Have you seen Johnny? S1 Ep1

Have you seen Johnny? S1 Ep1

Author: USA TODAY and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel November 4, 2015 Duration: 12:00
On Feb. 20, 1976, freshman John Zera disappeared from a high school in suburban Milwaukee. In the early days, John's family hoped for his safe return. Later, they prayed whoever was responsible for his disappearance would be brought to justice. Finally, they clung to hope that advances in technology or someone with a guilty conscience would someday offer an explanation of what happened to their Johnny. And why. In this episode, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Gina Barton looks at how the case began and what drew her to it. For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast, visit http://usatoday.com/unsolved. For more reporting on cold cases, unsolved cases and true crime detectives, as well as additional true crime stories and investigative journalism visit witness.usatoday.com. Crime reporter and investigative reporter Gina Barton is also host of Untested: A true crime podcast, in which Annie Harrison joins the rank of true crime detectives as she solves the cold case of a possible serial rapist. Subscribe to Untested: A true crime podcast at https://art19.com/shows/untested See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Behind every cold case file is a story that hasn't ended-a lingering question for families and a quiet frustration for investigators. Unsolved: A true crime podcast leans into that frustration, picking up where original inquiries left off. This series is built on the deep, local reporting of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the national reach of USA TODAY, applying persistent investigative journalism to mysteries that have faded from headlines. Each episode guides you through a single, real-life case where justice remains elusive, often because witnesses have passed, evidence has been lost, or detectives have moved on. You’ll hear not just a recounting of facts, but a proactive search for new angles and overlooked details, treating each story as if it were still an active investigation. The podcast delivers a careful examination of these unfinished narratives, offering a sobering yet compelling look at the gaps in our justice system. It’s for those who understand that true crime is more than suspense; it’s about the weight of unanswered questions and the dedicated work that strives, even years later, to find some resolution.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 45

Unsolved: A true crime podcast
Podcast Episodes
What did we miss? S1 Ep5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:28
Two years after John Zera was murdered, an anonymous tip about a Franklin High substitute teacher with an unusual interest in boys' feet would generate a new prime suspect. For more information on the true crime series U…
Citizen detective: S1 Ep 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:21
The day after John Zera's body was found, Daniel Acker was found standing over the crime scene in Whitnall Park. His alibi for the day of John's death was shaky, but police dismissed him. Acker would strike up a correspo…
A chilling discovery: S1 Ep3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:30
In 2009, police investigating the 1976 homicide of John Zera catch a break when a swim coach is arrested for child molesting. A search of the man's condo reveals clues about John's case. For more information on the true…
Where do we start? S1 Ep2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:15
Before John Zera, Hales Corners Detective Howard Hingiss had only handled one murder case. While he narrowed down the suspect list, with the help of the F.B.I. and other departments, he would never discover the identity…