"From an early age, I can recall wanting to please my parents but being frustrated by some of their unrealistic demands..." Following the end of the lengthy "Mall Passer" investigation, the Secret Service attempted to unlock the secrets of the man they'd arrested, 43-year-old Mike DeBardeleben. However, as they attempted to track down the machine he'd used to print his counterfeit bills, investigators ended up uncovering evidence of even more heinous crimes. As they learned more about the man they'd arrested, federal agents discovered that there had been ample warning signs for years. Dating back to his childhood, DeBardeleben had been abused and neglected by both of his parents, and had grown up in an environment that left him (and his siblings) emotionally scarred. In adulthood, he'd even been diagnosed as sociopathic and antisocial... Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan Music composed and created by Micheal Whelan Additional music includes "Unresolved Mysteries" by Ailsa Traves (podcast theme song, end credits) Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

"His technique was to go from shopping center to shopping center, passing phony notes at malls. You can pass $20 bills in a real hurry that way." In August 1979, a prominent counterfeiter attracted the attention of the U.S. Secret Service. Having created his own bogus $20 bills, this individual would begin to distribute them throughout the continental United States, using them in at least 44 states and netting more than $130,000 in the process. Over roughly four years, federal investigators attempted to determine who this individual was and whether he was part of a larger network. Dubbed the "Mall Passer" for his propensity to launder his counterfeit cash through shopping centers and malls, Secret Service agents finally saw their chance to capture this mysterious individual in May of 1983. But when the opportunity came, these agents discovered that there was much more to this counterfeiter than they ever could have imagined... Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan Music composed and created by Micheal Whelan Additional music includes "Unresolved Mysteries" by Ailsa Traves (podcast theme song, end credits) Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

"For us not to hear anything from her, we feel like something is definitely wrong. This has been a nightmare that won't end." On the evening of 29 July 2020, a silver Chevy Impala was found engulfed in flame in a Tacoma, Washington alleyway. This was a street that didn't receive much thru-traffic, so there weren't any security or surveillance cameras, making it the perfect place to torch a car and get away without being seen. Investigators would attempt to track down the owner of the vehicle, 50-year-old Diana Davis from nearby Auburn, but were unable to find her. Friends and family hadn't seen or heard from her since July 27th. As police would learn, Diana had last been seen in Tacoma, but had seemingly driven up to Seattle before going dark. Then, a week after her vehicle was discovered burning in an alleyway, Diana's remains were found roughly 70 miles to the east... Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan Music composed and created by Micheal Whelan Additional music includes "Unresolved Mysteries" by Ailsa Traves (podcast theme song, end credits) Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

This is a brief preview for the newest episode of my Patreon-exclusive show, Resolved, available now for all $5+ supporters. To learn more about this series and how you can listen, consider heading to: https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod This episode can be found at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/96624633

"It seems as if the suspect committed the crime and then made sure to be gone as quickly as possible." On the evening of 4 November 2015, police were called out to a crime scene in Sharpstown, a neighborhood located in southwest Houston. The person who'd called 9-1-1 that night, identified as the victim's boyfriend, had discovered her nude body laying deceased in her bed just after 10:00 PM. As police would soon learn, the victim was 20-year-old Shelbey Thornburgh-Crocker, a young Texas native who lived at the Conquistador apartment complex where her body was found. As they dug deeper into her story, however, they discovered a link between her line of work and a potential serial killer... To view the footage of the unknown subject, please check out the link at the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81JQ4Urhh5Y To learn more about this case and see screenshots of the unsub, please check out the FBI's website at the following link: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/homicides-and-sexual-assaults/unknown-suspect---houston-texas Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan Music composed and created by Micheal Whelan Additional music includes "Unresolved Mysteries" by Ailsa Traves (podcast theme song, end credits) Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

