Missing mom: S2 Ep4

Missing mom: S2 Ep4

Author: USA TODAY and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel September 20, 2017 Duration: 34:40
Jan Manders can’t accept the finding that her daughter’s death was an accident. She walks away on her daughter Jennifer’s fifth birthday and declines into substance abuse and mental illness. Jennifer and her older brother, Christopher, are pretty much left to raise themselves. Jan hires a private detective, Norbert Kurczewski, to investigate Michelle’s disappearance. Kurczewski tracks down a waitress and several patrons at a restaurant in Black Earth, about 70 miles away, who say they saw Michelle there during the time she was missing. 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
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…
Have you seen Johnny? S1 Ep1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 woul…