This Doesn’t Happen Here

In this final episode of the Route 29 Stalker series, we step back and take a wider look at the cases, the patterns, and the haunting questions that continue to echo through Central Virginia. After examining the disappearance, the discoveries, the eyewitness accounts, and the chilling similarities, this closing episode reflects on what we've learned and what still keeps families, investigators, and locals searching for answers.  We revisit the victims whose stories sparked decades of fear along Route 29, examine the credibility of the "Route 29 Stalker" label itself, and consider where the evidence points today. Was this the work of one predator? A series of unrelated crimes? Or something more complicated than anyone wants to believe?  This finale brings together the threads woven throughout the series, offering context, theory, and a sober acknowledgement of the lived forever changed. It's a somber reflective end to a journey through one of Virginia's most unsettling unsolved mysteries.  Thank you all so much for sticking with me through this series. I hope I did these families and victims justice. Please let me know what your thoughts are now that we have gone through everything. 

On March 2, 1996, Sadie Showalter waited at Fashion Square Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia, for her daughter Alicia. They had plans to shop for dresses for Alicia’s twin brother’s upcoming wedding. Alicia was driving from her home in Baltimore, Maryland—a trip she had likely made many times before. She was known for being early, never late. So when hours passed with no sign of her, Sadie knew something was wrong. A call to Alicia’s husband quickly turned into a missing persons report. That same evening, Alicia’s car was discovered along Route 29 in Culpeper, Virginia. There was no damage. No signs of a struggle. It looked as though it had simply been parked and abandoned. But Alicia was nowhere to be found. What followed was a nightmare no family should have to endure—decades of unanswered questions, heartbreak, and a search for truth. Did Alicia suffer? Who took her? And will her loved ones ever see justice? In this episode, we take a closer look at the life of Alicia Showalter Reynolds—who she was, what she accomplished, and the chilling details surrounding her disappearance and death. We’ll also explore possible suspects and the theory of the Route 29 Stalker. Was Alicia one of his victims? Could she have been the first? And is there a connection between her case and others we’ve already covered?    Sources:     "A Year of Doubt, a Year of Fear." Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2 Mar. 1997, pp. 1A, 2A.   Neuberger, C. (1997, February 23). Family, police won't rest until case is solved. Richmond Times-Dispatch, C1, C4.   O'Brien, K. (1996, November 12). Television show to air new details of murder case. The Daily Progress, A1, A7.   Zitz, M. (1996, September 28). Fear stalks region. The Free Lance-Star, A1, A16.   "As Latest Body Identified, Fear Pervasive in Hamlet." The Daily News Leader, 26 Sept. 1996, p. A5.   O'Brien, K. (1996, September 2). Reynolds Case: Little Progress, much grief. The Daily Progress, B1, B2.   "Latent Fingerprints, DNA Evidence May Help Identify Reynolds' Killer." The Baltimore Sun, 8 Jun. 1996, p. 18B.   "Reynolds' Family Pleads for Peace." News and Messenger, 13 May 1996, p. A6.   O'Brien, K. (1996, May 12). As investigators work, killer may be watching. The Daily Progress, A1, A9.   O'Brien, K. (1996, May 11). Dogs discover possible clues at crime scene. The Daily Progress, A1, A10.   O'Brien, K. (1996, May 10). Investigation focuses on site where Reynolds' body was found. The Daily Progress, A1, A10.   Reed, D. (1996, May 9). Reynolds' family hope is lost. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 2.   Dute, J. R. (1996, May 9). Autopsy confirms body is reynolds'. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 5.   Beaumont, S. (1996, May 9). Autopsy confirms body is reynolds'. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 5.   