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The Path Went Chilly
Hosted by Robin Jules Ashley TPWC · EN
Welcome to The Path Went Chilly where Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold will discuss his favorite cases with friends Dr. Jules from Riddle Me That! True Crime and Criminologist Dr. Ashley Wellman. This will be a deep dive and a fresh perspective, join us as we descend deeper down the rabbit hole & examine these unsolved cases with compassionate consideration towards the families left behind.
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Vernon Shipman, Charles Glass, Louise Davis Shumate Pt. Two
2d ago00:51:50Tap to summarizeJuly 17, 1966. Hendersonville, North Carolina. A pair of close friends, 43-year old Vernon Shipman and 36-year old Charles Glass, both go missing and Vernon’s abandoned car is soon found on a dirt road near his residence. Five days later, Vernon and Charles’ bodies are discovered in an isolated area alongside the body of a 61-year old Asheville resident named Louise Davis Shumate and all three victims have been bludgeoned to death. Even though Louise does not appear to have any known connection to Vernon or Charles, multiple witnesses report having seen all three of them inside Vernon’s car with an unidentified man prior to their deaths. Decades later, some investigators express their belief that a deceased criminal named Edward Thompson committed the murders, but there is no conclusive evidence to implicate him. Since Vernon and Charles were both gay men, could the murders have been a hate crime? If not, what was the actual motive and how did Louise become mixed up in the whole situation? On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore one of the most bizarre unsolved triple homicides you’ll ever hear about.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 697-4596.Support the show: Patreon.com/thetrailwentcoldPatreon.com/julesandashleyAdditional Reading:https://hendersonheritage.com/unsolved-triple-murder/https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2016/07/18/1966-triple-murder-still-sends-shock-waves-through-hendersonville/4570754007/https://www.boldlife.com/wild-life/https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Vernon_Shipman,_Charles_Glass,_and_Louise_Shumate
Transcribe →Vernon Shipman, Charles Glass & Louise Davis Shumate Pt. One
1w ago00:48:59Tap to summarizeJuly 17, 1966. Hendersonville, North Carolina. A pair of close friends, 43-year old Vernon Shipman and 36-year old Charles Glass, both go missing and Vernon’s abandoned car is soon found on a dirt road near his residence. Five days later, Vernon and Charles’ bodies are discovered in an isolated area alongside the body of a 61-year old Asheville resident named Louise Davis Shumate and all three victims have been bludgeoned to death. Even though Louise does not appear to have any known connection to Vernon or Charles, multiple witnesses report having seen all three of them inside Vernon’s car with an unidentified man prior to their deaths. Decades later, some investigators express their belief that a deceased criminal named Edward Thompson committed the murders, but there is no conclusive evidence to implicate him. Since Vernon and Charles were both gay men, could the murders have been a hate crime? If not, what was the actual motive and how did Louise become mixed up in the whole situation? On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore one of the most bizarre unsolved triple homicides you’ll ever hear about.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 697-4596.Support the show: Patreon.com/thetrailwentcoldPatreon.com/julesandashleyAdditional Reading:https://hendersonheritage.com/unsolved-triple-murder/https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2016/07/18/1966-triple-murder-still-sends-shock-waves-through-hendersonville/4570754007/https://www.boldlife.com/wild-life/https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Vernon_Shipman,_Charles_Glass,_and_Louise_Shumate
Transcribe →Tommy Gibson Pt. Two
2w ago00:55:57Tap to summarizeMarch 18, 1991. Azalea, Oregon. Two-year old Tommy Gibson goes missing from the front yard of his rural home. Tommy’s father, Larry Gibson, who happens to be a deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, claims that his son vanished while he was out jogging and later tells the authorities that his daughter witnessed Tommy get abducted by an unidentified couple driving a pick-up truck. However, investigators notice a number of suspicious discrepancies which make them believe that Larry caused Tommy’s death and covered up what he did by disposing of his son’s body. Larry is eventually charged with the crime and convicted of second-degree manslaughter and serves nearly three years in prison, but he continually maintains his innocence and no trace of Tommy is ever found. Was Larry Gibson actually responsible for the disappearance of his son? Or was the boy the victim of a stranger abduction? On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly ”, we explore a very frustrating missing children’s case which still has a number of unanswered questions. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 440-4450.Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Thomas_Gibsonhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Tommy_Gibsonhttps://www.deseret.com/1995/1/19/19154476/oregon-town-still-divided-over-boy-s-disappearance/https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal/19792315/https://www.newspapers.com/image/198517497/https://www.newspapers.com/image/338055000/https://www.newspapers.com/image/573597925/https://www.newspapers.com/image/350877751/https://www.newspapers.com/image/394199591/https://www.newspapers.com/image/442570299/https://www.newspapers.com/image/202334607/https://www.newspapers.com/image/202354511/https://www.newspapers.com/image/388680042/https://www.newspapers.com/image/232888668/https://law.justia.com/cases/oregon/court-of-appeals/1996/144-or-app-523.htmlhttps://charleyproject.org/case/thomas-dean-gibson
Transcribe →Tommy Gibson Pt.
