We all know several old UM cases were solved this year, makes you wonder what might be next!

Also, we all know Unsolved Mysteries fans have certain cases that stick in their craw that they want to see solved bad. This year showed us that anything can happen.

I would have to say my top ones are:

1. The East Area Rapist/Original Night Stalker: Think its hugely important this guy is apprehended if he is still alive, (which my gut feeling says he is), and identified. No one should get away with everything this piece of trash did.

2. Angela Hammond: I think we can all agree on this, someone could definitely still be out there, although I think Larry Hall is someone they should look at.

3. Lee Wackerhagen: I don't know why but this case has always bugged the snot out of me. I never like cases where overzealous bad tempered men hurt loved ones. I hope if he killed Letricia he is caught.

4. Jeffery Digman: I absoloutely hate cases where people were killed by others wanting to cover up their underhanded ****.

5. Sue Taraskowitz: Here again, sounds like she was killed by chauvenist dirt bags who couldn't stand the fact a woman was doing well in their field, even though she was good to them. What trash. Granted we don't know who killed her but it sounds like those lowlifes who worked under her might have had something to do with it, they should


Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head, and in general any case like Keith Warren or Tony Lombardi I'd like to see justice served in cases where corrupt and lazy law enforcement allowed someone to get away with murder.

This is the kind of thing I could go on and on about, and I may come back with something longer and more detailed at a later point, but it always bugs me when a heartless killer goes for years without getting caught, heinous crimes drag on for years with no suspects or other promising leads, or like especially with the case of Angela Hammond, people who get abducted and are never found. Off the top of my head, I'd really like to see something give with the following cases:

Dale Kerstetter
Little Miss Panasofkee
Sharon Kinne
Nyleen Marshall
Leroy Drieth
Lawrence Harding, Jr.

Nyleen Marshall


Yeah this one would be interesting to see solved just so we can determine if indeed those letters and phone calls sent into various child services were legitimate. I've vacillated back and forth about this over the years but my feeling is that Nyleen Kay Marshall is no longer with us. I know a lot of people who follow cases of child abductions by a stranger will now forever point to the Dugard case but my feeling is that a lot of these children did not survive far beyond the abduction.

It is interesting however, that the author of those notes did indicate some information about Marshall that was not known by the general public. I've always thought that it had something to do with the clothing that Marshall was wearing when she vanished because to my knowledge that information has never been widely circulated. If that is true it could be possible that someone at the park on the day Marshall was abducted wrote those letters and this person could've had nothing to do with her abduction at all.

However, if the information contained in those letters reference other details regarding Marshall that would only be known to her abductor then that could indicate that Marshall may have still been alive at the time those letters were written.

The thing I never understood was where were the parents when Nyleen Kay Marshall was walking around with the other kids that day?

I know what happened to her mother later on (RIP), but I'm just wondering.

It'd be great if every one on UM was solved but sadly that won't happen. But here are mine, since they really got my attention:

Tara Calico
Norman Ladner
Phillip Fraser (although I think his killer is already behind bars, since it was likely Michael Wayne McGray)
Tara Breckenridge
Jane Doe at Dana Point, California
Chad Langford
Dick Hansen
Dwayne McCorkendale

Cindy James, although part of me believes this was a suicide and she was suffering from multiple personalities, one of which was stalking herself, similar to the Ruth Finley case.

Debra Poe

Cindy Anderson

The Circleville Letters

Angela Hammond

Megan Curl

Rhonda Hinson

Anthonette Cayedito

The thing I never understood was where were the parents when Nyleen Kay Marshall was walking around with the other kids that day?

I know what happened to her mother later on (RIP), but I'm just wondering.

Well from what I gather it was a picnic atmosphere and probably the children were allowed to play off to the side somewhere. Hindsight being what it is in most cases of child abduction we can say "if the parents had been more attentive then the abduction probably wouldn't have happened" but in real life parents rarely watch their children like hawks when they are in a relatively safe setting.

Rhonda Hinson


Oh good one! This is one of those cases where I think the authorities have a suspect in mind but lack the evidence to bring charges against him. I could be completely off base on this of course but I don't think the case is as mysterious as UM made it out to be. I really think there are some suspects in this case that we don't know about.

