Weeknight Mysteries Podcast

On October 4, 2024, 27 year old Jack McLennan disappeared from Ficks Crossing, a popular swimming and picnic spot near Murgon, Queensland. Earlier that day, Jack had been spending time with his relatively new workmate, Chris Duke. The two men visited a bottle shop, travelled around the region, and eventually made their way to the waterhole. According to Chris, he was cleaning his car when he briefly lost sight of Jack. When he looked up again, Jack was gone. In the weeks that followed, several of his personal belongings were discovered in different locations around the countryside, raising even more questions about what happened that night.In this episode, we discuss how Jack's shoes, hat, wallet and bank card ended up in different locations, examine Chris Duke's account of the evening and consider the questions surrounding his involvement. We also look at the mysterious vehicles reportedly present at Ficks Crossing that night, including a dark-coloured vehicle with a rooftop tent that police specifically appealed for information about.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

Todd Geib was a 22 year old man from Casnovia, Michigan, who disappeared in the early hours of June 12, 2005, after leaving an orchard party and reportedly walking home. He made several calls to friends during his journey, including one in which he said he was in a field, before all contact suddenly stopped. Despite extensive searches, Todd remained missing until July 2, when his body was discovered floating upright in a private lake near the party location. Authorities ruled his cause of death as drowning, but classified the manner of death as undetermined.In this episode, we take a closer look at the area where Todd's body was discovered and examine the route he may have taken that night, including why he might have headed north towards the lake instead of south towards home. We also discuss the gated entrance leading to the lake, photographs of the surrounding area, and the account from the people who discovered Todd's body, who reported that their canoe had been moved and left with beer cans inside the day before.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On the night of August 31 to September 1, 1993, 18 year old Tanja Groen disappeared after leaving a student association event in Maastricht, the Netherlands. She was expected to cycle back to her student room in nearby Gronsveld, but she never arrived. Her bicycle, clothing, and personal belongings were never found.In this episode, we explore Maastricht in 1993 and retrace the possible route Tanja may have taken on her way back to Gronsveld. We examine the searches that followed her disappearance. We also discuss the people of interest connected to the case, including Wim Smulders, Marc Dutroux, and Ronald Janssen.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On June 16, 1990, 52 year old antiques dealer Trevaline Evans disappeared from her shop, Attic Antiques, in Llangollen, Wales. At around 12:40 p.m., she left a note on the door saying she would be back in two minutes. She was later seen buying an apple and a banana, and her last confirmed sighting placed her near her home at around 2:30 p.m. Her handbag, keys, jacket and car were left behind, and no money was ever withdrawn from her bank accounts.In this episode, we piece together Trevaline’s final days and examine the timeline surrounding her disappearance, including why the two-minute note is so difficult to reconcile with the sightings reported nearly two hours later. We revisit conflicting accounts of the well-dressed man reportedly seen with her before she vanished, discuss theories involving her husband and other people connected to the case, and look into the claims made by two brothers who believe Trevaline’s remains were found beneath the floor of Rhuddlan Golf Club.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On June 24, 1974, 14 year old Margaret Ellen Fox disappeared after leaving her home in Burlington, New Jersey, for what she believed was her first summer babysitting job. A man calling himself John Marshall had contacted her family after seeing a babysitting advertisement, but after Margaret travelled to Mount Holly to meet him, she was never seen again. Four days later, her family received a $10,000 ransom call, neither Margaret nor the man behind the supposed job has ever been found.In this episode, we examine how the alleged setup unfolded, the suspicious phone number that led investigators to a public payphone, and the red Volkswagen reportedly connected to the case. We also listen to the ransom call and revisit a sketch of a possible person of interest, trying to determine whether the caller's voice could match the man's reported appearance. Who was John Marshall, and was the ransom call connected to Margaret's disappearance?Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On November 19, 2011, 23 year old David Grubbs finished his shift at Shop ’n Kart in Ashland, Oregon, and began walking home. Less than an hour later, he was found brutally murdered on the Central Bike Path near Hunter Park. David had suffered sharp-force injuries to his head and neck, yet investigators could find no obvious motive for his killing. His wallet and belongings were still with him, no murder weapon was recovered, and despite an extensive investigation involving multiple law-enforcement agencies, no one has ever been charged.In this episode, we take a closer look at the strange details surrounding David’s final hours, including comments and claims made by people online about possible encounters and suspects, the dark and isolated area where the murder took place, and the various theories about what may have happened that evening. We also discuss the publicly identified person of interest Christian Delaurentiis, the mysterious searches conducted by investigators, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround David’s murder.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On December 13, 2020, 21 year old Texas State University student Jason Landry disappeared while driving home from San Marcos to his family’s home in Missouri City, Texas, for Christmas break. Shortly after midnight, his crashed Nissan Altima was found abandoned on Salt Flat Road near Luling. His clothing and personal belongings were scattered around the area, but Jason was nowhere to be found. Despite extensive searches over the following years, he remained missing until September 2026, when human remains were discovered several miles from the crash site and later identified as Jason. His remains did not provide an explanation for how he died, and investigators have found no indication of foul play.In this episode, we go through the clues left behind at the crash site and examine some of the strange people and theories that became connected to Jason’s case. We also look at maps of the area and consider the distance and terrain between the location of Jason’s crashed car and where his remains were eventually found.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On June 5, 1999, 15 year old Michael “Mike” Palmer disappeared after leaving a graduation party near Meadow Lakes, Alaska, with three friends. The boys were riding their bicycles when Mike fell behind, and although they waited for him at a nearby 7-Eleven, he never arrived. Mike was never seen again. His bicycle was later discovered in the Little Susitna River, while his wet and muddy Converse sneakers were found roughly 200 yards away near a private airstrip. In this episode, we take a closer look at the location where Mike was last seen and try to come up with explanations about his bicycle and shoes. We also look at discussions from people familiar with the area on Facebook, including the local theories and speculation surrounding two individuals whom some believe may have information about Mike’s disappearance. Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On 26 April 2010, 16 year old Alexandria “Ali” Lowitzer disappeared from Spring, Texas. Ali had arrived home from school at around 2:30pm and called her mother to say she had forgotten her house key. She then asked if she could walk to the nearby Burger Barn, where she worked, to collect her paycheck and ask about picking up a shift that evening. She was seen getting off her school bus with two other students, but she never arrived at the Burger Barn. When her mother returned home later that afternoon, Ali was nowhere to be found.On the podcast, we examine the area where Ali was last seen after getting off the school bus, including the route she may have taken toward the Burger Barn. We focus about the security footage from a nearby gas station and discuss if it proves that Ali never made it to the restaurant. We also explore the wooded area close to the neighborhood and consider whether it could be related to Ali's case.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On 22 June 1997, 51 year old Marion Barter left Southport, Queensland, to begin a year-long trip through England and Europe. Shortly before leaving Australia, Marion had secretly changed her name to Florabella Natalia Marion Remakel and obtained a new passport, but she told no one about the change. She travelled to England and remained in contact with family and friends for several weeks, but on 1 August 1997, Marion spoke to her daughter Sally for the final time. The following day, her passport was used to return to Australia, despite Marion apparently still claiming to be in England. Over the following weeks, Marion’s life savings were withdrawn from her bank account, and after 15 October 1997, there were no further confirmed signs of Marion. In 2024, a coroner declared Marion deceased, but was unable to determine where, when or how she died.On the podcast, we examine what may have happened to Marion after her return to Australia, including her relationship with Ric Blum, the man she knew as Fernand Remakel, and the coroner's findings about his history of exploiting vulnerable women. We consider whether Ric Blum is responsible for Marion’s disappearance or if there is a different explanation why Marion Barter vanished.Contact us at: [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries