***LIVE***HUNTING A GHOST -THE LECESSE FILES

***LIVE***HUNTING A GHOST -THE LECESSE FILES

Author: Travis hartford January 31, 2026 Duration: 1:01:21
Imagine your son calls you, breathless and terrified, claiming he’s being hunted by "people in high places." You tell him to come home, but he never arrives. When the police find his car, his shoes, and his backpack scattered across the woods of Dartmouth, they discover something even more bizarre: Charlie Allen Jr. no longer exists. Just days before vanishing, he had legally changed his name to Neo Babson Maximus.It is now 2026, and the trail has been cold for nearly two decades—but Private Investigator John Leccese is still hunting for the truth. In this gripping interview, the former detective takes us inside the investigation that defined his career and continues to haunt him.In this episode, we tackle the questions that won't go away:The Paranoid Protocol: We deconstruct the final, frantic voicemails. Was Charlie’s fear of "important people" a symptom of his bipolar disorder, or did he stumble upon something he wasn't supposed to see at UMass Dartmouth?The "Polite" Intruder: John Leccese walks us through the strangest lead in the file—the man matching Charlie’s description who broke into a local home, apologized to the homeowner by name, and then dissolved back into the forest.Sifting the Shadows: From organized ground searches to analyzing 19 years of "sightings," Leccese reveals the hardest part of tracking a man who didn't want to be found.The 2026 Breakthrough? We discuss how modern technology and renewed interest in cold cases are putting pressure on the original evidence. Is there a digital footprint for "Neo" that we’ve missed?Guest Spotlight:John Leccese, owner of Orion Investigations, is a retired law enforcement officer who has become the Allen family’s strongest ally. He brings a tactical, "no-stone-unturned" perspective to a case that sits at the intersection of mental health and mystery.Be the Key to the Case:Charlie's family deserves peace. If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact Orion Investigations at (781) 435-1139 or the Massachusetts State Police at (508) 993-8373To follow us on all our social media platforms:https://linktr.ee/locatingthelost?utm...#TrueCrimeCommunity#Crime#TrueCrimePodcast#Podcast#CrimeStory#Crimestory#Mystery #MurderMystery#ColdCase#Unsolved#MissingPerson#CriminalJustice

Travis Hartford hosts Locating the Lost, a journey into the shadows where facts fade and questions linger. Each episode is a deep, respectful exploration of cases that have slipped through the cracks-individuals who have vanished without a trace, cold cases that defy conventional explanation, and occasional brushes with the unexplained that surround such events. The focus here is on the human stories at the heart of the mystery, told with a careful balance of detail and empathy. You’ll hear Travis delve into the available evidence, discuss the theories that have emerged over time, and often sit with the unsettling reality that some puzzles remain incomplete. This isn't about sensationalism; it's about the persistent search for answers in the face of silence. For anyone drawn to the complexities of true crime and the haunting possibility of the paranormal, this podcast offers a thoughtful, compelling space to consider what happens when someone simply disappears. The atmosphere is one of quiet investigation, making it a distinctive voice in the genre.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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***LIVE*** ECHOES IN THE PINES: THE KATHY GLODDY UNSOLVED MURDER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:45
On a winter night in 1971, 13-year-old Kathy Gloddy walked her dog near her home in Franklin, New Hampshire. She never returned, but her dog did. Kathy Gloddy was beaten, strangled, and run over multiple times—a crime so…
***LIVE*** STEFANIE DAMRON -Whispers in New Sweden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:17
A grieving family, a suspicious community, and a chilling disappearance. Stefanie Damron vanished after an argument, but her neighbors, Chris and Shelly Carson, know the story is more complicated. They watched the off-gr…
***LIVE*** WANTED: Tyler Anderson and Sierra Frey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:37
In this episode, we delve into the concerning case of Tyler D. Anderson and Sierra Frey from Maine, who are currently evading authorities while under investigation. Their story includes serious allegations of domestic ab…
***LIVE*** BETWEEN THE LINES: UNSPOKEN TRUTH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:59
In this episode, we welcome Jack Fox, renowned statement analysis expert and host of the YouTube channel "Never a Truer Word". Jack delves into the powerful techniques of statement analysis, explaining how to uncover hid…
***LIVE*** What Really Happened to Tela Hart? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:40
***We apologize for some issues with guest audio***Tela Amy Hart was reported missing on October 9, 2005, shortly after she left a friend's home on Lenfest Street in Presque Isle, Maine. Witnesses indicated that she head…
***LIVE*** Where is Benjamin "Benjie" Ridley? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:39
Benjamin Shane Ridley vanished from Burien, Washington, on July 2, 1982, under circumstances that have left his family and authorities puzzled for decades. At the time of his disappearance, he was living with his family…
***LIVE*** STEFANIE DAMRON -MISSING 300 DAYS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:50
#coldcase #missingperson #truecrimecommunityTonight, we are joined by members of TEAMSTEFANIE, Bobbi and Stacey as we revisit the case of Stefanie Damron who's been missing for over 300 days.Stefanie Damron, a 14-year-ol…
***LIVE*** MAINE DHHS FAILURES AND CORRUPTION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:20
Tonight, we are privileged to welcome Corey, a passionate advocate who has taken to social media to shed light on the shortcomings of Maine's Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Department of Health and Human Service…
***LIVE*** MISSING IN MAINE-SEBASTIAN KELLEY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
#missingperson #truecrimecommunity #MaineOn June 16, 2017, Sebastian found himself involved in a serious altercation that resulted in his hospitalization. Medical examinations revealed concerning symptoms, including swel…