In 1993, a 20-year-old university student in Alaska was hanging out with her friends in the dorms, when she stepped out for a smoke. When she never returned and then missed an important appointment the following day, her loved ones grew concerned. But it all took a horrific turn when he body was found in the dorm bathroom. And after years a searching, genealogical DNA testing finally brought answers to this case. This is the story of Sophie Sergie. THE WELL Click the following link and use our PROMO code for 20% off your order. https://fanlink.to/wellgoingwest PROMO code GOINGWEST BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36356134/sophie-sergie https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-sophie-sergie/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/12965738/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/12966278/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/12969397/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/12980154/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/12965473/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/13002793/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/13014224/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/12964978/?terms=Sophie%20sergie&match=1 https://www.indianz.com/News/2022/01/13/trial-opens-into-long-unsolved-case-of-alaska-native-woman/ https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/13/sophiesergie021519.pdf https://www.pressherald.com/2022/01/12/murder-trial-of-auburn-man-opens-in-alaska-with-testimony-from-victims-friend/ https://www.ktoo.org/2022/01/20/former-uaf-students-describe-what-they-heard-and-saw-in-dorm-in-1993-before-sophie-sergie-was-found-dead/ https://www.wabi.tv/2022/02/05/trial-maine-man-accused-three-decade-old-murder-alaska-nears-conclusion/ https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/01/26/suspects-college-girlfriend-and-lead-trooper-investigator-testify-in-sophie-sergie-murder-trial/ https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/01/26/suspects-college-girlfriend-and-lead-trooper-investigator-testify-in-sophie-sergie-murder-trial/ https://fm.kuac.org/2022-01-27/sophie-sergie-autopsy-presented-to-jury-in-cold-case-murder-trial https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/02/08/sophie-sergie-cold-case-murder-trial-ends-and-goes-to-jury/ https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2014/DAO/051414-Moto.html https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/02/03/alternative-suspect-says-he-had-nothing-to-do-with-murder-of-sophie-sergie/ https://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/timeline-in-sophie-sergie-murder-investigation/article_28de1e86-3192-11e9-a58a-93f70e767401.html https://heavy.com/news/2019/02/steven-downs-sophie-sergie/ https://fm.kuac.org/2022-02-04/defense-gives-alternate-suspect-theories-in-sophie-sergie-murder-trial https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2022/01/29/dna-its-like-looking-blueprint-forensic-details-into-jury-trial-steven-downs/ https://www.ktoo.org/2022/02/10/fairbanks-jury-finds-steven-downs-guilty-in-sophie-sergies-1993-murder-sexual-assault-at-uaf-dorm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going West: True Crime

Sophie Sergie // 175

In early January of 2000, an 18 year old boy living in Asheville, North Carolina, disappeared one night after his work shift. Weeks later, his car was discovered in parking lot and the contents inside only left police more confused. Between suspicious phone calls, a jealous boyfriend, and strange clues, this case proves to be one of the most bizarre we have covered. This is the story of Zebb Quinn.  BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.newspapers.com/image/197782873/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/197782873/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/194665575/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/197822311/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-admits-killing-ex-food-network-contestant-and-husband-burning-bodies-in-wood-stove/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/200606011/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/199280148/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/197805493/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1 https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/06/15/warrant-details-zebb-quinn-related-search-leicester-property/71262232/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/119090171/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/194665647/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/200648063/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/200606011/?terms=Zebb%20Quinn&match=1 https://www.hulu.com/watch/8e8fbb11-ea48-4971-a4fa-6d29982300a4 https://www.newspapers.com/image/200635616/?terms=Zebb%20quinn&match=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zebb Quinn // 174

In 2002, a 24-year-old pregnant woman vanished after a normal day in her home of San Francisco just days before her due date. When her body washed up in the Bay months later, her family desperately searched for any trace of her son, as well as answers regarding who murdered their beloved sister and daughter. This is the story of Evelyn Hernandez, as well as Alex and Fernando Hernandez. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES ﻿https://msphanlearns.medium.com/the-racist-history-of-the-academy-at-mcateer-and-ruth-asawa-school-of-the-arts-79024f9ac426 https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=131949&page=1 https://charleyproject.org/case/alexis-geraldo-hernandez https://www.maryhallbergmedia.com/post/unsolved-the-strange-case-of-evelyn-and-alex-hernandez https://www.altaonline.com/dispatches/a5143/a-tale-of-two-killings/ https://people.com/archive/the-other-laci-peterson-who-killed-evelyn-hernandez-vol-60-no-1/ https://www.newspapers.com/search/#query=Evelyn+Hernandez&s_place=San+Francisco%2C+CA&dr_year=2002-2002 https://medium.com/the-crime-logs/torso-in-the-bay-6138839d1f31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evelyn Hernandez // 173

In 2002, a 19-year-old woman was visiting her family's home in Georgetown, Texas when she headed out for a morning run. When she didn’t return home, her family desperately reported her missing. But despite massive searches, numerous composite sketches, and even a gruesome confession, it’s still unclear what exactly happened to her. This is the story of Rachel Cooke. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/blood-possibly-found-in-car-linked-to-rachel-cooke-disappearance/1477367419/ https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2021/01/10/williamson-sheriff-has-new-suspect-case-missing-rachel-cooke/6615785002/ https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2004/sep/19/features.review7 https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-baffling-disappearance-of-rachel-cooke-d31b45797523 https://soapboxie.com/government/Where-is-Rachel-Cooke https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/rachel-louise-cooke https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/rachel-cooke-disapperance-20-years-later-texas/269-b8e09e50-0018-4d6b-aa0b-81949896cc90 https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2021/01/10/williamson-sheriff-has-new-suspect-case-missing-rachel-cooke/6615785002/ https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3518dftx.html https://original.newsbreak.com/@fatim-hemraj-561392/2486890762484-the-curious-case-of-rachel-cooke-20-years-ago-a-student-vanished-without-a-trace-during-a-morning-run https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/12/01/where-is-rachel-cooke-texas-woman-remains-missing-as-investigation-is-renewed-with-new-sheriff-in-town/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Cooke // 172

In 2006, a 19-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri headed off to Chicago with a group of fellow college students to attend a mock United Nations convention. But after a long day of conferences and a night of fun with peers, he disappeared. When he didn’t show up on surveillance cameras leaving the hotel, and a massive search turned up nothing, family, friends, and investigators seriously pondered what on earth happened to him. This is the story of Jesse Ross. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES http://www.findjesseross.com/jesses-life.php https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/missing-in-chicago-what-happened-to-jesse-ross-c471aa50d4ae https://washdiplomat.com/mock-un-session-becomes-real-life-crisis-as-teen-vanishes/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-jesse-ross-documentary-gene-siskel-center-tt-20190724-fievwk4w7bcjvea7ov24t4lyfa-story.html https://charleyproject.org/case/jesse-warren-ross https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/m32199/disappearance_of_jesse_ross/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Ross // 171

In March of 1993, a 16-year-old girl in Indiana closed up the animal hospital she worked at in preparation for a date with her boyfriend. But when she didn’t come home that night or show up for her date, her family reported her missing. After her body was discovered and investigators uncovered numerous suspects with potential motives, an eventual confession would put all the pieces of the puzzle together. This is the story of Rayna Rison. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.newspapers.com/image/520233581/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33625443/rayna-lynn-rison https://www.newspapers.com/image/520251859/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/518371992/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/512333317/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/518823726/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/512101095/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/518855707/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/520225221/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/520208139/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/520208789/?terms=Rayna%20Rison&match=1 https://wsbt.com/news/local/i-thought-it-was-a-lovers-quarrel-testimony-evidence-revealed-in-murder-trial https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/crime/2013/08/26/first-relief-then-more-pain-for-rayna-risons-family/46395863/ https://www.abc57.com/news/updated-arrest-made-in-1993-murder-of-16-year-old-rayna-rison https://sports.yahoo.com/rayna-rison-cold-case-murder-202049371.html MUSIC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5QskO44eEY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rayna Rison // 170

In January of 2021, a 39-year-old mother of 3 in Chula Vista, California went missing right before her daughters birthday trip. Between cryptic conversations with spell casters, lying about an alibi, and talks of a “safe house”, investigators narrowed in on one person in the woman’s life. This is the story of Maya Millete. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10152889/Maya-Milletes-friend-reveals-gave-access-safe-house-disappearance.html https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/timeline-the-disappearance-of-chula-vista-mom-may-maya-millete/2515453/ https://conandaily.com/2021/05/12/larry-millette-works-at-navy-medical-center-san-diego-maya-millette-still-missing/ https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/missing-maya-millete-larry-arrest-missing-chula-vista-mom-mother-san-diego-timeline-disappearance/509-3d7f183a-ede3-4a67-9554-f135296ca211 https://www.the-sun.com/news/2640160/who-maya-millete-when-go-missing/ https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/larry-millete-phone-interview-maya-millete/509-1777daa7-1b5c-4d85-acca-a6fcbb37e9cc https://www.foxnews.com/us/maya-millete-disappearance https://nypost.com/2021/04/04/missing-california-woman-issued-ominous-warning-to-family/ https://nypost.com/2021/04/04/missing-california-woman-issued-ominous-warning-to-family/ https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/evidence-photographs-released-in-larry-millete-gvro-case-gun-violence-restraining-order-missing-chula-vista-mom-child/509-34d9acda-f46f-4c93-a754-29e2e694f3d2 https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/walk-through-maya-milletes-house-chula-vista/509-680c9746-260e-436d-87a2-3222d155e358 https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/10/19/larry-millete-husband-former-hawaii-woman-arrested-accused-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maya Millete // 169

When a young Texas couple was attacked in their car after a high school Valentine’s Day dance, the teenage girl was abducted. And after her body was discovered days later, an investigation into her murder began. But it wasn’t until new DNA technology brought real answers to the case. This is the story of Carla Walker. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.newspapers.com/image/695939315/?terms=Glen%20Samuel%20McCurley&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/633175182/?terms=Carla%20Walker&match=1 https://www.fox4news.com/news/78-year-old-suspect-confesses-in-court-judge-sentences-him-to-life-in-prison-for-carla-walkers-murder https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=65088723&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjY4MzU3NTIxMiwiaWF0IjoxNjQyNTQ3MjcyLCJleHAiOjE2NDI2MzM2NzJ9.KMBAhLol8ag2vhAtcMHGypFRXqqrnpX8MYj13nCNgCw https://www.newspapers.com/image/633175182/?terms=Carla%20Walker&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/683575226/?terms=Glen%20McCurley&match=1 https://internewscast.com/world-news/who-is-carla-jan-walker-wiki-bio-agekiller-stops-murder-trial-investigation-instagram-twitter-quick-facts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carla Walker // 168

In January of 2019, a mother and her two daughters were found dead inside their home in San Antonio, Texas. They all appeared to be shot, and an autopsy revealed that a murder-suicide had occurred. But with the local Sheriff putting the mothers autopsy into question, an investigation into what could have really happened began. This is the story of the Anaqua Springs Murders and the deaths of Nichol Olsen, Alexa Montez, and London Bribiescas. This episode is sponsored by: Eaze Click the following link and use our PROMO code for 30% off your order. https://fanlink.to/eazegw PROMO code GOINGWEST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Anaqua Springs Murders // 167

One morning in January of 1974, a young schoolteacher didn’t show up to her rural Montana classroom for the day, and the police were called to investigate. When her body was found in a field nearby, police arrested a new town resident, and it was quickly suspected that he was involved in another murder in a neighboring state. This is the story of Lana Harding, as well as Debra Prety. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES https://www.newspapers.com/image/353899034/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/353899000/?terms=lana%20harding%20murder&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=8120895&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjI0MzU1OTM1MSwiaWF0IjoxNjQxODM5NTE4LCJleHAiOjE2NDE5MjU5MTh9.R9Oj0n7BasFQA9hDh9VD0nSB8i_T7rgPMH8InJw_odc https://www.newspapers.com/image/240258745/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/240137561/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/412983234/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/240116846/?terms=lana%20harding&match=1 https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F2/801/801.F2d.1519.85-4156.html https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/inside-montanas-death-row-1985/article_15fab538-23cc-5ef4-b505-e18160a9f682.html https://greensboro.com/killer-listened-to-music-as-he-got-lethal-injection/article_d3ffe0bc-6dc8-593c-804c-72c7ddb5e2a8.html https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m1/mckenzie-duncan.htm https://casetext.com/case/state-v-mckenzie-jr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lana Harding // 166

In June of 2021, a 5-year-old girl living in rural Tennessee disappeared one afternoon while allegedly playing with her toys in the basement of her family home. Her parents believe that she was abducted in broad daylight, but after an extensive investigation, no evidence suggested she had been taken. There was, however, suspicion that pointed closer to home. This is the story of Summer Wells.  BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer Wells // 165

Last week, we broke down the ever-haunting Ruth Price 911 Call that has stumped the internet for nearly 20 years. But with new information, this mystery has finally been solved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UPDATE: SOLVED? Ruth Price 911 Call // 162 Part II

In December of 2021, a 23-year-old woman headed off to meet an older man for a Bumble date, but by nights end, she would be dead. With an unclear cause of death and lack of cooperation from law enforcement, the family is desperate for answers. This is the story of Lauren Smith-Fields. LAUREN'S GOFUNDME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Smith-Fields // 164

Towards the end of 1988, a recently blended family in Florida received a threatening letter in the mail, and within a few months, they all became incredibly ill. When 2 doctors concluded that they had been poisoned, an investigation into who was behind it began. Between a murder mystery weekend event, to a killing that was literally inspired by an Agatha Christie detective novel, this story really does play out like a fictional story. But it’s all real. This is the story of Peggy Carr, also known, as the Mensa Murder. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast This episode is sponsored by: Eaze Click the following link and use our PROMO code for 30% off your order. https://fanlink.to/eazegw PROMO code GOINGWEST THE WELL Click the following link and use our PROMO code for 20% off your order. https://fanlink.to/wellgoingwest PROMO code GOINGWEST CASE SOURCES https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/justice-story-article-1.207903 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-11th-circuit/1606616.html https://www.rounderlife.com/reasonable-doubt-murder-mystery-series-death-row-inmate-george-trepal/ https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1990/04/10/poisoning-suspect-staged-murder-mystery-events/ https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/george-trepal-evil-genius-69896b7c69c5 https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/content/download/345265/file/01-2267_petition.pdf https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1991-05-12-9105101101-story.html https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207534160/peggy-jean-carr https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213815606/parearlyn-carr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peggy Carr // 163

In 1988, a woman called 911 to report a strange man outside her house. After a brief moment of silence, she screamed before the phone got disconnected. Ever since the call surfaced on the internet in 2002, it’s been picked apart by internet sleuths, and has left people everywhere wondering: Is the call a hoax? Or is it a 30-year-old murder mystery waiting to be solved? This is the story of the Ruth Price 911 Call. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES ﻿https://www.familytreenow.com/records/death/price/ruth/area/ca https://libredd.it/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/db65nl/who_was_ruth_and_was_she_real/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40033379/ruth-m_-price https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45216716/ruth-price https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134754949/ruth-price-tyre https://www.truepeoplesearch.com/details?name=Ruth%20Price&citystatezip=El%20Cajon%2C%20CA&rid=0x2 https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Diego/3877-35th-St-92104/unit-3879/home/5321131 https://www.ancientfaces.com/person/ruth-m-price-birth-1913-death-1994/88613986#family https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/qp9b7e/the_murder_of_ruth_price_a_lengthy_debunking/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/fv1k3z/any_updates_to_the_ruth_price_911_call/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ruth Price 911 Call // 162 // 3 Year Podiversary Episode

Daphne Woolsoncroft and Heath Merryman discuss haunting details of different disappearance and murder cases week by week. New episodes released every Tuesday evening PST!

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Going West: True Crime

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