There has been an update in the Colonial Parkway Murders (episode #150 from 2020). On Monday, 8 January 2024, officials with the Virginia State Police held a press conference. During it, they announced that DNA had linked a previously-unidentified suspect, Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., to the deaths of David Knobling and Robin Edwards... To learn more about this story, read or listen to "The Colonial Parkway Murders" at the following link: https://unresolved.me/the-colonial-parkway-murders Researched, written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Music composed by Micheal Whelan If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

"Did you hear me? I'm at your house. Clean your fucking attic!!!" In June of 2011, 32-year-old Jack Froese died of a heart attack at his home in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. A father of two and a longtime musician, Jack made a strong impact in the lives of his friends and family during his short time here on Earth. Months later, those that had loved and cared for Jack during his life were still struggling to move on after his sudden and tragic loss. That was made difficult for some of them, however, when they began receiving emails from Jack... Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan Music composed and created by Micheal Whelan Additional music includes "Unresolved Mysteries" by Ailsa Traves (podcast theme song, end credits) Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

This is a re-broadcast of an older episode from 2018. On Christmas Day 1964, a housewife living just outside of Warminster, England reported an odd experience. She claimed to have heard an odd sound that reverberated across the countryside, described as "branches being dragged across gravel." A local newspaper would report this woman's finding several weeks later, but the woman's account was seemingly verified by dozens of other witnesses who all reported the same exact thing. Soon enough, the town of Warminster was besieged by UFO enthusiasts, who hoped to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon that the media had started calling "The Thing." Decades later, the mystery continues to linger... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan Learn more about this podcast at https://unresolved.me If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron Music Credits ROZKOL - "Go Then There Are Other Worlds Than These" Borrtex - "Creeping" Pulse Emitter - "Moonlit Valley" ROZKOL - "Golden Sphere" Marcos H. Bolanos - "Radioheart" Percival Pembroke - "Untitled Nude No. 7" Other music created and composed by Ailsa Traves

"While hiking on the trail, both individuals stated they heard growling noises and saw the eyes of what they believed to be a wild animal..." On the morning of 19 August 2022, 49-year-old Aron Christensen set out on a solo hiking trip alongside his puppy, Buzzo. Already camping with a large group of friends, nobody thought twice about Aron setting out on a little solo trip amidst the festivities. An experienced outdoorsman, Aron promised to be back by the following night to help prepare dinner. By the following afternoon, though, the group that Aron had been with had started to grow concerned. That concern began to turn into fear when they noticed a cop car responding to a crime scene at the campground they'd been staying at. Shortly thereafter, they'd learn that a man's body had been found... The website Aron's family and friends set up: https://www.aronlarschristensen.com/ The family's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-aron-christensen Between the Harvest and the Hunter's Moon by Supplemental Hearts: https://deerlodgepdx.bandcamp.com/album/between-the-harvest-and-the-hunters-moon-a-tribute-to-aron-christensen Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan Music composed and created by Micheal Whelan Additional music includes Unresolved Mysteries by Ailsa Traves (podcast theme song, end credits) Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

"It's the type of thing that literally tears your heart out." On 24 July 1996, seven-year-old Morgan Violi was playing outside of her home in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Amidst the high temperatures that day, Morgan and the other children in the vicinity were buzzing around the apartment complex, immersed in the dog days of summer vacation. But while Morgan played with a friend, a man in a maroon van nearby watched and waited. At around 12:35 PM, the man made his move. He drove up and first attempted to abduct Morgan's six-year-old playmate, but was unsuccessful. He then grabbed ahold of Morgan, threw her into the van, and sped off toward nearby Scottsville Road. In just a few seconds, Morgan Violi had been ripped out of her life, and decades later, her abductor remains unidentified... Please view and share the following: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/morgan-jade-violi Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan Music composed and created by Micheal Whelan Additional music includes "Flying Away" by Alan Spiljak (piano midsection), "Exodus Glacier" by Jasnazima (outro), and "Unresolved Mysteries" by Ailsa Traves (podcast theme song, end credits) Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me/ If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer