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The Missing Chronicles: Cold cases, evidence & unanswered questions

The Missing Chronicles is a gripping true crime narrative podcast hosted by Gina Hurst, inviting listeners into the shadowed corners of unsolved mysteries and cold cases. Each episode delivers an emotional journey through forgotten files and unanswered questions, offering a respectful yet compelling

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 10 min
Latest: 11 Oct 2026
Language: English

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11 Oct 2026 · 9 min

The Wrong Turn That Changed the World: Sarajevo 1914 | The Missing Chronicles

This episode of The Missing Chronicles explores the pivotal historical moment known as the Sarajevo Assassination, examining how a single wrong turn by an unaware driver led to the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, on June 28, 1914. For history enthusiasts, true crime listeners, and students of geopolitical conflict, this narrative dissects the complex web of Young Bosnia, the Black Hand secret society, and the political tensions in occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina that set the stage for World War I. Host Gina Hurst guides listeners through the tense morning…

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10 Oct 2026 · 8 min
The Zodiac Killer: Letters, Ciphers & The Unseen Stalker | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer, one of America’s most infamous unsolved true crime mysteries. This deep dive explores the timeline of the Bay Area murders from 1968 to 1969, detailing the attacks on Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday at Lake Herman Road, Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageau at Blue Rock Springs Park, Cecelia Shepard at Lake Berryessa, and taxi driver Paul Stine in San Francisco. We examine how the killer evolved from a distant shooter to a theatrical, close-quarters attacker, all while maintaining a…
9 Oct 2026 · 10 min
The Stranger in the Snow: Hinterkaifeck Murders | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst delves into the chilling and unsolved Hinterkaifeck murders, one of Germany’s most notorious cold cases. Set in March 1922 on an isolated farmstead in Bavaria, the story begins with a creeping sense of dread before the violence erupts. This episode is essential listening for true crime enthusiasts, mystery lovers, and anyone fascinated by psychological horror and historical mysteries that defy logical explanation. We explore the complex dynamics of the Gruber family, their hidden scandals, and the terrifying events leading up to the…
8 Oct 2026 · 11 min
The Stranger in the Snow: Hinterkaifeck Murders | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the Hinterkaifeck Murders, one of Germany’s most chilling unsolved true crime cases from March 1922. This deep dive explores the terrifying premise that an unknown intruder lived in the attic of a Bavarian farmstead for days before systematically murdering six members of the Gruber family. For fans of cold case mysteries, historical true crime, and psychological horror, this narrative reconstructs the timeline of events, examining the eerie warning signs such as footprints in the snow with no exit tracks, a mysterious…
7 Oct 2026 · 10 min
The Devil in the White City: H.H. Holmes' Labyrinth of Lies | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the chilling history of Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes, widely regarded as America’s first serial killer. Set against the backdrop of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, we explore how Holmes constructed a labyrinthine hotel designed not for hospitality, but for murder and insurance fraud. This narrative moves beyond the sensationalized myths to examine the psychological profile of a man who weaponized trust, medical knowledge, and architectural deception to eliminate witnesses…
6 Oct 2026 · 11 min
The Night the Barking Stopped: Remembering Nicole Brown Simpson | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst shifts the focus from the sensationalized media circus of the O.J. Simpson trial to the human tragedy at its center: the lives and deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. This narrative explores the dark history of domestic violence that preceded the murders on June 12, 1994, detailing Nicole’s years of abuse, her attempts to escape, and the terrifying stalking that followed their 1992 divorce. By examining police reports, personal letters, and witness accounts, we uncover the systemic failures that left Nicole vulnerable and…
5 Oct 2026 · 13 min
The Winter Hill Gang: How Boston’s Irish Mob Rose and Fell | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the violent rise and catastrophic fall of Boston’s Winter Hill Gang, one of the most powerful Irish-American criminal organizations in New England history. This true crime deep dive explores how a single incident at Salisbury Beach in 1961 ignited a brutal gang war between the McLaughlins and James McLean’s faction. Listeners will uncover the gritty details of early mob tactics, including wire bombings, shotgun executions, and the chilling efficiency of hitmen like Stephen Flemmi and 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme. The narrative…
4 Oct 2026 · 10 min
The Sticky Wave: Boston's Forgotten Molasses Disaster of 1919 | The Missing Chronicles
On January 15, 1919, Boston’s North End was struck by a catastrophe that defies modern logic: the Great Molasses Flood. In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst reconstructs the terrifying moments when a 2.3 million-gallon storage tank at the Purity Distilling Company burst, unleashing a 25-foot-high wave of molasses moving at 35 miles per hour. This is not just a story of industrial negligence; it is a deep dive into the physics of non-Newtonian fluids, the structural failures of early 20th-century engineering, and the human tragedy that unfolded in the streets of Boston.…
3 Oct 2026 · 9 min
The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run: A Justice Delayed | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst explores the harrowing history of the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, also known as the Cleveland Torso Murderer. This true crime deep dive examines the brutal serial killings that terrorized Cleveland between 1935 and 1938, focusing on the vulnerable victims from the impoverished Kingsbury Run neighborhood who were often overlooked by society. We uncover how the killer targeted drifters, the working poor, and homeless individuals, using dismemberment and chemical preservation to erase identities and evade detection in an era before…
2 Oct 2026 · 10 min
The Man Beneath the Floor: John Wayne Gacy’s Hidden Horror | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst explores the chilling true crime case of John Wayne Gacy, known as the 'Killer Clown,' detailing how he hid thirty-three bodies beneath his suburban Chicago home. This narrative dissects the terrifying duality of Gacy’s life: a beloved community figure who volunteered with children and served in local politics by day, and a serial predator who lured young men under the guise of employment or magic tricks by night. We examine the psychological roots of his violence, from an abusive childhood to early signs of psychopathy, providing…
1 Oct 2026 · 10 min
The Somerton Man: Australia’s Most Profound Mystery | The Missing Chronicles
The Somerton Man case remains one of Australia’s most enduring and profound unsolved mysteries. In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst takes listeners back to the crisp winter dawn of December 1, 1948, in Adelaide, South Australia, where a well-dressed man was found dead on the beach at Somerton Park with no identification and a cryptic note reading 'Tamám shud'—Persian for 'it is over.' This true crime deep dive explores the eerie details of the scene: the half-smoked cigarette tucked into his collar, the American-made comb, and the carefully maintained appearance of a…
30 Sep 2026 · 13 min
The Man Who Outsmarted the FBI: John Dillinger’s Final Stand | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst explores the tragic and turbulent life of John Dillinger, the infamous Depression-era bank robber who became the FBI's first public enemy number one. This narrative goes beyond the sensational headlines to examine the psychological roots of Dillinger’s criminality, tracing his journey from a harsh childhood in Indianapolis to his eventual demise outside Chicago’s Biograph Theater. For true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and those interested in the evolution of American law enforcement, this episode provides a deep dive into how…
29 Sep 2026 · 9 min
The Silent Screams of Wineville: A Chicken Coop Nightmare | The Missing Chronicles
In this chilling episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the horrific Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, a true crime case that shocked the nation in the late 1920s. This deep dive explores how Gordon Stewart Northcott and his mother, Sarah Louise Northcott, lured, abused, and murdered young boys on their remote ranch in Riverside County, California. For listeners fascinated by historical cold cases, serial killer psychology, and the failures of early 20th-century law enforcement, this narrative provides a harrowing account of the evidence found in the soil and the legal…
28 Sep 2026 · 8 min
The Night They Vanished: The Alcatraz Breakout Mystery | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst investigates the enduring mystery of the June 1962 Alcatraz breakout, where inmates Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin vanished into the San Francisco Bay. This true crime deep dive explores how three men escaped the most secure prison in America using nothing but spoons, raincoats, and sheer determination. We examine the evidence left behind, including dummy heads made of latex and hair, drilled ventilation grilles, and crude raft fragments found near the shore. For decades, officials believed escape was impossible…
27 Sep 2026 · 10 min
The Man Who Vanished Twice: Robert Durst's Dark Legacy | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the chilling and complex saga of Robert Durst, the Manhattan real estate heir whose life became a labyrinth of disappearances, murders, and legal evasion. This deep dive explores how Durst managed to vanish twice—once from his own identity by assuming aliases like Dorothy Kerins, and again from justice through sheer wealth and procedural loopholes. The narrative traces his journey from a privileged upbringing in Scarsdale, marked by the traumatic suicide of his mother, to his entanglement with three victims: his wife…
