The Bridge
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1:21:54
- Full Episode
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<p>Andrea Canning reports on a family’s search for answers in the 2014 disappearance of 28-year-old Fayetteville, North Carolina construction worker James Chambers. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Rachel Wellhauser searches for her missing son James Chambers, uncovering a murder mystery involving Howard Ashleman, who eventually confesses but hides the body’s location.
Key points
- A Mother's Promise. Rachel vows to keep searching for her missing son, James, no matter the cost.
- The Disappearance. James Chambers vanishes without a trace, leaving his family in turmoil.
- The Search Intensifies. Rachel and Fran distribute flyers and canvass neighborhoods in search of James.
- The Strange Truck Sale. Howard Ashelman sells his truck shortly after James disappears, raising suspicions.
- Reno Parks' Shocking Confession. Reno reveals the horrifying details of James' fate, leaving investigators stunned.
- Rachel's Desperate Search. Rachel vows to search for her son James until she finds him, no matter the obstacles.
Episode highlights
- A Mother's PromiseRachel vows to keep searching for her missing son, James, no matter the cost.“I love him. I promised him that I'm here till we find him.”2:32Oct 5, 2021
- The DisappearanceJames Chambers vanishes without a trace, leaving his family in turmoil.“Where was James Chambers?”7:59Oct 5, 2021
- The Search IntensifiesRachel and Fran distribute flyers and canvass neighborhoods in search of James.“We walked days and days putting out flyers and just searching anywhere we thought he might be.”15:52Oct 5, 2021
- The Strange Truck SaleHoward Ashelman sells his truck shortly after James disappears, raising suspicions.“Why would you scrap a truck?”18:10Oct 5, 2021
- Reno Parks' Shocking ConfessionReno reveals the horrifying details of James' fate, leaving investigators stunned.“He said he cut him up.”35:24Oct 5, 2021
- Rachel's Desperate SearchRachel vows to search for her son James until she finds him, no matter the obstacles.“I'll do it till I die.”41:44Oct 5, 2021
- Howard's Disturbing TransformationHoward Ashelman, once a prime suspect, is now attending a Bible college, raising suspicions.“Why is he in a Bible college?”45:32Oct 5, 2021
- Marriage Amidst ChaosHoward Ashleman marries Hannah Jones just before his arrest, raising eyebrows and questions.“Why do you marry somebody that you know killed somebody?”1:08:24Oct 5, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