I wish every missing child case could be solved. They are all so sad.

For some reason, though, one that hit me especially hard was Gordon Page, Jr. You could just feel his dad's pain about not knowing what happened to his son.

The other one that always bugged me was Keith Warren. I would like to see some closure there.

Stephanie Booker (speedboat hit-and-run victim).

Blind River Rest Stop Murders (Top of my list)

Gordon Page, Jr.

Angela Hammond

Little Miss Panasofkee

Cindy James

Jane Doe at Dana Point, California


To name a few. I'm sure more will come to my mind when I'm not thinking about it.

Joyce McLain and Circleville Writer too.

Crystal Spencer

Oded Gordon

Charlotte Pollis

Wendy Camp, Cynthia Britto, and Lisa Kregear

The four boys in the car who were driven off the road by a lunatic.

I really want to see that one solved after seeing the case on UM this week.

Larry Costine and Melissa Sermons
Christophe Day(if what we read in an earlier separate thread is true, he might still be alive)
Jeremy Relfs and Heather Opfelman(the two who were assaulted when they went to sell an expensive computer)

That's it for me at the moment.

The four boys in the car who were driven off the road by a lunatic.

I really want to see that one solved after seeing the case on UM this week.

Yep this one happened near me. Some scary episode that was.

Rhonda Hinson (this also was very near me and scary)

Angela Hammond

Tammy Lepert

Orange Sock Murders (can't imagine the fear those two girls felt)

Gordon Page Jr (my brother is austic and I cry everytime I see it)

Larry Costine and Melissa Sermons
Christophe Day(if what we read in an earlier separate thread is true, he might still be alive)
Jeremy Relfs and Heather Opfelman(the two who were assaulted when they went to sell an expensive computer)

That's it for me at the moment.

Someone posted awhile ago about the Larry Costine and Melissa Sermons case. They stated that a man in prison confessed (I think in 2007) that he and his brother (now a park ranger I believe they said?) killed Larry in the trailer and took Melissa and then killed her elsewhere. The man in prison who confessed ended up dying shortly thereafter but his brother is still alive and out in the world somewhere.

I can't remember the name of the thread this info. was in, but it's probably just "Larry Costine" or something like that.

William Bradford Bishop Jr.

I'm curious to know how badly did he want to escape from the domestic life just to travel the world, and how his psychiatric problems played into his crime.

Sherry Dawn Dunson - Car jacking murder in Houston. I don't think it was ever profiled on Unsolved Mysteries, but it did on AMW.
Sherry was a friend and would like to have the murderer apprehended to bring closure to her friends and family. It still makes me sad.

Someone posted awhile ago about the Larry Costine and Melissa Sermons case. They stated that a man in prison confessed (I think in 2007) that he and his brother (now a park ranger I believe they said?) killed Larry in the trailer and took Melissa and then killed her elsewhere. The man in prison who confessed ended up dying shortly thereafter but his brother is still alive and out in the world somewhere.

I can't remember the name of the thread this info. was in, but it's probably just "Larry Costine" or something like that.

Wasn't there a rumor that Nelson Serrano was in on that killing? I don't buy that but it was just interesting.

jade if you search the threads one of the young men that was in the car when it was driven off has actually visited the boards and he talks a little about the case and how they are doing now.

Lisa Ziegert. I hate that a young woman who was doing so much good could be murdered the way she was. This case really bothers me.

Cindy Anderson

This and the Zodiac Killer identified.

I know UM never did a segment on the Zodiac Killer per se (by itself) but they split it with Unibomber.

I don't think Ted K. was Zodiac though.

I would love to see the Lauria Bible/Ashley Freeman case solved in NE Oklahoma.

The Wendy Camp/Cynthia Britto/Lisa Kregear in OK is another one that needs to be solved... Especially after seeing the UM segment. Chad Noe reeks of involvement.

OSBI has a history of being absolutely horrible at investigations, and these two definitely qualify.

The Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier case is another that haunts me.... Being from South Dakota, I'm really puzzled as to what happened. There's also a case in Rapid City that is puzzling, about Tom Kueter and Tina Marcotte.

This and the Zodiac Killer identified.

I know UM never did a segment on the Zodiac Killer per se (by itself) but they split it with Unibomber.

