Until the End of Crime

30. The Disappearance of Maud Crawford

In this episode, we unravel the chilling 1957 disappearance of Maud Crawford, a trailblazing attorney and community leader from Camden, Arkansas. On a quiet March evening, Maud vanished without a trace, leaving behind a half-strung pan of green beans, her loyal Dalmatian, and a town steeped in whispers of conspiracy and corruption. Decades later, journalist Beth Brickell's relentless investigation revealed a tangled web of greed, power, and fear surrounding Maud’s case. Was her loyalty to justice her undoing? Join us as we delve into one of Arkansas's most haunting mysteries and explore how power silenced justice—but not entirely.
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The mayor of Camden - 206 Van Buren St. NE, Camden, AR 71707
Sources: 
746DFAR - Maud Robinson Crawford. (n.d.). https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/746dfar.html
Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (2023). Crawford, Maud Robinson. Encyclopedia of Arkansas. https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/maud-robinson-crawford-2405/
Fayetteville Public Library. (2022, June 8). “Solving the Maud Crawford Puzzle” - with author Beth Brickell [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0eFohpYj5c
Maud Robinson Crawford – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/maud-robinson-crawford
Storey, C. (2022, May 16). Filmmaker Beth Brickell says new book solves Camden lawyer Maud Crawford’s murder; tour set in Arkansas. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas’ Best News Source. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/may/16/filmmaker-beth-brickell-says-new-book-solves/
Unexplained Arkansas. (2024a, March 11). Episode 10: The Mysterious disappearance of Maud Crawford (Part 1) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc_2o-G9Mps
Unexplained Arkansas. (2024b, March 11). Episode 11: The Mysterious disappearance of Maud Crawford (Part 2) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_qtC5mcVwE
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29. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo: Aggravated Assault

In 2010, Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo and Dr. George Blumenschein begin working together on potential a cancer treatment that could target cells affected by both breast cancer, her specialty, and lung cancer, his specialty. This time spent working closely together leads to feelings developing, and a wild chain of events unfurling that lands one of them in the very same hospital they go to work in every day. 
Sources: 
https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/george_blumenschein.html#:~:text=Dr.-,George%20R.,the%20Vanderbilt%20University%20and… 
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28. The Disappearance and Death of Michael Chambers

In this episode of Until the End of Crime, we delve into the mysterious disappearance and death of Michael Chambers, a beloved retired firefighter from Quinlan, Texas. Known for his meticulous nature and devotion to family, Michael vanished without a trace in 2017, leaving behind puzzling clues: blood droplets in his garage, a missing bicycle, and conflicting cell phone data. Was it foul play, a staged disappearance, or something else entirely? Join us as we unravel the theories, dissect the evidence, and explore the questions that remain unanswered six years later.
Sources:
Dr. Todd Grande. (2022, February 16). Courteous killer or staged disappearance? | Michael Chambers case analysis [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT4M6d6vzqQ
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. (2017, March 22). Search ends for missing retired Dallas firefighter. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/search-ends-for-missing-retired-dallas-firefighter?
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. (2018a, March 10). Still no sign of missing retired Dallas firefighter one year later. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/still-no-sign-of-missing-retired-dallas-firefighter-one-year-later?
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. (2018b, April 3). Sheriff: Missing Dallas firefighter may have committed suicide. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/sheriff-missing-dallas-firefighter-may-have-committed-suicide
From the Dark Side: Podcast. (2022, November 5). 57. The Case of Michael Chambers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRIJpeGn4f8
Staff, F. 4. (2022, December 1). Bones, bike found near area where former Dallas firefighter disappeared. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/bones-bike-possibly-belonging-to-former-quinlan-firefighter-found?
True Crime Broads. (2022, December 2). Interview with Philip Klein, Private Investigator on the Mysterious MICHAEL CHAMBERS Case [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ied1w-tVcKk
True Crime News. (2021, February 17). Michael Chambers case: Retired Texas firefighter mysteriously vanishes [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cNyQarFY_k
True Crime News Staff. (2021, February 17). Retired firefighter mysteriously vanishes in Texas. True Crime News. https://truecrimenews.com/2018/06/01/retired-firefighter-mysteriously-vanishes-in-texas/?
Yager, P. (2023, May 6). Remains found in Rains County identified as missing retired firefighter Michael Chambers. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/michael-chambers-remains-identified?

