367 - High-Fives With Both Hands
- Feb 16, 2023
- 58:48
- Full Episode
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This week, Karen covers the missing persons case of Donald Boardman and Georgia tells the story of the "Missing Boy of Somosierra,” Juan Pedro Martínez Gómez.
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Brief Summary
The episode tells the story of Donald Boardman's disappearance and his eventual identification after decades, highlighting community involvement in cold cases.
Key points
- Missing Persons Statistics. Nearly 600,000 Americans go missing every year, with tens of thousands remaining unaccounted for.
- The Jordache Bones Case. A fisherman discovers a decomposed body in Tennessee, leading to a cold case that lasts decades.
- Dr. William Bass and the Body Farm. Larry Davis sends the remains to Dr. Bass, a legend in forensic science, for analysis.
- Barbara's Discovery. Barbara King Ladd stumbles upon a cold case article that sparks her curiosity and leads her to investigate further.
- Identification of John Doe. After 37 years, the identity of the Marion County John Doe is revealed as Donald Boardman, bringing closure to his family.
- The Mysterious Disappearance of Juan Pedro. In 1986, 10-year-old Juan Pedro disappears after a tragic truck accident. What happened to him?
Episode highlights
- Missing Persons StatisticsNearly 600,000 Americans go missing every year, with tens of thousands remaining unaccounted for.“That's a crazy high number.”13:25Feb 16, 2023
- The Jordache Bones CaseA fisherman discovers a decomposed body in Tennessee, leading to a cold case that lasts decades.“So at first, Larry's hopeful he can close the case quickly.”16:40Feb 16, 2023
- Dr. William Bass and the Body FarmLarry Davis sends the remains to Dr. Bass, a legend in forensic science, for analysis.“It's crazy that you could like donate your body to science when you die.”19:52Feb 16, 2023
- Barbara's DiscoveryBarbara King Ladd stumbles upon a cold case article that sparks her curiosity and leads her to investigate further.“I clicked on it and read it, and then it piqued my curiosity.”23:41Feb 16, 2023
- Identification of John DoeAfter 37 years, the identity of the Marion County John Doe is revealed as Donald Boardman, bringing closure to his family.“The Marion County John Doe officially gets his name back and it's Donald Boardman.”39:52Feb 16, 2023
- The Mysterious Disappearance of Juan PedroIn 1986, 10-year-old Juan Pedro disappears after a tragic truck accident. What happened to him?“The last time anyone will see any of them alive.”50:44Feb 16, 2023
- The Crash and Its AftermathA truck carrying sulfuric acid crashes, leading to a search for a missing boy.“The cab carrying the family crumples and the whole truck flips over off the road.”51:37Feb 16, 2023
- Theories of KidnappingWitnesses report a mysterious white van near the crash site, sparking theories of kidnapping.“These sightings are unverified. The white van is never found.”56:58Feb 16, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
