What Happened to Talina Zar
What Happened to Talina Zar unravels the chilling mystery of a woman who vanished during the COVID-19 lockdown, the internet sleuths who followed her trail , and the dark subcultures and interpersonal betrayals they unearthed.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 3min
What Happened to Libby Caswell — TRAILER
In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri. In Season Two of "What Happened To...", investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen exposes the web of failures that left Libby vulnerable, and explores how her story fits into one of America’s most deadly epidemics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2023 • 22min
The Other Sandra — Sandy Beal BONUS
In this bonus episode, Melissa talks with Laura Crimaldi — a reporter for The Boston Globe — who is covering a contemporary case with eerie similarities to Sandy Beal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2022 • 33min
Good Grief — Sandy Beal E8
The Beal family is faced with a daunting task that threatens to divide them. Sandy’s final words are cast in a new light. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2022 • 30min
The Unraveling — Sandy Beal E7
Sandy’s cousin Kim meets with a cold case detective who offers her something unexpected - and transformative. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2022 • 33min
Divided Minds — Sandy Beal E6
The Beals' distrust of police leaves even the most basic facts about Sandy's case up for interpretation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6, 2022 • 15min
Sandy's Police File — Sandy Beal E5
Sandy’s newly released police file reveals that she sought help from law enforcement months before her death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2022 • 30min
The Stink — Sandy Beal E4
The exact nature of Sandy's relationships with local police officers comes under new scrutiny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2022 • 34min
My Life As A Cop Freak — Sandy Beal E3
A journal entry sheds light on Sandy’s desires to be a police officer. When she suddenly dies, the homicide detective tasked with her case is inundated with strange phone calls. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2022 • 38min
Dear Doug — Sandy Beal E2
Unbeknownst to her parents, Sandy Beal was secretly dating a married state trooper at the time of her death. The letter she left him in her car leaves her family with more questions than answers. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2022 • 34min
The Girl In The Pole Yard — Sandy Beal E1
For more than forty years, Kim Parmer has been haunted by the prospect that someone murdered her cousin, Sandy Beal, in 1977. Award-winning reporter Melissa Jeltsen investigates the mysterious death of a teenage girl in Prince George's County, Maryland. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. The story that brought Kim to Melissa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
