What Happened to Talina Zar

What Happened to Talina Zar

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What Happened to Talina Zar unravels the chilling mystery of a woman who vanished during the COVID-19 lockdown, the internet sleuths who followed her trail , and the dark subcultures and interpersonal betrayals they unearthed.

Episodes (33)

Introducing: Hands Tied

Introducing: Hands Tied

August 06, 2025 2m
Hi, Talina Zar listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Hands Tied!   Hands Tied: Lizz Melgar Rose went from being interested in true...
Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS

Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS

July 24, 2025 35m
Melissa heads to Wisconsin to cover the ricin trial. Jess is there too, determined to come face to face with Kore. We hear powerful firsthand accounts from the victims and key investigators from...
Horizon - Talina Zar E8

Horizon - Talina Zar E8

June 19, 2025 38m S3E8
In our season finale, five years have passed since Talina disappeared, but Jess continues to obsess over the details. Meanwhile, Talina’s family searches to define closure as a murder trial...
Safe - Talina Zar E7

Safe - Talina Zar E7

June 11, 2025 35m S3E7
Uncovering an incident in Wisconsin from 2014 sends Jess chasing a new set of questions. But as COVID stretches into the fall of 2020, the official investigation slows to a standstill…until a...
One Step Ahead - Talina Zar E6

One Step Ahead - Talina Zar E6

June 04, 2025 30m S3E6
New evidence is popping up all over town - all over Oklahoma, in fact. The police seem closer than ever to solving the case when a sudden death throws Jess - and the investigation - for a loop.See...
If I Go Missing - Talina Zar E5

If I Go Missing - Talina Zar E5

May 29, 2025 41m S3E5
Talina’s family gets involved in the search from afar. Meanwhile, the non-stop investigation starts to take a toll on Jess. And the police turn up evidence that upends the whole timeline of...
The Mattress - Talina Zar E4

The Mattress - Talina Zar E4

May 21, 2025 33m S3E4
Weeks pass with no sign of Talina. Her friends, as well as the online sleuths and the local sheriff start to uncover strange clues—a burned mattress, a missing persons poster—all casting...
Belonging — Talina Zar E3

Belonging — Talina Zar E3

May 14, 2025 44m S3E3
Jess discovers Talina Zar isn’t the missing Oklahoma woman’s real name, and the meaning of the moniker unlocks a door to a fantasy world ripped from the pages of 1970s pulp fiction...
Small Town, Big Secrets — Talina Zar E2

Small Town, Big Secrets — Talina Zar E2

May 07, 2025 46m S3E2
Jess and the sleuths connect with people who knew Talina Zar in real life. As the sleuths begin to formulate a picture of who Talina is, and what might have happened to her, they get the sense that...
Alone Time —Talina Zar E1

Alone Time —Talina Zar E1

May 07, 2025 33m S3E1
Jess Trevino lived a quiet life of true crime fandom - until she stumbled upon Talina Zar’s cryptic Facebook post. Isolated because of COVID, Jess assembles an online team of amateur sleuths...
What Happened to Talina Zar — TRAILER

What Happened to Talina Zar — TRAILER

May 07, 2025 2m
It’s April 2020 and the world is locked down. In Oklahoma, a woman named Talina Zar posts a chilling message on Facebook: she’s sick with COVID and heading to a remote lake, alone —...
The Survivors — Libby Caswell BONUS

The Survivors — Libby Caswell BONUS

February 28, 2024 28m
Libby Caswell is unable to share her experience of domestic violence in her own words.  In this bonus episode, four anonymous women tell their stories of domestic abuse- the details they remember, the...
Nuisance laws — Libby Caswell BONUS

Nuisance laws — Libby Caswell BONUS

February 08, 2024 21m
The nuisance law in Independence, Missouri played a pivotal role in Libby's story. In this bonus episode, hear Melissa's extended conversation with Sandra Park, former ACLU lawyer and current head of...
Melissa in Conversation — Libby Caswell BONUS

Melissa in Conversation — Libby Caswell BONUS

January 19, 2024 26m
Go behind the scenes on the making of What Happened to Libby Caswell. Host Melissa Jeltsen talks to fellow journalist and podcaster Emma Gray (MSNBC columnist, host of the Love To See It podcast, and...
Epiphany — Libby Caswell E8

Epiphany — Libby Caswell E8

December 22, 2023 48m S2E8
In the final episode, a new witness comes forward with details that raise tantalizing questions. Cindy becomes a national advocate for changes in how domestic violence is handled.See...
Black Shadows — Libby Caswell E7

