Gone in a Blink

In August 1993, 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood vanished while riding her bicycle home from vacation Bible school in Upstate New York. A massive hunt followed, but the breakthrough only came when another child escaped a kidnapping attempt five months later. Serial predator Lewis Lent confessed to Sara's murder but still refuses to reveal the true location of her remains. This episode explores a 30-year cat-and-mouse game between investigators and a convicted killer. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sara_Anne_WoodSara Anne Wood – The Charley Project Sara Anne Wood murdered in 1993; 48 HOURS looks at search for body UNSOLVED But Not Forgotten: Sara Anne Wood | by Miss Spooks | MediumMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundHomeland by Daub AudioSad Sorrowful Music by Hits LabDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovCreated and Produced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

Cindy Anderson was a young legal secretary with a bright future - until she disappeared in broad daylight from her workplace. Despite an office buzzer, a locked door, and numerous witnesses seeing her that morning, she was gone by lunch, leaving only her purse, keys and the lingering scent of nail polish remover in the air. Join us as we examine one of Ohio’s most enduring cold cases and the haunting tips that lead from local serial killers to the basement of a mysterious house. Sources:Cynthia Jane Anderson – The Charley ProjectCynthia Anderson | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | FandomCindy Anderson: Premonition to PerilMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Ambient Soundscape by Everything is DeadDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovProduced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

In the early morning of August 13th, 1995, a nightmare became reality for the Tapia family in Salt Lake City. While they slept just feet away, someone removed a window screen and abducted 6 year old Rosie from her bedroom. Hours later, she was found in a nearby canal. Today, 30 years have passed with no arrests but a $100,000 reward, and new leads are keeping the investigation alive. We dive into the case that changed a community forever and examined the latest search for the “Good Samaritan”, who could very well be a predator in disguise.Sources:Rosie Tapia’s Parents Want to Find Her Killer 30 Years Later | A&ERemembering Rosie: A Utah family searches for hope and justice in the 23-year-old unsolved murder of Rosie Tapia – Deseret Newshttps://police.slc.gov/1995/08/13/rosa-tapia/Rose Tapia's cold case murder in Utah could be solved with Barbie doll - ABC13 Houstonhttps://www.abc4.com/utah-cold-cases/mother-rosie-tapia-closure-new-lead/More than 22 years after murder of 6-year-old Rosie Tapia, family asks public for helphttps://www.abc4.com/news/23-years-later-rosie-tapia-murder-remains-unsolved/https://apnews.com/372b66c35037317e8ffbd128f06bab25https://www.abc4.com/news/the-justice-files-new-details-in-rosie-tapia-murder-investigation/Music:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon’t Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariSad Instrumental Music by AndrigDark Ambient Sounds by Lemon Music LabDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

Jennifer Kesse reported feeling uncomfortable around the workers renovating her apartment complex shortly before she went missing. Did a stranger turn into a stalker? With little to no forensic evidence found in her car, investigators are left with a massive missing piece: the transient construction workers who disappeared from the site. This episode dives into the botched early investigation, the hidden suspects, and the desperate search for answers 20 years later.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Jennifer_Kessehttps://people.com/what-happened-to-jennifer-kesse-11890896Jennifer Kesse missing 20 years after Orlando disappearance | Fox NewsFlorida woman Jennifer Kesse still missing after 20 yearsMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionWhen Love Gets Dangerous by Premium Music OdysseyDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Horror by Therapeuticaria 812Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

How does a 6-foot-tall young man end up in a fetal position inside a chimney, only to have his death ruled an accident? Today we dive deep into the inconsistencies of the Joshua Maddux case. We examine the 'accidental' theory against the unsettling physical evidence: the breakfast bar dragged to block the fireplace from the inside, the bizarre state of Joshua's clothing, and the dark rumors surrounding a local man who reportedly inserted himself into the case. Was this a tragic misadventure, or did a killer hide in plain sight for 7 years?Sources:Joshua Maddux — UnresolvedOwner of home where boy suffered one of worst deaths possible raised major doubt over tragedyMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionLost Soul Medium by Grand_ProjectDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

It was the start of spring break, but for Brian Shaffer's family, it was the start of a nightmare. After an evening of drinks, Brian became separated from his friends within a busy, secure entertainment complex. Surveillance footage captures him entering but never leaving. Join us as we walk through the final hours of a brilliant young mind and the security footage that has haunted investors for decades. Sources:Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - WikipediaWhere’s Brian?. Brian Shaffer left his father a brief… | by Cameron Armstrong | MediumOhio State student who disappeared at bar still missing 18 years laterInside Brian Shaffer's Eerie Disappearance From An Ohio BarMusic:Dark Ambient Emotions by Deus LowerEerie Crime Background by UniversfieldCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

On a spring morning in 2002, seven-year-old Alexis Patterson walked toward Hi-Mount Elementary School, accompanied by her stepfather to the corner, just steps away from the entrance. She was seen by a crossing guard and classmates on the playground, yet she never made it to her first-grade classroom. When the final bell rang, Alexis was nowhere to be found. We retrace her final know steps, the delayed notification that gave a kidnapper an eight-hour head start, and the two decades of tips that have led to a haunting silence. Sources:The Disappearance of Alexis Patterson – Stories of the Unsolvedhttps://www.wimissing.org/post/alexis-s-pattersonhttps://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/police-woman-produced-documents-showing-she-is-not-alexis-pattersonMissing: Alexis Patterson | Milwaukee, WI | UncoveredAlexis S. Patterson – The Charley ProjectMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Horror Background by Delo SoundEerie Music Box with Dark Tones by UniversFieldDepression by Mood ModeDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

Seventeen-year-old Martha Leanne Green seemingly vanished into this air. Despite decades of searches, FBI involvement, and even a confession, her case remains one of Tennessee's most enduring mysteries. Was she taken by a stranger, or did she trust the wrong person? We break down the timeline of April 15,1987, and why authorities still believe this case is solvable. Sources:The 1987 Disappearance of Tennessee Teen Martha Leanne Green – True Crime Divawww.gabriellawteam.comMartha Leanne Green – The Charley Project36 years after Dickson Co. teen disappeared, investigators still dig for answersMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionScary Dark Horror Music by INPLUS MusicDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Ambient Emotions by Deus LowerDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov