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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
Vanished Without a Trace: The Unsolved Mysteries of Margaret Chauncy & Lisa Chandler
In 1987, 24-year-old Margaret Chauncy left her shift at St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana and asked a coworker to follow her home, fearing she was being stalked by a man in a black car. She pulled into her apartment complex in her red Pontiac Fiero—and vanished. Nearly 38 years later, Margaret’s case remains unsolved.
Two decades later, in 2007, 44-year-old Lisa Chandler spoke with her mother about her divorce and plans to see a doctor. The next day, her car sat in her driveway, her purse and ID were on the kitchen table, and her loyal dog guarded the yard—but Lisa was gone. Despite extensive searches, her trail ended five miles south of Wolfe City.
Join Arlene & Leah as they investigate.
Show Notes – Margaret Jane Chauncy
- The Disappearance of Margaret Jane Chauncy
- FBI ViCAP: Margaret Jane Chauncy – Texarkana, Texas
- Search for Missing Woman Yields Car in Lake
- Texas Police Reignite Search in Decades-Old Missing Person Case
- Vanished: Margaret Jane Chauncy
- Help Police Solve This Cold Case
- Doe Network Case File: Margaret Jane Chauncy
Show Notes – Lisa Lee Chandler
- The Disappearance of Lisa Lee Chandler
- 11 Years Later: Texas Mother Still Missing
- Without a Trace: The Lisa Lee Chandler Case
- Sheriff’s Office Reopens Cold Case of Lisa Chandler
- Cold Case: Wolfe City Woman’s Disappearance Still a Mystery
- Video Feature: Cold Case – Lisa Lee Chandler
- Disappeared Blog: Lisa Chandler
- Hunt County Missing Persons – Lisa Chandler
- New Appeal on 15th Anniversary of Lisa Chandler’s Disappearan
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