Detective Perspective

148: Elisa Roberson | She Walked Out the Door... Then Vanished

On August 6, 1989, 13-year-old Elisa Roberson left her home in Aransas Pass, Texas, to meet a friend at a nearby elementary school. It was a walk she had made before and should have taken only a few minutes.But Elisa never arrived, prompting her family to report her missing that night. A wide-scale search began the following morning, and bloodhounds tracked Elisa's scent to a nearby intersection, where it abruptly ended, leading investigators to believe she had been abducted.But more than 37 years later, Elisa has never been found, and what happened to her remains a mystery. If you have information in Elisa’s case, please call the Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). There is a reward available.Editor: Shannon KeirceResearch/Writing: Haley GraySUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspectiveFIND DERRICK HERETwitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseurCRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEECriminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comCrime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopADS:https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for three FREE towels and to save over 40%!

147: Jaye Potter Mintz | "Mean Man Hurt Mommy"

On the afternoon of February 23, 1987, Lorene Potter stopped by her daughter Jaye Potter Mintz's home in Leland, North Carolina. Inside, she found Jaye's 2-year-old son crying and 23-year-old Jaye brutally murdered in bed.The crime scene was so horrific that local investigators immediately called in the State Bureau of Investigation.But despite decades of investigation and DNA left behind by the killer, no suspect has ever been identified, leaving whoever murdered Jaye free nearly 40 years later...Anyone with information is asked to call the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 253-2777.Editor: Shannon KeirceResearch/Writing: Haley GraySUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspectiveFIND DERRICK HERETwitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseurCRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEECriminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comCrime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopADS:https://www.ForHers.com/Detective - Ready to reach your goals? Get personalized, affordable care that gets you, today.

146: Captain Michael O’Mara | The Mysterious Death of a Decorated Officer

On the evening of May 30, 1988, 48-year-old Police Captain Michael O'Mara left home to run a few errands.He never made it home.That night, another officer found Mike dead in a grassy area outside the county courthouse. Within hours, investigators declared he had taken his own life.But Mike's family and friends refused to believe it. They feared he had been murdered, possibly by another officer or by the mafia. Despite those concerns, more than 38 years later, Mike's manner of death remains undetermined, and one question still remains: What really happened to Captain Michael O'Mara?If you have information in this case, you can contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Police at 708-865-4700.Editor: Shannon KeirceResearch/Writing: Haley GraySUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspectiveFIND DERRICK HERETwitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseurCRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEECriminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comCrime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopADS:1. https://www.Smalls.com - Use code DETECTIVE for 60% off, FREE shipping, and treats for LIFE!2. https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for 3 FREE towels and to save over 40%!3. https://www.HungryRoot.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for 40% off and a FREE item for LIFE!

145: MURDER: Patrice Endres

On the morning of April 15, 2004, 38-year-old Patrice Endres was working at her salon in Cumming, Georgia. Then, just before noon, she vanished.Investigators would eventually conclude she had been abducted during a 13-minute window. But despite years of searching, following leads, and investigating multiple suspects, they still don't know exactly what happened.More than 22 years later, everyone is left asking the same question: who would do this to Patrice Endres and why?If you have information about this case please contact the GBI tip line at 800-597-8477.Editor: Shannon KeirceResearch/Writing: Haley GraySUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspectiveFIND DERRICK HERETwitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseurCRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEECriminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comCrime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopADS:https://www.TryFUM.com - Use code DETECTIVE to get a FREE gift with your Journey Pack!https://www.Square.com/Detective - Get up to $200 off your new Square Hardware!https://www.Rula.com/Detective - You deserve mental healthcare that works with you, not against your budget. Start your journey with Rula today!

144: MISSING: Zachary Bernhardt

On September 11, 2000, at approximately 4:47 am, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt was reported missing from his apartment in Clearwater, Florida.Within hours, hundreds of investigators and volunteers were searching for him. But they found no trace of Zach, and as the investigation unfolded, they began questioning whether they had ever been told the full story about what happened that night.More than 25 years later, Zach remains missing and everyone is left asking the same question: What really happened to Zach Bernhardt?If anyone has any information, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or Clearwater Police at 1-727-562-4420.Editor: Shannon KeirceResearch/Writing: Haley GraySUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspectiveFIND DERRICK HERETwitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseurCRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEECriminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comCrime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopADS:1. https://www.HungryRoot.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for 40% off and a FREE ITEM in every box FOR LIFE!2. https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE to save over 40% and get THREE FREE TOWELS!