3w ago00:44:27Tap to summarizeMarch 18, 1991. Azalea, Oregon. Two-year old Tommy Gibson goes missing from the front yard of his rural home. Tommy’s father, Larry Gibson, who happens to be a deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, claims that his son vanished while he was out jogging and later tells the authorities that his daughter witnessed Tommy get abducted by an unidentified couple driving a pick-up truck. However, investigators notice a number of suspicious discrepancies which make them believe that Larry caused Tommy’s death and covered up what he did by disposing of his son’s body. Larry is eventually charged with the crime and convicted of second-degree manslaughter and serves nearly three years in prison, but he continually maintains his innocence and no trace of Tommy is ever found. Was Larry Gibson actually responsible for the disappearance of his son? Or was the boy the victim of a stranger abduction? On this week’s episode of “The Path Went Chilly ”, we explore a very frustrating missing children’s case which still has a number of unanswered questions. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 440-4450.Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Thomas_Gibsonhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Tommy_Gibsonhttps://www.deseret.com/1995/1/19/19154476/oregon-town-still-divided-over-boy-s-disappearance/https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal/19792315/https://www.newspapers.com/image/198517497/https://www.newspapers.com/image/338055000/https://www.newspapers.com/image/573597925/https://www.newspapers.com/image/350877751/https://www.newspapers.com/image/394199591/https://www.newspapers.com/image/442570299/https://www.newspapers.com/image/202334607/https://www.newspapers.com/image/202354511/https://www.newspapers.com/image/388680042/https://www.newspapers.com/image/232888668/https://law.justia.com/cases/oregon/court-of-appeals/1996/144-or-app-523.htmlhttps://charleyproject.org/case/thomas-dean-gibson
Transcribe →Patsy Wright Pt. Two
May 2800:47:44Tap to summarizeOctober 23, 1987. Arlington, Texas. 43-year old Patsy Wright phones up her sister in the middle of the night to complain that she has become nauseous after taking some NyQuil, but collapses during the call and soon passes away. An autopsy eventually reveals that Patsy was poisoned after strychnine was put in her NyQuil. The investigation would uncover multiple suspects with a motive to murder Patsy, but no evidence to implicate anyone. Our first “The Path Went Chilly” episode that analyzes a real-life whodunit which resembles an Agatha Christie murder mystery.Support the Show: Patreon.com/thetrailwentcoldPatreon.com/julesandashleyAdditional Reading:http://unsolved.com/archives/patsy-wrighthttp://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1989/august/t-h-e-wax-museum-murder-mystery/http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1990/february/the-name-is-dear-bill-dear/
Transcribe →Patsy Wright Pt. One
May 2100:46:03Tap to summarizeOctober 23, 1987. Arlington, Texas. 43-year old Patsy Wright phones up her sister in the middle of the night to complain that she has become nauseous after taking some NyQuil, but collapses during the call and soon passes away. An autopsy eventually reveals that Patsy was poisoned after strychnine was put in her NyQuil. The investigation would uncover multiple suspects with a motive to murder Patsy, but no evidence to implicate anyone. Our first “The Path Went Chilly” episode that analyzes a real-life whodunit which resembles an Agatha Christie murder mystery.Support the Show: Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:http://unsolved.com/archives/patsy-wrighthttp://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1989/august/t-h-e-wax-museum-murder-mystery/http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1990/february/the-name-is-dear-bill-dear/
Transcribe →David Bacon Part Two
May 1400:43:54Tap to summarizeSeptember 12, 1943. Los Angeles, California. David Bacon, a 29-year old actor who has just played the title character in the serial drama “The Masked Marvel”, tells his wife he is planning to go swimming and leaves their home. Later that afternoon, Bacon’s car is seen driving erratically before it jumps a curb and crashes into a bean field. After Bacon stumbles out of the car and dies, a fatal knife wound is discovered in his back. The investigation would uncover numerous clues to suggest Bacon was leading a secret double life, such as a coded diary, a rented apartment and unexplained trips to Venice Beach. However, there would be no answers about who actually murdered him.Support the Show: Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bacon_(actor)http://www.tomchristopher.com/miscellaneous2/who-killed-the-masked-marvel/
Transcribe →David Bacon Pt. One
May 700:41:10Tap to summarizeSeptember 12, 1943. Los Angeles, California. David Bacon, a 29-year old actor who has just played the title character in the serial drama “The Masked Marvel”, tells his wife he is planning to go swimming and leaves their home. Later that afternoon, Bacon’s car is seen driving erratically before it jumps a curb and crashes into a bean field. After Bacon stumbles out of the car and dies, a fatal knife wound is discovered in his back. The investigation would uncover numerous clues to suggest Bacon was leading a secret double life, such as a coded diary, a rented apartment and unexplained trips to Venice Beach. However, there would be no answers about who actually murdered him.Support the Show: Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bacon_(actor)http://www.tomchristopher.com/miscellaneous2/who-killed-the-masked-marvel/
Transcribe →Jean Spangler Pt. Two
Apr 3000:50:30Tap to summarizeOctober 7, 1949. Los Angeles, California. 26-year old actress Jean Spangler leaves her home and asks her sister-in-law to watch over her daughter. Jean says she is planning to meet with her ex-husband and spend the night working on a film shoot, but she soon vanishes without a trace. Two days later, Jean’s purse is discovered in Griffith Park, containing a cryptic note addressed to someone named “Kirk”. Since Jean had recently worked on a film starring actor Kirk Douglas, there is speculation that the note might be addressed to him, but he denies any knowledge of what happened. There are numerous theories surrounding Jean’s disappearance, including speculation about a botched abortion, rumours about her becoming involved with organized crime figures, and even a potential connection to the “Black Dahlia” murder. On this week’s episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we shall cover an unsolved missing persons case which has remained one of Hollywood’s most baffling mysteries.Support the Show: Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Spanglerhttp://charleyproject.org/case/jean-elizabeth-spanglerhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-20-me-then20-story.htmlhttps://www.palmspringslife.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-jean-spangler/https://welkerlots.wordpress.com/2014/10/08/the-jean-spangler-premonition/“Hard Boiled Hollywood: Crime and Punishment in Postwar Los Angeles” by Jon Lewis“Black Dahlia Avenger: The True Story” by Steve Hodel
Transcribe →Jean Spangler Pt. One
Apr 2300:42:55Tap to summarizeOctober 7, 1949. Los Angeles, California. 26-year old actress Jean Spangler leaves her home and asks her sister-in-law to watch over her daughter. Jean says she is planning to meet with her ex-husband and spend the night working on a film shoot, but she soon vanishes without a trace. Two days later, Jean’s purse is discovered in Griffith Park, containing a cryptic note addressed to someone named “Kirk”. Since Jean had recently worked on a film starring actor Kirk Douglas, there is speculation that the note might be addressed to him, but he denies any knowledge of what happened. There are numerous theories surrounding Jean’s disappearance, including speculation about a botched abortion, rumours about her becoming involved with organized crime figures, and even a potential connection to the “Black Dahlia” murder. On this week’s episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we shall cover an unsolved missing persons case which has remained one of Hollywood’s most baffling mysteries.Support the Show: Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Spanglerhttp://charleyproject.org/case/jean-elizabeth-spanglerhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-20-me-then20-story.htmlhttps://www.palmspringslife.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-jean-spangler/https://welkerlots.wordpress.com/2014/10/08/the-jean-spangler-premonition/“Hard Boiled Hollywood: Crime and Punishment in Postwar Los Angeles” by Jon Lewis“Black Dahlia Avenger: The True Story” by Steve Hodel
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