***LIVE*** What Really Happened to Tela Hart?

***LIVE*** What Really Happened to Tela Hart?

Author: Travis hartford September 5, 2025 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 headed toward the nearby Presque Isle Stream, and authorities speculated that she may have accidentally fallen into the water and drowned. The night of her disappearance was marked by rain, leaving the grass along the riverbank slick and treacherous. Officer Kevin Schumacher, accompanied by K-9 Hunter, was dispatched to search for her. The dog repeatedly led the officer to the water's edge, reinforcing the theory that Hart had slipped into the stream, prompting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.Despite extensive searches over the following months, no trace of Tela was found until May 18, 2007, when two fiddleheaders discovered her remains along the banks of the Aroostook River in Presque Isle. The discovery brought a somber conclusion to a long and painful search for her family. While the official ruling determined her death to be an accidental drowning, her loved ones have expressed deep skepticism about this conclusion. They believe that the evidence surrounding her disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her body suggests the possibility of foul play, raising questions about the thoroughness of the initial investigation.Tonight, we are joined by Tela's family, who are eager to share her story and articulate their concerns regarding the investigation into her death. They feel that critical details may have been overlooked and that a fresh examination of the case could uncover new insights. Their determination to seek justice for Tela reflects not only their love for her but also their hope that by reopening the investigation, they might finally uncover the truth behind her tragic end.#missing #unsolved #truecrime #maine #aroostookcounty 

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

Locating the Lost
Podcast Episodes
NO LONGER SILENT: THE LONENE ROGERS STORY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:33
On January 7, 1981, 29-year-old Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers vanished during a severe snowstorm in Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania. For 44 years, her sudden absence was treated as a mystery—until her daughter’s relentless figh…
***LIVE***UNHEARD: PRINCE JONES JR -THE SYSTEMATIC FAILURES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:48
In this deeply moving episode of Locating the Lost, we sit down with Miranda, the mother of young Ronnell "Prince" Jones Jr., to shine a light on a heartbreaking tragedy that should have been prevented.When Prince vanish…
***LIVE*** THE LAST PARTY -THE SEARCH FOR BRENDA GAIL LAMBERT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:14
In this heartbreaking yet crucial episode of Locating the Lost, we sit down with Christy, the sister of Brenda Gail Lambert, to shine a light on a case that has remained unsolved for over three decades.On July 26, 1992,…
***LIVE***VANISHED IN THE GRANITE STATE -THE SEARCH FOR MICHAEL JONES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:35
New Hampshire’s quiet towns and dense woods hide deep secrets—but a mother’s resolve refuses to let them stay buried.In this haunting episode of Locating the Lost, we sit down with Susan, the mother of Michael Andrew Jon…
***LIVE*** ACADIA AFTER DARK -LIGHTING THE LANTERN OF FEAR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
Maine is known as Vacationland—a postcard of rocky coasts, sleepy towns, and pristine pines. But the moment the sun dips below the canopy, the landscape shifts into something far more unforgiving.In this special crossove…
***LIVE*** ECHOES IN THE PINES -THE RUSSELL BURNETT STORY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:35
When a loved one vanishes, the silence left behind is deafening. In this powerful episode of Locating the Lost, we dive deep into the heartbreaking and mysterious disappearance of Russell Burnett from Maine.To help us un…
***LIVE*** DECODING THE DEORR KUNZ JR CASE W/JACK FOX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:07
On July 10, 2015, two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr. vanished without a trace from the Timber Creek campground in Idaho. He was in the company of four adults—his parents, his great-grandfather, and a family friend. To this day,…
***LIVE*** MATTHEWS ARMY -THE FIGHT FOR ANSWERS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:54
On a cold March afternoon in 2023, 29-year-old Matthew McDonald was reportedly dropped off at the Howe Cemetery in Coal Center, PA. According to his girlfriend—the last person to see him—Matthew exited the car after an a…
***LIVE*** MISSING BROOKE HILL [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:38
How does a 16-year-old girl vanish into thin air and remain missing for nearly three decades? This week on Locating the Lost, we are reopening the chilling 1997 cold case of Brooke Elaine Hill.Brooke was last seen in Mor…
***LIVE*** THE MAN IN THE GREEN VAN -JUSTICE FOR LILLIAN PAYNE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:19
In this deep-dive episode of Locating the Lost, we sit down with Kimberly Truitt, the aunt of Lillian Ann Marie Payne, to dissect one of the most haunting unsolved homicides in the Carolinas. In May 2020, Lillian stepped…