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Missing in the Carolinas

Missing in the Carolinas

Award-winning writer Renee Roberson hosts this true crime podcast profiling missing people from North and South Carolina, along with true crime cases.

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Replay-Missing South Carolina Kids from the 70s and 80s

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2025/11/14

Teens Gary Locklear and Kristina Porco both went unexpectedly missing from two South Carolina towns in the 70s and 80s. Although rumors have swirled with theories, they have never been found. Three-year-old Paul Baker went missing from his home in 1987, and although law enforcement believes there is a family connection, it has never been proven. We also have an update on the identity of New Hope Jane Doe from North Carolina. This episode originally aired on Sept. 29, 2023.Research Coordinator: Renee

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Ep. 159-The Murder of Michelle Young in Raleigh

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2025/11/07

In November of 2006, a quiet residential neighborhood in Raleigh was stunned when 29-year-old Michelle Young was found murdered in her home, while her 2-year-old daughter was emotionally distraught but unharmed physically. Michelle's husband had been traveling for work at the time of her death. When he learned of the crime, he cooperated with investigators only to a certain extent, staying quiet about all other details of their life or the night she was murdered until a civil lawsuit finally

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Ep. 158-The Murder of Dr. Joe Smith in Lancaster, S.C.

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2025/10/31

South Carolina physician and assistant county coroner Dr. Joe Smith, Jr. probably never expected to be the subject of a murder investigation. But when he was found murdered in his home on October 29, 1979, all signs pointed to his killer being someone who knew him well. Show Sponsors:Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Check out Renee's ⁠digital course⁠ on podcasting!

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Ep. 157-Stories of Spirits from the Carolinas

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2025/10/24

Renee discusses origin stories from Carolina folklore, whether or not places can hold onto spiritual energy, and why so many universities seem to be haunted.Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 16-⁠Ghostly Tales from the Carolinas⁠Ep. 22-⁠Two True Tales from the Carolinas⁠Ep. 31-⁠Where Are the Children?⁠Show Sponsors:Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Check out Renee's digital course on podcasting!

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Ep. 156-Helen Gibbs and Susan Haire, Deaths on the...

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2025/10/17

Thirty-seven years ago, two women and longtime friends fell to their deaths from a popular overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Authorities quickly grew suspicious of James Gibbs, the husband of one of the victims. When they took a closer look at the Gibbs marriage, they saw signs of turmoil and a motive for murder. It would take two trials for a jury to make a final decision on what they believe happened to Helen Gibbs and Susan Haire.Show Sponsors:Want to try out Riverside FM for all your

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Ep. 155-The Murder of Cati Blauvelt from South Carolina

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2025/10/10

In October 2016, 22-year-old Cati Blauvelt was separated from her husband, John Blauvelt, a recruiter for the U.S. Army. When she went missing and was discovered murdered a few days later, her family knew who was responsible. But before he could be charged, John Blauvelt disappeared with his new girlfriend, a 17-year-old high school student, and it would be six years before he had to answer for his crimes.If you are a victim of domestic violence and need to seek help, you can visit thehotline.org,

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00:20:03

Replay-Four Lost Children of North Carolina

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2025/09/26

Two stories. Four missing children. What happened to Diane Moon, Mark Yoli and Alan and Terry Westerfield who went missing from North Carolina in the 1960s?Show Notes: For a full list of resources used to compile this episode, visit missinginthecarolinas.com.

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00:24:06

Replay-An Unsolved Murder in Alleghany, N.C.

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2025/09/19

In 1937, 16-year-old Elva Brannock vanished into the winter fog of the Blue Ridge Mountains, only to be found murdered four days later. When North Carolina resident Stacy Hawks learned about this unsolved murder in her community, she used her research to explore the possibilities of what happened to the young woman in her historical fiction novel, "Dividing Ridge." Host Renee Roberson interviews Stacy Hawks to learn more about this mystery and the process of researching and writing the

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Ep. 154-Five Crimes from the North Carolina Mountains

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2025/09/12

Pulling from the catalogue, Renee discusses the cold cases of Nancy Morgan from Madison County, Beverly Sherman and Pamela Murray from Asheville, the solved murder of Denise Durham from East Flat Rock, and the workplace shooting of Michelle Marlowe in Hickory.

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Ep. 153-The Murder of Janet Siclari in Nags Head and...

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2025/09/05

In August 1993, 35-year-old Janet Siclari was murdered on the last night of her vacation on the Outer Banks, within walking distance to her hotel room. Based on physical evidence left on her body and at the scene, investigators were able to pinpoint the killer four years later with the help of CODIS. The 1997 murder of 33-year-old Kill Devil Hills resident Denise Johnson remains unsolved. Show Sponsors:Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my

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Ep. 152-The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Kirk and the...

