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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 Vanished After a Party—Three Years Later, His Bones Were Found on a Hillside: The Case of
On a cold February night in 1999, 25-year-old Wil Hendrick vanished after leaving a party near Moscow, Idaho. His friends thought he had walked home. He never made it. Months later, his abandoned car was found—muddied, keys gone, and ominously silent. Three years after that, Wil’s remains were discovered on a remote hillside, miles from town.
Wil was openly gay in a small town, a proud artist with a vibrant spirit—and possibly, a target. Despite the passage of more than two decades, no one has been charged with his murder. The case has bounced between local police, the FBI, and cold case teams—but crucial evidence remains missing, and key suspects have slipped through the cracks.
Was Wil the victim of a hate crime? A personal vendetta? Or something even darker?
Join Arlene and Leah as they examine the victim, timeline, evidence, and suspects in this haunting cold case.
Remembering Wil Hendrick: A Cold Case That Still Haunts Idaho
A Party Leads to Murder: The Unsolved Death of Wil Hendrick
Wil Hendrick’s Father Still Seeks Justice After Son’s Mysterious Death
The Unsolved Murder of Wil Hendrick
Justice for Wil Hendrick: A Cold Case Involving a Native Victim
A Look at Idaho Cold Cases: Wil Hendrick Still Unsolved
FBI Joins Investigation Into Wil Hendrick Case
The Trail Went Cold: Episode on Wil Hendrick
Wil Hendrick’s Story Featured on Luminol True Crime Blog
Unsolved Mysteries Gallery: William "Wil" Hendrick
Newspaper Coverage of Hendrick Case – Part 1
Newspaper Coverage of Hendrick Case – Part 2
True Crime Diva: The Murder of Wil Hendrick
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