Reed, D. (1996, May 9). Missing woman's body found, ending family's vigil. The Roanoke Times, A1, A4. Dute, J. R. (1996, May 8). Woman's body found in Lignum. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 5.   Allison, W. (1996, May 6). "Got to assume she is alive" Woman missing for 2 months, but family finds inner strength, support. Culpeper Star-Exponent, A1, A12.   Finefrock, R. L. (1996, May 1). Group asks for help in Reynolds' search. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 5.   Neuberger, C. (1996, April 5). Family laments the mystery. Richmond Times-Dispatch, B1, B4.   Neuberger, C. (1996, April 3). 2,100 leads found in probe. Richmond Times-Dispatch, B1, B3.   Finefrock, R. L. (1996, March 22). New billboards focus on suspect. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 2.   Neuberger, C. (1996, March 20). Search for woman moves to airwaves. Richmond Times-Dispatch, B1, B6.   Neuberger, C. (1996, March 17). Town laments lost innocence. Richmond Times-Dispatch, A1, A17.   Dute, J. R. (1996, March 13). Profile paints picture of post-abduction suspect. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1.   Neuberger, C., & Allison, W. (1996, March 12). Kidnapper a con artist? Culpeper Star-Exponent, A1, A3.   "Friends, Relatives Voice Hope, Fear for Missing Woman." The Free Lance-Star, 11 Mar. 1996, p. B4.   "Hundreds Pray for Missing Woman." Culpeper Star-Exponent, 11 Mar. 1996, pp. 1, 2.   Neuberger, C. (1996, March 9). Ribbon signifies hope over missing woman. Richmond Times-Dispatch, B1, B4.   Nolan, E. (1996, March 9). Siblings place ribbons at the site of sister's disappearance. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1.   Bacheller, J. (1996, March 7). Family offering reward. The News-Virginian, A1, A8.   O'Brien, K. (1996, March 5). Baltimore woman disappears on U.S. 29. The Daily Progress, B1, B2.   Dute, J. R. (1996, March 5). Police expanding investigation. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 10.   Dute, J. R. (1996, March 4). Police continue search for missing woman. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 1, 2.   Mind Over Murder Podcast - True Crime, Podcast, Advocacy   https://www.whsv.com/2021/05/07/family-of-alicia-showalter-reynolds-still-looking-for-answers-25-years-after-her-death/   https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/virginia-state-police/case/virginia-state-police-case-90-20067-alicia-reynolds/   https://unsolved.com/gallery/alicia-showalter/   https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/nearly-three-decades-later-state-police-continue-investigation-into-murder-of-alicia-showalter-reynolds/article_843fa06a-d7fa-11ee-8ec8-2bf62a18625d.html   https://mysterydelver.com/the-sinisterness-of-strangers/   https://www.trailwentcold.com/e/the-trail-went-cold-episode-413-alicia-showalter-reynolds/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3j7jYe9geA   https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeGenre/comments/1m5begb/the_alicia_showalter_reynolds_murder_the_route_29/   https://pix11.com/news/suspect-sketch-in-1996-virginia-murder-looks-like-accused-gilgo-killer-victims-family-says/      

In November of 2012 19-year-old Sage Smith vanished after leaving her apartment in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sage was confident, vibrant, and full of life. A young black transgender woman navigating her truth in a world that often refused to see her fully.  In this episode, we explore the final hours before Sage's disappearance, the mysterious connection to Erik McFadden, and the frustrating years that followed as her family fought for answers. We honor Sage's story and speak truth about the realities facing missing transgender women of color in America. Sage's disappearance is more than just a mystery; it's a reflection of how society often fails to protect its more vulnerable.   We uncover how bias and systemic neglect can shape whose stories are told and whose are forgotten.  Because Sage's story matters. Her truth matters. And justice for her matters. Ten years later her family is still fighting for that justice. And we're not letting the world forget her name.    Sources: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforsage/ https://www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=917&ARC=1843 https://www.reddit.com/r/WithoutATrace/comments/1gns3tp/in_2012_my_friend_sage_smith_vanished_from/ https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2020/05/02/the-disappearance-of-sage-smith/ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=N9fs7i&v=1282704005433974&rdid=Kwmn9hsA6MvIJ1rn https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/transgender-teen-sage-smith-still-missing-after-vanishing-virginia-2012-n943216 And They Were Gone Podcast- 2 Part Series  Crime Junkie Podcast  The Daily Progress 12/2/2012 The Daily Progress 12/4/2012

In this episode of This Doesn't Happen Here, we continue our Route 29 series with Part 4. The disappearance of Hannah Graham in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Hannah's life was full of promise: a brilliant student, a talented athlete, a devoted friend. But on a September night in 2014, she vanished after a night out with friends. Her disappearance set off an urgent search that exposed predators lurking in plain sight and led investigators straight to Jesse Matthew- the same man later tied to Morgan Harrington and RG from last week.  We walk through Hannah's final hours, the disturbing failures that allowed Matthew's violence to continue unchecked for years, and the tireless fight for justice by the Harrington and Graham families. Along the way, we'll examine the red flags, the institutional cover-ups and when the truth could no longer be ignored.  This case isn't just about Hannah-it's about how her courage, even in death, helped bring a serial predator to justice and saved countless others.    Sources: Her She Lies Podcast  True Crime Garage  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulthxUh_HZw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdunKAPM21Q Shockingly Wicked: A True Crime Podcast Mckenzie, B. (2014, September 16). Search Continues for Missing UVa Student. The News-Virginian, 5. "Search for Missing UVa Student Shifts." Richmond Times-Dispatch, 17 Sept. 2014, p. B3. Seal, D. (2014, September 18). The Search For Hannah Graham: Timeline Emerges. The Daily Progress, 1. Seal, D. (2014, September 18). Videos help shape timeline. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 3. Seal, D. (2014, September 19). Police seek witness info. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 3. McKenzie, B., & Quizon, D. (2014, September 20). "People saw him". The Daily Progress, A1, A7. "More than 1K Search for Missing UVa Student." The Progress-Index, 21 Sept. 2014, p. A8. "Man Sought in Graham Case." Richmond Times-Dispatch, 22 Sept. 2014, p. A1. Evans, K. B. (2014, September 23). Police continue pursuit of missing student. Culpeper Star-Exponent, A1, A4. Shapiro, T. R. (2014, September 23). Man charged in missing student case. Daily Press, U1. Shapiro, T. R., & Zapotosky, M. (2014, September 25). Arrest made in U.Va. Abduction case. Daily Press, U1. "UVa Case Suspect Arrested in Texas." The News and Advance, 25 Sept. 2014, p. 1. "UVa Abduction Suspect Has CNU Ties." Daily Press, 26 Sept. 2014, pp. A1, A4. Evans, K. B., & Seal, D. (2014, September 26). Been here before? Culpeper Star-Exponent, 3. Evans, K. B., & Seal, D. (2014, September 26). Officials say Matthew was accused of rape at Liberty. The Daily Progress, A1, A6. Barakat, M. (2014, September 29). Coach recalls missing U.Va. Student's intelligence, wit. Richmond Times-Dispatch, B4. Green, F. (2014, September 30). Source: DNA links U.Va. Suspect to 2009 killing. Richmond Times-Dispatch, A1. Evans, K. B., & Seal, D. (2014, October 1). 2009 death viewed. Culpeper Star-Exponent, A1, A5. Shapiro, T. R., & Flaherty, M. P. (2014, October 3). U.Va. Suspect's initial hearing continued. Daily Press, A4. Shapiro, T. R., Zapotosky, M., & Duggan, P. (2014, October 3). Matthew 'just a nice, sociable guy. Daily Press, A4. "Acquaintances Saw 2 Sides of U.Va. Kidnapping Suspect." Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4 Oct. 2014, p. B5. Kass, D. (2014, October 5). Parents plead for information to find missing U.Va. Richmond Times-Dispatch, B4. Quizon, D. (2014, October 6). More police join. The Daily Progress, A1, A9. Kass, D. (2014, October 9). Police: No clues in suspect's car. The News-Virginian, 3. "Handling of Previous Allegations Scrutinized." The Daily Progress, 12 Oct. 2014, pp. A1, A8. Frank, T. (2014, October 17). Missing. USA Today, 1A, 6A. Shapiro, T. R. (2014, October 19). Body found in search for Graham. Daily Press, A4. McKenzie, B. (2014, October 19). Remains Found. The Daily Progress, A1, A5. "Rape Charge Is Filed." Martinsville Bulletin, 21 Oct. 2014, pp. 1-A, 6-A. "Warrant for Matthew Issued in Fairfax Case." Martinsville Bulletin, 24 Oct. 2014, pp. 3-A. "Remains Id'd As Graham's." The News-Virginian, 25 Oct. 2014, pp. A1, A7. "Graham's Death Ruled a Homicide." The News and Advance, 19 Nov. 2014, pp. A1, A7. Fox, P., & Robertson, M. (2015, February 11). Hannah Graham suspect indicted. USA Today, 4. Kass, D. (2015, March 11). Documents shed light on Matthew's Fairfax case. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 4. Quizon, D. (2015, May 2). Leaving a lasting legacy. The Daily Progress, A1, A5. O'Dell, L. (2015, May 6). Capital murder charge revealed. The Roanoke Times, 1, 5. Seal, D. (2015, May 21). Judge to hear motion in Matthew case to suppress evidence. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 3. Morrogh, R. (2015, June 11). Matthew convicted in molestation. The Daily Newsleader, A8. Seal, D. (2015, July 31). Jesse Matthew's attorneys file list of motions in case. The Roanoke Times, 11. "Lunsford Fights Motion for Info on Grand Jury." The Daily Progress, 24 Sept. 2015, p. 3. Barakat, M. (2015, September 30). Jesse Matthew may have been abused. The Free Lance-Star, 19. "Harrington Consoles Mother of Accused Killer." Martinsville Bulletin, 1 Oct. 2015, p. 3. "Matthew: 3 Life Terms for '05 Assault." Danville Register and Bee, 3 Oct. 2015, p. 2. Seal, D. (2016, January 12). Scent dog findings challenged by Jesse Matthew's defense. The Roanoke Times, 11. "Matthew Gets 4 Life Sentences." The Roanoke Times, 3 Mar. 2016, pp. 1, 7.

In the 3rd part of our Route 29 series, we cover the heartbreaking case of Morgan Dana Harrington- a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who vanished during a Metallica concert in Charlottesville, VA, in 2009. What begins as a fun night out with friends quickly turns into a chilling mystery filled with bizarre witness account, strange behavior, and unsettling evidence.  We explore Morgan's final hours, the search efforts led by her devoted parents, and the eerie twists that would only make sense years later- after another young woman disappears nearby. This episode not only honors Morgan's memory but also sheds light on how her family transformed their pain into purpose through advocacy and education.    Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Morgan_Dana_Harrington   https://www.cnn.com/2014/10/17/us/virginia-girl-anniversary-harrington-death   https://news.virginia.edu/content/two-years-later-morgan-harrington-legacy-continues   https://www.cnn.com/2014/09/29/us/morgan-harrington-virginia-tech   https://www.wtvr.com/2019/10/17/morgan-harrington-remembered-a-decade-after-she-was-abducted-and-murdered-in-charlotesville   https://c-ville.com/morgan_harrington_a_month_into_the_case/   http://helpsavethenextgirl.com/about/history/   https://disappearedblog.com/morgan-harrington/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRrK8PPd5rY   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGJJezdnXTo   https://anatomyofmurder.com/save-the-next-girl-part-1/   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-bird/id1547857027   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-the-back-to-school-killer/id1608728701?i=1000667906780&l=fr-FR   https://pandora.com/podcast/shockingly-wicked-a-true-crime-podcast/intertwined-the-story-of-morgan-harrington-and-hannah-graham/PE:1205908674   True Crime Garage Podcast The Back to School Killer Part 1 and Part 2    Strong, T. (2009, October 22). Hunt for student turns into crime case. The Daily Progress, A1, A6.   "Morgan Harrington Obituary." The Daily Progress, 5 Feb. 2010, p. 4.   