Episodes 286
Avg. Duration 1h 11m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (3,982)
Since May 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Trace Evidence is a weekly true crime podcast that focuses on unsolved cases, from chilling murders to missing persons. Join host Steven Pacheco as he examines each case, diving deep into the evidence and exploring the theories which revolve around them. For each unsolved case, there are the victims and their families, who want answers and the abductors and murders who hide the truth.

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UPDATE - The Sundrop Murders - Arrest Made [Ep 114]

Jun 09, 2026 22m Transcript

On Friday, June 13th, 2008, just before 10 AM, an unknown assailant entered the Sundrop Bottling Company building in Concord, North Carolina.  Inside were three employees including office manager…

256 - Melanie Flynn - Part 2

Jun 05, 2026 1h 16m Transcript

In part 2 we examine the greater conspiracy surrounding the Vanishing of Melanie Flynn.  Lexington Police Officer Bill Canan, who claimed to be using Melanie as a confidential informant for his…

256 - The Vanishing of Melanie Flynn - Part 1

Jun 05, 2026 1h 25m Transcript

On January 26th, 1977, twenty-four year old Melanie Flynn walked out from her Lexington, Kentucky job, climbed into her red, Ford Elite and drove off into the unknown.  She has never been seen again.…

SOLVED - The Murder of Jennifer Persia [Ep 153]

Apr 14, 2026 25m Transcript

Sixteen year old Jennifer Persia had everything going for her. She played saxophone in the school band, was on the color guard and was becoming a breakout athlete. As a freshman, she was on the…

255 - The Murder of Maggie Long

Mar 14, 2026 1h 50m Transcript

On Friday, December 1st, 2017, seventeen year old Maggie Long finished up her day at school and drove home to pick up refreshments for a concert that night.  She never returned.  Hours later,…

254 - The Vanishing of Joseph Helt

Feb 12, 2026 1h 22m Transcript

In January of 1987, seventeen year old Joseph Helt mysteriously disappeared after leaving a high school party.  When his close friend wasn't able to give him a ride, Joe had to hop in with three…

Q&A Plus 2026 Preview

Feb 02, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

In this special Q&A episode, host Steven Pacheco answers questions submitted by listeners about the show, cases and everything in between.  Following the Q&A section, we enter the 2026…

253 - The Disappearance of Sandra & John Jacobson

Jan 18, 2026 1h 46m Transcript

On Saturday, November 16, 1996, thirty-six year old Sandra Jacobson and her five year old son, John, went mysteriously missing from Bismarck, ND.  After arriving late for dinner at her parents home,…

252 - The Murder of Tammy Mahoney

Dec 20, 2025 1h 45m Transcript

On Friday, May 8th, 1981, nineteen year old Long Island native Tammy Mahoney left her Oneida, New York apartment to visit friends twenty miles away in the town of Hamilton.  She never arrived and her…

251 - The Disappearance of Judy Martins

Nov 05, 2025 1h 30m Transcript

Trace Evidence relaunches with the story of Judy Martins.  Twenty-two year old Judy Martins was a bright and talented student attending Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.  During the early morning…

250 - The Murder of Janet Shirar

Aug 29, 2025 1h 18m Transcript

Sunday, May 25th, 1980 -- Kokomo, Indiana.  Twenty-nine year old special education teacher Janet Shirar doesn't show up for a pre-planned family gathering and birthday party for her nephew.  After…

Major Case Updates

Jul 25, 2025 50m Transcript

In this week's Case Updates, we look back on five cases previously covered which have had significant updates.  We will also cover three smaller updates in which reward money for information has been…

249 - The Disappearance of John & Shelly Markley

Jun 25, 2025 1h 43m Transcript

As Christmas of 1995 drew near, many families in rural Ohio drew closer and felt themselves caught up in the joy and pageantry of the holiday season.  Unfortunately, for one family, the holiday would…

248 - The Vanishing of Sherri Holland

May 24, 2025 1h 26m Transcript

When thirty-four year old Sherri Holland never arrived at her north Atlanta home after a drive up from Florida, her family knew something was wrong.  More than a week later, her car was found…

247 - The Disappearance of Peggy McGuire

Apr 24, 2025 1h 43m Transcript

Twenty-eight year old Peggy Anne McGuire was last seen dropping her son off for school in Canadian, Oklahoma on the morning of Monday, November 16th, 2015.  Within hours of leaving the school, the…

246 - The Disappearance of Mary "Bobo" Shinn

Feb 20, 2025 2h 56m Transcript

Mary "Bobo" Shinn was a well liked, friendly and talented artist and teacher living in her native Magnolia, Arkansas.  Teaching classes out of a small art studio she purchased north of the town…

2024 Wrap-Up Q&A

Jan 29, 2025 51m Transcript

In this Special Episode, we take a look back at 2024 and answer listener submitted questions about the show, specific cases and anything that you want to know.  Following the Q&A there is a short…

6 Major Case Updates

Dec 20, 2024 1h 14m Transcript

In this special Update episode, we look back on six cases previously featured on Trace Evidence which have had major updates.  We begin with the case of Charles and Catherine Romer who disappeared…

245 - The Disappearance of Martha Leanne Green

Dec 03, 2024 2h 1m Transcript

On a cold, rainy spring night in April of 1987, seventeen year old Martha Leanne Green mysteriously vanished.  After the car she and her brother were driving ran out of gas, Leanne remained behind in…

244 - The Vanishing of Loy Evitts

Sep 06, 2024 1h 38m Transcript

When twenty-nine year old Loy Evitts failed to return to her Kansas City, MO office job after taking a late lunch, her co-workers were concerned.  When they found her car, parked in its assigned…

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