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The Fall Line: True Crime

The Fall Line®

The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, and missing persons. We shine a light on what"s been under-investigated, under-covered, or both — diving deep into unsolved homicides, disappearances, and unidentified John and Jane Does. Through interviews with law enforcement, forensic experts, victim advocates, and families, we investigate what happened and why these cases remain unsolved. We dig into current issues in forensic science, DNA evidence,

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29:47

Tuskegee: The Murder of Sylvia Lou Dowdell, Part 2

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/08/19

We continue our coverage of the unsolved murder of Opelika, Alabama mother Sylvia Lou Dowdell, whose remains were discovered in Tuskegee just after Mother's Day 1998. This episode, we examine the crime scene, the forensic evidence, and the investigation. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/fallline #rulapod Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com.fallline

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36:02

Opelika: The Murder of Sylvia Lou Dowdell

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/08/12

In 1998, a 38-year-old mother of seven, Sylvia Lou Dowdell, was murdered in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her body was left under a bridge, and her family in her hometown of Opelika waited to hear word of an arrest in her case. After all, a history of violence against Sylvia indicated what might have happened. But nearly 30 years later, her homicide remains unsolved, and two of her adult children, Precious and Steve, are heading up a renewed push for answers. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when

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54:29

Elma, Washington: The Grays Harbor Jane Doe

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/07/29

In October of 1988, the remains of a homicide victim were found in a rural area of Grays Harbor County, just outside Elma, Washington. A dedicated detective worked her case for years—first in his role with the sheriff's office, and then as coroner. Even now, in his retirement, he's followed the case. Despite thousands of hours of investigation, her identity remained elusive; but then, in 2018, forensic investigative genetic genealogy became a possibility, and The DNA Doe Project took on the case of

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40:46

A Long Fight: The Disappearance of Melissa Ann...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/07/22

We continue our coverage of the disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya. On St. Patrick's Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation. It was the last time that her friends and family ever saw her. Since then, lawyer and advocate Darlene Gomez has been fighting alongside her family for justice for Melissa--and for resolution in her case. 2026 Update: The unidentified person

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35:22

Dulce: The Disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya: New...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/07/15

On St. Patrick's Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Ann Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation. It was the last time that her friends and family ever saw her. Since then, lawyer and advocate Darlene Gomez has been fighting alongside her family for justice for Melissa--and for resolution in her case. 2026 Update: The unidentified person considered as a possible match for Melissa has been ruled out

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44:05

Come Home: The Disappearance of Calvin Willie...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/07/08

In today's episode, we continue the story of Calvin Willie Martinez. Mothers Day 2019 was the last time Calvin Willie Martinez's family heard from him. After suffering an immense loss in 2014, Calvin had struggled with depression and alcohol dependence. But he always stayed in contact with his loved ones—so when he called them from a truck stop in Albuquerque, NM, and promised he was heading home, they believed him. But Calvin never arrived. Ever since, his sister Becky Martinez has been

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43:14

An Aching Heart: The Disappearance of Calvin Willie...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/07/01

Mothers Day 2019 was the last time Calvin Willie Martinez's family heard from him. After suffering an immense loss in 2014, Calvin had struggled with depression and alcohol dependence. But he always stayed in contact with his loved ones—so when he called them from a truck stop in Albuquerque, NM, and promised he was heading home, they believed him. But Calvin never arrived. Ever since, his sister Becky Martinez has been advocating for her brother. And as she discovered in late 2023, that

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42:22

Unsolved Michigan: Cold Cases

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/06/24

We sit down with podcaster and author Nina Innsted to discuss her coverage of and investigation into Michigan's unsolved missing persons cases and unresolved homicides—many of which are detailed in her new true-crime book. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/fallline #rulapod Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com.fallline for free shipping on your order

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38:49

Everyone's Daughter: The Disappearance of Arden...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/06/17

We continue our coverage of missing child Arden Pepion, and her family's reflections on what justice really means. In April of 2021, three-year-old Arden Pepion was taken to a shooting range on the banks of the Two-Medicine River on the Blackfeet Nation reservation in Montana. She hasn't been seen since—and despite years of search efforts, her family still doesn't have an answer. What happened to Baby Arden? In the first of a two-part series, we cover her disappearance and the experiences of her

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30:37

The Banks of Two-Medicine: The Disappearance of Arden...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/06/10

In April of 2021, three-year-old Arden Pepion was taken to a shooting range on the banks of the Two-Medicine River on the Blackfeet Nation reservation in Montana. She hasn't been seen since—and despite years of search efforts, her family still doesn't have an answer. What happened to Baby Arden? In the first of a two-part series, we cover her disappearance and the experiences of her paternal grandmother, cousin, and MMIP advocate Rhonda Grant Connelly. Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go