I don't think Ted K. was Zodiac though.
that was a very interesting segment though.

We all know several old UM cases were solved this year, makes you wonder what might be next!

Also, we all know Unsolved Mysteries fans have certain cases that stick in their craw that they want to see solved bad. This year showed us that anything can happen.

I would have to say my top ones are:

1. The East Area Rapist/Original Night Stalker: Think its hugely important this guy is apprehended if he is still alive, (which my gut feeling says he is), and identified. No one should get away with everything this piece of trash did.

2. Angela Hammond: I think we can all agree on this, someone could definitely still be out there, although I think Larry Hall is someone they should look at.

3. Lee Wackerhagen: I don't know why but this case has always bugged the snot out of me. I never like cases where overzealous bad tempered men hurt loved ones. I hope if he killed Letricia he is caught.

4. Jeffery Digman: I absoloutely hate cases where people were killed by others wanting to cover up their underhanded ****.

5. Sue Taraskowitz: Here again, sounds like she was killed by chauvenist dirt bags who couldn't stand the fact a woman was doing well in their field, even though she was good to them. What trash. Granted we don't know who killed her but it sounds like those lowlifes who worked under her might have had something to do with it, they should


Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head, and in general any case like Keith Warren or Tony Lombardi I'd like to see justice served in cases where corrupt and lazy law enforcement allowed someone to get away with murder.
I agree with your number one. the original night stalker will always stand out to me moreso than all of the others because of the number of victims and it is unsolved.

the others i either can't remember or need to rewatch. or perhaps see for the first time?

the serial rapists and killers bother me when they are unsolved because I believe they will clearly keep going until they are caught....and it is very terrifying for the victims and their communities. hopefully with the advances in technology and communication we can solve more cases and link crimes.

the bordello murders bother me and I would like to see that one solved because of the police corruption and I think ed carter is likely the most obvious suspect. that case like some of the others on here is still unsolved, but it appears likely that the killer is identified just not proven guilty.

This and the Zodiac Killer identified.

I know UM never did a segment on the Zodiac Killer per se (by itself) but they split it with Unibomber.

I don't think Ted K. was Zodiac though.

Someone brought up a theory not to long ago that Zodiac and the East Area Rapist may have been the same guy since they both operated in California about the same time. Doubt this though

Someone brought up a theory not to long ago that Zodiac and the East Area Rapist may have been the same guy since they both operated in California about the same time. Doubt this though

I've given this a thought too. But, I don't believe they are the same.
Would a killer regress back to committing rapes, then start killing again?
There are a couple similarities between the two cases like location and unusual signature patterns but I don't believe ESR is Zodiac.

Zodiac was killing in 1968, the East Area Rapist started his rapes around 1976.

This and the Zodiac Killer identified.

I know UM never did a segment on the Zodiac Killer per se (by itself) but they split it with Unibomber.

I don't think Ted K. was Zodiac though.

If I could only pick one case ever (not just UM) that could be solved, the identity of the Zodiac killer would be the one. I would love to know who he was and if he's alive today.

If I could only pick one case ever (not just UM) that could be solved, the identity of the Zodiac killer would be the one. I would love to know who he was and if he's alive today.

Yes, I would like to see who he is and what type of background he may have had. I often wonder how he acted IRL. To see him pass on the street, to have a conversation with him. As my dad often says, 'somebody had to know him....he must have worked somewhere or been someone else's son or brother possibly.'

I'm sure he was definitely a unique, intelligent individual, albeit a tormented one.
Or, he could've just blended into the woodwork, nobody suspecting as is the case with a lot of these guys.
The guy at the party quietly sitting in the corner. Or, the employee in the back who never talks about his private life.
It would be interesting to find out.

the case where the man and woman (Alana,and can't recall the man's name) after he is convicted of killing the guy whom he thought ran into his car.
Interesting case,seeing as they said Alana's skull turned up,but the bones with her did not belong to the missing man,because they were the wrong size for him.

JW what happened there..did the convicted man kill Alana and another man as well,then dump both of them into the river?

very strange case..this is the one where they get a lip reader to read what Alana is saying,and she said something about a plan.

