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Twenty-year-old Kaylene Marie Oehling disappeared from Etna, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 2020. What followed were years of confusion, frustration, and heartbreaking silence. At the center of this story is her father, Jason Oehling, whose relentless determination to find answers has never faded. For more than three years, Jason pushed for movement in a case that had stalled almost from the beginning. Then, in March 2023, Kaylene’s remains were unexpectedly discovered in a wooded area miles from where she was last seen. Much of what we share in this episode does not come from detailed police reports or official statements. Instead, it comes from Jason himself, someone who has been outspoken across social media, news interviews, and podcast appearances as he fights for clarity in his daughter’s case. We also spoke directly with Jason to confirm the details discussed in this episode. This is one of those cases where a family carries the weight of telling the story. Public information is limited. The timeline is fragmented. Investigators have not identified a cause or manner of death, and no one has ever been charged. Still, Jason continues to push forward, driven by love and the belief that the truth is still out there. In this episode, we walk through the known timeline of Kaylene’s disappearance, the recovery of her remains, the years of advocacy by her family, and the urgent need for answers. This is a case that has haunted a community and one that deserves far more attention. _______________________________________ Crime Salad Live Murder Mystery Event Get tickets here:  https://www.pave.live/crimesalad • KMNO – Help for the Missing and Murdered https://www.facebook.com/people/KMNO-Help-For-The-Missing-Murdered/61563347895168/ Justice for Kaylene – Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/480311013138270/ Public Petition: https://www.change.org/p/justiceforkaylene-kaylene-oehling  Submit a Tip  If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, please reach out. • Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit  412-473-1200 • Anonymous Tip Line  https://allegheny.crimewatchpa.com Kaylene’s Memorial Fund  GoFundMe: GoFundMe Crime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Ad-free & bonus episodes:Patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Thanks for Supporting Crime Salad! CashApp: For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, and send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That’s Money. That’s Cash App. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Keywords: #JusticeforKayleneOehling true crime podcast, missing persons, cold case, Pennsylvania true crime, Etna PA, Pittsburgh crime story, unsolved homicide, Kaylene Oehling, Crime Salad, justice for Kaylene, family-led investigation, true crime 2024, disappearance case, unresolved cases, Allegheny County, true crime storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the night of January 4th, 2023, 26-year-old Codie Novack was found unresponsive inside a home in Silver Springs, Florida. What was first reported as a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a case filled with conflicting statements, unexplained injuries, and a timeline that never made sense to the people who loved her most. For the past two years, Codie’s family has fought for clarity in a system they believe never fully listened. In this episode, we walk through the final hours of Codie’s life, the troubling inconsistencies surrounding her death, and the unanswered questions her family is still demanding be addressed. This story includes brief mentions of relationship violence and may be triggering for some listeners. Domestic Violence Hotline website at thehotline.org  If you know anything about the circumstances surrounding Codie’s death, her family is pleading for you to come forward. Even the smallest detail could matter. Tips can be submitted to Marion County Crime Stoppers at 352-368-7867 Please contact 911 if you feel like you are in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation. Support the Show! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/Crimesaladpodcast Crime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Murder Mile: For a truly original true-crime experience, subscribe to Murder Mile. Sponsors of This Episode:Miracle Made: Luxury-feeling sheets!  Save over 40 percent: TryMiracle.com/CRIMESALAD Use code CRIMESALAD for: • Extra 20 percent off • Free 3-piece towel set • 30-day money-back guaranteeTry Miracle Made with zero risk, 30-day money-back guaranteeLola Blankets: Give the gift of softness this holiday season. Crime Salad listeners get 40 percent off their entire order at: LolaBlankets.comUncommon Goods: Make this holiday the year you give something truly unforgettable. Get 15 percent off your next gift at: UncommonGoods.com/CRIMESALADKeywords: true crime podcast, Florida true crime, Silver Springs case, unsolved death, suspicious death, Codie Novack, Crime Salad, unexplained injuries, family seeking justice, cold case investigation, Central Florida crime, true crime storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788 or visit thehotline.org On a cold December night in 2017, police responded to the Sports Stadium Motel in Independence, Missouri, where 21 year old Libby Caswell was found dead inside Room 319. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide, even as the medical examiner listed the manner of death as undetermined and key surveillance footage from the motel went missing. Libby was a young mother trying to leave a dangerous relationship, and her family has spent years challenging the official findings. In this episode, we look closely at the scene, the inconsistencies in the timeline, the documented history of domestic violence, and the critical evidence that may have been overlooked. This is the case of Libby Caswell and the fight for answers that has never stopped. