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Thiussat · 03-09-2007, 04:18 AM

I have to say the obvious one would be Natalie Holloway, even though it has been beaten to death already.

I would also say the new "unabomber" copycat who calls himself "The Bishop."

Anna Nicole Smith might qualify (if the medical examiner's statements of late mean anything).

The college student boy who dissapeared from Purdue recently after attending a frat party. No trace of him, and his cell phone is missing.

How about the Lawyer guy who just dissapeared one day and has been supposedly spotted several times since...

I am at a loss for more, even though I am sure Nancy Grace and Greta have many more on their list that I am just forgetting.

This also begs the question... With the success of Greta and Nancy, is there room for UM? Don't the cable news networks already publicize missing persons enough? It seems like that's all they do after 8 P.M. Of course, missing persons and murders aren't the only topics for UM, but you know what I mean.

I just hope if it does come back that they don't hire some cheesy narrator. I hope it isn't a woman (no offense ladies). I just can't imagine the creepy factor being there with, say, Keelie Shay Smith doing the show. Or how about Clint Eastwood? He looks like Stack sorta and he would do well in a trenchcoat.

In all seriousness, my vote is for Bill Curtis.

Anyway, help me out with more cases...

The Flying Dutchmans · 03-09-2007, 09:26 AM

Well I think the girl who was out boating and then hit by a guy piloting anoher boat and she gets her face destroyed and then the guy looks at her for a minute and then takes off, the jacass, I think that one would qualify

Id like to see some updates on the ones who were caught, and see how they feel now that they are in jail, Id like to see how Charles Warren Boomer is doing, the Sachal bandit, and even how Rachel the girl he was with the one thats deaf is holding up. I fealt really bad for her

greatgarrett2 · 03-10-2007, 12:27 AM

I would think some of the older ones that aren't solved. They could re-air them again and see if there might be any new leads......to start fresh. Re-look into the so-called Son of Sam case.......

Bazorro · 03-10-2007, 12:12 PM

Trenton Duckett would be a good missing persons one as well...

Tap Dancer · 03-10-2007, 12:31 PM

I'd like to see more unknown missing persons stories. There are so many missing people out there who never make it into the papers or on TV. They deserve to have their stories told.

crystaldawn · 03-10-2007, 02:31 PM

I think Jonathan Luna would be a very good one to be profiled. No real updates on this case but here is a recent article:

http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/201356

His death has to be one of most bizarre I've ever read about.

Kane · 03-10-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tap Dancer

I'd like to see more unknown missing persons stories. There are so many missing people out there who never make it into the papers or on TV. They deserve to have their stories told.

There are too many missing persons case that have received little, if any, national exposure. This includes both recent and old cases.

One that comes to mind is a case from my home state of Massachusetts, and it's one that I have mentioned before: Virginia Douglas. She was an elderly woman who has been missing since September of 1988. Her husband, Frank Douglas Sr., claimed that she disappeared from a shopping center in Belfast, Maine. But when the cops searched the couple's home in Lexington, Massachusetts, they discovered evidence that was inconsistent with Frank's story.

I've made no secret about my belief that it would have been an appropriate case for UM to feature. I still have no doubt about it.

boco357 · 03-10-2007, 04:16 PM

Jacob Wetterling and Johnny Gosch cases.
West Memphis Three
Christa Worthington case

The Third Man · 03-21-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Thiussat

How about the Lawyer guy who just dissapeared one day and has been supposedly spotted several times since...

You're not referring to Ray Gricar, the assistant DA for Centre County (PA), are you? That would be a great case...there are allegations that he was seeing someone on the sly, and his laptop computer was found in a stream minus its hard drive. All kinds of possibilities in that case.

And I second the nomination of Bill Kurtis as the new Robert Stack. Of course, I've always wanted to do it too

CanadianUMFan · 06-28-2007, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The Flying Dutchmans

Well I think the girl who was out boating and then hit by a guy piloting anoher boat and she gets her face destroyed and then the guy looks at her for a minute and then takes off, the jacass, I think that one would qualify

Id like to see some updates on the ones who were caught, and see how they feel now that they are in jail, Id like to see how Charles Warren Boomer is doing, the Sachal bandit, and even how Rachel the girl he was with the one thats deaf is holding up. I fealt really bad for her

I just saw this segment tonight and was particulary intrigued because much of the story happened in my area including his capture which occurred down the road in Hamilton, Ontario.

kamy · 06-28-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kane

There are too many missing persons case that have received little, if any, national exposure. This includes both recent and old cases.