Black Shadows — Libby Caswell E7

December 15, 2023 44m S2E7
Family members defend Libby’s boyfriend and help shed light on his actions over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Twist — Libby Caswell E6

The Twist — Libby Caswell E6

December 08, 2023 44m S2E6
A forensic expert discovers evidence that upends the official narrative about Libby’s death and points to a coverup. Local police defend their work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
The Fight Of Your Life — Libby Caswell E5

The Fight Of Your Life — Libby Caswell E5

November 30, 2023 41m S2E5
Libby’s mom Cindy hires a private investigator to uncover new clues. Investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen visits the motel for herself. And Libby’s friends open up about the last week of her...
Toxic — Libby Caswell E4

Toxic — Libby Caswell E4

November 22, 2023 34m S2E4
We learn more about the secrets in Libby’s life that threatened to endanger it, and the tumultuous cycle that led Cindy to a difficult decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Domestic Disturbance — Libby Caswell E3

Domestic Disturbance — Libby Caswell E3

November 16, 2023 40m S2E3
Investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen explores Libby’s complicated relationship with her boyfriend and their interactions with police. And, a witness comes forward with a harrowing story.See...
Undetermined — Libby Caswell E2

Undetermined — Libby Caswell E2

November 09, 2023 36m S2E2
Libby’s boyfriend is interviewed by police. The medical examiner isn’t sure exactly how Libby died — but the police close the case as a suicide anyway. Libby’s mom, Cindy, questions the official...
The Girl In Room 319 — Libby Caswell E1

The Girl In Room 319 — Libby Caswell E1

November 02, 2023 38m S2E1
In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri with her boyfriend’s belt around her neck. Her grieving mom Cindy is left with more questions than answers....
What Happened to Libby Caswell — TRAILER

What Happened to Libby Caswell — TRAILER

October 25, 2023 3m
In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri. In Season Two of "What Happened To...", investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen exposes the web of failures that left...
The Other Sandra — Sandy Beal BONUS

The Other Sandra — Sandy Beal BONUS

May 05, 2023 22m
In this bonus episode, Melissa talks with Laura Crimaldi — a reporter for The Boston Globe — who is covering a contemporary case with eerie similarities to Sandy Beal.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Good Grief — Sandy Beal E8

Good Grief — Sandy Beal E8

May 04, 2022 33m S1E8
The Beal family is faced with a daunting task that threatens to divide them. Sandy’s final words are cast in a new light.  If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please...
The Unraveling — Sandy Beal E7

The Unraveling — Sandy Beal E7

April 22, 2022 29m S1E7
Sandy’s cousin Kim meets with a cold case detective who offers her something unexpected - and transformative. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National...
Divided Minds — Sandy Beal E6

Divided Minds — Sandy Beal E6

April 15, 2022 33m S1E6
The Beals' distrust of police leaves even the most basic facts about Sandy's case up for interpretation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sandy's Police File — Sandy Beal E5

Sandy's Police File — Sandy Beal E5

April 06, 2022 15m S1E5
Sandy’s newly released police file reveals that she sought help from law enforcement months before her death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Stink — Sandy Beal E4

The Stink — Sandy Beal E4

March 30, 2022 29m S1E4
The exact nature of Sandy's relationships with local police officers comes under new scrutiny.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My Life As A Cop Freak — Sandy Beal E3

My Life As A Cop Freak — Sandy Beal E3

March 23, 2022 34m S1E3
A journal entry sheds light on Sandy’s desires to be a police officer. When she suddenly dies, the homicide detective tasked with her case is inundated with strange phone calls. If you or...
Dear Doug — Sandy Beal E2

Dear Doug — Sandy Beal E2

March 16, 2022 38m S1E2
Unbeknownst to her parents, Sandy Beal was secretly dating a married state trooper at the time of her death. The letter she left him in her car leaves her family with more questions than answers. If...
The Girl In The Pole Yard — Sandy Beal E1

The Girl In The Pole Yard — Sandy Beal E1

March 09, 2022 34m S1E1
For more than forty years, Kim Parmer has been haunted by the prospect that someone murdered her cousin, Sandy Beal, in 1977. Award-winning reporter Melissa Jeltsen investigates the mysterious death...
What Happened To Sandy Beal — TRAILER

What Happened To Sandy Beal — TRAILER

March 02, 2022 3m
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