Ozark Crimewatch

About Ozark Crimewatch

Ozark Crimewatch is where the shadows of the Ozarks come to light. Our mission is to tell the stories of unsolved murders, missing persons, and cold cases that still linger in the heart of the Ozarks and the Four States region. We believe that every story matters, and every case deserves to be remembered.

Publisher

Ozark Crimewatch

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episode

30 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Nov 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - S2E3 - The Home Invasion Murder of Jeff Slama - Joplin, Missouri

   On October 16, 2013, 58-year-old Jeffery “Jeff” Slama was shot and killed inside his own home near Joplin, Missouri. A beloved community volunteer, church leader, and tornado recovery hero, Jeff was on the phone with 911 when the intruder pulled the trigger. Over a decade later, his murder remains unsolved.In this episode of Ozark Crimewatch, we revisit the chilling details of this home invasion murder, explore possible theories, and examine why this Missouri cold case continues to haunt the town of Joplin. Was this truly a burglary gone wrong, or could Jeff have been targeted? Who was the man seen fleeing in a black car? And why, despite DNA, fingerprints, and a bullet, has no one been held accountable?We break down one of Missouri’s most overlooked unsolved murder cases and shine a light on the life and violent death of a man who gave everything to help his community.Subscribe for more unsolved true crime stories, small town murders, and cold case investigations from across the Ozarks and Midwest.Have a tip or memory about the case? Share in the comments or contact the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. Justice for Jeff is still possible.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your true crime contenttrue crime, unsolved murder, Missouri cold case, Jeffery Slama, Joplin Missouri crime, home invasion homicide, small town crime, true crime podcast, murder mystery, cold case files, Joplin tornado, true crime documentary, home invasion true crime, Ozark Crimewatch

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   30 Nov 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - S2E2 - The Disappearance of Branson Perry

   In April 2001, twenty-year-old Branson Kayne Perry walked out of his home in Skidmore, Missouri and vanished without a trace. More than two decades later, his disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Missouri history.In this Ozark Crimewatch on-location investigation, we explore the places forever connected to Branson’s story. We begin in Skidmore, a small town known for its history of mystery and silence. We visit the bar where the town’s most infamous killing took place, setting the stage for the culture of secrets that still surrounds this case. We examine the property at 304 West Oak Street, where Branson was last seen walking toward a shed with a set of jumper cables he never returned from. And we travel to the rural Quitman area, the site of a major law enforcement search in 2024 after new witnesses came forward.Our investigators share their insights into the timeline, theories, and unanswered questions that continue to shape this case. From the reappearance of the jumper cables to the suspicious fire at a nearby drug house, to the disturbing behavior of a possible suspect, this is a detailed look at a case that still needs answers.If you have information about the disappearance of Branson Kayne Perry, contact the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office or the Missouri State Highway Patrol.Thank you for supporting Ozark Crimewatch. Please like, share, and subscribe for more investigations into the unsolved mysteries of the Ozarks.

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   30 Nov 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - Season 2, Episode 1 – The Disappearance of Sandra L. Spoon

   In the Season 2 premiere of Ozark Crimewatch, we return to Joplin, Missouri, to investigate one of the city’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, the disappearance of Sandra Louise “Sandy” Spoon.On the night of August 28, 2005, Sandra, a 57-year-old nurse’s aide, vanished after leaving a gathering at an apartment on Pearl Avenue. She was last seen with Edward G. Monroe, a 44-year-old Joplin man who claimed he dropped her off near her home on Byers Avenue. Sandra never made it back.In this episode, we revisit the investigation that followed, including witness reports, the Shoal Creek search, and the man who remained at the center of suspicion until his death. Nearly twenty years later, Sandra’s name still appears on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s missing persons list, and her family continues to hope for answers.Join the hosts from Ozark Crimewatch as they explore the timeline, the theory, and the emotional impact of this case that still weighs heavily on the Joplin community.🔎 Case Information:Missouri State Highway Patrol Case 05-42684NamUs Case MP5568📍 Location: Joplin, Missouri📅 Date of Disappearance: August 28, 2005If you have any information about this case, please contactJoplin Police Department (417) 623-3131Missouri Missing Persons Clearinghouse (573) 526-6178🎙️ Ozark Crimewatch Season 2Stories of mystery, loss, and truth from the heart of the Ozarks.#OzarkCrimewatch #SandraSpoon #JoplinMissouri #MissingPerson #TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #Ozarks #JasperCounty #NamUs #MissouriStateHighwayPatrol #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeWatch #JoplinHistory #MidwestMystery #ColdCaseFiles #WomenMissing #InvestigativeStory #MissouriCrime

4. 

   1 Oct 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 10 - The Disappearance of Sarah Burton

   On a summer night in July of 2018, twenty eight year old Sarah Burton was last seen walking in Joplin, Missouri. A mother of two, Sarah never made it home, and her disappearance triggered an extensive investigation involving local police and the FBI. Hundreds of leads have been followed, but Sarah has never been found. Her family continues to search and to keep her memory alive, refusing to let her case be forgotten. This episode lays out the timeline of her last known movements, the efforts made to find her, and the enduring mystery of what happened to Sarah Burton.

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   1 Oct 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 9 - The Murder of Lucinda Adams

   In 1991, thirty seven year old Cindy Adams of Joplin, Missouri, was murdered, leaving behind two young children and a heartbroken family. The details of her killing were disturbing, yet despite a full investigation, the case eventually went cold. Decades later, her murder remains unsolved, a painful reminder of how even horrific crimes can fade from public attention. Cindy’s loved ones still wait for justice, and her story continues to resonate with those who remember her. This episode brings her case back into focus and asks what it will take to finally solve it.

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   1 Oct 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 8 - The Death of Jim Potts

   In August of 2003, private investigator Jim Potts was found dead on a rural highway near Wyandotte, Oklahoma. Authorities quickly ruled his death a suicide, but many who knew him, including his family, believe otherwise. Potts had been investigating corruption and crime in the border town of Galena, Kansas, work that may have made him enemies. Questions about the scene, the evidence, and the hasty ruling have fueled suspicions for over twenty years. This episode examines Jim’s life, his work as a determined investigator, and the possibility that he paid the ultimate price for uncovering dangerous truths.

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   1 Oct 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 7 - Socorro Mendoza

   In February of 1997, the life of forty two year old Socorro Moran Mendoza ended violently in Rogers, Arkansas. Her body was discovered in Benton County under circumstances that pointed clearly to homicide, but investigators were unable to identify her killer. With limited media coverage at the time and few new leads in the years since, Socorro’s case has largely been forgotten outside of her family. She was a mother, a member of her community, and a woman whose story deserves to be told. This episode shines a light on her life, the mystery of her death, and the hope that renewed attention could bring answers.

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   1 Oct 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 6 - The Murder of Jay Matthews

   On May 16, 2022, Kenneth “Jay” Mathews was walking through a Joplin neighborhood with a friend when shots rang out. Jay was struck multiple times and killed in the street, while his friend was wounded but survived. The brazen attack shocked residents of the area and left police with a case that, despite tips and appeals for information, remains unsolved. Authorities have not released many details, fueling speculation and concern in the community. This episode looks at what is known about the night Jay lost his life and why his murder continues to cast a shadow over Joplin.

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   1 Oct 2025

   Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 5 - The Disappearance of the Springfield Three

   In June of 1992, three women vanished from a small home in Springfield, Missouri, without leaving a trace. Sherrill Levitt, her daughter Suzie Streeter, and Suzie’s friend Stacy McCall disappeared overnight, leaving behind their cars, purses, and even the family dog. The case quickly became one of the most infamous mysteries in Missouri, drawing media attention and hundreds of tips, but no resolution ever came. Theories range from an abduction gone wrong to the involvement of known criminals in the area, yet none have been proven. This episode explores the timeline of that night, the desperate search for answers, and the legacy of fear and unanswered questions left in the wake of the Springfield Three.

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    1 Oct 2025

    Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 4 - The Murder of Jennifer Judd

    On May 11, 1992, the quiet town of Baxter Springs, Kansas, was rocked by the discovery of twenty year old Jennifer Judd’s body. Her brutal murder devastated her family and stunned the community, leaving behind questions that have never been answered. The investigation took many turns, from rumors of jealous boyfriends to a possible confession by a convicted killer, but nothing ever led to a resolution. Over thirty years later, Jennifer’s case remains unsolved, and her loved ones continue to seek justice. This episode walks through the known facts and theories, keeping Jennifer’s story alive in hopes that someone will one day step forward with the truth.

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    1 Oct 2025

    Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 3 - The Murder of Gwendolyn Creekmore

    In May of 1950, Joplin was shaken by the brutal murder of Gwendolyn “Gwen” Creekmore, a wealthy but disabled woman often referred to as the “poor little rich girl.” She was discovered in the home she shared with her mother, bludgeoned, poisoned, and set on fire in a shocking crime that made headlines across Missouri. Despite multiple suspects and countless theories, no one was ever charged. For decades, whispers about greed, family conflicts, and hidden relationships swirled through the community. This episode revisits one of the oldest and most chilling unsolved murders in Joplin’s history, a case that continues to fascinate local historians and true crime enthusiasts alike.

12. 

    1 Oct 2025

    Ozark Crimewatch - Episode 2 - The Disappearance of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman

    On a cold night in December of 1999, a mobile home in Welch, Oklahoma burned to the ground. Inside were the bodies of Kathy and Danny Freeman, murdered before the fire started. Missing from the scene were sixteen year olds Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, who had been staying at the home for a sleepover. For years, investigators chased rumors and false leads, while the families refused to give up hope. Although arrests were eventually made nearly twenty years later, the girls’ bodies have never been found. This episode tells the story of a case that devastated two families and haunted the Four States region.

13. 

    1 Oct 2025

    Ozark Crime Watch - Episode 1 - The Disappearance of Tracy Pickett

    In August of 1992, fourteen year old Tracy Pickett disappeared from Webb City, Missouri after a night spent with friends. Witnesses last saw her leaving an apartment barefoot with an older man, and from that moment forward she was never seen again. Her disappearance sparked a community wide search that turned up few clues and left investigators puzzled. More than three decades later, Tracy’s case remains unsolved, and her family continues to live without answers. This episode revisits the timeline, explores theories, and asks how such a young life could vanish so completely in a small Ozarks town.

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