The Missing Chronicles: Unsolved crimes, families & the search for truth

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dissects the enduring mystery surrounding the 1996 murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado. This deep dive explores the initial discovery of the handwritten ransom note, the staged crime scene, and the heartbreaking discovery of JonBenét’s body in the family basement. We examine the intense media scrutiny that fell upon parents Patsy and John Ra...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan explores the haunting and enduring mystery of 'Bella in the Wych Elm,' one of Britain’s most famous unsolved crimes. On April 18th, 1943, four boys climbing a tree in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, discovered a human skull inside a hollow wych elm trunk. This discovery launched an investigation that would span eight decades, leaving behind only questions about the id...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan explores the haunting and enduring mystery of 'Bella in the Wych Elm,' one of Britain’s most famous unsolved true crime cases. Set against the backdrop of World War II in April 1943, four young boys discover a human skull hidden inside a hollow wych elm tree in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire. This discovery triggers an investigation that spans eight decades, revealing...

In this gripping episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan explores the harrowing true crime story of Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., known as the Golden State Killer. This narrative delves into the chilling reality that for over a decade, the man responsible for a string of brutal burglaries, rapes, and murders in California was not just hiding in the shadows—he was wearing a police badge. Listeners will discover how ...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dissects the chilling case of Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., known to history as the Golden State Killer. This narrative explores how a man who wore a police badge—ostensibly a symbol of safety and justice—became one of America’s most prolific serial predators. For thousands of women in California, his uniform did not mean protection; it meant terror. DeAng...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan explores the chilling case of Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer. This true crime deep dive examines how a former police officer exploited his badge and training to commit decades of burglaries, rapes, and murders across California. The narrative traces the evolution from the Visalia Ransacker in 1974 to the East Area Rapist and Original Night Stalke...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan explores the chilling and bizarre true crime mystery of the Axeman of New Orleans. This unsolved case from 1918-1919 captivates history buffs, true crime enthusiasts, and jazz lovers alike, offering a deep dive into one of America’s most enigmatic serial killer mysteries. The Axeman was an unidentified attacker who targeted Italian-American families in New Orleans,...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dissects the enduring controversy surrounding the Lindbergh kidnapping case, exploring whether Bruno Richard Hauptmann was truly guilty or a convenient scapegoat for a nation in crisis. Set against the backdrop of 1930s America, this narrative moves beyond the basic facts of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr.'s abduction to examine the psychological and forensic doubts that ...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan investigates the chilling and enduring mystery of the SS Ourang Medan, a ghost ship that reportedly appeared in the Straits of Malacca with its entire crew dead on deck. This true crime deep dive explores one of maritime history's most haunting legends: a vessel found floating with bodies frozen in expressions of absolute terror, mouths agape and eyes staring into the vo...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dismantles the persistent and sensationalized myth that Mick Jagger was murdered or survived an assassination attempt. This true crime analysis explores why pop culture history is rife with rumors of violent ends for rock legends, specifically focusing on the Rolling Stones frontman. The episode clarifies that there are no police reports, evidence of plots, or legal vict...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dissects the harrowing and historic 1932 kidnapping of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., the twenty-month-old son of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh. This true crime deep dive explores the initial shock of the abduction from Highfields in East Amwell, New Jersey, focusing on the eerie silence that followed the empty crib and the mysterious ransom note left on the windowsil...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan explores the tragic events of June 12, 1994, at 875 Bundy Drive in Brentwood, Los Angeles. This narrative moves beyond the sensationalized media circus of the O.J. Simpson trials to focus on the human lives lost: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. For listeners seeking a respectful, detailed account of true crime history, this episode provides a deep dive into the fin...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dives deep into the chilling true crime story of H.H. Holmes, widely known as the 'American' or 'Devil in the White City,' who operated a notorious murder castle in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. This narrative explores the dark contrast between the glittering facade of the fair and the sinister activities occurring just blocks away on West 6...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dissects the enduring mystery of D.B. Cooper, the only unsolved air piracy case in commercial aviation history. On Thanksgiving Eve, November 24th, 1971, a man using the alias Dan Cooper hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, demanding $200,000 and four parachutes before jumping from a Boeing 727 into a stormy Pacific Northwest night. This narrative explores the ...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan delves into the harrowing and enduring mystery of the Dyatlov Pass incident, one of true crime's most chilling unsolved cases. On January 23, 1959, nine experienced hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute embarked on a winter expedition in the northern Urals of the Soviet Union. What began as a routine trek for Grade III certification ended in tragedy when their ten...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan explores the pivotal moment in history known as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. This event, triggered by a wrong turn and a stalled car, served as the immediate catalyst for World War I, reshaping the global geopolitical landscape forever. The narrative moves beyond simple dates and battles to examine the human elements behind ...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan unravels the chilling and complex mystery of Belle Gunness, often cited as America’s first female serial killer. This true crime deep dive explores how a towering immigrant woman used her physical presence and societal invisibility to mask a decades-long pattern of murder, insurance fraud, and disappearance. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-cent...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan dissects the audacious Antwerp Diamond Heist of February 2003, widely regarded as one of the largest thefts in history. This true crime deep dive explores how Leonardo Notarbartolo and his team, known as 'The School of Turin,' bypassed a fortress-like security system housing over $100 million in loose diamonds. For listeners fascinated by high-stakes heists, criminal psy...

In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Leah Hallinan recounts the harrowing and unsolved disappearance of the Beaumont children—Jane, Arnna, and Grant—who vanished from Glenelg Beach in Adelaide on Australia Day, January 26, 1966. This true crime deep dive explores how a routine family trip turned into a national tragedy that shattered Australia’s sense of safety and innocence. The narrative details the t...