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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
A 12-Year Old Kimberly Norwood Walks Home & Vanishes Forever
On May 20, 1989, Kimberly Rachelle Norwood, a 12-year-old honor student, left a friend’s house in Hallsville, Texas and began the one-mile walk home. She never arrived.
In this episode, join Arlene and Leah as they examine Kimberly’s disappearance, the early assumption that she had “run away,” and how that narrative stalled the investigation at a critical moment. We break down the timeline of her final hours, the overlooked red flags, witness sightings, questionable investigative decisions, and the theories that still haunt her family more than three decades later.
Kimberly’s case remains unsolved — and her family is still waiting for answers.
If you have information, contact the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office at 903-935-4888.
🔗 SHOW NOTES & SOURCES
- Kimberly Rachelle Norwood: A 12-Year-Old Who Vanished in Hallsville
- Vanished: The Disappearance of Kimberly Rachelle Norwood
- 14 Years Later: Family Still Searching for Kimberly Norwood
- Cold Case Spotlight: Kimberly Norwood
- New Photo Released in Kimberly Norwood Cold Case
- Have You Seen Kim? Hallsville Girl Missing Since 1989
- 33 Years Later: Kimberly Norwood Still Missing
- Searching for Answers: 1989 Disappearance of Kimberly Norwood
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