27. Spree Murderer Ronald Gene Simmons

In December 1987, during a weeklong rampage, Ronald Gene Simmons managed to injure or kill at least 16 people and wreaked havoc on the entire community of Russellville, Arkansas. 
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Gene_Simmons 
Ronald Gene Simmons: The Christmas Killer at medium.com by DeLani R Bartlette
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https://stillpenguins.medium.com/ronald-gene-simmons-motive-remains-a-mystery-after-murdering-14-members-of-his-family-0a3497e86fc1 
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26. The Disappearance of Mekayla Bali

In April 2016, 16-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, leaving behind a trail of cryptic clues, unanswered questions, and a grieving family desperate for answers. In this episode, we delve into Mekayla's final known movements, her social media connections, and the theories surrounding her disappearance—from runaway to human trafficking. With insights from investigators, psychologists, and true crime analysts, we explore what might have happened and how her case continues to haunt and inspire efforts to bring her home. Join us as we piece together the fragments of Mekayla's story in this gripping and emotional episode.
Sources:
Blameitonjorge, YouTube: Mekayla Bali: The Disappearance That Has Baffled Investigatorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzLqFYyY0bM&t=1s
CTV News: Search for Missing Yorkton Teen Mekayla Bali Continueshttps://regina.ctvnews.ca/search-for-missing-yorkton-teen-mekayla-bali-continues-1.5857582
CBC News: New Tips in Mekayla Bali Case as Search Continueshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/mekayla-bali-new-tips-1.4114872
NBC News: Police Looking for Break on Two-Year Anniversary of Canadian Teen Mekayla Bali's Disappearancehttps://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/police-looking-break-two-year-anniversary-canadian-teen-mekayla-bali-n865641
Meadow Lake NOW: U.S. Northwest of Interest in Missing Mekayla Bali Casehttps://meadowlakenow.com/2017/07/12/u-s-northwest-of-interest-in-missing-mekayla-bali-case/
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The Star Phoenix: Mother of Missing Yorkton Teen Mekayla Bali Urges Public to Continue Searchinghttps://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/mother-of-missing-yorkton-teen-mekayla-bali-urges-public-to-continue-searching

25. The Kidnapping of Shannon Matthews

In February 2008, Shannon Matthews disappeared while walking home from school in Dewsbury Moor. Coming off the heels of another major missing British child case, her disappearance set off one of the largest searching in Yorkshire history. A campaign, Search for Shannon, raised money to help search for the missing 9 year old, and the media was scrutinized for the lack of coverage for Shannon, when every minor development in the Madeleine McCann case was covered extensively. 
Sources: 
​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Shannon_Matthews
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Sutcliffe
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7302254.stm
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-68836673
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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38881419
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Madeleine_McCann

24. The Wamsley Family Murders

In this episode, we explore the brutal and haunting murders of Rick and Suzanna Wamsley, a seemingly perfect couple whose lives were shattered one December night in their quiet suburban home. As investigators pieced together the shocking crime, dark secrets and unexpected connections began to emerge, revealing a web of betrayal and greed lurking beneath the surface of an idyllic family life. Join us as we uncover the chilling details, follow the twists and turns of the investigation, and confront the question: how well do we ever really know the ones we love?
Sources: 
Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Andrew Wamsley | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/wamsley-andrew.htm
CHELSEA LEA RICHARDSON v. THE STATE OF TEXAS (original). (n.d.). Justia Law. https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/2008/16416.html
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23. Thanksgiving Massacre: Sitton Home

In the quiet neighborhood of Jupiter, Florida, the Sitton family prepared to celebrate Thanksgiving 2009, a day that would forever change their lives. As the aroma of turkey filled the air and laughter echoed through their home, 6-year-old Makayla Hope delighted her family with impromptu songs, blissfully unaware of the sinister turn the evening would take. With 16 loved ones gathered around the table, the atmosphere was festive, but as night fell, a shadow crept through the halls. What was meant to be a celebration spiraled into chaos when gunshots shattered the holiday spirit. Amid the chaos, Jim and Muriel Sitton faced an unimaginable horror as their precious daughter lay asleep in her room, vulnerable to the darkness that had infiltrated their home. As the frantic search for the shooter began, questions loomed: What drove a family member to unleash such violence on those they once called kin? Join us as we unravel the chilling events of that fateful night, exploring the depths of familial loyalty, betrayal, and the haunting aftermath of tragedy.
Sources:
Oxygen. Homicide for the Holidays: A Deadly Thanksgiving.
CBS News Miami. Thanksgiving Massacre Plea Deal Expected. Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/thanksgiving-massacre-plea-deal-expected/
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CBS News. Thanksgiving Massacre Witness: Paul Merhige Ate Dinner, Sang Songs, Then Executed Family. Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thanksgiving-massacre-witness-paul-merhige-ate-dinner-sang-songs-then-executed-family/
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22. The Candy Man: Serial Killer Dean Corll

A friendly neighbor. Free candy. A quiet street in Houston Heights. It seemed like the perfect community—until boys began to vanish. In this episode, we explore a story of trust betrayed and the dark secrets that lay hidden behind closed doors. What really happened in Houston Heights, and how did it take so long for anyone to notice? 
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21. The Murder of Deliana Heng

While studying abroad in Ontario, Deliana Heng was viciously attacked in the apartment she shared with her sister. Detectives were thrown off by the crime, unable to determine if it was staged or if they were missing a key detail at the crime scene; the key detail came in the form of curiously placed fingerprints on a glass left by the sink. The fingerprints were left by someone with Type A blood that was a secretor. As the investigation began narrowing down on potential suspects, a trip to the gym helps them catch the man responsible for the senseless act. 
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