Arkansas Unsolved is a podcast that explores the mysteries, legends, and unsolved cases that have captivated the Natural State for generations. Hosted by Jeremy and Heather, each episode dives into eerie folklore, unexplained phenomena, cold cases, haunted locations, and the stories that continue to puzzle investigators, historians, and locals alike.
From the mysterious glow of the Gurdon Light to forgotten disappearances, strange sightings, and Arkansas's most infamous unsolved crimes, we separate fact from folklore while uncovering the history behind each mystery. Through research, storytelling, and thoughtful discussion, we examine the evidence, explore the theories, and leave you to decide what you believe.
Whether you're fascinated by true crime, paranormal legends, or Arkansas history, Arkansas Unsolved invites you to step into the unknown—because some stories refuse to stay buried.
New episodes every week!
A family gathering. A home outside Dover. A Christmas week that devastated an Arkansas community.
In December 1987, Ronald Gene Simmons killed fourteen members of his family at Mockingbird Hill before taking two more lives in nearby Russellville.
Join Jeremy and Heather as Arkansas Unsolved explores the events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that revealed its scale, and the lives behind the headlines. This episode looks beyond the name of the killer to remember the people whose futures were taken.
🎙️ Listen to The Tragedy at Mockingbird Hill on Arkansas Unsolved.
⚠️ Sensitive content involving domestic abuse, violence, and the deaths of children.
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14 Oct 2026
The Hitchhiker of HWY365: Woodson, Arkansas
THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE IT HOME…THE HITCHHIKER OF HWY365
Along a dark stretch of Highway 365 near Woodson, Arkansas, a chilling legend has haunted travelers for generations.
A mysterious young woman appears on the roadside, asking for a ride home. But when the driver reaches her destination, she vanishes without a trace. The terrifying discovery? According to legend, the girl died years earlier… on that very road. 😱
Is she a restless spirit trapped in her final journey, or just another Arkansas ghost story passed down through time?
🎙️ Join Jeremy and Heather on Arkansas Unsolved as we explore the eerie legend of the Vanishing Hitchhiker.
🕯️ Some journeys never end… and some passengers never make it home.
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7 Oct 2026
The Suitcase: A Cold Case Summary of Socorro-Moran Mendoza - Benton County
In 1997, the body of 42-year-old Socorro Moran-Mendoza was discovered hidden inside a suitcase in rural Benton County, Arkansas. She had reportedly been missing—and nearly 30 years later, her murder remains unsolved.
Who killed Socorro, and why was she left there?
🎙️ Listen now to Arkansas Unsolved: The Murder of Socorro Moran-Mendoza.
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30 Sept 2026
Who Marked The Tree? : Marked Tree, AR
Who marked the Marked Tree?
Long before Marked Tree, Arkansas, became a town, a massive oak stood near the river with one mysterious letter carved into its trunk — “M.”
Was it left by Native Americans? A simple navigation marker? Or was it carved by notorious frontier outlaw John Murrell and his gang?
The tree was reportedly swept into the river in 1890... but more than 80 years later, a tree believed to be the original was pulled from the water.
Was it really the legendary Marked Tree? And who carved that mysterious “M” in the first place?
🎙️ Join Jeremy & Heather as we uncover the history, mystery, and legend behind one of Arkansas’s most unusually named towns.
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23 Sept 2026
The Lady In Black + The Battle Of Ravine: Arkadelphia, AR
She’s been seen at both colleges… but who was she?
In Arkadelphia, there’s a ghost story that refuses to stay the same and this could be because the legend is tied not to one, but to two prestigious Universities who call Arkadelphia Arkansas, home.
They call her The Lady in Black. Some say her name was Jane. Others say Nell Page. Some stories involve a broken heart, others a World War II tragedy, and some say she plunged down an elevator shaft at Cone-Bottoms Hall.
And then there’s the version that says… maybe the whole thing started as a prank. 👀
But if that’s true, why has the story survived for generations?
This week on Arkansas Unsolved, Jeremy and Heather dig into one of Arkansas’s strangest campus legends and try to separate the history from the folklore.
🖤 The Lady in Black of Arkadelphia👻 A ghost with too many stories.🔎 One mystery that still isn’t solved.
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16 Sept 2026
What Happened To Bobo Shinn? An Active Cold Case From Magnolia, AR
🕯️ She left to meet a potential buyer… and was never seen again.
On July 20, 1978, 25-year-old Mary Jimmie “Bobo” Shinn disappeared in Magnolia, Arkansas. Her abandoned Buick was found later that day—with her purse, shoes, and personal belongings still inside.
Nearly five decades later, Bobo’s disappearance remains unsolved.
What happened on that summer afternoon? And why was her car left behind?
🔎 Join Arkansas Unsolved as we take a closer look at the disappearance of Bobo Shinn.
