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.
Episodes
65 episodes
She Vanished on the 4th of July—Who Took Dannarriah Finley?
In the early hours of July 4th, 2002, four-year-old Dannarriah Finley disappeared from her home in Orange, Texas. Days later, her body was discovered in a neighboring county, sparking one of Southeast Texas’s most heart-wrenching investigations...
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Episode 65
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30:28
Two Women. Two Holidays. Two Unsolved Murders: The Cases of Kristen Wilson & Terressa Vanegas
On Halloween night in 2006, 16-year-old Terressa Vanegas left her Dickinson, Texas, home and never returned. Her body was found the following day, dumped behind a school—brutally murdered, her shoes missing, her future stolen. Despite multiple ...
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Episode 64
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He Walked Into the Desert. She Left Her Apartment. Neither Were Seen Again: The Disappearances of Catherine Hammel and Christopher Saunders
Two Texans. Two timelines. Two lives vanished without a trace.In 2017, Chris Sanders walked away from his RV in Monahans, Texas, into thin air. With no ID, phone, or confirmed sightings, the 40-year-old father disappeared. Despite public...
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Episode 63
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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 fou...
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Episode 62
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Luxury Home, Triple Deaths, No Answers—What Really Happened in Anaqua Springs?
In January 2019, Nichol Olsen and her two young daughters were found shot to death inside a luxury home in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community near San Antonio, Texas. Authorities quickly ruled it a murder-suicide, claiming Nichol shot her daugh...
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Episode 61
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32:34
No Forced Entry, No Arrests—A Texas Cold Case That Won’t Rest
On a quiet evening in 1981, Karen Lynn Douglas—a devoted mother from Harris County, Texas—was brutally stabbed to death in her own home. With no signs of forced entry, investigators believed she may have known her killer. But despite an extensi...
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Episode 60
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A Feud, A Fire, and A Murder—The Twisted Case of Ira Tobolowsky
On May 13, 2016, prominent Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky was found burned to death inside his home. What first appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into something far more sinister. Investigators determined the fire had been deli...
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Episode 59
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She Went Jogging and Never Came Home—What Happened to Rachel Cooke?
On the morning of January 10, 2002, 19-year-old Rachel Cooke went for a run in her quiet Georgetown, Texas neighborhood. She was home from college for the holidays, enjoying the break with family. She never returned.Rachel was last seen ...
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Episode 58
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Caught on Camera: The Chilling Church Murder of Missy Bevers
On April 18, 2016, 45-year-old fitness instructor Missy Bevers arrived early at Creekside Church in Midlothian, Texas, to set up for a boot camp class. Less than an hour later, she was found brutally murdered inside. Surveillance footage captur...
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Episode 57
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Slashed Tires, Shaky Alibis: The Vanishing of Tara Breckenridge
On a warm July night in 1992, 23-year-old Tara Breckenridge finished her shift at The Men’s Club, an upscale Houston nightclub, and walked out into the night. She never made it home. A promising young woman with dreams of photography, Tara vani...
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Episode 56
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26:53
No Shoes, No Money, No Goodbye—What Happened to Monica Carrasco?
On the night of October 2, 2003, 16-year-old Monica Carrasco seemingly vanished into thin air from her relatives' home in Balmorhea, Texas. She had recently moved in with her aunt and uncle after her mother suffered a stroke, and though she was...
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Episode 55
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A Killer Set Free? The Frustrating Unsolved Murder of Brittany McGlone
In the early morning hours of July 2007, 19-year-old Brittany McGlone clocked out from her overnight shift at a local store in Wood County, Texas. She was tired but eager to get home and rest. By the afternoon, she was dead—brutally murdered in...
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A Christmas Eve Tragedy: The 2015 Unsolved Murder of Henry Gutierrez
Henry Gutierrez Jr., a 71-year-old prominent businessman from Schertz, Texas, was known for his charisma, generosity, and success as a real estate mogul and former nightclub owner. Described as hardworking and deeply connected to his community,...
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Three Billboards & Still No Justice: The Unsolved Murder of Kathy Page
In the early hours of May 14, 1991, Kathy Page was found dead in her car in Vidor, Texas, the victim of what appeared to be a staged car accident. Decades later, her murder remains unsolved, casting a long shadow over the quiet town. Kathy’s fa...
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13 and Gone: The Unsolved Murder of Hailey Dunn
Hailey Dunn, a 13-year-old from Colorado City, Texas, vanished on December 27, 2010, after telling her mother she was going to a friend’s house. Her disappearance sparked a massive search, but her remains weren’t discovered until 2013, ne...
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The Vanishing of Misty Copsey: A 14-Year-Old's Disappearance That Still Haunts Washington
In 1992, 14-year-old Misty Copsey disappeared after attending the Puyallup Fair in Washington. Misty was a bright, independent teenager who spent the evening at the fair with a friend. Misty attempted to walk home when she missed her bus but ne...
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The Tragic Indigenous Murders of Rachel Sloan and Lakota Renville
Rachel Sloan and Lakota Renville were Indigenous women whose lives ended in violence, leaving their families searching for justice. Rachel’s burned remains were found in 2015 in Laytonville, California, and her case remains unsolved, overshadow...
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Shining Light on Indigenous Women: The Disappearance of Ida Beard & Murder of Suspicious Death of Chynelle Lockwood
When 29-year-old Ida Beard, a shy Cheyenne & Arapaho woman from Oklahoma, disappeared, it left her family and community devastated. Her vanishing led to the passage of “Ida’s Law,” groundbreaking legislation designed to address the crisis o...
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The COVID Pandemic Vanishing of Pepita Redhair
Every morning, Anita Redhair receives a "good morning" text from her 27-year-old daughter, Pepita. On the morning of March 25, 2020, Anita waited for her usual text, but it never came. She wondered if her daughter was busy with school, work, he...
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When Domestic Violence Turns to Murder: The Cases of Takara Hightower & Suzanne Simpson
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and we feature the selfless mother of 6, Takara Hightower, and the current case of missing San Antonio 51-year-old mother Suzanne Simpson. If you're experiencing domestic violence, please seek help:...
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When She Decides to Leave: The Murder of Sophi Sullivan
In 2018, a masked intruder attacked 31-year-old teacher Sophi Sullivan, and her 7-year-old son was the only witness to the stabbing. The town of Marfa, Tx mourned, her former students creating a memorial in her honor. Sophi's son claims h...
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Living a Domestic Nightmare: The Murder of 10-month old Willow Grace Garner
Mariah Gardner's life changed forever on the night her ex-husband, Stephen Clare, attacked her in a fit of rage. In February 2023, Clare shot Mariah, killing their 10-month-old daughter, Willow Grace, in the process. Clare's violent assault lef...
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The Unsolved Murders of Randy Lee Cave & Candance Boley
In January 2009, San Angelo shop owner & bowling aficionado Randy Cave's murder shocked the community, including hosts Arlene and Leah. Randy, known for his kindness and popularity, was found by employees when he didn't show up to wor...
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Almost 40 years and Still No Answers in the Dallas Murder of Catrina Mowrey
Catrina Mowrey's death in 1985 remains one of Dallas, Texas' haunting cold cases. Kansas native Catrina was found dead in her Oak Cliff apartment, and despite the passage of nearly 40 years, questions about what exactly happened to her continue...
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The Fourth of July Murder of Shonda Townsend & the New Years Shooting of Jessica Mitchell
Late on July 4th, 2010, 19-year-old Shonda Townsend, a kind mother of one, disappears on a drive home after celebratory fireworks in Palo Pinto, Tx. Months later, her remains would be found. Why would anyone murder Shonda? Staff S...
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