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Trace Evidence

Steven Pacheco
Martha Leanne Green
Bill Dwayne Shipley
Amber Barker
Missing Persons
Justin Turner
Child Abduction
Kenyatta Odom
Goldsby, Oklahoma
Mcclain County Sheriff's Office
Foul Play
Investigation
Crime
Oklahoma City
Randy Church
Dexter Stefonek
Domestic Violence
Daniel John Smith
Murder Investigation
Oklahoma State Bureau Of Investigation
Arby's

Trace Evidence is a weekly true crime podcast that focuses on unsolved cases, from chilling murders to missing persons. Join host Steven Pacheco as he examines each case, diving deep into the evidence and exploring the theories which revolve around them. For each unsolved case, there are the victims and their families, who want answers and the abductors and murders who hide the truth.Follow Us on ... more

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On Friday, December 1st, 2017, seventeen year old Maggie Long finished up her day at school and drove home to pick up refreshments for a concert that night. She never returned. Hours later, firefighters and sheriff's deputies responded to a call abou... more

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In January of 1987, seventeen year old Joseph Helt mysteriously disappeared after leaving a high school party. When his close friend wasn't able to give him a ride, Joe had to hop in with three other guys and though they all made it home, he never di... more

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In this special Q&A episode, host Steven Pacheco answers questions submitted by listeners about the show, cases and everything in between. Following the Q&A section, we enter the 2026 preview discussing plans to return to weekly episode releases and ... more

On Saturday, November 16, 1996, thirty-six year old Sandra Jacobson and her five year old son, John, went mysteriously missing from Bismarck, ND. After arriving late for dinner at her parents home, Sandy left to fill her gas tank and never returned. ... more

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Host

Steven Pacheco
Host of Trace Evidence; leads deep-dive examinations of unsolved cases and missing persons.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Great evidence

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lwood2425
    a month ago
  • Great Podcast

    Very detailed, I’m on a binge ever since I discovered it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gingerjourneylife
    United Statesa month ago
  • Incredible

    The amount of research done by Steven is astounding. He must put his heart and soul into each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Btorgy
    United States2 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Great all around investigative work and telling the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Chris Thomas
    United States2 months ago
  • Lying about new shows

    I like this podcast but every time an episode comes out he will say tune in next week or i am going to put out more episodes and that is always a lie anymore because it will be a month or 2 months with nothing! Just don’t promise ..

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MWJW95
    United States3 months ago

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The host is clearly passionate and well-researched, with a strong focus on victims and investigations.
Consistency concerns recur in reviews, noting gaps in episodes and loud advertisements.
Listeners praise the detailed, respectful approach and clear narration.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#199
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#230
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#246
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#230
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#87
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#87
Sweden/True Crime

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Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to start a true crime podcast?
Do it for passion, not profit, avoid costly equipment initially, and find a host that fits your podcast's audience.
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Q: Are you still planning on doing another podcast or a project for different topics that you're interested in?
The host confirms plans to do additional podcasts but prioritizes maintaining his current podcast on track first.
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Q: I was wondering what your thoughts were about Diamond and Tiana Bradley's mother.
The host expresses doubts about the mother's involvement but suggests she may have more information than she has revealed.
2024 Wrap-Up Q&A
Q: Do you have any favorite murder mystery novels or movies?
While I don't read many mysteries, I recommend 'The Last House on Needless Street' and 'What Came Before He Shot Her'.
2024 Wrap-Up Q&A
Q: What perspective have you gained this year?
It's okay to take a breath; I'm learning to give myself more grace to avoid burnout.

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A weekly true crime series that centers on unsolved cases, disappearances, and murder investigations, exploring the evidence and multiple theories without sensationalism. Each episode tends to trace victims' stories, families' perspectives, and the investigative twists that keep debates alive, striving for a fact-driven narrative over speculation. A notable strength is a calm, methodical delivery that emphasizes context, victims' lives, and careful delineation between fact and theory, which can help listeners form their own conclusions. The show's consistent focus on older cases as well as updates to ongoing investigations offers a long-tail appeal for true crime fans who value depth over quick takes.

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Trace Evidence launched 9 years ago and published 282 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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