In this episode, Megan and Mindy explore the mysterious case of Echo Michelle Lloyd, who vanished from her rural Missouri home in May 2020 amid the chaos of the pandemic. Despite extensive searches and investigations, key questions remain unanswered, highlighting the complexities of rural missing persons cases and the impact of COVID-19 on law enforcement.

If you have any information about Echo Lloyd’s case, please contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 573-526-6178 or your local law enforcement.

News Articles & Media Coverage

• KY3 News (Ozarks Unsolved): A comprehensive, up-to-date investigative feature titled The Case of Echo Lloyd's Disappearance in Benton County, Mo. highlights the ongoing efforts of the Missouri Highway Patrol and local sheriff's department.
• People Magazine: The investigative feature Where Is Echo Michelle Lloyd, the Woman Who Disappeared on Mother's Day 4 Years Ago? provides a deep dive into her family's suspicions of foul play and her last known public sightings.
• NBC News (Dateline): An early pivotal article, Missouri Woman Desperate to Find Mother Echo Lloyd Who Has Been Missing Since Mother's Day, details her daughter Kelsey's immediate efforts and the alarming state of Echo’s home right after she vanished. [1]

Official Case Files & Cold Case Profiles

• The Charley Project: For a highly granular breakdown of the timeline, physical markings, and the suspicious Walmart receipt found in her home, read the Echo Michelle Lloyd Case Directory.
• Private Investigations for the Missing: The profile titled Lloyd, Echo - Case Summary focuses on the evidence pointing away from a voluntary disappearance, including her left-behind medical supplies.
• Solve the Case: A comprehensive situational log, Echo Michelle Lloyd Missing Person Case | Edwards, Missouri, details the geography of her 10-acre rural property and friction involving an unnamed neighbor before she vanished.

Discover the tragic case of Bob Eidman, a kind-hearted insurance agent in Missouri whose routine life ended in a shocking daytime murder. This episode explores the details of the crime, the investigation's twists, and the importance of unresolved cold cases. In this episode, we provide a detailed account of Bob Eidman’s background and his routine life in St. Charles, Missouri. We delve into the day of the murder, what investigators found, and the initial leads. Learn how modern DNA technology reawakened the cold case after years of silence, leading to the surprising identification of suspects through DNA matching: Paul White and driver Cleo Hines. We discuss the motives behind the crime and the impact on Bob’s family and community, highlighting the importance of community tips and how strangers can commit crimes of opportunity. Reflect on justice, remorse, and the tragic reality of losing someone unexpectedly.

Resources:

News & Media Coverage

• Patch – St. Charles County Reporting on the investigation, arrests, trial, sentencing, and victim impact statements in the Bob Eidman murder case.
• Good Morning America (ABC News) Coverage detailing the investigation, life insurance revelations, and the role of DNA evidence.
• ABC News / 20/20 Long-form reporting on the case, including interviews with those close to Bob Eidman and law enforcement perspectives.
• AOL News Articles summarizing the DNA match, suspect identification, and trial outcomes.
• Insurance Journal Industry-focused reporting on the murder of an insurance agent and the broader implications of the case.

Law Enforcement & Case Records

• St. Charles County Police Department Official investigative statements and case updates.
• Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis Case report and investigative summaries related to the homicide.
• Missouri Court Records Trial proceedings, convictions, and sentencing for Paul C. White and Cleo S. Hines.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Jackie Johns, a beloved young woman from Nixa, Missouri, whose life was cut short in 1985. Jackie was a vibrant member of her community, known for her beauty, charm, and aspirations. Her disappearance and subsequent murder shocked the small town, leading to a decades-long quest for justice.We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the eventual conviction of Gerald Carnahan, a wealthy local resident with a troubling past. The case highlights the importance of DNA evidence and the relentless pursuit of justice by Jackie's family and law enforcement.Join us as we remember Jackie Johns and discuss the impact of her case on the community and the advancements in forensic science that helped bring her killer to justice.

Primary Case Sources

• “Conviction Upheld: Judge refuses retrial in murder of Jackie Johns” — KY3 news coverage of the conviction and appeals.
• Murder on a Lonely Road: A Beauty Queen, a Privileged Man, and a 25-Year Search for Justice — Book covering the investigation.
• Cold Case Files: “Queen of the Ozarks” — TV episode detailing the case.

Documentaries & Video

• Into the Fog: Jackie Johns — YouTube documentary segment.
• Justice for Jackie — YouTube feature on the case and resolution.

Community & Support

• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) — Support for victims of sexual violence.
• Local archives: Springfield News-Leader historical reporting on the investigation and trial.