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.
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In October of 2003, twenty year old Brandon Rumbaugh and his girlfriend, nineteen year old Lisa Gurrieri wanted to find a special way to celebrate their one year annivers
Sep 19 1 h 33 min
257 - The Disappearance of Jerry Wolking
Jerry Wolking was worried, but nobody knew why. He was fidgety, pacing and didn't want to talk about what was on his mind. Days later, her mysteriously disappeared afte
Jul 23 1 h 21 min
UPDATE - The Sundrop Murders - Arrest Made [Ep 114]
On Friday, June 13th, 2008, just before 10 AM, an unknown assailant entered the Sundrop Bottling Company building in Concord, North Carolina. Inside were three employees
Jun 9 22 min
256 - Melanie Flynn - Part 2
In part 2 we examine the greater conspiracy surrounding the Vanishing of Melanie Flynn. Lexington Police Officer Bill Canan, who claimed to be using Melanie as a confide
Jun 5 1 h 16 min
256 - The Vanishing of Melanie Flynn - Part 1
On January 26th, 1977, twenty-four year old Melanie Flynn walked out from her Lexington, Kentucky job, climbed into her red, Ford Elite and drove off into the unknown. S
Jun 5 1 h 25 min
SOLVED - The Murder of Jennifer Persia [Ep 153]
Sixteen year old Jennifer Persia had everything going for her. She played saxophone in the school band, was on the color guard and was becoming a breakout athlete. As a f
Apr 14 25 min
255 - The Murder of Maggie Long
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 re
Mar 14 1 h 50 min
254 - The Vanishing of Joseph Helt
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
Feb 12 1 h 22 min
Q&A Plus 2026 Preview
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
Feb 2 1 h 02 min
253 - The Disappearance of Sandra & John Jacobson
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
Jan 18 1 h 46 min
252 - The Murder of Tammy Mahoney
On Friday, May 8th, 1981, nineteen year old Long Island native Tammy Mahoney left her Oneida, New York apartment to visit friends twenty miles away in the town of Hamilto
Dec 20 2025 1 h 45 min
251 - The Disappearance of Judy Martins
Trace Evidence relaunches with the story of Judy Martins. Twenty-two year old Judy Martins was a bright and talented student attending Kent State University in Kent, Ohi
Nov 5 2025 1 h 30 min
250 - The Murder of Janet Shirar
Sunday, May 25th, 1980 -- Kokomo, Indiana. Twenty-nine year old special education teacher Janet Shirar doesn't show up for a pre-planned family gathering and birthday pa
Aug 29 2025 1 h 18 min
Major Case Updates
In this week's Case Updates, we look back on five cases previously covered which have had significant updates. We will also cover three smaller updates in which reward m
Jul 25 2025 50 min
249 - The Disappearance of John & Shelly Markley
As Christmas of 1995 drew near, many families in rural Ohio drew closer and felt themselves caught up in the joy and pageantry of the holiday season. Unfortunately, for
Jun 25 2025 1 h 43 min
248 - The Vanishing of Sherri Holland
When thirty-four year old Sherri Holland never arrived at her north Atlanta home after a drive up from Florida, her family knew something was wrong. More than a week lat
May 24 2025 1 h 26 min
247 - The Disappearance of Peggy McGuire
Twenty-eight year old Peggy Anne McGuire was last seen dropping her son off for school in Canadian, Oklahoma on the morning of Monday, November 16th, 2015. Within hours
Apr 24 2025 1 h 43 min
246 - The Disappearance of Mary "Bobo" Shinn
Mary "Bobo" Shinn was a well liked, friendly and talented artist and teacher living in her native Magnolia, Arkansas. Teaching classes out of a small art studio she purc
Feb 20 2025 2 h 56 min
2024 Wrap-Up Q&A
In this Special Episode, we take a look back at 2024 and answer listener submitted questions about the show, specific cases and anything that you want to know. Following
Jan 29 2025 51 min
6 Major Case Updates
In this special Update episode, we look back on six cases previously featured on Trace Evidence which have had major updates. We begin with the case of Charles and Cathe
Dec 20 2024 1 h 14 min
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Like other reviews, there’s just way too descriptive/poetic talk that doesn’t add to the story. And I think Stephen is a decent writer but it’s just not necessary for the show and I honestly have a hard time finishing an episode because of it. There’s an art to storytelling and LESS IS MORE. I won’t unfollow because I really do enjoy the podcast, but I just hope Stephen takes some of the constructive criticism to heart and considers making a few changes. Otherwise, it’s worth a listen.
Avidpodlistener · Aug 2024
I’ve been listening for years and love the thorough research he puts into every single episode. A great listen and I highly recommend! :)
Jenn M 11 · Jun 2024
I love Trace Evidence. The style and presentation of this podcast is one I can sit and listen to all the time. It reminds me a lot of Unsolved Mysteries which was a show I really enjoyed years ago. I feel Steven does a great job in researching cases and does a great job hosting the podcast. Which is no small task seeing as how it’s a one man show. Definitely recommend this podcast.
Fan419 · Mar 2024
i like a lot of different true crime pods…some with chit chat and some like this…this is clear and concise…well researched and to the point…
cmdm · Jan 2024
Good topics but would like to hear more personality rather than just someone reading from a paper which is what it seems like
Munch07575 · Apr 2024
This podcast used to be great. But the past two years or so it's become middle tier at best. The episodes are long and drawn out with too much unnecessary added ...words, for lack of a better word. Like adding all these descriptives of the scene are just included so the episode can be over 90 minutes. The episodes can easily be half that. This is also not a weekly podcast, more like monthly. The host is going through things but he needs to accept that and realize doing these weekly are not something he can do at this time. Early episodes are still worth checking out though.
Anna21980 · Apr 2024
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