In 1971 Ralph Dean Templeton, known as “Dean” decided to leave his life in Flint, Michigan behind. He set out on a cross country journey in his unsuccessful bid to become the 38th president of the United States.

In January of 1975 Templeton was murdered, shot  and left on the side of the road in rural Washington.

Templeton’s grave marker is all that remains from his efforts.

This episode was inspired by a thread on the Unresolved Mysteries Subreddit.

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On Earth Day (April 22) 1990, 17 year old Chris Temple went with friends for a bonfire at Rose Lake Research Area in Bath Township Michigan. Around 9 p.m. Chris walked away from the bonfire, never to be seen again. In the almost 30 years since he vanished, there have been rumors, stories and speculation, but no evidence leading to the whereabouts of Chris Temple.

If you have information about the disappearance of Chris Temple, please contact the Bath Township Police department at (517) 641-6271

Additional reading:

Chris Temple on The Charley Project

John Temple’s Letter to the Editor

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On a spring day in 1996 Debra Iverson disappeared from Birmingham, Michigan after leaving a doctor’s appointment. Leaving her husband, family and two young sons behind.

When her body was discovered the next morning, strangled in her vehicle in a remote lot near Stoney Creek Metro Park, all eyes turned to her husband. It would be seven months without a single lead before the case broke open.

A young couple, desperate for money kidnapped Iverson, but the money wasn’t enough. Anitra Coomer and McConnell Adams would be sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her.

Photo of Dr Iverson here.

McConnell Adams inmate profile here

Sources and Additional Reading: 

Scene of the Crime: the shocking murder of Debra Iverson

Three and a half homicides. (This case is the half)

People V Coomer Findlaw

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Between 1981 and 1983 three young women, aged 20, 16 and 19 were murdered. The first victim was left in a ditch in western Oakland County, the final two bodies concealed in wooded areas of Livingston County.

Today we cover the unresolved murders of Anne Marie Doroghazi, Kimberly Louiselle and Christina Castiglione.

Some of my research:

Milford Police Cold Case Page 

Clues Sought in 1983 murder of Redford Woman

South Lyon Herald 2004  – PDF

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Donnie Martin III, is a hard-working young man from a good family. Donnie was battling addiction and his family fears that his demons put him in a dangerous situation. Donnie Martin was last seen midday on Thursday August 3, 2017.

If you have information contact CrimeStoppers or Detective Hartunian of the Madison Heights Police Department.

WXYZ Detroit interview with Donnie’s father

WDIV Detroit News coverage

Article in Madison Park News

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction. There is help available. Visit NA.org or NCADD.org

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Twenty-year-old Deborah Polinsky was murdered in her Port Sheldon Township home in July of 1977.

Her case was aggressively pursued and investigated, but no arrests were made Today, detectives from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department continue to work her case and see your assistance in learning the truth behind her murder.

Silent Observer

Follow Deborah’s case on Facebook.

This week’s promo is from the Missing Minority Project.

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October 1994, bow hunters in a remote area of Alcona County Michigan discover human remains. In the last 23 years her remains have been tested against the DNA of dozens of missing persons, including Laura Lee Alber who was last seen in Lansing, Michigan in 1990.

Despite improvements in forensic testing, the victim is identified only as Alcona County Doe. This is the last episode of 2017 and the first time that Already Gone has explored a case involving unidentified remains.

During this episode we discuss the NAMUS program and the work being done by the Alcona County Sheriff to give a name to this victim.

Special thanks to Alcona County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathanael Leeseburg for the interview.

Thanks also to Tim Flutur and Luke Superior for their musical contributions to this and other episodes.

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January 8, 1982 Thomas Randolph and his wife Sharron enjoy a meal at their favorite Chinese restaurant in Southfield.

The couple is assaulted after leaving the restaurant, leaving Thomas injured and his wife dead. It’s an 18 year journey to solving the murder, with an ending that no one saw coming.

#Michigan, #murder, #coldcase

Supplemental audio – Fatal Attraction S4 E16

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In 1977 Carson McDowell was a 43 year old married father of two. An executive at General Motors. A family man, friend and neighbor.

So why did he end up tortured and murdered by the side of the railroad tracks in Ferndale? Why was his case so hard to solve?

Twitter:  @Alreadygonepod

Email – host@Alreadygonepodcast.com

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Tuesday December 9, 1997. 23-year-old Laney Gwinner meets up with friends at a local bowling alley in Fairfield, Ohio.

She shot a few rounds of pool, had a couple of beers and left just after midnight, headed to her boyfriend’s nearby apartment. Laney won’t arrive, in fact, she’ll never be seen alive again.

Facebook group seeking Justice for Laney

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In early June 2010 seven year old Kyron Horman disappeared from Skyline Elementary in Portland, Oregon.

Despite comprehensive searches of the area, no trace of Kyron was ever discovered.

#missing, #unsolved, #Oregon

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On January 19, 2015 19 year old Brock Turner, a Stanford University Swimmer, was arrested for the sexual assault of a 22 year old woman, “Emily Doe.”

In the months after the assault his story would change and evolve. At the trial, he was found guilty of three felonies and sentenced to six months in jail. He served three months.

In this episode we look at the perpetrator, the victim and the overwhelming response to the outcome of the trial.

Victim Impact Statement. 

Brock Turner’s letter to the judge. 

Dan Turner’s letter to the judge.

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I’m taking a week off to refresh, regroup and plan for a Back to School series of cases.

Meanwhile check out my guest appearance on Our Americana. Season 3, episode 11.

or, give a listen to another wonderful Detroit based storyteller – The Conspirators Podcast. Creepy history and strange stories. One of my favorites.

If you really need to hear me talk crime, check out the newest episode of Thinking Sideways,  The Villisca Axe murders. You won’t be disappointed.

Finally,  you may know that I am a big fan of the In Sight podcast hosted by the lovely and talented Ali and Charlie. They started a spin off show, geared to the YA set In Sight Junior. As an adult, it’s very well done and written with the same flair as In Sight.

Thank you for checking in and please, be safe!

In 1983 the battered body of Erik Cross was found in a ditch in front of his house. He’d been beaten, dragged behind a car and finally run over, his body left on the edge of the road.

In the 34 years since his death, the Cross family has waited for an arrest in the case. In the last few years, an army has assembled, hoping to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice.

In 2016 law enforcement named a group of suspects that they believe are involved in Eric’s death. This included Bill Cook, Tim Martin, Amber Thomas and Brent Spaulding:

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