Morrison, S. (2009, October 20). Search for tech student underway. The Roanoke Times, 1, 18.   McNeill, B. (2009, October 20). Parents plead for daughters return. The Daily Progress, 2.   "Officials Seek Help Finding Student." The Daily Progress, 21 Oct. 2009, p. 2.   Bowman, R. (2009, October 22). Clinging to Hope. The Roanoke Times, 1, 18.   Strong, T. (2009, October 23). $100,000 reward set for clues on student. The Roanoke Times, 2.   McKenzie, B. (2009, November 9). Search for Morgan won't take anything for granted. The Daily Progress, 2.   Williams, R. (2009, December 17). No sign of tech student in I-64 hunt. The Daily Progress, B7.   Bowman, R. (2010, January 27). Remains likely tech student's. The Roanoke Times, 1, 20.   Strong, T. (2010, January 27). Remains likely Harrington's. The Daily Progress, A1, A6.   "Harrington Case Officially Ruled Homicide." The Daily Progress, 3 Feb. 2010, pp. A1, A8.   McNeill, B. (2010, September 15). Plaque to honor slain tech student. The Daily Progress, A1, A6.   Codispoti, A. (2010, October 11). Trumping the evil. The Roanoke Times, 1, 12.   "Harrington Suit Transferred Here." The Daily Progress, 14 Dec. 2012, p. 2.   Strong, T. (2015, September 17). 'Face of justice for Morgan'. Richmond Times-Dispatch, A1, A7.   Berg, L., & Seal, D. (2015, September 17). 'Face of justice for Morgan'. Richmond Times-Dispatch, A1, A3.   Seal, D. (2016, March 3). Matthew pleads guilty, receives 4 life sentences. The News-Virginian, A1, A5.   Shockingly Wicked: A True Crime Podcast   Anatomy of Murder Podcast Part 2

In this second part of the Route 29 series, we will share the heartbreaking and mysterious case of Samantha Clarke, who vanished without a trace from her home in Orange, VA, in 2010.   Samantha, a bright and loving 19-year-old, was last seen after a tangled few days involving new acquaintances. Questions remain to this day. Was Samantha lured by Randy Taylor? Was she one of his first victims? Has he been targeting women like this for years? Or could her disappearance have involved a young guy she had just started hanging out with and his girlfriend?  Or is this all connected to something bigger along the Route 29 Corridor?    In today's episode, we examine the events leading up to Samantha's disappearance, the frustrating initial law enforcement response, and the lingering question of what happened to Samantha Clarke?    Resources: https://www.truecasefiles.com/2019/06/the-disappearance-of-samantha-clarke.html https://www.missinginillinois.org/post/samantha-ann-clarke-19-september-14-2010-orange-virginia https://www.29news.com/2021/01/15/samantha-clarke-disappearance-case-now-an-abduction-homicide-investigation/ https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/samantha-clarke-still-missing-eight-years-after-vanishing-family-home-n905346 http://www.bitesizedcrimepod.com/episodes/episode-064-samantha-clarke/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-teens-abduction-link-missing-person-case/story?id=19949878 https://www.wtvr.com/2013/08/12/nelson-county-abductor-linked-to-other-missing-person-case https://www.12onyourside.com/story/27399193/renewed-search-for-missing-women-tied-to-randy-taylor/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-search-for-long-missing-virginia-teens/ https://wset.com/archive/separating-fact-from-fiction-in-randy-taylors-past Vile Virginia Podcast  "Police Seek Info on Missing Woman." Orange County Review, 23 Oct. 2010, pp. A1, A2. "Police Still Seek Info on Missing Woman." Orange County Review, 30 Oct. 2010, p. 3. Humphreys, R. (2010, October 2). Tips produce no sign of missing woman. Culpeper Star-Exponent, 3. Jackson, D. (2010, October 7). No new info on missing orange girl. Orange County Review, A1.   Music Credit: Mysterious Music Box Atmosphere by Universfield --  https://freesound.org/s/773658/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