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org. If it’s not safe to use your own phone or device, consider using a public library or another trusted public location to access help. Support friends and family by following the Justice for Libby Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/libbycas We appreciate your support. Please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen. Sponsors for this episode: Uncommon Goods: Save 15% on unique, meaningful gifts at Uncommon Goods. Visit uncommongoods.com/crimesalad and use code CRIMESALAD. CashApp: For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. Use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That’s Money. That’s Cash App.Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/lz1ykcyo #CashAppPodCash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Southern Oregon is known for its stunning summer landscapes, remote forests, and quiet mountain towns. But in the beauty of Josephine County, isolation and danger often live side by side. In late June of 2020, 45-year-old Fauna Frey set out on a short drive through Grants Pass and the surrounding mountain roads, a route filled with winding highways, dense forests, and long stretches with no cell service. Somewhere along that journey, Fauna vanished without a trace. In this episode, Ashley and Ricky explore the rural communities of Southern Oregon, where abandoned mining towns, thinly stretched law enforcement, and high crime rates create the perfect environment for disappearances to go unnoticed. Her car, her belongings, and a series of strange clues left investigators puzzled and her family desperate for answers. This is the story of a woman who went missing on a warm June afternoon in 2020, a case that blends mystery, isolation, and the harsh realities of searching for a missing person in Oregon’s most rugged terrain. If you follow missing persons cases, unsolved disappearances, rural true crime, or stories centered around Southern Oregon and Josephine County, this episode will take you deep into one of the region’s most haunting mysteries. Listen as we break down the timeline, the evidence, the environment, and the theories surrounding the disappearance of Fauna Frey.  If you know anything, please contact the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 541-359-5638, or email FindFaunaFrey@gmail.com. You can also visit the private community page on Facebook, Help Find Fauna Frey to watch for updates in her case. LOLA BLANKETS: https://lolablankets.com/ Use code CRIMESALAD for 40 percent off. Please support Crime Salad and let them know we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 1983, 27-year-old Teresa “Terry” Peroni disappeared from a remote counterculture community in rural Oregon. For years, rumors circulated about communes, drugs, and the controlling man she had last been seen with. Her family searched, asked questions, and followed every lead, but Terry’s trail went cold. Her name slowly faded from public memory. In 1997, human remains were discovered in the Oregon wilderness, but they were never linked to Terry. It wasn’t until 2024, more than four decades after she vanished, that new forensic technology finally confirmed the truth. Her remains were identified. The case was reopened. And the man long suspected in her disappearance was arrested across state lines. This episode follows Terry’s journey for independence, the dangerous world she stepped into, the failures that allowed her case to go cold, and the small group of people who refused to let her story be forgotten. Need help now? Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day. Need help now? Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. Thanks to our sponsors: Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made. Save over 40% and get an extra 20% off plus a free three-piece towel set at trymiracle.com/crimesalad with code CRIMESALAD. Mortal Musings: Neil and Megan cover true crime every Wednesday with a thoughtful tone and a bit of natural humor to balance the heavy topics. If you’re looking for another well-told true crime show to add to your rotation, check out Mortal Musings wherever you listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January 2011, 27-year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, Unit 603 at the Venice Lofts. The swing-bar lock was secured from the inside, yet Ellen had been stabbed twenty times, including deep wounds to the back of her neck. Her fiancé discovered her body and called 911, but within days investigators changed the medical examiner’s original homicide ruling to suicide. More than a decade later, experts, forensic pathologists, and Ellen’s parents are still fighting to answer the question that has haunted Philadelphia ever since: How could a locked-room suicide look so much like murder? Thanks to our sponsors! Lola Blankets: Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets!!! Now 35% off at http://LolaBlankets.com  with code CRIMESALAD BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation - Click to check out on Apple! Go inside the John Wayne Gacy investigation with access to chilling, never-before-heard tapes that expose the mind of a killer and the secrets he tried to bury. Crime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Crime Salad Patreon: patreon.com/CrimeSaladPodcast If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atwood Lake Park in Ohio was known for peace and family vacations until the summer of 2025, when deputies found Ruth Miller, an Amish mother, standing knee-deep in the water claiming she had “given her child to God.” What followed became one