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

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

Author: Locating the Lost September 5, 2025 Duration: 1:00:39

***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 #someoneknowssomething #locatingthelost


There are names that linger in the air of a town long after the news vans have left, and stories that exist only in the fragmented memories of those left waiting. Locating the Lost sits with those stories. This isn't a procedural rundown of cold cases, but a deliberate effort to recenter the human beings at the heart of every disappearance. Each episode focuses on a single person who has vanished, weaving together the details of their life, the circumstances of their last known moments, and the enduring impact of their absence on family and community. You'll hear the subtle tensions in a detective's voice, the raw hope in a sibling's recollection, and the heavy silence that follows an unanswered question. The goal here isn't sensationalism, but preservation-giving auditory space to narratives that risk fading from public consciousness. By tuning into this podcast, you become a witness to these searches, understanding that every case file represents a world upended. It's a sobering, necessary listen for anyone who believes that forgetting is a second disappearance.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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***LIVE***UNSOLVED IN MAINE: BERNARD "BUNNY" ROSS JR. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:15
On a spring morning in May 1977, 18-year-old Bernard "Bunny" Ross Jr. walked out of his family home in Fort Kent, Maine, and vanished into the vast wilderness of the North Woods. After a series of distressed events—inclu…
***LIVE***Bringing Charlotte Heimann Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:57
In October 1981, 27-year-old PhD student Charlotte Heimann stepped out of the Rochester Psychiatric Center for a brief errand and was never seen again. She left behind a four-year-old daughter and a haunting warning that…
***LIVE*** The Disappearance of Joseph Bichrest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
On October 16, 1976, 34-year-old attorney Joseph Bichrest disappeared from the small town of Shirley, Maine, along with his blue and white Jeep. He was deeply in debt, facing investigations for theft and tax evasion, and…
***LIVE*** AYLA REYNOLDS -STATEMENT ANALYSIS WITH JACK FOX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:10
What if the key to solving Maine's largest missing child investigation is found not in forensic evidence, but in the words spoken by the people in the house?Join us as statement analysis expert Jack Fox, of "Never a True…
***LIVE***Vanished with a killer: The disappearance of Judith Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:18
In 1977, 19-year-old Judith Anne "Judy" Brown walked out of a New York psychiatric facility and into a terrifying mystery.She wasn't just leaving; she was with Richard Riesenberg, a charismatic, manipulative patient who…
***LIVE*** ECHOES IN THE PINES: THE KATHY GLODDY UNSOLVED MURDER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
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: 1:02:16
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: 41:36
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: 1:05:58
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*** Where is Benjamin "Benjie" Ridley? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:38
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…