On August 3, 2013, 17-year-old Alexis Murphy vanished after stopping at a gas station in Nelson County, VA. Known for her bright personality, ambition, and social media presence, Alexis' sudden disappearance left her family and community reeling.  In this first episode of our Route 29 Series, we walk through the early hours of Alexis' case-- from frantic search efforts to the shocking surveillance footage that led investigators to a man named Randy Taylor. Despite his shifting stories and attempts to manipulate the investigation, mounting physical evidence would ultimately expose the horrifying truth.  But even after Taylor's conviction, one chilling question lingered for years: WHERE WAS ALEXIS?  Join me as we break down the timeline, the evidence, and the unanswered questions--including possible connections to other cases along Route 29 in Virginia. Was this an isolated tragedy, or part of something bigger?    Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Alexis_Murphy https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/alexis-murphy-body-slain-teen-found-7-years-after-disappearance-6-years-after-killer-convicted/UTMOWX6BBBA45GOBGUO27V4PZ4/ https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/randy-taylor-killed-high-school-student-alexis-murphy https://wset.com/news/local/where-alexis-murphy-aunt-found-closure-forgiveness-randy-taylor-murder-nelson-county-disappearance-remains-anniversary-gas-station-dna-angela-family-hope-august-2023 Route 29 Stalker Podcast march 14 2021  Going West True Crime Ep. 134  The Murder Diaries Feb 25 2021  Alexis Murphy and Samantha Clarke Mind Over Murder Feb 24, 2020  Mountain Murders 5-1-22  Seasoned Crime 12-14-21 The Missing 6-22-20 Truly Criminal 1-13-24 https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/16/us/virginia-alexis-murphy-disappearance/index.html https://wset.com/news/local/10-years-after-alexis-murphy-murder-investigator-provides-new-insight-into-case-randy-taylor-billy-mays-fbi-gas-station-trailer-remains-dna-search-family-aunt-victim-true-crime-nelson-county-virginia-august-2023 https://wset.com/news/local/10-years-after-alexis-murphy-murder-investigator-provides-new-insight-into-case-randy-taylor-billy-mays-fbi-gas-station-trailer-remains-dna-search-family-aunt-victim-true-crime-nelson-county-virginia-august-2023 Wikipedia K. L. (2013, August 6). 17-year old Nelson Girl Missing for Two Days. The News and Advance. Hardy, S. (2013, August 7). Car found but no Sign of missing Nelson teen. The News and Advance. Hardy, S. (2013, August 7). Teen's Car Located. The Daily Progress. Bayne, L. (2013, August 8). Search continues for missing Shipman teen. The Roanoke Times. Bayne, L. (2013, August 8). Search for #Alexis via internet. The Daily Progress. Hardy, S. (2013, August 8). Search continues for missing Nelson teen. The News-Virginian. "Family's Agonizing Wait Drags on." The News and Advance, 8 Aug. 2013. Hardy, S. (2013, August 9). "We all want her to come back". The News and Advance. Bayne, L. (2013, August 9). Search for teen reaches fifth day. The Roanoke Times. Bayne, L. (2013, August 9). Clock is Ticking. The Daily Progress. Mohrmann, B. (2013, August 10). Search for missing girl continues for sixth day. The News and Advance. Hardy, S. (2013, August 10). Candlelight vigil held for missing Nelson County teen. The Progress-Index. Koerting, K., & Hardy, S. (2013, August 11). Nelson rallies in search for missing teen. The Daily Progress. "Suspected Arrested in Teen's Vanishing." The Roanoke TImes, 12 Aug. 2013. Faulconer, J., Busse, M., & Cropper, N. (2021, February 18). Alexis Murphy's remains found in Nelson County. The Roanoke Times.    

Tyrone, Missouri, is a small, no-stoplight town 90 miles east of Springfield. With a population of about 50, there are no restaurants, stores, or even a school. The remote area, consisting mainly of mobile homes and small houses, was rocked to its core in February 2015.  At 10:15 p.m. on February 27, 2015, a 15-year-old Tyrone resident called 911 from a neighbor's house. The neighbor (who wished not to be named) said she was barefoot, in a nightgown with no sleeves, and her legs were all scratched up from briars. The teen told the neighbor she saw a man in her dad’s bedroom, talking to him in a normal voice. She then heard gunshots and screaming, which is what made her run to the neighbor's house. She was terrified and unaware of the state of her parents. She just knew she had to get help.  