Episodes
On January 13, 2021, 51-year-old Michelle Marlow was murdered by a female co-worker at TCS Designs in Hickory, N.C. After the shooting, the suspect and her husband fled the area until their capture six months later, but what happened upon their return divided the community. Should the company have done more to protect their employee? We take a look at this incident and provide tips for keeping yourself safe from workplace violence. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on...
Published 01/05/24
Renee shares the most popular episodes from the year, how the podcast has changed since it first began in 2021, and where she gets her episode ideas. Additional Reading: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/lose-money-zelle-scam-your-bank-may-now-have-refund-you/KFYZ53AHTBC73LHLX5T64EFRNM/ Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Take Renee's webinar on true crime writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php Cover Art by Mackintosh Multimedia
Published 12/29/23
Lesley Eugene Warren charmed many women but underneath his innocent demeanor was a violent man. He murdered two women in different states before his crimes caught up with him in North Carolina in 1990.
Published 12/22/23
In 1997, a young mother named Rebecca Moses was murdered by her estranged husband Emilio Ramirez Garcia in Eastern North Carolina. He quickly left the country and has never been arrested for the murder. Her family is still hoping to hold this man accountable for his senseless crime. Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Podcasting Class with Renee Roberson https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php
Published 12/15/23
Learn about the 1984 cold case involving Ernestine Wroten from Hendersonville, N.C. and the missing persons cases of Jorden Nebling and Judith Hyder from the Carolinas. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Renee Roberson's True Crime Writing Class: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php College Fraternity Hazing...
Published 12/08/23
Journalist Max Marshall discovered Xanax was a popular drug of choice with students while he was attending college, but he had no idea just how multilayered the drug trafficking on college campuses ran until he learned about the involvement of students and fraternity members tied to the College of Charleston. We discuss this story and how he came to discover it in today's episode. Check out Max's book: https://www.amazon.com/Among-Bros-Fraternity-Crime-Story/dp/B0BSSB98TK/
Published 12/01/23
Renee discusses the deaths of college students possibly tied to hazing from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, High Point University, and East Carolina University. https://stophazing.org/ https://justice4roberttipton.com/ Music by Vasyl_Sakal from Freesound.org Sponsors: Tarabusi Creek https://tarabusicreek.com/ WOW! Women on Writing Renee's True Crime Writing Webinar https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php
Published 11/24/23
For Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we offer tips for caregivers on how to keep loved ones safe and share the stories of Heddie Dawkins, Young Chang, and Joe Hall. Show Notes: Sponsor: Tarabusi Creek https://tarabusicreek.com/ WOW! Women on Writing Class on Writing True Crime https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_TrueCrimeWriting.php https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-in-the-carolinas/id1511309373?i=1000500489415
Published 11/17/23
Renee shares her thoughts on journalist Mandy Matney's memoir, "Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty," plus updates on Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction appeal. Show Notes: Sponsor: Tarabusi Creek...
Published 11/10/23
Renee takes a look at cases of missing and murdered women and girls from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She also talks with a board member from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about how tribes can gain access to digital investigative tools to better aid them in these cases. Show Notes: skinxerin.com https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Episode 29 Missing and...
Published 11/04/23
Renee talks with Chris Stonestreet, a Mooresville native, author, and historian, about the still-unsolved 1937 murder of Lue Cree Overcash Westmoreland. What happened to the young bride? He also shares other stories, from the alleged sightings of a mountain-like creature in the Piedmont, ghosts of British Redcoats, and a personal story of his own. Show Notes: Find Chris Stonestreet's books...
Published 10/27/23
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The FBI reported that North Carolina citizens lost $18 million in 2022, making it the ninth highest state for romance scams alone. We talk to two experts to learn how can we protect ourselves from the various cybercrimes that are so prevalent in today's society, from Zelle scams to phishing scams to the role AI plays in technology solutions. Show Notes: Marshmallo Dating...