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32:09

Karma: The Disappearance of Anastasia Ferriera, Part 2

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2026/06/03

For the family of Anastasia Ferriera, the search has been defined by obstacles: a detective they waited six months to meet, and tips that arrived too late or led nowhere. Her mother, Natalie, and grandmother Brenda have largely driven the investigation themselves, canvassing the International District, funding billboards and radio ads, and connecting with advocacy group Aunties for Justice. In this conclusion, we follow the leads that emerged after Anastasia's disappearance, including a search

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32:29

God's Warehouse: The Disappearance of Anastasia Ferriera

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2026/05/27

Nineteen-year-old Anastasia Ferriera grew up close to her mother, Natalie Padilla, and her grandmother Brenda. Birthdays were always spent together, and texts flew back and forth throughout the day. In March 2023, that contact stopped. Anastasia was last seen in Albuquerque's International District, and her family has been searching ever since. In this first episode of a two-part series, we trace Anastasia's life in Albuquerque's International District and the days leading up to her disappearance

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37:59

A CHILD VANISHES IN NEW MEXICO: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/05/20

Eleven-year-old Andrew Oliver Escobar was finally settling back in with his father in Albuquerque. Re-enrolled at his old elementary school, he was playing chess, learning . Then, on June 25, 2023, Andrew went to his mother's for a court-ordered weekend visit. He never came back. In this first episode of our new season, we examine Andrew's disappearance and the paintul reality tacing tamilies when a child is taken by a parent: that the system is rarely built for them. Andrew is now fourteen years

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55:15

The Brutal Murder of Emil "Andrew" Martens

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/05/13

This week we're sharing an episode from our friend Kristen Seavey, who creates and hosts Murder, She Told. Kristen is a credentialed victim's advocate and one of the best cold case researchers working in the field. In 1963, Emil Martens, a Danish immigrant living in a one-room cabin in the woods of Aroostook County, Maine, was murdered. The case went cold. At some point, the Maine State Police told his family the files had been lost. His name does not appear on any unsolved case list in the state

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37:46

A Conspiracy of Silence: The Murder of Darren Gray, ...

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2026/04/22

Roycinda Alexander thought that justice would come swiftly for her son, Darren Gray, who was murdered in public, in a city park, during his own child's birthday party—but she soon discovered that the neighborhood she'd raised her family in began to feel like a land of strangers. On May 8th, 2010, 24-year-old Darren Gray attended his child's birthday party at a Norfolk-area public park; during the celebration, he was attacked by a group of men and endured a brutal beating that ended in his murder

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40:37

An Incident in City Park: The Murder of Darren Gray

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2026/04/15

On May 8th, 2010, 24-year-old Darren Gray attended his child's birthday party at a Norfolk-area public park; during the celebration, he was attacked by a group of men and endured a brutal beating that ended in his murder. Close to 13 years later, his mother and siblings have more questions than answers, and though some suspects were identified—and eventually, convicted—of Darren's beating, his murderers remain at large. If you have information in the unsolved murder of Darren Gray, you can submit an

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40:59

Vandy Jane Doe Identified: The Death of Yadezia Jones

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/04/08

For more than two years, we've continued our coverage of the Nashville, Tennessee Jane Doe formerly known as Vandy Jane Doe. In February 2026, her identification was announced: she was Yadezia Jones, of Nashville, and had finally been reconnected with her identity through FIGG (forensic investigative genetic genealogy). In this episode, we speak with the current and retired detectives assigned to her case and the team of investigative genealogists who ultimately identified Yadezia—and discuss what

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35:13

Live For Both of You: The Murder of Christian Boyle...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/03/25

For the family of Christian Boyle, the grief of his unsolved murder is compounded by a lack of transparency. While convictions were secured in the Birmingham murder of Terrell Guy Jr.—the crime Christian witnessed—his own case in Blount County has remained at a standstill for eight years. In the conclusion of this series, we speak with Christian's twin Brandon about his transformation from grieving Marine to self-taught legal advocate. By studying Alabama legal code and filing persistent public

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08:31

Special Preview: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney...

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/03/23

Today, we're sharing a preview of The Final Hours, a true crime podcast from Crime House, powered by PAVE Studios. Hosted by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, The Final Hours examines the moments just before a person disappears. The routines. The timelines. And the small details that often get overlooked, until it's too late. Sarah is an advocate for missing and murdered victims whose sister disappeared in 2001. Kourtney is a true crime storyteller and investigator who witnessed firsthand how

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35:53

Blount County: The Murder of Christian Boyle

The Fall Line: True Crime ·

2026/03/18

Eighteen-year-old Christian Boyle was a fixture in his small town of Cleveland, Alabama. A fraternal twin who was "smart as a whip," Christian spent his days working construction and helping his mother, Kerry, care for his quadriplegic father. But when he failed to show up for laundry and missed his usual goodnight text on December 12, 2017, his family knew something was wrong. In the first episode of this two-part series, we detail the 13-day search across the rural backroads of Blount County and

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