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2025/08/29

In August of 1989, 34-year-old Cynthia Kirk was stabbed in the driveway of home in a suburban Durham neighborhood. While eyewitnesses helped zero in on a suspect, the killer was never found. And what really happened to North Carolina resident Giovanni Pelletier when he fled from a car while visiting family in Florida earlier this month?Show Sponsors:Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠Skincare by SkinxErin⁠⁠⁠-Use

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Ep. 151-Missing and Murdered Students and Spirits in...

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2025/08/22

Pulling from the show's catalogue, Renee discusses the disappearance of Kenneth Beasley from 1905, the murders of Carrie Wilkerson and Jean Fewel from the mid-1980s, the abduction and murder of Hania Aguilar from 2018, the unsolved abduction and murder of Brittany Locklear from 1998, and stories of paranormal activity from schools and universities in both North and South Carolina. Learn more:The Senator's Son: The Shocking Disappearance, The Celebrated Trial, and The Mystery That Remains A

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Ep. 150-The Murders of Antoinetta McKoy and Jadon...

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2025/08/08

He was only 27, but Peter Lucas Moses, Jr. exerted power and control over a small group of women, requiring them to call him "Lord," fathering multiple children with them, and subscribing to the ideology of Black Hebrews. When a woman and small child went missing from this tight-knit circle in Durham in 2010, investigators feared correctly that Peter's control had spiraled into murder. Show Sponsors:⁠⁠Skincare by SkinxErin⁠⁠-Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order

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00:38:45

Replay-Made-for-TV Movies Based on N.C. Crimes

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2025/08/01

Renee discusses the cases of Jeffrey MacDonald, Timothy Hennis, Susie Newsom Lynch and Fritz Klenner, Chris Pritchard, Neal Henderson, and Bart Upchurch. These crimes all appeared in true crime novels by bestselling authors such as Jerry Bledsoe, Joe McGinnis, and then made their way to the networks at CBS and NBC as "movies of the week."Episode 65 originally aired on Sept. 22, 2023.

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Ep. 149-The Murders of Christina Parcell and Phonesia...

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2025/07/25

On October 13, 2021, 65-year-old Bradley Post discovered his fiancée, 41-year-old Christina Parcell, covered in blood and unresponsive at her sister’s home inGreer, South Carolina. Her body was surrounded by rose petals. As investigators began to unravel the mystery of the victim, her fiancee, and the father of her daughter, they were shocked to uncover thousands of shocking images on USB drives and cell phones in the home, pointing to a possible motive in the murder. We also discuss the 2024 murder

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Ep. 148-An Insider’s Look at Researching and...

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2025/07/18

Renee discusses ethics when creating true crime content, the elements of a compelling story, books that have aided in her research, and fiction inspired by real-life cases.Show Sponsors:Skincare by SkinxErin-Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my ⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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00:32:19

Ep. 147-A Conversation with Hope Andersen, North...

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2025/07/11

This week we have a fun bonus episode. Hope Andersen is the author of five books, and she has a very inspiring creative journey. Her latest release is the suspense thriller, MotherLove, by Warren Publishing. We talk all things writing, the different ways she published her books, and what she loves about living in North Carolina.The podcast will return next week with a brand-new true crime episode. Learn more about Hope and her books at her website.

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Ep. 146-The Unsolved Murder of Brenda Holland in the...

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2025/07/04

While investigators zeroed in on the person they believed was the main suspect in Brenda Holland's 1967 murder, Outer Banks locals floated other theories, one that involved a prominent member of the community. Renee discusses these other suspects and what their motives might have been.Check out John Railey's book,⁠ "The Lost Colony Murder on the Outer Banks: Seeking Justice for Brenda Joyce Holland."⁠Show Sponsors:⁠Skincare by SkinxErin⁠⁠Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 FOR 10 percent

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Ep. 145-The Unsolved Murder of Brenda Holland in the...

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2025/06/27

In the summer of 1967, 19-year-old Brenda Holland took a job as a makeup supervisor with The Lost Colony outdoor drama in Manteo, N.C. Excited to continue training for a potential career in the theatre, she embraced the opportunity with joy and enthusiasm. But after only a month on the island, Brenda disappeared after a date with a Lost Colony cast member. Her deceased body turned up five days later in the Albemarle Sound, and despite an extensive investigation, the murder remained unsolved until a

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00:31:34

Ep. 144-Summertime Disappearances and a Cold Case in...

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2025/06/20

Today we're pulling from our catalogue to discuss cases that took place during the summer months. Learn about Sherri Lee Truesdale, Eva Debruhl, Galvin and Garry Sidden, Jr., Jessica Gutierrez, Dianne Gabriel, Douglas Simmons, and Franklin "ReRe" Freeman. Episodes Featured:Ep. 14-South Carolina Cases Featured on "Unsolved Mysteries"Ep. 15: Missing Real Estate Agents in North Carolina Ep. 20-Missing From the Front YardEp. 21-Missing After a Night OutEp. 28-Unresolved in North

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