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Box in the Basement
"Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.
Box in the Basement
He Disappeared on Super Bowl Sunday… 1,600 Miles Away, a Body Appeared
On Super Bowl Sunday, 1993, Amarillo attorney David Glenn Lewis vanished without a trace. His family returned home to find his glasses and keys still inside, the TV on, and food half-eaten. Days later, a man matching David’s description was found dead—struck by a car on a dark highway in Moxee, Washington—1,600 miles from Texas.
With no ID, the man was buried as a John Doe, his death ruled accidental. It took nearly 11 years and the power of Google for the mystery man to be identified as David. But how did a respected lawyer from Texas end up in Washington, wearing clothes his family didn’t recognize, with a mysterious plane ticket purchase and strange sightings along the way?
Was David running from something? Or was he running toward someone? Why was his car found parked at the Amarillo airport, even though records showed he never boarded a flight?
This case is a web of eerie clues, unanswered questions, and chilling possibilities. Join us as we unravel one of the most baffling disappearances—and reappearances—in true crime history.
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