified and unnamed. But investigators never gave up hope. They believed that science would one day provide the answers they needed. And now, it has. This episode shares the story of Tanya Jackson and Tatiana Dykes—their lives, their loss, and the long fight to return their names to them. It's a rare opportunity to report a case update, and a glimpse of what more forensic advancements may bring. 📖 Featuring a poem in their honor from the documentary She read by Raven Goodwin and Coco Jones. Raven is known for her roles in Lovely & Amazing (earning her nominations from the Black Reel Awards and the Independent Spirit Award), Being Mary Jane, SMILF, Good Luck Charlie, New Girl, and Glee. She has recently appeared in Abbott Elementary and starred in The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel for which she was a Black Reel Awards nominee for Best Supporting Actress. Coco is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress. She signed with High Standardz/Def Jam in 2022 and released the EP What I Didn’t Tell You with the lead single “ICU,” which has been certified platinum. In 2024, she was nominated for an impressive five Grammy Awards—including the coveted Best New Artistaccolade— and won for Best R&B Performance “ICU.” She began recording at the age of 9 and was called to acting—first as a recurring guest on Disney’s musical sketch comedy, So Random!, and in 2012, as the golden-voiced love interest in the network’s TV movie, Let It Shine. Since then, she’s showcased her formidable acting skills playing Hilary Banks in Peacock’s Fresh Prince reboot, Bel-Air and Netflix’s Vampires vs. the Bronx. Her visibility has made her a role model for beautiful and talented dark-skinned Black women. 🎙️ If you have any information about the lives of Tanya and Tatiana or their murders, investigators are actively collecting information in the hopes of bringing them justice. Please contact Nassau County’s Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

When 32-year-old Yeda "Dede" Rosenthal vanished without a trace, it shocked everyone who knew her. A dedicated professional at New Jersey’s Elywn Institute, Dede was known for her unwavering commitment to her work with autistic clients. But when she failed to show up for work one day, her coworkers grew immediately concerned. A visit to her apartment revealed unsettling clues—an unlocked door, a pile of unread newspapers, but no sign of Dede. Despite everything looking normal on the surface, it quickly became clear that something was very wrong. Where did Dede go? 📖 Featuring a special guest reading by actress Laura Ault. Originating from Dallas, TX, Laura Ault has cultivated her multi-media talents from an early age. While initially drawn to music, where she showcased her natural talent for creating melodies on the piano, her passion for theatre took center stage during college. Following the completion of her associate degree in 2000, Laura made the bold move to NYC to pursue a career in Musical Theatre. Amid auditioning for Broadway and earning her bachelor's degree, Laura achieved another noteworthy feat—writing, producing, and recording two albums. These albums have not only been licensed for film and TV but have also opened doors for her to write specifically for acclaimed shows like All My Children and General Hospital. No stranger to the creative realm, Laura's dynamic artistic pursuits extend beyond acting. Based in Miami, Laura continues to balance her artistic endeavors with maintaining her fitness, raising two children, and passionately advocating for mental health and breast cancer awareness. Her commitment to these causes reflects her dedication to making a positive impact beyond the entertainment industry. Amidst her various projects, including a musical comedy short film and a full-length romantic comedy, Laura Ault's diverse talents and unwavering dedication to her passions continue to captivate audiences, making her a force to be reckoned with in the world of entertainment. If you have any information about the disappearance of Yeda “Dede” Rosenthal, please contact the Cherry Hill Police Department at (856) 665-1200. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. ✨ Join us on Patreon for bonus content, including Behind the Poem, where we discuss this episode’s featured poem, plus our monthly true crime/mystery book club. April’s pick: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Madel 📖 Read along with Aimée and Vanessa on StoryGraph! 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

Barbara Ann Bockwith was just 20 years old when she vanished from her college campus in Pensacola, Florida.The University of West Florida student arrived early for her final exam, exhausted after an all-night study session. Realizing she’d left her notes in the car, she rushed out to retrieve them—just ten minutes before class. She never returned. In this episode, we trace Barbara’s final known steps, the details of her sudden disappearance, and ask how someone can go missing in broad daylight on a college campus. Nearly 50 years later, her case remains unsolved. 📖 Featuring a special guest reading by actress Julia Reilly. Julia is an actress born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She plays Dani Miller on Great American Family's first original series, 'County Rescue' and recently played Amy March in the GAF film, 'A Little Women's Christmas.' Another notable credit is playing the role of Tammy Thompson in season 4 of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Julia was nominated for the Grace Prize for TV Performance at the 2025 Movie Guide awards, as well as sharing other nominations and wins for ‘County Rescue’ and ‘A Little Women’s Christmas.’ Other credits include lead and supporting roles in films featured on Lifetime, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Tubi, among others. She has also done numerous voice over and commercial spots for major brands, apps, and video games. Julia began acting at the age of seven, growing up performing in community theatre, participating in dance classes, and taking voice and music lessons. She spends her free time with family, friends, and her puppy, Finneas. Julia is repped by Aligned Stars Agency and managed by Luber Roklin Entertainment. She is extremely grateful to her wonderful team, friends, family, coaches, and God for the opportunities He has given her. If you have any information about the disappearance of Barbara Ann Bockwith, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. ✨ Join us on Patreon for bonus content, including Behind the Poem, where we discuss this episode’s featured poem, plus our monthly true crime/mystery book club. April’s pick: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Madel 📖 Read along with Aimée and Vanessa on StoryGraph! 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

