It’s the mid 1990s, when suddenly men’s bones are being discovered all over Florida. Detectives soon discover these men appear to be transients or drifters, making them even harder to identify. Making things even more horrifying, they realize these victims had been bound to trees and tortured, some of them having had their genitals removed. Even with a task force and the help of a criminal profiler, law enforcement is stumped. They’re looking for a dangerous sexual sadist who seemingly can’t be stopped. It will take help from not one, but two survivors of this terrifying predator to crack this case open.

Anyone with information regarding Dana’s disappearance is encouraged to contact SARP Detective Robert Transue at 570-421-6800 ext. 1029, or Detective Dan Knowles at 570-421-6800 ext. 1046.

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Source material:

Oxygen: Buried in the Backyard

Nearly one month later, Poconos woman still not located (poconorecord.com) Florida : The Fort Myers Eight — Cults, Crimes & Cabernet (cultscrimescabernet.com) Who is the Hog Trail killer? A look back at a series of tragic murders that haunted Florida throughout the 90s (mysuncoast.com) Remains of 8 humans were found in Fort Myers a decade ago, 5 still unidentified (winknews.com) (80) The Fort Myers Eight - YouTube ‘Hog Trail Murders’: DNA, genealogy lead to identity of alleged serial killer victim found in 1994 – KIRO 7 News Seattle

December 19, 1979 is special night for 18 year old highschool senior Michelle Martinko. After attending a Christmas banquet for her school choir, she decides to go to the new Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a little shopping. When she fails to return home that night, her panicked mother contacts the police. Michelle is found early on the morning of December 20th, stabbed fatally in her parents Buick, still in the mall's parking lot. Although she was last seen with a male classmate, the main suspect in the eyes of the police and community is her jealous ex boyfriend. With no evidence linking anybody directly, the case goes cold. It will take a company who had a hand in solving the Golden State Killer case, to finally bring Michelle and her family justice.

If you have seen or have a possible sighting of Susana Morales, her loved ones ask that you please take a picture and contact Gwinnett county, Ga police department at 770-531-5300 or text 470-331-9117

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Source material:

An Exact Match - Michelle Martinko murder case evidence photos (cbsnews.com) Missing 16-year-old Gwinnett County girl last seen in July (fox5atlanta.com)

Dateline: Unforgettable

When wealthy Long Islander James Pierson is fatally shot in his own driveway, it rocks the community of Seldon, NY. With a long list of enemies and a mysterious substantial income, police are left wondering if James’ murder is related to organized crime. Soon, an alleged family secret comes to light and reveals the killer to be closer than anyone could imagine.

Harris County Sheriffs Office:

1-713-221-6000

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children:

1-800-843-5678

Joann Lowitzer:

https://alexandrialowitzer.com/contact

Source material:

MURDER ON LONG ISLAND - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Cheryl Pierson Cuccio on Marrying Boyfriend After Dad's Killing (people.com)

Cheryl Pierson Cuccio Talks Hiring Hit Man to Kill Dad (people.com)

Incest & Murder - The Cheryl Pierson Story • Morbidology

Woman Once Known As Cheryl Pierson Speaks Out About Incest, Murder For Hire - CBS New York (cbsnews.com)

The Missing: 11 years later, the unsolved case of Ali Lowitzer from Spring, Texas (fox26houston.com)