Catrina Mowrey's death in 1985 remains one of Dallas, Texas' haunting cold cases. Kansas native Catrina was found dead in her Oak Cliff apartment, and despite the passage of nearly 40 years, questions about what exactly happened to her continue to plague her family. Her body was discovered under mysterious circumstances, with inconsistencies that left investigators puzzled. Initially ruled an accidental death, the case was later reopened as a homicide when new information came to light, sparking her family’s relentless pursuit of justice.

Catrina's family has remained vocal, tirelessly fighting for answers and hoping that renewed attention might finally solve the case. Her story is one of loss, unanswered questions, and a family's unwavering determination to find out who was responsible for tearing their lives apart. Join Arlene and Leah as they investigate how Catrina died, the police's bungled investigation, theories, and Catrina's family's ongoing search for justice.

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Notes:
Cold Case Is Niece’s Tragic Legacy

Oak Cliff Family Fights for Answers in 1983 Cold Case

Texas Cold Case Tore Apart Family, Keeps Fighting for Answers Nearly 40 Years Later

The Unexplained Death of Catherine ‘Catrina’ Mowrey

Catherine 'Catrina' Diane Mowrey - Find A Grave Memorial

Catherine Mowrey Memorial on MyKeeper

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Late on July 4th, 2010, 19-year-old Shonda Townsend, a kind mother of one, disappears on a drive home after celebratory fireworks in Palo Pinto, Tx. Months later, her remains would be found. Why would anyone murder Shonda?

Staff Sergeant Jessica Mitchell, a shy, hardworking, intelligent 30-year-old mother, went out on New Year's Eve 2020 with friends, happily posting on her socials. She left the 4th Quarter Sports bar at 2:00 am, only to be followed and gunned down by a red SUV, shocking the community of San Antonio and the military base Fort Sam Houston. Who would want Jessica dead? Join Arlene and Leah as they dig deep into the case, find clues police have found, and explore the theories.

Show Notes:
Army CID Press Center on Jessica Mitchell
Jessica Mitchell Murder
Jessica Mitchell Case Forum
San Antonio Billboard Highlights Unsolved Murder of Army Sergeant
Reward Increased to $50,000 for Information on Jessica Ann Mitchell's Murder
Billboard Seeks Justice for Army Sergeant's Murder
KSAT Coverage of Jessica Mitchell Case
Search for Who Shot and Killed Army Staff Sergeant Jessica Ann Mitchell
Army CID Cold Case Unit Overview
Army Drill Sergeant and Mom Fatally Shot in Her Car

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Phyllis Barry, a member of the Choctaw, headed off camping in Terlingua, Texas, in 1975. Enjoying nature and a motorcycle ride with a stranger, Phyllis spent the evening around the campfire with friends. As they dispersed to look for more firewood, Phyllis disappeared.

In 1993, 34-year-old Jane McDonald-Crone danced in Magnolia, Texas. Her car would be found a few blocks from her home, but no signs of Jane. She was sighted several times, but were they Jane? Join Leah as she goes through the lives of the two victims and investigates the theories.

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