of Ohio’s most haunting faith-related tragedies, now known as the Ruth Miller Atwood Lake case.Ashley and Ricky explore how faith, delusion, and mental illness collided in this heartbreaking story from Tuscarawas County, Ohio.Thanks to our sponsors!UncommonGoods: Looking for unique and meaningful gifts this year? Shop early and have fun finding something special at Uncommon Goods. Use our link to get 15% off your next gift: UncommonGoods.com/crimesaladMintMobile: If you're tired of paying too much for your phone plan, now’s the time to switch. Say yes to savings and no to contracts at MintMobile.com/crimesaladCrime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Want to support the show and get more Crime Salad? You can join us on Patreon for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/CrimeSaladPodcastIf you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Keywords: Ruth Miller case, Atwood Lake Ohio, Amish mother drowning child, spiritual delusion, insanity plea Ohio, religious psychosis, true crime podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forcesbehind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly truecrime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two GirlsOne Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal,unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more.For their first season, Sabrina and Corinne are diving into Crimes of: Infamy. Thereal-life true crime events behind Hollywood’s most iconic horror villains, from cultclassics to massive franchises. Norman Bates. Buffalo Bill. Ghostface. Jason Voorhees.The names alone send a shiver down your spine. Now, discover the chilling crimes thatbrought them to life.Crimes Of... is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever youget your podcasts.Listen here:AppleSpotifyAmazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixteen-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished in broad daylight from Yorkton, Saskatchewan in 2016. Nearly a decade later, her disappearance remains one of Canada’s most haunting mysteries.In this episode, Ashley and Ricky trace Mekayla’s final hours through security footage, phone records, and witness accounts that reveal a series of strange and unsettling moments. From cryptic texts and untraceable calls to online connections that may have lured her away, the timeline raises chilling questions about what really happened that day.Was Mekayla planning to run away? Was she groomed by someone she met online? Or did she encounter something far more sinister?Join us as we explore the key theories, police findings, and heartbreaking search led by her mother, Paula Bali, who continues to fight for answers nearly nine years later. If You Have Any Information About the Disappearance of Mekayla BaliContact the F Division RCMP Historical Case Unit:  1-833-502-6861  1-639-625-4111  saskmissingpersons@rcmp-grc.gc.caReach Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):  1-800-222-TIPS (8477)  Submit a tip onlineContact the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains: canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.caFollow Mekayla’s Official Facebook Page for Updates: Let’s Bring Mekayla Bali HomeThank you all for supporting Crime Salad. Your love and our Patreon members truly keep this show going. For ad-free listening, join us for just $1 at patreon.com/crimesaladpodcastCheck out the new Crime Salad merch collection! Visit crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com to grab exclusive true crime merch designed with the help of our friends at Dashery -- creators of custom podcast apparel made easy. Every purchase helps support the show!Thank you, BetterHelp, for sponsoring this episode of Crime Salad. Find your therapist and start your journey today at BetterHelp.com/crimesalad to get 10% off your first month.Once Upon A CrimeIn 1947, the body of Elizabeth Short was discovered in a vacant Los Angeles lot. The press dubbed her the Black Dahlia, and her murder became one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history.Behind the lurid headlines and wild speculation was a real woman, one whose life and story have been overshadowed by the myth.Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder reveals who Elizabeth Short was, the shocking details of her murder, and the search for her killer. Along the way, we uncover the facts, the rumors, and the pieces of history that time tried to erase.Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or watch on YouTube. www.truecrimepodcast.com If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7, every day of the year. Your call, text, or chat is free and confidential. Visit 988lifeline.org   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime Salad dives into the case of Oakley Carlson, a 5-year-old girl from Grays Harbor County, Washington, who disappeared after being returned to her biological parents, Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson. This episode exposes the warning signs and system failures that continue to haunt advocates demanding justice for Oakley. Miracle Made: We’ve been loving our Miracle Made sheets, now you can too! 💫 Save 40%, get an extra 20% off, plus a free towel set at TryMiracle.com/CRIMESALAD with code CRIMESALAD. True Crime Couple: a husband-and-wife duo breaking down the wildest cases with heart!  Dashery: Thanks to Dashery for making our new Crime Salad merch collection possible! Check it out at https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/!!  Dashery helps creators design and deliver custom merch to fans without the hassle. Thank you all for supporting Crime Salad. Your love and our Patreon members truly keep this show going. For ad-free listening, join us for just $1 at patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices