Who Took Misty Copsey? – Podcastlijstje

On June 25th, 2011, 31-year old Angel Harris is discovered murdered in downtown Gainesville, Florida. Despite an early lead when investigators believe they have their man on camera, the case runs cold. Now, fifteen years later, Gainesville native and cold case investigator Sarah Cailean is returning home to team up with her childhood friend and former Gainesville Police Detective Courtnay Roberts in an effort to solve the case. In this captivating new series, the Gainesville Police Department gives Sarah and Courtnay complete access to the case file. Together, Sarah and Courtnay revisit the scene of the crime, speak with original investigators, and interview friends and family of the victim all in hopes of getting closer to an answer. Along the journey, patterns emerge, and what starts out as a single murder investigation turns into the hunt for a potential serial killer.

Also, go back and listen to Season 1, "Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?", Season 2, "Who Killed Jennifer Judd?", and Season 3, "Who Took Misty Copsey?".

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Ep.3: The Main Suspect

21 oktober 2026 · 50 min
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Less than one month after Angel’s body is found, her friend Cassidy Dudley is attacked in Downtown Gainesville. After escaping her assailant, and helping to put him behind bars for that assault and several others that would follow , Cassidy tells Sarah and Courtnay that she believes the man who attacked her is the man who killed Angel. Lees meer

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Ep.2: The Forgotten

14 oktober 2026 · 41 min
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While diving head first into the unsolved homicide of Angel Harris, Sarah and Courtnay highlight the 31-year-old’s complicated past as well as her path towards a brighter future. Speaking with family, close friends, and the original lead investigator, Sarah and Courtnay lock in on a lead suspect. Lees meer

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Ep.1: Homecoming

7 oktober 2026 · 52 min
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On June 25, 2011 31-year-old Angel Harris is found murdered in the heart of downtown Gainesville, Florida. Having grown up in the town, cold case investigator Sarah Cailean teams up with the current Gainesville Police Department as well as former GPD Detective and childhood friend Courtnay Roberts to reinvestigate the case. In an effort to get answers, Sarah and Courtnay connect with the lead investigator on the case who reveals the main suspect in Angel’s murder was caught on camera. Lees meer

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Introducing: Who Killed Angel Harris?

30 september 2026 · 2 min
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In 2011, 31-year old Angel Harris is found murdered in Gainesville, Florida, and the case goes cold. Fifteen years later, when investigator Sarah Cailean sets out to solve the case, a new question arises: Is Angel’s murder, the work of a serial killer? Lees meer

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Ep.9: Misty’s Dad Speaks - Who Took Misty Copsey?

10 juni 2026 · 51 min
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The Webby Award-winning series returns with a special update, almost a year after cold case investigator Sarah Cailean published her eight-episode investigation into the 1992 disappearance of Misty Copsey. Several major developments call Sarah back to Puyallup, Washington: a new detective is breathing fresh life into what has become a very active investigation. A previously silent witness has agreed to speak to the police. And someone that Sarah has long hoped to hear from is finally ready to tell his story: Misty’s father, Buck Copsey. Plus, a mysterious tip that has haunted Sarah since the beginning may finally have an answer. Lees meer

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Ep.8: Mine Hunting - Who Took Misty Copsey?

3 september 2025 · 50 min
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Sarah returns to Washington with forensic anthropologist Marion Davidson to conduct a comprehensive search of the former Schmidt family farm. Following anonymous tips about specific locations on the property, Sarah and Marion dig deeper – literally and figuratively – into potential burial sites, in search of the breakthrough this decades-old mystery desperately needs. As Sarah prepares to present her findings to authorities, she has an emotional conversation with Misty’s brother Colton and another family member who deeply loved Misty. After more than three decades, will Sarah finally answer the question that has haunted their family for years: who took Misty Copsey? Lees meer

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Ep.7: Closing In - Who Took Misty Copsey?

27 augustus 2025 · 47 min
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Sarah meets with a woman connected to Rheuban Schmidt’s family who shares chilling, decades-old allegations against Rheuban, his notorious family, and a shocking rumor from the night Misty disappeared. When Sarah visits the current owners of the former Schmidt family farm, she learns of a series of mysterious break-ins at the property… in which the intruders seemed less interested in stealing valuables than in finding something specific, buried in the barn’s rafters. Back home in Philadelphia, Sarah consults with her mentor Dr. Ann Burgess, who helps her realize that a new field of forensics may help Sarah potentially locate Misty's remains and solve this 33-year-old mystery. Lees meer

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Ep.6: A Person of Interest - Who Took Misty Copsey?

20 augustus 2025 · 56 min
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Sarah meets with Puyallup Police Captain Jason Visnaw to learn about his efforts to reinvestigate the case of Misty Copsey, but he is tight-lipped, not wanting to jeopardize future convictions. Digging deeper into Rheuban Schmidt's story with local reporter Sean Robinson, Sarah finds glaring holes and red flags in his statements to police – including suspicious comments about knowing where Misty was buried. On the way to scope out the remote family farm that Rheuban admitted driving to around the time Misty disappeared, Sarah stumbles upon a social media post from someone claiming to be Rheuban's nephew with explosive accusations about his uncle. Lees meer

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Ep.5: The Best Friend - Who Took Misty Copsey?

13 augustus 2025 · 44 min
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Sarah sits down with Trina, Misty's best friend who went to the fair with her the night she disappeared – the first time Trina has spoken publicly about the case in more than 30 years. In a deeply emotional conversation, Trina reveals crucial details about their friendship, Misty's home life, and what really happened the night of the fair. She addresses the conflicting accounts about their plans that evening, and why she initially lied to police about how she got home. As Trina opens up about the people in their lives, including disturbing revelations about the men who swirled around them as teenagers, one suspect starts to rise to the top of Sarah’s list. Lees meer

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Ep.4: Rumors and Narratives - Who Took Misty Copsey?

6 augustus 2025 · 41 min
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Sarah meets Misty's brother Colton for an intense conversation about how his sister’s disappearance in 1992 shaped the rest of his mother Diana's life and his own childhood. As Sarah examines the original police investigation, she learns of shocking failures and missed opportunities. When Sarah digs deeper into the statements of Trina, Misty's best friend who went to the fair with her, she discovers troubling inconsistencies in Trina’s story, which raise Sarah’s suspicions around a new suspect. Then Sarah receives a surprising email: a key witness finally agrees to talk after decades of silence. Lees meer

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