The local police rushed to the scene of the call. At the same time, another 911 call came in at 10:36 pm from Martha Shriver reporting another shooting at a home not far from the original call. She explained she and her husband had both been shot.  One shooting, let alone four shooting victims, was completely unheard of in this area.   But unfortunately, that wasn’t even half the destruction done in this small town that night.  Sources: Johnson, W. (2015, February 28). After massacre, shooter takes own life. The Springfield News-Leader, 1A, 6A. Salter, J. (2015, February 28). Mother Dies, Killing Begins. Hartford Courant, A1, A6. Gounley, T. (2015, March 1). Neighbor: Suspect 'just got too strange acting'. Springfield News-Leader, 1A, 5A. "Man Kills 7, Self After House-to-house Rampage." The Lima News, 28 Feb. 2015, p. 4A. "Mothers Death May Have Sparked Shooting Rampage: Officials." The Windsor Star, 28 Feb. 2015, p. 17. Keegan, H. (2015, March 1). Tragedy in Tyrone Motive Still A Mystery. The Springfield News-Leader, 1A. "Tiny Missouri Town Mourns After Gunman Kills 7, Then Himself." The Newnan Times-Herald, 1 Mar. 2015, p. 10. Salter , J. (2015, April 10). Sheriff: Missouri shooter was drunk, had marijuana in system. Lake Sun Leader, 3. "Town Altered After the Killings." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 18 Oct. 2015, pp. A1, A14-A15. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/nine-dead-including-gunman-missouri-shooting-spree-report-n314071 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/27/tyrone-missouri-9-dead/24108089/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missouri-shooter-who-killed-seven-idd-some-victims-were-cousins/ https://apnews.com/domestic-news-domestic-news-general-news-6968218fbdda4f31be49d60f1f303d2b https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2015/feb/28/man-kills-7-himself-missouri/ https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article11418062.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/three-missouri-shooting-rampage-victims-identified-members-one-family-n314821 https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/27/missouri-gunman-kills-seven/24151981/ https://www.reuters.com/article/world/uk/eight-dead-in-door-to-door-missouri-shooting-spree-idUSKBN0LV1JB/ https://www.cnn.com/2015/02/27/us/missouri-deaths/index.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/03/01/motive-still-a-mystery-in-missouri-mass-shooting/24225891/ https://youtu.be/upVBJ5ZfOsE?si=MyDx-AFpcpq9YuJD https://youtu.be/tSWhuw0KHFM?si=JmHmb0eGMP-sPQDD    

2:27 am on June 18, 1982, Martha Yankee a 911 dispatcher received a call from the Imperial Gas Station on south main street in Harrisonburg, Va.  The young lady calling was 20 year old Kelly Bergh Dove who was working the night shift alone at the gas station. When Officer Sam Yankee arrived she was gone without a trace. Her cigarette was in the ashtray burned down to the butt, the magazine she was reading was still open on the counter as well as her pack of marlboro lights with a $5 bill inside. It was like she just walked away! Literally minutes from officer yankee being dispatched to the gas station, there was no sign of Kelly.  The last 911 call would be the last time anyone ever talked to Kelly.      "Woman Asks Aid, Then Vanishes." Richmond Times Dispatch, 19 Jun. 1982, p. 15. "Apparent Kidnap Victim Is Sought." The News-Virginian, 19 Jun. 1982, p. 8. "Missing Woman's Sister: Calls Common." The Roanoke Times, 23 Jun. 1982, p. 47. "Search Continues for Woman Missing From Service Station." The Roanoke Times, 23 Jun. 1982, p. 21. "Reward Set in Alleged Abduction." Richmond Times-Dispatch, 29 Jun. 1982, p. 13. "Case Still Baffling to Area Police." The Daily News Leader, 16 Jul. 1982, p. 7. "Police Lack Hard Evidence in Abduction." The Daily News Leader, 29 Jul. 1982, p. 9. "Is Abducted Woman Still Alive." The Bee, 29 Jul. 1982, p. 1. "Police Sift Clues in Gas Station Attendant's Disappearance." Richmond Times-Dispatch, 16 Jan. 1983, p. 83. Lee, M. (1993, February 14). Fatal Connections. The Daily Progress, A-1, A-12.

