***LIVE*** Justice for Samantha Humphrey

***LIVE*** Justice for Samantha Humphrey

Author: Travis hartford January 6, 2025 Duration: 1:00:02
On the night of November 25, 2022, Samantha Humphrey, a teenager from Schenectady, left her home around 11 p.m. and made her way to Riverside Park, located in the Stockade neighborhood. Her mother, Jaclyn Humphrey, revealed that Samantha's departure was motivated by a desire to meet her ex-boyfriend, a relationship that had raised concerns among family members due to allegations of abuse. This troubling context set the stage for a series of events that would lead to a tragic outcome. That evening, tensions escalated between Samantha and her ex-boyfriend, culminating in a physical altercation. Reports indicate that during the confrontation, Samantha bit her ex on the arm, a desperate act that underscored the volatile nature of their relationship. This incident marked a pivotal moment in the timeline of her disappearance, as it was the last known interaction before she went missing, leaving her family and community in a state of distress and uncertainty. Three months later, in February 2023, the search for Samantha ended with the discovery of her body. An autopsy was conducted, but the results were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, prompting the Schenectady police to classify the case as a homicide investigation. The forensic pathologist's inability to determine a definitive cause may have been influenced by the possibility that her body had been submerged in the river for an extended period. Despite the lack of clarity surrounding her death, Samantha's family remains convinced that she was murdered, and they have recently provided updates on the ongoing search for her killer, including an increased reward for information leading to an arrest.Locating The Lost

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: 100

Locating the Lost
Podcast Episodes
****ALL NEW TRUE CRIME PODCAST**** TOASTED SHENANIGANS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:29
Hosted by two spooky ghouls, sipping on adult beverages, talking about true crime, the paranormal, and debating theories. Grab your drink of choice, get comfy, open your ear holes, and enjoy our Toasted Shenanigans! ---…
S4E2 What Really Happened to Paula Turkovich? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:13
Paula Turkovich’s body was found on the rear of 200 Old Country Road in Mineola on March 31st, 2018 at 8:31pm the night before Easter. What makes this case odd is Paula had dinner with her family and in within one hour s…
S4E1 The Disappearance of Emily Hieber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:23
19 yr old Emily Hieber was last seen in Yuma, Arizona on February 3, 2013. She has never been heard from again. Her dog, a black and brown Miniature Pinscher named Bruiser, disappeared with her and has not been found. At…
S3 E12 The Disposable Child -Justice for Brandy Hutchins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:14
On Saturday, November 12, 1988, the body of 14 year old Brandy Dawn Hutchins was found under an abandoned house in the small town of Coal Hill, AR. She had been shot once, execution style, in the forehead-just above her…
S3E11 Where is Graham Lacher? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:35
38 year old Graham Lacher has not been seen since he ran from Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Bangor June 6th, 2022. With the exception of his orange hat being found there has been no knew information leading to his l…
S3E10 ***LIVE*** with the host of UNFOUND Edward Dentzel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:07
***LIVE******Tonight we are joined by Edward Dentzel the host of UNFOUND. We will be discussing how he became a true crime podcaster and an advocate for the missing as well as discussing cases he’s covered in the last 6…
S3E9 What happened to Tim Dees? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:57
Tonight we speak with Natalie Long, friend of Timmy Dees who went missing after calling 911 in a panic fearing for his life. When the cops showed up less than 10 minutes later, Timmy was gone but they never looked for hi…
S3E8 Justice for Shirley Moon-Atwood, Was It Shared Fate? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
On July 15, State Police started a missing person investigation to determine the whereabouts of Cheryl Murdoch, who had recently moved in with Shannon Atwood at that same address about the same time that Shirley Atwood v…
S3E7 What Happened to Diana Gonzalez? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:11
Diana was last seen at the home she shared with her girlfriend in Winterhaven, California. She was last heard from by her family on April 29, 2020, although she might not have actually disappeared until sometime in early…