One that comes to mind is a case from my home state of Massachusetts, and it's one that I have mentioned before: Virginia Douglas. She was an elderly woman who has been missing since September of 1988. Her husband, Frank Douglas Sr., claimed that she disappeared from a shopping center in Belfast, Maine. But when the cops searched the couple's home in Lexington, Massachusetts, they discovered evidence that was inconsistent with Frank's story.

I've made no secret about my belief that it would have been an appropriate case for UM to feature. I still have no doubt about it.

Right with you, Kane. That one has always intrigued me ever since you referenced it way back and I checked it out.

James T · 06-29-2007, 02:08 AM

Chris Benoit as there was no suicide note and a lot of speculation as to why he did what he did.

wiseguy182 · 06-29-2007, 03:38 AM

I would be very interested to see a report on the controverial death of Ephraim Lewis, who was an up-an-coming r&b singer in the early 90's. the LAPD ruled it as a suicide, but there is evidence to suggest otherwise. Some have compared him to Seal, but I think Seal has quite a bit higher pitched voice, where as Ephraim's was deeper and smoother. "drowning in your eyes" is one of the hidden gems of the adult contemporary/quiet storm, worth listening to if you can find it.

crochetbuff · 06-30-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Thiussat

I just hope if it does come back that they don't hire some cheesy narrator. I hope it isn't a woman (no offense ladies). I just can't imagine the creepy factor being there with, say, Keelie Shay Smith doing the show. Or how about Clint Eastwood? He looks like Stack sorta and he would do well in a trenchcoat.

In all seriousness, my vote is for Bill Curtis.

You mean you don't want Mario Lopez narrating!

He's got enough shows anyway as it is! Yes, Bill Curtis or someone like that would be great.

Dislimb · 06-30-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by boco357

West Memphis Three

Co-sign

03-09-2007, 04:18 AM	#1
Thiussat Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 601	If UM is Revived, What Current Stories Should be First? I have to say the obvious one would be Natalie Holloway, even though it has been beaten to death already. I would also say the new "unabomber" copycat who calls himself "The Bishop." Anna Nicole Smith might qualify (if the medical examiner's statements of late mean anything). The college student boy who dissapeared from Purdue recently after attending a frat party. No trace of him, and his cell phone is missing. How about the Lawyer guy who just dissapeared one day and has been supposedly spotted several times since... I am at a loss for more, even though I am sure Nancy Grace and Greta have many more on their list that I am just forgetting. This also begs the question... With the success of Greta and Nancy, is there room for UM? Don't the cable news networks already publicize missing persons enough? It seems like that's all they do after 8 P.M. Of course, missing persons and murders aren't the only topics for UM, but you know what I mean. I just hope if it does come back that they don't hire some cheesy narrator. I hope it isn't a woman (no offense ladies). I just can't imagine the creepy factor being there with, say, Keelie Shay Smith doing the show. Or how about Clint Eastwood? He looks like Stack sorta and he would do well in a trenchcoat. In all seriousness, my vote is for Bill Curtis. Anyway, help me out with more cases...

03-09-2007, 09:26 AM	#2
The Flying Dutchmans Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 30, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,017	Well I think the girl who was out boating and then hit by a guy piloting anoher boat and she gets her face destroyed and then the guy looks at her for a minute and then takes off, the jacass, I think that one would qualify Id like to see some updates on the ones who were caught, and see how they feel now that they are in jail, Id like to see how Charles Warren Boomer is doing, the Sachal bandit, and even how Rachel the girl he was with the one thats deaf is holding up. I fealt really bad for her
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03-10-2007, 12:27 AM	#3
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03-10-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
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03-10-2007, 12:12 PM	#4
Bazorro Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 41	Trenton Duckett would be a good missing persons one as well...

03-10-2007, 12:31 PM	#5
Tap Dancer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 20, 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 754	I'd like to see more unknown missing persons stories. There are so many missing people out there who never make it into the papers or on TV. They deserve to have their stories told.

03-10-2007, 02:31 PM	#6
crystaldawn Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261	I think Jonathan Luna would be a very good one to be profiled. No real updates on this case but here is a recent article: http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/201356 His death has to be one of most bizarre I've ever read about.

06-29-2007, 02:08 AM	#12
James T Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,571	Chris Benoit as there was no suicide note and a lot of speculation as to why he did what he did.

06-29-2007, 03:38 AM	#13
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	I would be very interested to see a report on the controverial death of Ephraim Lewis, who was an up-an-coming r&b singer in the early 90's. the LAPD ruled it as a suicide, but there is evidence to suggest otherwise. Some have compared him to Seal, but I think Seal has quite a bit higher pitched voice, where as Ephraim's was deeper and smoother. "drowning in your eyes" is one of the hidden gems of the adult contemporary/quiet storm, worth listening to if you can find it.