March 1, 1983, in McCarthy, Alaska an old mining town at the base of the Wrangell Mountains. It was a Tuesday, which in this town of about 20 people was mail day. Because this town was so remote, residents received mail and necessities such as groceries only once a week from what they called the mail plane.  Yall This town was so remote and small that one resident said “Around here there are so few of us we know each other by boot tracks.” Not only that they had no electricity, no running water and no telephone service. Im talking nearly off the grid all the way. If you wanted to be left alone completely McCarthy was the place for you.  On mail day, the locals gathered at Lester and Florence Hegland’s place to wait for the mail plane because it was close to the airstrip. They would have coffee, play games, chat, etc while waiting. It was a social event for them.  But, this mail day was different. There were no games, no coffee, no chatting. Only terror ending in nearly half of the population of McCarthy being dead.   "Six Shootings Rock Little Town." The Hanford Sentinel, 2 Mar. 1983, p. 4.   Bartley, B. (1983, March 3). Shooting Spree Stuns Isolated Alaskan Outpost. The Herald-Palladium, 11.   "Troopers Leave Mass Murder Site." Anchorage Times, 4 Mar. 1983, p. 4.   "Harvard Grad, Husband Alaska Shooting Victims." North Adams Transcript, 7 Mar. 1983, p. 18.   "Two Hours of Terror Change Town Forever." The Atlanta Journal, 8 Mar. 1983, p. 2.   Conklin, E. E. (1983, March 12). Hastings Claims Innocence; Trial Set for May 31. The Anchorage Times, B-7, B-11.   "Conflicts Delay Hastings Trial." Anchorage Times, 3 May 1983, p. 14.   O'Brien, P. (1983, July 17). Mccarthy Residents Recall Blood Bath. Anchorage Times, A-1, A-11.   O'Brien, P. (1983, July 23). Judge Sanctions Search of Hastings Property. Anchorage Times, B-2. You Tube Video    O'Brien, P. (1983, July 27). Psychiatrist Says Hastings Won't Talk. Anchorage Times, A-1, A-4.   Toomey , S. (1983, August 11). Murder Suspect Refuses to Talk to Psychiatrist. Anchorage Daily News, 17.   "Multiple Murder Suspect May See Psychiatrist." The Peninsula Clarion, 12 Aug. 1983, p. 6.   Bartley , B. (1983, December 5). McCarthy Murders Trial: Mystery to be Unraveled. Daily Sitka Sentinel, 1.   "McCarthy Murder Spree Suspect's Hearing Held." The Peninsula Clarion, 6 Dec. 1983, pp. 6, 9.   Pierson, R. (1984, May 15). Confessed Killer Seeks to Fire "Laggard" Lawyer. Anchorage Times, A-1, A-12.   "Convicted Killer Denied New Attorney." Anchorage Daily News, 19 May 1984, p. 21.   Toomey, S. (1984, June 14). Relatives Seek Psychiatric Care for Killer of Six. Anchorage Daily News, A-1, A-16.   Scarpinato, M. (1984, June 14). Family Knew Hastings as "Happy Little Boy". Anchorage Times, A-1, A-12.   Leslie, T. (1984, June 16). Attorneys Condemn Release of Hastings Letters. Anchorage Times, B-5.   "Dissolutions." Anchorage Daily News, 24 Jun. 1984, p. 16.   O'Brien, P. (1984, July 12). Judge Decrees Hastings' Hearing Open to Public. Anchorage Times, B-1, B-5.   Scarpinato, M. (1984, July 25). Hastings' Plan: Slaughter, Suicide. Anchorage Times, 1.   Toomey, S. (1984, July 26). Psychiatrist: Killer Wanted to Wreck Pipeline. Anchorage Daily News, B-1, B-3.   Scarpinato, M. (1984, July 27). Judge Rules McCarthy Killer Was Sane. Anchorage Times, B-1.   Toomey, S. (1984, July 27). Killer May Have Intended to Slay Others, Doctors Say. Anchorage Times, C-1.   Kizzia, T. (1984, July 28). McCarthy Killer Gets 634 Years. Anchorage Daily News, 1, 16.   Scarpinato, M. (1984, July 28). Hastings Gets 634-Year Term. Anchorage Times, A-1, A-8.   Scarpinato, M. (1984, October 27). Hastings' Victim Files Suit for $3 Million in Damages. Anchorage Times, B-1.   Scarpinato, M. (1984, November 10). Confidentiality May Block Killer's Legal Fight. Anchorage Times, B-1, B-4.   Scarpinato, M. (1984, November 21). Mass Murderer Wants to Serve Sentence in Alaska. Anchorage Times, 13.   Leslie, T. (1985, February 2). Hastings Asks to Withdraw Murder Plea. Anchorage Times, A-1, A-12.   Rich, K. (1985, February 2). Hastings Puts Blame on Toxic Poisoning. Anchorage Daily News, C-1, C-3.   "Judge Denies Murderer's Request." Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 1985, p. 16.   "Suit Filed in McCarthy Killings." Anchorage Daily News, 5 Mar. 1985, p. 27.   Jarvis, C. (1985, March 6). Hastings Bans Lawyer from Court. Anchorage Times, B-6.   Toomey, S. (1985, March 7). Judge Rejects McCarthy Killers Bid for Trial, New Plea. Anchorage Daily News, C-3.   Pragano, R. (1987, May 24). Appellate Court Upholds Hastings Murder Sentences. Anchorage Times, B-1, B-8.