What Happened to Talina Zar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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