26 Sep 2026 · 10 min
The Man Who Vanished Into Thin Air: The D.B. Cooper Mystery | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the enduring mystery of D.B. Cooper, the only unsolved air piracy in commercial aviation history. On Thanksgiving Eve, November 24, 1971, a man using that alias hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 from Portland to Seattle. After securing $200,000 in ransom and four parachutes, he jumped from the rear airstair of a Boeing 727 into the stormy night over Southwest Washington. This true crime deep dive explores the meticulous planning, the tense negotiation with the crew, and the chilling precision that made Cooper one…
25 Sep 2026 · 11 min
The Killer Clown’s Secret: John Wayne Gacy’s Hidden Victims | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst delves into the chilling true crime case of John Wayne Gacy, known infamously as the 'Killer Clown.' This narrative explores how Gacy hid thirty-three victims beneath the floorboards of his Norwood Park Township home while maintaining a facade of community involvement as a clown, Kiwanis member, and local politician. The episode is designed for listeners interested in deep-dive true crime analysis, historical criminal psychology, and the mechanics of high-profile investigations that shook the United States in the late 1970s. We trace…
24 Sep 2026 · 11 min
The Mask of Ted Bundy: Evil’s Ordinary Face | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the chilling case of Ted Bundy, exploring how his ordinary appearance and charismatic demeanor masked a profound capacity for evil. This deep dive into true crime history examines the psychological factors that shaped one of America's most notorious serial killers, from his fractured childhood in Burlington, Vermont, to his violent spree across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Bundy case timeline, including his arrests in Utah, dramatic jailbreaks, and eventual…
23 Sep 2026 · 9 min
The Sodder Children: A Christmas Fire That Never Explained | The Missing Chronicles
The Sodder Children case remains one of America's most haunting unsolved mysteries, centered on a mysterious fire on Christmas morning in 1945 that claimed the lives of five children while their parents and four siblings escaped. This episode of The Missing Chronicles explores the tragic disappearance of George Jr., Martha, Jennie, Maurice, and Frances Sodder from their West Virginia home, where no bodies were ever found despite extensive searches of the rubble. Hosted by Gina Hurst, this narrative delves into the intense skepticism surrounding the official ruling of an electrical short…
22 Sep 2026 · 10 min
The Night Tupac Died: Las Vegas, Blood & Silence | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the tragic and complex murder of Tupac Shakur, exploring the events leading up to his death on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. This true crime deep dive examines the volatile East Coast–West Coast hip-hop rivalry, the role of Death Row Records, and the specific chain of incidents at the MGM Grand that set the stage for the fatal shooting. We analyze how a routine traffic stop for a loud stereo became the backdrop for one of music history’s most enduring mysteries, detailing the drive-by shooting by Duane 'Keffe D' Davis and…
21 Sep 2026 · 11 min
The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead: John Dillinger's Final Stand | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the tragic and violent end of John Dillinger, America’s most notorious Depression-era bank robber. This deep dive explores the myth versus the reality of the man who walked out of the Biograph Theater in Chicago on July 22, 1934, into a fatal ambush by twenty FBI agents. We trace Dillinger’s origins from a harsh upbringing in Indiana to his rise as a folk hero and criminal mastermind, detailing his escapes from prison, his gang’s spree across four states, and the pivotal moment that turned him into a national symbol of…
20 Sep 2026 · 6 min
The Black Dahlia: Elizabeth Short's Unfinished Story | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst revisits the harrowing and enduring mystery of Elizabeth Short, known to history as the Black Dahlia. This deep dive moves beyond the sensationalized headlines of the 1947 Los Angeles murder to restore the humanity of a young woman whose life was defined by resilience, instability, and tragic loss. For true crime enthusiasts, historians, and those interested in the evolution of cold case investigations, this episode provides a comprehensive narrative of Short’s journey from her childhood in Boston to her final months in California.…
19 Sep 2026 · 11 min
The Myth of the Murdered Bassist: Bill Wyman's True Story | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dismantles the persistent and disturbing urban legend that Bill Wyman, the legendary bassist for The Rolling Stones, was murdered. This is not a story about a cold case or a tragic disappearance; rather, it is a deep dive into myth-busting, correcting the record on one of rock music’s most enduring figures. For listeners tired of morbid true crime narratives, this episode offers a refreshing perspective: sometimes the truth is simply that a person is alive, well, and continuing their life’s work. We explore how false narratives gain…