What would you do to help your child grow in their self-confidence and independence? For 21-year-old Masumi Watanabe’s parents, the answer was sending her from their home in Japan to stay with family friends in Hawaii for an extended vacation. And the plan was working. Masumi was flourishing—gaining confidence, exploring new routines, and settling into life abroad. Then, just a week before she was set to return home, Masumi vanished. In this episode, we look at the disappearance and murder of Masumi Watanabe on the island of Oahu, and the community's long search for answers. We explore the troubling background of the man arrested for her death, what could have been prevented, and the lasting impact Masumi’s story has had in Hawaii and beyond. 📖 Featuring a special guest reading by actress Erika Prevost. Erika is a Japanese-Canadian actor and creator most known for her work on Disney’s hit teen dance drama The Next Step where she played fan-favorite character, Sloane, for 3 seasons. Finding her first form of expression through movement and dance at a young age, she was able to build a repertoire of skills that helped launch her into the industry. Upon graduation from the National Theatre School of Canada, Erika moved to Toronto and portrayed Brianna Bradley on 10 episodes of USA Network’s and Netflix’s mystery thriller Dare Me. Other notable work include leading roles in Lifetime’s Saying Yes to Christmas, Universal Pictures’ 7th installment of their hit franchise Bring It On and Ubisoft’s historical action video game Assassin’s Creed Shadows with over 3 million players. Currently, Erika can be seen on Season 4 of Amazon’s Emmy nominated drama series The Boys playing the vicious and deadly Tala; as well as CBC’s brand new hit series Saint-Pierre as the tenacious officer Patty Montclair-Ito. Off screen, Erika spends time writing and developing her own projects in collaboration with her fellow artists. Outside of work, she has a passion for mental health education and community building. She is also an avid animal lover and a sucker for Romance! ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. ✨ Join us on Patreon for bonus content, including Behind the Poem, where we discuss this episode’s featured poem, plus our monthly true crime/mystery book club. April’s pick: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Madel 📖 Read along with Aimée and Vanessa on StoryGraph! 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

A College Student, a Jane Doe, and a Decade of Unsolved Violence In 1972, Jeanette Kamahele left her home near Santa Rosa Junior College and never made it to class. She was last seen hitchhiking near a freeway onramp. In the years that followed, the region became synonymous with violence: multiple young women, many of them hitchhikers, were found murdered in rural areas across Sonoma County and they became known collectively as the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders. By 1979, hikers stumbled upon a skeleton near Calistoga Road. The woman had no name, no clear identity—only theories. Could this be Jeanette? And were their cases connected? Some believe these women were victims of the same person. Others speculate about a possible link to the infamous Zodiac Killer. Law enforcement has questioned multiple suspects, including a well-known serial predator based in the Pacific Northwest. But decades later, justice remains elusive. This week, we tell the story of two women—one who vanished, and one who was found. 📖 Featuring a special double reading by Enya Flack and Megan Peta Hill. Enya Flack is an accomplished American actress, television spokesperson, reporter, and entrepreneur. She is widely known for her role as a series regular on UPN's Malcolm and Eddie and as a star of the Syfy Channel series Black Scorpion. Enya's career includes numerous television appearances, with recurring and guest-star roles in popular series such as Outer Banks, All the Queen’s Men, Walker, Long Slow Exhale, The Resident, Bluff City Law, Homeland, Queen Sugar, Rules of Engagement, The Sopranos, The Game, and Ally McBeal. She also gained recognition as a model on the hit game show Deal or No Deal. She currently plays DA Alicia Rodds on the hit Tyler Perry series All The Queen's Men on BET+. Enya’s upcoming film, Marbles and Bullets, is set to premiere later this year, showcasing her continued growth as a versatile actress. She is a respected acting coach and founder of Flack Media Magnetics, a digital marketing, production and post-production company specializing in corporate videos, commercials, demo reels, documentaries, branding and content creation services. Megan Peta Hill is an Australian born, award-winning and Leo nominated actor who has trained and worked professionally in film, television and theatre internationally. Megan has worked on numerous network series including Riverdale (The CW), The X-Files (Disney), The Flash (The CW), Big Sky (ABC), Kung Fu (The CW) and Supernatural (WB), along with the highly anticipated Obsession (Amazon), to name a few. Megan also stars in the upcoming comic-book adaptation feature film, We Are Zombies (RKSS, Humanoids) which was awarded Audience Choice Award at Fantasia Film Festival, upcoming Wattpad feature Boot Camp, theatrically released Apex opposite Bruce Willis, Amazon's Broil, and Lionsgate's Open Water 3, amongst many others. Megan also has a prolific voice over career in video games, feature films, narration and commercials, most notably working on EA Sports' UFC 4, and NFL 21, Warner Brothers animated feature, Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite, and HBO Max documentary, Persona. Megan is represented by Play Management (principal) and by Characters Talent Agency (voice). Megan has a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre, Acting). Megan is a dual Australian and Canadian citizen. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. ✨ Join us on Patreon for bonus content, including Behind the Poem, where we discuss this episode’s featured poem, plus our monthly true crime/mystery book club. April’s pick: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Madel 📖 Read along with Aimée and Vanessa on StoryGraph! 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

