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Somebody Knows Something

EPD Cold Case
Karen Schepers
Elgin Police Department
Elgin
Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit
Wyteria Jones
Barbara Glueckert
PM Bentley's
Missing Persons
Cold Cases
Guadalupe Alanis
Elgin, Illinois
1983
Lori Jean Bolger
Renee Cruz Tovar
Chaos Divers
Cold Case Unit
Illinois
Cold Case Homicides
Thomas Urlacher
Family Impact Of Disappearance

In May of 2024, Elgin (IL) Police Chief Ana Lalley created the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit to take a fresh look at unsolved homicides and missing persons cases with the belief that dedicating resources and using new technology will help solve these cases. As part of this new unit, the Elgin Police Department launched a podcast dedicated to Elgin cold cases to seek information from the p... more

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The Detectives look back on this season, and the new information updating a decades long investigation. They are still looking for Wyteria, but now have an updated case to help bring her home.

Thank you to all those who have helped in this season. ... more

The Detectives finally located some extended family for Wyteria who agreed to assist them with this case and who agreed to provide the DNA that they need for Wyteria’s investigation. For this episode, Beth, Andrew, and Chris work further on this case... more

In this episode, the Detectives discuss their work on Wyteria’s case as they continue their search for her. Wyteria would have turned 89 just last month on May 1st, if she is still alive. And while that is possible, it may not be very likely. So, we ... more

Over the past several episodes, the detectives have travelled to Elgin, Joliet, Aurora, and Chicago as they seek more information in Wyteria’s case. Now, they want to look at the forensic options they have moving forward. For this episode, the detect... more

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Recent Guests

Ana Lalley
Chief of Elgin Police Department
Elgin Police Department
Episode: S3E7: Unidentified Remains
Beth Sterricker
Detective joining the unit for Wyteria's investigation
Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit
Episode: S3E6: Chicago
Stephen Wright
Curator, Joliet Area Historical Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum
Episode: S3E4: Joliet
Detective Beth Sterricker
Full episode debut guest, joining to discuss new records
Elgin Police Department
Episode: S3E3: Longer Than We Knew
Detective Mike Nelson
Retired Detective from Mount Prospect Police Department who worked on the Barbara Glueckert case
Mount Prospect Police Department
Episode: S2E5: Missing In Kane County (1976) – Part 2
Bob Glueckert
Brother of Barbara Glueckert, shares his memories and insights about her disappearance.
Episode: S2E4: Missing In Kane County (1976) – Part 1
Kina Bolger
Older sister of Lori Bolger
Episode: S2E3: The Girl In The Grass (1976)
Chris Hall
Detective at the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit
Elgin Police Department
Episode: S1E12: (Bonus Episode) Reflections & Future Plans
Jacob Grubbs
Sonar search and recovery diver
Chaos Divers
Episode: S1E9: Chaos Divers

Hosts

Andrew Houghton
Detective with Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit; host guiding investigations and presenting case materials.
Chris Hall
Detective with Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit; co-host offering investigative analysis and field insights.
Ana Lalley
Chief of Police introducing the podcast and guiding strategic direction for the Cold Case Unit.
Matthew Vartanian
Co-host and investigator with the Cold Case Unit; assists with case work and interviews.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 448 ratings
  • Fine

    I have lived in Elgin IL for all my life so this is pretty interesting to me, since I’ve been to these places, but the crimes are just kind of mid (probably because I’ve been listening to crime junkie and mrballen). Still interesting tho

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    breakfast@tiffany
    United States3 months ago
  • If you love true crime this is for you!

    I started listening to the first season because of a news article I saw, a woman and her car had been found after many years missing and it was all because of this podcast. I wanted to hear all the info and what led them to finding her after all this time, but I didn't expect it to be this good. The podcast is great the cases they talk about are intriguing. I wish all police departments would do this with their cold cases, because someone might know something and that something could lead to clo... more

    Audible
    5
    Conrad Family
    United States3 months ago
  • FLUFF FACTOR: 15%

    / Episode length: 21 mins / Fluff time, round-up: 03 mins. / Avg time between ads: 11 mins. / Based on episode: S01E02 ========================== A little to heavy with syrupy survivor statements celebrating the victim. Is this the platform for it? They all sound the same. They are all the same. All my survivor statements sound the same. I wouldn’t want to share them in a podcast. Honor the victim, absolutely. Long soliloquies from many people repeating the same thing? Not so good.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bschora
    United States8 months ago
  • Well done

    Not a huge fan of law enforcement, but this podcast is very thoughtful. I like how the detectives spend a lot of time working with the families, and humanizing the victims, even after so many decades. There’s no sensationalism like in many true crime podcasts. Hope this podcast helps solve some cases!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    squidz24
    United States10 months ago
  • FLUFF FACTOR: 15%

    / Episode length: 21 mins / Fluff time, round-up: 03 mins. / Avg time between ads: 11 mins. / Based on episode: S01E02 ==========================

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bschora
    United Statesa year ago

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The show's compassionate, non-sensational approach is appreciated and helpful for families.
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Fans praise the depth of archival research and collaboration with local institutions.

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A meticulous investigation-focused show led by Elgin Police Department detectives, blending archival research, on-site reconstructions, and family-centered storytelling around long-unsolved cases. Episodes typically thread together historical records, geographic travel routes, and collaboration with the public to generate new leads, often spotlighting how public tips and modern techniques can move cold cases forward. A notable strength is its transparent, methodical approach: guests range from law enforcement to historians, with a clear emphasis on human impact and community involvement. For potential listeners, expect thorough case histories, careful reasoning, and regular calls for tips to help close decades-old mysteries.

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