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9 Sept 2026
Keller's Chapel & Cemetary: Jonesboro, AR
NEW EPISODE: Keller’s Chapel — The Cemetery That Knocks Back
Just outside Jonesboro sits a historic cemetery surrounded by some seriously unsettling legends. Strange lights. Children crying. Cars that mysteriously won’t start. And the chilling story that if you knock on the chapel door… something knocks back. 😳
But what’s history, what’s folklore, and what might have another explanation?
🎙️ Join Jeremy & Heather as they uncover the stories behind one of Northeast Arkansas’s most haunted places.
🎧 Listen now to Arkansas Unsolved!
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2 Sept 2026
The Boys On The Tracks (Alexander, AR): A True Crime Summary
THE BOYS ON THE TRACKS
In 1987, two Arkansas teenagers—17-year-old Kevin Ives and 16-year-old Don Henry—went hunting and never came home.
Hours later, their bodies were discovered lying on railroad tracks near Alexander, Arkansas.
What was first ruled an accident was later classified as undetermined, and a grand jury eventually called their deaths probable homicides.
A missing tarp. Conflicting forensic evidence. Alleged drug connections. And several people connected to the investigation who later died or disappeared.
Nearly 40 years later, one question remains:
Who put the boys on the tracks?
🎙️ Join Jeremy & Heather as they dig into one of Arkansas' most haunting unsolved mysteries.
This is Arkansas Unsolved.
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26 Aug 2026
Who Was Petit Jean? Exploring the History, Mystery, and Folklore of Petit Jean Mountain
🏔️ NEW EPISODE: WHO WAS PETIT JEAN? 👀
High above the Arkansas River sits a mountain filled with ancient rock art, Native American history, pioneer stories, the Trail of Tears, and one mysterious legend.
According to the legend, a young French woman disguised herself as a man to follow the man she loved to the New World. She eventually became ill and died on the mountain that would bear her name. ❤️🩹
But here's the mystery… there's no solid evidence that Petit Jean ever existed. 😳
So who is buried at Petit Jean's Grave? Where did the mountain's name really come from? And what secrets might still be hidden among the caves and cliffs?
🎙️ Jeremy & Heather dig into the history, legends, and mysteries of Petit Jean Mountain on the newest episode of Arkansas Unsolved.
👻 Listen now—and decide for yourself: Is Petit Jean history… or folklore?
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19 Aug 2026
The Lost Village of Casqui: Parkin Arkansas
The Lost Village of Casqui
Hidden along the St. Francis River lies Parkin Archeological State Park—a place believed to be the ancient village of Casqui, visited by Hernando de Soto in 1541.
A mysterious wooden post, Spanish artifacts, an ancient mound, and the unanswered question of what happened to the people who lived here make Parkin one of Arkansas's most fascinating mysteries. 🏺🌲
What really happened to Casqui? And could that wooden post be connected to the cross de Soto raised nearly 500 years ago?
🎙️ Listen now to Arkansas Unsolved!
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12 Aug 2026
The Phantom Killer (Moonlight Murders): Texarkana, Arkansas
THE PHANTOM KILLER: THE MOONLIGHT MURDERS
In 1946, a masked stranger terrorized Texarkana, leaving 5 people dead and 3 survivors during a terrifying 10-week crime spree.
Who was the man behind the mask? Was Youell Swinney really the Phantom? And why did the killings suddenly stop?
Join Jeremy & Heather on Arkansas Unsolved as we explore one of Arkansas's most chilling unsolved mysteries. 👻🔎
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5 Aug 2026
Arkansas Unsolved: The Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs
Step inside Arkansas's most legendary hotel... 👻🏨
From infamous guests like Al Capone to mysterious footsteps, phantom music, shadowy figures, and ghostly encounters, the Arlington Hotel has inspired nearly a century of eerie lore.
Is it just history echoing through the halls... or is something still checking in? 🎙️🎧
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29 Jul 2026
Arkansas Unsolved: The Legend Of Martha's Bridge
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Did Martha really haunt the bridge... or is it just an Arkansas legend? 🌉
Some say she was a heartbroken bride 💔.
Others believe she lost a child 🕯️.
Another story claims she waited for someone who never came home... and never left the bridge herself.
Join Jeremy & Heather as they uncover the mystery of Martha's Bridge in Marion, Arkansas. 🎙️
🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself... fact, folklore, or something in between. 👀
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21 Jul 2026
Arkansas Unsolved: The Mystery of the Gurdon Light
👻✨ Arkansas Unsolved is here!
Our first stop? One of the Natural State's most chilling mysteries—the Gurdon Light. For generations, mysterious lights have appeared along an abandoned railroad track, leaving witnesses wondering: ghost, science, or something still unexplained?
Join us as we uncover the legends, explore the history, and dive into the theories behind Arkansas's most famous paranormal phenomenon.
🎙️ Now streaming: Arkansas Unsolved – The Mystery of the Gurdon Light
💬 Have you ever seen the Gurdon Light? Share your story in the comments!
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