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In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, I sit down with Kevin Stephenson, Reverend and President of Faith Based Films LLC, to discuss his upcoming film project, 1921, which explores the Tulsa Race Riots of 1921—one of the most devastating and long-silenced acts of racial violence in American history.

Our conversation goes beyond the commonly told narrative of destruction and loss to uncover lesser-known, deeply human stories of compassion, faith, and moral courage. Reverend Stephenson shares insights from a short documentary currently available on his website, highlighting how Catholics and other faith communities stepped in to help protect, shelter, and support victims during and after the riots—stories that complicate history but also restore humanity to it.

We discuss why this film matters now, the responsibility of faith-based storytellers to tell hard truths, and the challenges of securing funding for an independent historical film rooted in reconciliation rather than division. This episode is about memory, accountability, and the role faith can play—not as a shield from history, but as a lens to understand it more fully.

If you care about untold history, faith-driven storytelling, and preserving the truth of Greenwood and Black Wall Street, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Shadows Along I-40 is a raw, unfiltered conversation rooted in lived experience.

In this episode, journalist and founder of TheColdCases.com, Dustin Terry, sits down with a childhood friend to revisit the dark undercurrents that shaped their upbringing in Sequoyah County, where Interstate 40 cuts through small towns and long-held secrets.

Together, they discuss the haunting case of Charity Beallis, the open secret of sex trafficking along I-40, the presence of serial predators who exploited the anonymity of America’s highways, and the lasting damage caused by a local sheriff’s race clouded by allegations of corruption and cartel influence.

This is not a sensational retelling—it’s a reckoning. A reflection on what happens when communities know something is wrong, but lack the power or protection to speak. It’s about memory, silence, and the consequences of looking away.

Listener discretion advised.
Some stories are buried for a reason.

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🎙️ At TheColdCases.com, we bring attention to cold cases, unsolved crimes, and forgotten crimes through powerful true crime stories and investigative journalism.

👉 Support our work by checking out our exclusive resources through our affiliate links inside this podcast:
• Citizen Detective PDF – Learn how to investigate cold cases responsibly.
• Criminal Psychology Crash Course – Understand the minds behind the crimes.
• Top Ten Cold Cases Across the USA PDF – Explore some of the most haunting mysteries still unsolved.

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In this powerful episode of The Cold Cases Podcast, we sit down with Ann Patrick — the daughter of Maureen “Cookie” Rowan, recently identified as the woman long known only as “Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee.” After more than fifty years without answers, Ann opens up about what this discovery means to her family, the pain of growing up without the truth, and the urgent need for information as the investigation enters a new chapter.

Ann shares personal memories, emotional reflections, and a heartfelt plea to the public. She is specifically seeking people who may have known her mother, Maureen Rowan, or her estranged husband, Charles Emery Rowan Sr., during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Anyone who remembers the couple — whether from Tampa, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Enigma (Georgia), or surrounding areas — may hold the missing pieces needed to move this case forward.

This episode covers:

• The moment Ann learned her mother had finally been identified
• What Maureen “Cookie” Rowan was like as a person and a mother
• Details about the strained relationship between Maureen and Charles Rowan Sr.
• Why Maureen was never reported missing
• What investigators still need from the public
• Ann’s plea for anyone with memories, stories, or connections to come forward

For more than five decades, Maureen’s identity and story were lost to time. Now, with her name restored, Ann and her family are searching for truth, closure, and justice. This is an emotional, deeply human conversation — and a reminder that even the smallest detail could make a difference.

If you have information about Maureen “Cookie” Rowan or Charles Emery Rowan Sr., please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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🎙️ At TheColdCases.com, we bring attention to cold cases, unsolved crimes, and forgotten crimes through powerful true crime stories and investigative journalism.

👉 Support our work by checking out our exclusive resources through our affiliate links inside this podcast:
• Citizen Detective PDF – Learn how to investigate cold cases responsibly.
• Criminal Psychology Crash Course – Understand the minds behind the crimes.
• Top Ten Cold Cases Across the USA PDF – Explore some of the most haunting mysteries still unsolved.

👉 Every download helps keep the podcast alive and continues shining a light on victims and families still waiting for justice.