A Flight Attendant’s Fears, a Controlling Husband, and a Disappearance Ignored In 1987, Regina Brown—a devoted mother and flight attendant—was doing everything she could to escape. She had already sent two of her children to Texas for safety, and on March 26th, she put the last of her three on a plane. That was the last time anyone saw her. Before she vanished, Regina had confided in a friend: If something happened to her, if she disappeared, look to her husband first. She knew what he was capable of. And yet, despite her chilling warning, her case never received the attention it deserved. Regina was a Black woman, and unlike another high-profile case involving a white pilot and his murdered flight attendant wife, her disappearance was met with indifference. This week, we share Regina’s story—her fears, her fight for freedom, and the injustice of how her case was handled. 📖 Featuring a reading by Gwendolyn Osbourne. Gwendolyn is an accomplished creative professional who is constantly striving for excellence in her work as an actor, wellness speaker, CEO, and podcaster. Her career began as a runway, print, and commercial model that helped set the stage for becoming one of the models on The Price is Right show. A consummate professional, Gwendolyn was a part of the show for over 12 years and gained a historical accolade as the longest-running woman of color model on a game show. She would then join the cast of Wonder Woman 1984 as one of the Amazonian Women. It was on the set of this blockbuster movie where she captured her inner strength and power and truly took stock of what it meant to be a real-life Wonder Woman. She pushed the boundaries of her physical and mental strength while mastering her craft as an actor, transcending her experience into her everyday endeavors and passion projects ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. ✨ Join us on Patreon for bonus content, including Behind the Poem, where we discuss this episode’s featured poem, plus our monthly true crime/mystery book club. March’s pick: The Sinners All Bow by Kate Winkler Dawson. 📖 Read along with Aimee and Vanessa on StoryGraph! 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

A Mother’s Grief, a Missing Daughter, and a Legacy of Remembrance When 19-year-old Joanna Otto vanished after a party in Pensacola, Florida, the world barely noticed. Police dismissed her case, assuming she left on her own. But her loved ones knew better. Joanna had last been seen getting a ride from a man later convicted of kidnapping and assaulting another young woman. And yet—decades later—there are still no answers. With no resolution, Joanna’s mother refused to let her daughter's story fade. Instead, she transformed her grief into action, creating something unprecedented: the nation’s only memorial to missing children. This week, we share Joanna’s story—what little is known—and the enduring impact of a mother’s love. Featuring an original poem in Joanna’s honor, read by Elizabeth Saunders. Elizabeth is a highly versatile actress based in Canada whose work spans theatre, tv/film, and voice. She is known for her work as Donna on MGM+'s hit show FROM. Currently she can also be seen in David Cronenberg's The Shrouds and RT Thornes 40 Acres as well as in When Hope Calls. Her other credits include IT, Surrealestate, Mary Kills People, Alias Grace, Orphan Black, Big Oil Alliance, Slings and Arrows and cult classic The Boondock Saints. Her voice work includes numerous radio and web dramas, and cartoons including voicing Mrs. Turtle on the long-running Franklin the Turtle cartoon series. Liz has also appeared in leading roles in theatre productions throughout Canada as well as being an acting teacher and writer. She holds a BFA MA in Acting, Theatre Performance and Drama. She is married to actor Cliff Saunders, with whom she has two daughters and now a grandson! ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. ✨ Join us on Patreon for bonus content, including Behind the Poem, where we discuss this episode’s featured poem, plus our monthly true crime/mystery book club. March’s pick: The Sinners All Bow by Kate Winkler Dawson. 📖 Read along with Aimee and Vanessa on StoryGraph! 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT.

The 1958 Christmas holiday was quickly approaching, and the Martin family of five set out on a quiet Sunday drive to collect greenery for their holiday decorations. They waved goodbye to their neighbors, never to return. Months later, the bodies of two of the children, Susan and her older sister Virginia, were found in Oregon’s Columbia River, but the rest of the family was never found. Their sudden, mysterious disappearance sparked decades of rumors and whispers, many of which may now, finally, be laid to rest with a shocking new development—a potential discovery of their car. Could this lead to the answers that have eluded investigators for over six decades? The best way to support our work in calling attention to missing and unidentified women is to hit subscribe or share this episode. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our March 2025 selection is The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder and the Real Hester Prynne by Kate Winkler Dawson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a readalong, a social way of reading our monthly selections with you all! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly.

On April 24th, 1994, police respond to a call at a bar in Bangor, Maine. Outside they find Virginia Pictou-Noyes who claims her husband and brother-in-law had just beat her outside the bar. With her husband under arrest and her brother-in-law charged in the assault, Virginia is taken to an area hospital for her injuries. There, around 1am, she quietly slips out of the hospital. The last she is seen is heading north through the parking lot. Her husband tells everyone that Virginia has run away from home, but her family believes differently. This week we’re honored to be joined by guest reader Althea Sam. Actress Althea Sam is a Member of the Dine Nation(Navajo Nation), which is considered one of the largest sovereign tribes in the United States. She was born on the Dine Reservation in Tuba City, AZ. Althea served in the United States Navy and is proud of her service. She began her career as an actress in Taylor Sheridan's film, "Wind River." Having raised her daughter and artist, Lakota Gambill, as a single mother, Althea has thrived, continuing her career in other films. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our March 2025 selection is The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder and the Real Hester Prynne by Kate Winkler Dawson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a readalong, a social way of reading our monthly selections with you all! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly.

In the summer of 1999, 46-year-old Maria Bozi, a Romanian immigrant living in the United Kingdom, met and married a man after a whirlwind romance. Within months, she would move to the United States to live with him. And soon after, she would disappear. This week we’re joined by guest reader Ann Pirvu. Ann is a Romanian-Canadian actress and producer from Toronto, Ontario. She is best known for her roles in the television series Reign, Remedy and The Girlfriend Experience. She is currently portraying the role of Trish on the television series Workin' Moms. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our March 2025 selection is The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder and the Real Hester Prynne by Kate Winkler Dawson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a readalong, a social way of reading our monthly selections with you all! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly.

On the night of December 17, 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis goes on a first date with a former high school classmate. The two eat dinner, look at Christmas decorations together, and he tries to teach her to drive a stick shift. And then, after he says goodnight to her, Heather gets a call. It’s her ex. He says he’s leaving his wife and he wants her back. Within hours, Heather goes missing. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our February 2025 selection is Hangsaman by Shirley Jackson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a new readalong feature for this month’s selection! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly.

In 1956, the brutal murder of family man Thomas Hotard at a Louisiana lover’s lane leaves a trail of unanswered questions. Investigators quickly discover a mysterious connection to Audrey Moate, a woman whose sudden disappearance raises even more chilling suspicions. Was Audrey a victim, or does her vanishing hide a darker secret? As the investigation unfolds, shocking revelations about Audrey’s life come to light—secrets she tried desperately to keep hidden. Join hosts Aimee and Vanessa as they delve into this haunting case of murder and missing persons. This episode includes a powerful tribute in the form of an original poem, read by special guest Janet Kidder, honoring Audrey’s story. Listen now to explore the mystery of Audrey Moate's disappearance, the untold secrets, and how this case remains unsolved to this day. We’re thankful to be joined by guest reader Janet Kidder. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our February 2025 selection is Hangsaman by Shirley Jackson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a new readalong feature for this month’s selection! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly.

Summary In 1946, Paula Welden, a college student at Bennington College, mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a chilling unsolved case that has haunted the region for decades. As her disappearance unfolds, it sparks a dark fascination that even inspired famous writers like Donna Tartt and Shirley Jackson as well as spurred the creation of the Vermont State Police. But who was Paula Welden, and what truly happened to her? Dive into the eerie mystery of the Bennington Triangle and the haunting legacy of a missing woman whose story still remains a puzzle. Was Paula’s disappearance linked to other unexplained events in the area, or is there something more sinister at play? Join us as we explore the chilling details of one of the most baffling disappearances in U.S. history. Join Aimee and Vanessa for this week’s episode of She Goes By Jane as they highlight the story of Paula Welden. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our February 2025 selection is Hangsaman by Shirley Jackson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a new readalong feature for this month’s selection! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly.