Lesbian Detectives

This episode examines the 1995 abduction and unsolved murder of 13-year-old Barbara Barnes, the investigation that followed, and the suspects and theories that remain. Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth review evidence, possible links to other Ohio cases, and their own research and theories.

Through interviews, timelines, and local details, the episode explores why this case still haunts the community and what clues could finally lead to j...

Tonight's episode tells the chilling 1950 story of 13-year-old Janett Christman, who was raped and murdered while babysitting in Columbia, Missouri. We recount the night of the crime, the investigation, and the evidence that pointed suspicion toward a family acquaintance.

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth discuss the community fear, investigative missteps, lingering theories, and the lasting impact on Janet's family as the unsolved case c...

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth investigate the 2012 disappearance of 19‑year‑old transgender woman Sage Smith in Charlottesville. They trace her life, the night she vanished after a birthday gathering, and the person of interest linked to her last known contacts.

The episode covers family memories, community concerns about bias, the role of Eric McFadden as a suspect, and how years of silence led to a recent breakthrough when investiga...

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth of Lesbian Detectives revisit the brutal 1986 stabbing of Laurie Kay Marshburn 

in a Phoenix apartment and the unsettling pattern of nearby murders that followed. With little public information available, they explore the case details, community impact, and theories about possible links and suspects.

The episode is a concise look at a cold case that slipped through the cracks, honoring Lori's memory while...

This episode tells the story of Tanya Moore and Tina Rodriguez, two transgender women murdered in 1986 whose deaths were brutal, mishandled by authorities, and remain officially unsolved. It explores the crime, the community that loved them, and the missed opportunities for justice.

More than a true-crime timeline, the episode remembers their lives, examines systemic failures, and urges listeners to speak their names and demand acc...

Lesbian Detectives hosts Sierra and Elizabeth revisit the unsolved 2013 ambush murder of  Brittany Stykes  — a pregnant young mother shot on a rural road while her daughter, Aubree, miraculously survived. This episode pieces together the night, the investigation, and the family’s fight for answers. We explore theories, community impact, and the ongoing search for justice. If you have information, contact the Brown County Sheriff’s ...

On Halloween 2008, engineer and artist Arpana Jinaga  hosted a party at her Redmond apartment and was later found brutally murdered. The episode traces the chaotic crime scene, the messy DNA evidence, and how two men — Emmanuel Fair and neighbor Cameron Johnson — became central figures in a long, troubled investigation.

We summarize the trials, the hung jury, the eventual acquittal, and the unanswered questions that left the case u...

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, Sierra and Elizabeth explore the unsolved 1969 disappearance of Pamela Sue Hobley and Patricia Ann Spencer. They revisit the last known sightings, family accounts, investigation missteps, and evolving theories while reflecting on the decades-long search for answers.

The hosts also share personal reactions, Halloween plans, and thoughts on modern cold-case efforts that may one day bring closure...

On a crowded Halloween night, Nori "Mona" Amaya — a beloved salsa dancer and nightlife fixture — never made it home. Found dead in her Woodner apartment with no forced entry, clipped fingernails, and DNA from an unknown male, her death remains a chilling, unsolved mystery.

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth retrace Nori’s final hours, explore leads and theories (including suspicions surrounding the building staff and a security guard), and...

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth revisit the chilling 1980 unsolved murder of a young girl found along Interstate 45, long known as Walker County Jane Doe. They trace the investigation from the initial discovery after Halloween to decades of stalled leads, exhumation, and the breakthrough genetic genealogy that identified her as Sherri Ann "Tati" Jarvis.

The episode explores theories about how and why the 14-year-old runaway ended up in ...

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1977 Halloween disappearance and death of 19-month-old Nima Louise Carter in Lawton, Oklahoma, recounting the family's ordeal and the chilling discovery of her body in an abandoned refrigerator.

The episode explores theories, the suspected babysitter linked to a similar case, the investigation's unanswered questions, and the lasting impact on Nima’s family.

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In this episode, hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 2014 disappearance of 19-year-old Jasmine Moody, who vanished during a visit to a Detroit friend after an online relationship turned tense. They recount Jasmine's life, the night she left without belongings, the family's search, and the investigation's unanswered questions.

The episode explores inconsistencies in witness accounts, the lack of national attention, and possible t...

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth of Lesbian Detectives examine the 1985 disappearance and death of nurse Debbie Wolfe in Fayetteville, North Carolina. They examine the unusual evidence — a missing uniform, ill-fitting clothing, a claimed burned barrel, and a suspicious voicemail — and the two hospital volunteers linked to the case.

The episode reviews the family’s doubts, alleged investigative mishandling, and theories about whether Debb...

This episode explores the 1953 disappearance of 15‑year‑old Evelyn Hartley while she was babysitting in La Crosse, Wisconsin, detailing the crime scene, the massive search effort, and the puzzling evidence left behind.

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth review suspects and theories, discuss investigative gaps and enduring questions, and invite listeners to weigh in on one of Wisconsin’s most haunting unsolved cases.

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Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the disappearance and death of Mitrice Richardson after she was released from custody in 2009, tracing the timeline from a troubled night at an upscale restaurant to the discovery of her remains nearly a year later.

The episode focuses on alleged law enforcement mishandling, unanswered forensic questions, the family’s legal battle, and theories about what really happened while calling for accounta...

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth of Lesbian Detectives investigate the 1965 disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little after she walked away from Lenox Square and never returned. Her car was found with blood and personal items inside, credit card charges later placed across state lines, and chilling links to another woman at the same bank.

The episode reviews the key evidence, explores theories about trafficking, corruption, and cover-ups, an...

In this episode of Lesbian Detective, Sierra and Elizabeth uncover the heartbreaking story of Emani Gabrielle Moss, a bright 10-year-old girl whose dreams of becoming a teacher were silenced far too soon. What began as signs of neglect spiraled into years of abuse and starvation behind closed doors, overlooked by those who should have protected her. When Emani’s life was finally stolen, her tiny body discarded in a trash can, the t...

Lesbian Detectives hosts Sierra and Elizabeth take you deep into one of Bremerton, Washington’s most haunting cold cases—the brutal 1986 murders of 27-year-old Helene “Nikki” Anderson and her 4-year-old daughter, Adrienne Hale. Nikki was just days away from starting a new life in San Diego with her fiancé when someone she likely trusted walked through her unlocked door. By the next evening, both Nikki and Adrienne were found strang...

Join Sierra and Elizabeth in a chilling episode of Lesbian Detectives as they delve into the unsolved murder of 19-year-old Diana Vacari. Her mysterious disappearance in Tucson, Arizona, in 1992 left behind a trail of whispers, suspicion, and heartache. In October 1992, 19-year-old college student and aspiring actress Diana Vicari vanished into the warm desert night of Tucson, Arizona. Hours after she was last seen, a horrifying di...