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  • Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot (PNW Haunts & Homicides)

    Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot (PNW Haunts & Homicides)
    Jul 15 2025
    Today in place of our standard Swing Shift episode, we're bringing you a missing person, also from PNW Haunts & Homicides. Our policy is never to have a missing person be anything other than free, in the spirit of raising the profile of these important cases and in the hope that people like Maureen will be found.

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    In June 2013, 19-year-old Maureen Leianuhea “Anu” Kelly set off on a camping trip with friends in the vast and unspoiled wilderness Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The backdrop was both scenic and rugged. What was supposed to be a carefree adventure outdoors turned into a chilling mystery when Anu walked away from their campsite—completely nude, save for her fanny pack—and never returned.

    Despite extensive search efforts, the only trace of her was a set of footprints leading toward a road. Her extremely limited supplies, tucked into the fanny pack she’d donned, would do little to stave off any number of threats she may have encountered in the woods. Over the years, theories have swirled - while she may have been seeking a spiritual awakening, her whereabouts have remained unknown since that fateful night. Did she fall victim to the harsh wilderness? Or is it possible that something far more sinister happened that night?

    Join us as we retrace Anu’s final known steps, explore the many theories surrounding her mysterious disappearance, and discuss the latest developments, including the discovery of human remains in the Big Lava Bed located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in August of 2024.

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  • Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla (PNW Haunts & Homicides)

    Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla (PNW Haunts & Homicides)
    Jul 15 2025
    As we look to take some well-earned time off and build up a nice backlog for season 3, we'll be bringing you the occasional feed swap from one of the many podcasts we love in the ethical true crime space.

    Today, we have two for you from PNW Haunts & Homicides. In the first, they cover the tragic case of Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart, and that's what we bring you today. A reminder if you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please avail yourself of the resources, or share the resources we have listed at https://sinspod.co/resources

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    In March 2023, Meshay Melendez and her daughter Layla Stewart disappeared from Vancouver, Washington. Despite multiple red flags and an active no-contact order, Meshay’s abusive ex-boyfriend, Kirkland Warren, was free—with devastating consequences. In this heart-wrenching episode, we uncover the tragic story of Meshay Melendez and her 7-year-old daughter, Layla Stewart, whose lives were cut short. This case shines a light on the cracks in the system when it comes to domestic violence protections and the urgent need for systemic change and nuanced dialogue that produce real change.
    Join us as we trace the chilling timeline:
    • Meshay’s turbulent history with Warren, including prior domestic violence.
    • Court decisions that left Warren free despite extreme risk assessments.
    • The heartbreaking discovery of Meshay and Layla’s bodies.
    • Warren’s shocking criminal past, his manipulation of the legal system, and the final sentencing.
    If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788, or visit thehotline.org.

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  • Below The Surface - the Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Mead - Part 2

    Below The Surface - the Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Mead - Part 2
    Jul 8 2025
    When people think about Lake Mead, they picture sunshine, water, and long weekends. But the stories we’re telling in this episode don’t end up in a photo album. They end in silence, suspicion, and grief.

    A missing mother. A woman whose name no one knew. A Marine who never made it home. A child left to drown. And a young immigrant weighed down in the water.
    These are stories the lake didn’t hide.

    They're stories we’ve chosen not to see.

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  • Below The Surface - the Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Mead - Part 1

    Below The Surface - the Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Mead - Part 1
    Jul 1 2025
    In the summer of 2022, Lake Mead dropped to its lowest levels in almost a century. The shoreline crept back. Boats that had been swallowed years ago sat beached in the sand like ghosts. But that wasn't all the lake revealed.

    Lake Mead has long been a getaway for families, boaters, and hikers. But it’s also one of the deadliest national parks in the country. People vanish. Accidents happen. But every so often, the lake gives up a secret.

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  • The Murder of Shauna Maynard

    The Murder of Shauna Maynard
    Jun 24 2025
    In early 1998 Shauna Maynard left her home in California and headed to Las Vegas. She was searching for freedom and in a hurry to grow up after high school, just like so many teenagers are, even today

    Her family was worried about her leaving home and moving somewhere she didn't know many people and trying to start a life.

    Just a few months later her mom got the call that every mother dreads… From the Clark County coroner.

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  • The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and Phillip Johnson

    The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and Phillip Johnson
    Jun 17 2025
    She was 25 years old, a beloved sister and niece who always showed up for the people she loved. In September of 2012, just 2 months after coming home with a new baby, Abby Roberts disappeared without a trace.

    Her boyfriend, Phillip Johnson, turned up days later in California, without her, but with their two-month-old baby, and then he vanished too. Their car was found abandoned in Compton, California, and 13 years later, no one knows what happened.

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  • The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and Phillip Johnson - Swing Shift (FREE Bonus)

    The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and Phillip Johnson - Swing Shift (FREE Bonus)
    Jun 17 2025
    We admit it was late when we made this one. We talk about the case but we're off on some tangents here.

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  • 25 Forever - Remembering Secoya Williams

    25 Forever - Remembering Secoya Williams
    Jun 10 2025
    Secoya Williams was an amazing young woman who made friends wherever she went, but when she went to see her friend perform at a local nightclub, the unimaginable happened.

    Today we're sharing the story and celebrating the life of Secoya


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