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On a summer morning in 1966, 11-year-old Brenda Sue Brown disappeared after walking her sister to school and was later found murdered in nearby woods. The case went cold for decades amid lost evidence and unanswered questions.
Years later a newspaper series and an alleged deathbed confession renewed the investigation, but missing forensic evidence and the deaths of key suspects left Brenda’s family without answers. This episode from Lesbian Detectives examines the crime, the reopening of the case, and the long search for justice.
 
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Reference:
https://medium.com/@chelsealynnqueen94/the-tragic-case-of-brenda-sue-brown-an-unsolved-childhood-murder-db4d51d1dea4
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/judge-deathbed-confession-is-evidence-in-murder-ca/223008159/

In 1976 three suitcases found near a river contained the remains of a pregnant teenage girl known for decades as Beth Doe. After years of cold-case work and new DNA genealogy techniques, investigators identified her as 15-year-old Evelyn Colon and traced a suspect.
An arrest was made in 2021, but legal and jurisdictional challenges later led to dismissal of charges in Pennsylvania, leaving Evelyn’s family still seeking final justice while her name and story are finally remembered.
 
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In this episode, hosts Sierra and Elizabeth revisit the unsolved 1983 disappearance of 10-year-old Joanna “Jojo”Pedersen  in Chilliwack, B.C. They recount the events surrounding her last moments at a payphone, the mysterious man seen with her, an untraceable distressing phone call to her grandmother, and the decades-long investigation that followed.
The hosts discuss theories, the 2023 identification and clearance of the phone booth witness, anonymous letters, and the emotional impact on Jojo’s family, while urging anyone with information to come forward.
 
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Reference:https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241141850/joanne_marie-pederson
https://www.facebook.com/thehistoriansden/posts/on-february-19-1983-ten-year-old-jo-anne-pedersen-vanished-without-a-trace-in-ch/999982469743428/
 

 This is Lesbian Detectives. Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1979 murder of teacher Susan Reinert and the disappearance of her two children, Karen and Michael. The episode traces Susan's relationship with William "Bill" Bradfield, alleged financial deception, the involvement and later controversy around Dr. J. Charles Smith, trials and overturned convictions, and the decades-long search that left the children's fate unknown.
 
The hosts recap the timeline of that June night, the forensic findings, and the investigations that followed, then discuss competing theories about who planned and carried out the crime. They highlight the unanswered questions and the emotional toll on the family, inviting listeners to weigh in with their own theories.
 
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Reference
https://charleyproject.org/case/karen-reinert
https://charleyproject.org/case/michael-reinert
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/a8i78o/karen_reinert_11_michael_reinert_10_and_their/
https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/04/mysterious-photo-may-hold-clues-in-1979-harrisburg-cold-case.html

In 2012, 19-year-old Brittney Wood disappeared amid a growing criminal investigation into child sexual abuse within her extended family. The last person seen with her, a family member named Donald, was later found dead from a gunshot wound; Brittney's phone was missing, and the gun belonged to her, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.
Over a decade later, multiple relatives were convicted in the abuse probe, but Brittney’s disappearance remains unsolved. This episode examines the timeline, the evidence found, and the theories surrounding what happened to Brittney, while remembering her as a daughter, a mother, and a survivor.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alabama-woman-convicted-in-children-sex-abuse-ring/
 

In 1978, 13-year-old Scott and 8-year-old Amy Fandel disappeared from their remote Alaska cabin after being left alone for the night; an unfinished pot of macaroni and a quiet house were the only immediate clues.
Searches, family tensions, and competing theories followed, but no definitive evidence ever emerged. Decades later, the case remains unsolved, and the family continues to seek answers.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1r2cyyh/the_1978_disappearance_of_scott_and_amy_fandel/
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/theories-fandel-children-s-disappearance-n385361
https://robinbarefield76.medium.com/what-happened-to-the-fandel-children-9606016e6193
https://medium.com/bizarre-unsolved-cases/scott-and-amy-fandel-alaska-siblings-vanish-from-cabin-e4dd5c60ddc3

In this episode, hosts Sierra and Elizabeth investigate the 1995 disappearance of 19‑year‑old Donald “Donnie” Izzett Jr., tracing his terrified Mother’s Day call, a turbulent relationship with a man named Shane, a 2019 confession from a former friend, and later evidence at a Mississippi burn site. The episode explores the family’s decades‑long search for answers, the civil suit against Shane, and why the case remains officially unsolved while Donnie’s mother continues to demand justice.
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Reference: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/128-someone-knows-something https://charleyproject.org/case/donald-lee-izzett-jr https://wehotimes.com/former-west-hollywood-aerobics-instructor-implicated-in-death-of-19-year-old-donald-lee-izzett-jr/ 

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 2005 disappearance and murder of 19-year-old  Rashawn Brazell, who vanished after leaving his Brooklyn apartment on Valentine’s Day and whose dismembered remains were later found near subway tracks. The episode follows the investigation, forensic leads, a suspect's arrest, and the eventual dismissal of charges.
Despite a renewed probe and an arrest years later, the case remains legally unsolved. The hosts reflect on Rashawn's life, the impact on his family, and the unanswered questions that persist — and invite listeners with information to come forward.
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Reference:https://pix11.com/news/local-news/murder-case-involving-dismembered-teen-dismissed-in-brooklyn-court-da/
https://gaycitynews.com/rashawn-brazells-accused-killer-claims-alibi/
 

In this episode of Lesbian Detectives, Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 2021 unsolved murder of Katherine "Katie" Janness and her dog Bowie in Atlanta's Piedmont Park.
They cover Katie's life and community, the disturbing details found at the scene — including a carved message — the limited eyewitness footage, investigative response, and the lingering questions and theories surrounding a case that remains unresolved.
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Reference: https://medium.com/@ms_epi/the-lingering-case-of-katherine-janness-and-bowie-b977ca32751e https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/in-plain-sight-inside-the-unsolved-piedmont-park-murder-that-shook-atlanta/

Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1998 Boston murder of Rita Hester, a transgender woman whose violent, unsolved death reverberated through the LGBTQ+ community.
The episode recounts Rita's life, the crime scene and investigation, media misgendering, and how her death led to the Remembering Our Dead project and the first Transgender Day of Remembrance.
The hosts discuss theories, community impact, and the continued demand for justice while urging listeners to honor victims and respect pronouns.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/her-death-sparked-transgender-day-remembrance-22-years-later-still-n1233809
https://pflag.medium.com/this-and-every-tdor-remember-rita-hester-efe2b1010786