18 Sep 2026 · 9 min
The Man Who Wasn't Dead: Unmasking the Paul McCartney Hoax | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dismantles one of the most enduring and bizarre conspiracy theories in music history: the 'Paul Is Dead' hoax. This deep dive explores how a rumor claiming Paul McCartney died in a car accident in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike named Billy Shears captivated millions worldwide. We trace the origins of the myth from its roots in Beatles paranoia to its peak during the Abbey Road era, examining why fans believed they found hidden clues in album art, reversed audio tracks, and lyrical anomalies. This is not just a story about a…
17 Sep 2026 · 9 min
The Myth of the Murdered Musician: Mick Jagger’s Quiet Life | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dismantles the persistent and false internet rumor that Mick Jagger has been murdered. This is not a true crime investigation into a cold case, but rather a deep dive into myth-busting, celebrity death hoaxes, and the psychology behind why audiences prefer tragic narratives over mundane truths. We explore the actual life of Sir Michael Philip Jagger, tracing his origins from Dartford, Kent, to his reunion with Keith Richards on Platform Two at Dartford railway station in 1961. Listeners will discover the factual history of The…
16 Sep 2026 · 10 min
The Long Shadow of Saddleworth Moor: Remembering the Victims | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst delivers a solemn and comprehensive tribute to the victims of the Moors Murders: Pauline Reade, John Kilbride, Keith Bennett, Lesley Ann Downey, and Edward Evans. This is not a sensationalized retelling of the crimes committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, but a respectful examination of the tragedy that shattered British innocence in the 1960s. The narrative focuses on the human cost of these atrocities, exploring the long shadow cast over the families who waited decades for closure, particularly Denise and Linda Bennett, whose…
15 Sep 2026 · 7 min
The Winter Hill Gang: Boston's Violent Rise and Fall | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dissects the violent rise and fall of the Winter Hill Gang, Boston's most feared Irish-American organized crime federation. This deep dive into true crime history explores how James 'Buddy' McLean and Howard 'Howie' Winter built an empire on illegal gambling and loansharking in Somerville during the 1960s, eventually clashing with the rival McLaughlin Gang from Charlestown. Listeners will learn about the brutal gang wars that defined Boston's underworld, including the infamous shootings of Bernie and Georgie McLaughlin, and the…
14 Sep 2026 · 8 min
Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Hollow Tree Mystery | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst explores one of Britain’s most enduring unsolved mysteries: the discovery of a woman’s skeleton in a hollow wych elm tree in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, in April 1943. Four local boys, trespassing on Lord Cobham’s estate while searching for bird nests, stumbled upon a human skull deep within the trunk of a large tree. What began as a moment of panic and denial quickly turned into a forensic investigation that would span decades without identifying the victim, now known only as 'Bella.' This case is essential listening for true crime…
13 Sep 2026 · 11 min
The Myth of the Murdered Musician: Bill Wyman’s Quiet Life | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst investigates and debunks the viral internet rumor claiming that Bill Wyman, the legendary bassist for The Rolling Stones, was murdered. This is not a true crime investigation into a cold case, but rather an educational deep-dive into media literacy, myth-busting, and the importance of verifying sources before accepting sensational headlines. Listeners will learn why false narratives about celebrity deaths persist online and how to distinguish between verified historical facts and fabricated conspiracy theories. The episode provides a…
12 Sep 2026 · 10 min
The Ghost Ship of Malacca: Ourang Medan’s Silent Scream | The Missing Chronicles
In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst investigates the chilling legend of the SS Ourang Medan, a ghost ship that allegedly drifted through the Straits of Malacca with its entire crew dead, faces frozen in expressions of pure terror. This true crime deep dive explores one of maritime history’s most enduring mysteries: why did every person on board die without visible wounds or signs of struggle? We examine the conflicting reports from 1940, 1948, and 1952, analyzing the fragmented radio distress signals that described officers dead in the chartroom and the final, haunting…

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The Missing Chronicles: Cold cases, evidence & unanswered questions is a English true crime podcast from Gina Hurst. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Gina Hurst
Language: English
Category: True Crime
New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 10 min
Latest episode: 11 Oct 2026
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