Yes, I would like to see who he is and what type of background he may have had. I often wonder how he acted IRL. To see him pass on the street, to have a conversation with him. As my dad often says, 'somebody had to know him....he must have worked somewhere or been someone else's son or brother possibly.'

I'm sure he was definitely a unique, intelligent individual, albeit a tormented one.
Or, he could've just blended into the woodwork, nobody suspecting as is the case with a lot of these guys.
The guy at the party quietly sitting in the corner. Or, the employee in the back who never talks about his private life.
It would be interesting to find out.

Look at the BTK killer, no one had any idea. He had friends, family, and church members who loved him, he was just an "average" guy. The Zodiac book is one of the only novel-sized books I've ever read (I'm not much of a reader), this case always intrigued me. One of the possible Zodiac victims was in my city, I went to the community college that she attended and was killed by (Cheri Jo Bates). It's now suspected the Zodiac took credit for the killing, but he might not have done it. Who knows... it's a mystery.

I've given this a thought too. But, I don't believe they are the same.
Would a killer regress back to committing rapes, then start killing again?
There are a couple similarities between the two cases like location and unusual signature patterns but I don't believe ESR is Zodiac.

Zodiac was killing in 1968, the East Area Rapist started his rapes around 1976.

I think their profiles would be very different to.

If you look at the Zodiac he liked to attack couples having alone time in a park or something, which indicates to me that in his everyday life he might have been someone who had bad luck in relationships and resented those who did not. That coupled with his outfits indicating a super villain complex and great interest in mathematics and astrology tells me he was probably a dorky guy in his everyday life, possibly faced a lot of rejection.

Whereas I have always believed the East Area Rapist/ONS, may actually have been a prominent citizen, possibly ex military or even law enforcement. A formidable individual in his every day life, not to different from a Ted Bundy, except the EAR may have actually been a more proficient criminal than Bundy even if he didn't murder as frequently. However, he obviously had something in his life that caused him to have a disdain for women.

Although they both attacked couples, the EAR didn't start doing it until the media said he wouldn't.

Of course this is all just speculation on my part but thats just the feeling I get from the nature of their crimes.

I think Zodiac hated couples who had better luck than him in love, whereas EAR just hated women in general.

I think their profiles would be very different to.

If you look at the Zodiac he liked to attack couples having alone time in a park or something, which indicates to me that in his everyday life he might have been someone who had bad luck in relationships and resented those who did not. That coupled with his outfits indicating a super villain complex and great interest in mathematics and astrology tells me he was probably a dorky guy in his everyday life, possibly faced a lot of rejection.

Whereas I have always believed the East Area Rapist/ONS, may actually have been a prominent citizen, possibly ex military or even law enforcement. A formidable individual in his every day life, not to different from a Ted Bundy, except the EAR may have actually been a more proficient criminal than Bundy even if he didn't murder as frequently. However, he obviously had something in his life that caused him to have a disdain for women.

Although they both attacked couples, the EAR didn't start doing it until the media said he wouldn't.

Of course this is all just speculation on my part but thats just the feeling I get from the nature of their crimes.

I think Zodiac hated couples who had better luck than him in love, whereas EAR just hated women in general.

That certainly is one of the theories brought forth that rejection may lie at the heart of Zodiac's urge to murder. By some accounts (surviving victims etc.) Zodiac was NOT a physically appealing character. Yes, Zodiac did attack mostly lovers' lanes so it makes you wonder if there was specific motive there. It's always easier to attack something you don't have when one is in so much pain trying to obtain it then accepting you may never posses it. So there may lie the motive.

We may never know for sure. A good read is 'This Is the Zodiac Speaking: Into the Mind of A Serial Killer' by Michael D. Kelleher. About the closest one could possibly get to a serial killer no one knows. This book breaks down his letters and communications and looks at them from a psychological standpoint. Very fascinating book if you're into speculation, like I am.

If it indeed was Zodiac the cops stopped after the Stine murder, then Zodiac got extremely lucky. He was lucky regardless. I could only think what went through his head that night after they stopped him, if it was indeed him.
They garbled the description saying HQs was looking for a 'negro' male that night.

the unsolved mystery of barry soetoro

Chaim Weiss, Su-Ya Kim, and all of the does (Grateful dead doe, Dana Point Jane doe, and Little Miss P.)

The bowling alley killings.