Published 10/20/23
We take a look at the still-unsolved murder of a physician's wife in Charlotte and a crime that shocked the small town of Monroe. Both cases resulted in civil lawsuits with unexpected outcomes. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing "Expressions of the mind" and "Snowfall" provided by soundcloud.com/lustersound
Published 10/13/23
Today we're talking with true crime writer Cathy Pickens about Sam Wodke, a South Carolina criminal who ended up on "Unsolved Mysteries," The Shaw Creek Killer from South Carolina, several mysterious disappearances from the Great Smoky Mountains, the Boone bathtub murders, and the murder of Erin Johnston, the step-daughter of an Appalachian State University professor that took place in China. To learn more about Cathy's work, including her books, "True Crime Stories of Western North...
Published 10/06/23
Teens Gary Locklear and Kristina Porco both went unexpectedly missing from two South Carolina towns in the 70s and 80s. Although rumors have swirled with theories, they have never been found. Three-year-old Paul Baker went missing from his home in 1987, and although law enforcement believes there is a family connection, it has never been proven. We also have an update on the identity of New Hope Jane Doe from North Carolina. Research Coordinator: Renee Roberson Editorial Intern and...
Published 09/29/23
We discuss the cases of Jeffrey MacDonald, Timothy Hennis, Susie Newsom Lynch and Fritz Klenner, and Chris Pritchard, Neal Henderson, and Bart Upchurch. These crimes all appeared in true crime novels by bestselling authors such as Jerry Bledsoe and Joe McGinnis, and then made their way to the networks at CBS and NBC as “movies of the week.”
Published 09/22/23
We discuss why the family of Hania Aguilar is still awaiting justice, how Victoria Paredes got her name back after 20+ years as a Jane Doe, the mysterious death of Maria Diaz, and boater Scott Johnson who recently went missing on the Outer Banks. Hania Aguilar, Victoria Paredes, and Maria Diaz segments written by Nicole Pyles. Scott Johnson segment: written by Renee Roberson. Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Sponsor code for SkinXerin: MISSINGCAROLINAS10 https://shopxerin.com/
Published 09/15/23
In light of the Aug. 28, 2023 murder of professor Zijie Yan at the University of North Carolina campus, we take a look back at the 1995 shooting at UNC that claimed the lives of Kevin Reichardt and Ralph Walker. Plus, an update on the Allisha Watts case from North Carolina. Music credit: Noir: A Minimalist and Emotive Piano Melody for Relaxation - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC...
Published 09/08/23
The podcast takes a look at the 1997 cold case of Asheville, N.C. resident Amber Lundgren and the 1970 unsolved murder of Nancy Morgan, who died in 1970 while working with the VISTA program in Madison County, N.C.
Published 07/07/23
Host Renee Roberson shares a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the podcast and how she discovers the cases she covers.
Published 06/16/23
Renee discusses five true crime documentaries currently airing on the Netflix streaming platform, including one that profiles missing people in South Carolina. Show Sponsors: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/WOWclasses.html https://shopxerin.com/products/skin-bundle
Published 06/02/23
A look back on the 1991 murder of Heather Stigliano, the disappearance of Heather Elvis, and two mysteries from Carolina Beach and Oak Island. Show Sponsors: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
Published 05/12/23
Inspired by the tv show "City Confidential," Renee Roberson takes a look at the murders of three women in Wilmington, North Carolina, along with two men who disappeared. Check out the podcast "Strictly Stalking" with Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strictly-stalking/id1494237083 Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin For a full list of show resources and links, visit...
Published 04/28/23
Author Leslie Rule worked alongside her mother Ann to learn the craft of writing and started out her career writing both fiction and non-fiction. Her latest book, "A Tangled Web," shares an almost unbelievable tale of obsession, cyberstalking, and murder. Host Renee Roberson interviews Leslie about her research process and the behind-the-scenes details of the book. Links: Check out the podcast Strictly Stalking with Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula at...
Published 04/14/23
Host Renee Roberson shares her thoughts, as well as those of listeners, along with a review of the Netflix documentary, "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal." Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia Sponsors: https://shopxerin.collections/fit-rocker-chick-sin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order WOW! Women on Writing https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
Published 04/01/23