In this episode, hosts Sierra and Elizabeth investigate the 1995 disappearance of 19‑year‑old Donald “Donnie” Izzett Jr., tracing his terrified Mother’s Day call, a turbulent relationship with a man named Shane, a 2019 confession from a former friend, and later evidence at a Mississippi burn site. The episode explores the family’s decades‑long search for answers, the civil suit against Shane, and why the case remains officially unsolved while Donnie’s mother continues to demand justice.

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Reference: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/128-someone-knows-something https://charleyproject.org/case/donald-lee-izzett-jr https://wehotimes.com/former-west-hollywood-aerobics-instructor-implicated-in-death-of-19-year-old-donald-lee-izzett-jr/

In 1978, 13-year-old Scott and 8-year-old Amy Fandel disappeared from their remote Alaska cabin after being left alone for the night; an unfinished pot of macaroni and a quiet house were the only immediate clues.

Searches, family tensions, and competing theories followed, but no definitive evidence ever emerged. Decades later, the case remains unsolved, and the family continues to seek answers.

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Reference:

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1r2cyyh/the_1978_disappearance_of_scott_and_amy_fandel/

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/theories-fandel-children-s-disappearance-n385361

https://robinbarefield76.medium.com/what-happened-to-the-fandel-children-9606016e6193

https://medium.com/bizarre-unsolved-cases/scott-and-amy-fandel-alaska-siblings-vanish-from-cabin-e4dd5c60ddc3

In 2012, 19-year-old Brittney Wood disappeared amid a growing criminal investigation into child sexual abuse within her extended family. The last person seen with her, a family member named Donald, was later found dead from a gunshot wound; Brittney's phone was missing, and the gun belonged to her, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.

Over a decade later, multiple relatives were convicted in the abuse probe, but Brittney’s disappearance remains unsolved. This episode examines the timeline, the evidence found, and the theories surrounding what happened to Brittney, while remembering her as a daughter, a mother, and a survivor.

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https://www.eonline.com/news/1300218/monster-in-the-shadows-inside-the-beyond-shocking-aftermath-of-brittney-wood-s-disappearance?utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=imdb_topstories

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alabama-woman-convicted-in-children-sex-abuse-ring/

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 2005 disappearance and murder of 19-year-old Rashawn Brazell, who vanished after leaving his Brooklyn apartment on Valentine’s Day and whose dismembered remains were later found near subway tracks. The episode follows the investigation, forensic leads, a suspect's arrest, and the eventual dismissal of charges.

Despite a renewed probe and an arrest years later, the case remains legally unsolved. The hosts reflect on Rashawn's life, the impact on his family, and the unanswered questions that persist — and invite listeners with information to come forward.

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Reference:https://pix11.com/news/local-news/murder-case-involving-dismembered-teen-dismissed-in-brooklyn-court-da/

https://gaycitynews.com/rashawn-brazells-accused-killer-claims-alibi/

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 2021 unsolved murder of Katherine "Katie" Janness and her dog Bowie in Atlanta's Piedmont Park.

They cover Katie's life and community, the disturbing details found at the scene — including a carved message — the limited eyewitness footage, investigative response, and the lingering questions and theories surrounding a case that remains unresolved.

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Reference: https://medium.com/@ms_epi/the-lingering-case-of-katherine-janness-and-bowie-b977ca32751e https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/in-plain-sight-inside-the-unsolved-piedmont-park-murder-that-shook-atlanta/

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1998 Boston murder of Rita Hester, a transgender woman whose violent, unsolved death reverberated through the LGBTQ+ community.

The episode recounts Rita's life, the crime scene and investigation, media misgendering, and how her death led to the Remembering Our Dead project and the first Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The hosts discuss theories, community impact, and the continued demand for justice while urging listeners to honor victims and respect pronouns.

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Reference:

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/her-death-sparked-transgender-day-remembrance-22-years-later-still-n1233809

https://pflag.medium.com/this-and-every-tdor-remember-rita-hester-efe2b1010786

In 1996, 15-year-old Jack Morgan vanished from his San Diego home and was never seen again. In the aftermath, his photos disappeared, his belongings were discarded, and silence surrounded his name.

In this episode, we explore his disappearance, the troubling events that followed, and the theory shared by family members that Jack may have been a gay teen navigating conflict in the 1990s—adding another haunting layer to an already unsolved case nearly 30 years later.

https://www.thecoldcases.com/p/was-jack-morgan-killed-by-his-dad

On a quiet spring night in 1989, nurse Cindy James disappeared from Richmond, British Columbia after years of reported stalking, harassment, and strange attacks. Her body was found two weeks later, drugged, bound, and with unanswered questions about who — if anyone — was responsible.

The episode examines Cindy's long history of threats and mysterious incidents, the divided investigations over whether she was targeted or self-harming, and the lasting uncertainty surrounding her death, while remembering the life she lived.

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Reference: https://medium.com/tftunderworld/campaign-of-fear-the-controversial-unexplained-death-of-cindy-james-5ef0c41ccfaf

https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-cindy-james/