River City Mystery
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<p>Investigating mysteries in southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky.</p>
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5/28/2021
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Recent Episodes
June 29, 2026
The Disappearance of Debra Ann Wilhite
On October 14, 1974, 19-year-old Debra Ann "Debbie" (Pfettscher) Wilhite finished her shift as a waitress at the Windmill Restaurant on Highway 41 in Evansville, Indiana. She was supposed to pick up her husband after work, but she never made it. Debbie and her green 1966 Ford Galaxie disappeared without a trace, leaving behind her husband and two young daughters. This is one of the Tri-State's oldest unsolved missing person cases. In this episode, Matt discusses the case with Debbie's daughter, Misty Lynn Walker, who was just 18 months old when her mother vanished. More than 50 years later, Misty continues her tireless search for answers. We discuss Debbie's final known movements, the mysterious hitchhiker seen talking with her before she disappeared, the controversial "Duck Pond" theory, decades of investigative frustrations, and Misty's ongoing efforts to locate her mother's missing car. We also talk about her website, SearchingForDebra.com, where she's preserving her mother's story and collecting anonymous tips that could finally bring this case closer to being solved. If you know anything, no matter how small it may seem, please come forward. After more than five decades, one piece of information could make all the difference. Links & Resources Mentioned RiverCityMystery.com/23 Website - https://searchingfordebra.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SearchingforDebra Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debra.ann.wilhite.missing.1974 Crossroads Media LLC article on Deborah Ann Wilhite - https://www.crossroads-media-llc.com/lost-in-the-crossroads/2762158_debra-ann-wilhite-october-14-1974-evansville-inDebra Ann Wilhite - Lost in the Crossroads Chaos Divers - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosDivers https://www.14news.com/2025/09/29/dive-team-searching-woman-who-went-missing-1974/ Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit - https://www.in.gov/isp/crime-reporting/cold-case-investigations/cold-cases-by-county/evansville-district-investigations/debra-ann-wilhite-10141974/?SQ_VARIATION_449103=0 If you have information regarding the disappearance of Deborah Ann Wilhite, contact the Indiana State Police at (812) 867-2079, or submit an anonymous tip through SearchingForDebra.com. Join the River City Mystery Discord server to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal. https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord
January 9, 2026
The Timber Lake Murder: Who Killed Arthur Denton?
In the early morning hours of August 18, 1991, police are called to a quiet home on Middle Mount Vernon Road near Timber Lake in Posey County, Indiana. Inside, they find retired attorney Arthur Denton dead. His wife, Wilma "Doodle" Denton, claims she spent two hours bound to a chair in the basement, unable to help as her husband was murdered upstairs. But almost immediately, questions surface. In this episode, we dig into the Timber Lake murder; it's a case filled with contradictions, strange behavior, and a timeline that doesn’t quite add up. From Wilma Denton’s chilling account of that night to the physical evidence (or lack of it) found inside the home, investigators are left trying to determine whether this was a tragic home invasion… or something far more sinister. As the investigation unfolds, theories collide, relationships are scrutinized, and the line between victim and suspect begins to blur. More than three decades later, the murder of Arthur Denton still raises unsettling questions. Who killed him...and why? Episode Summary & Timestamps [00:00:00] The Routine of Arthur Denton An introduction to Arthur Denton—a man of absolute habit, a former deputy prosecutor, and a fixture of the Evansville legal community for over 50 years. [00:02:15] The Breaking of the Pattern The sudden passing of Arthur's first wife, Eunice, in 1990 and the swift, unexpected marriage to his housekeeper, Wilma "Doodles" Scales, just months later. [00:05:45] The Move to Middle Mount Vernon Road Detailing the relocation to a secluded Posey County home and the significant change to Arthur's will, naming Wilma the sole heir to his $317,000 estate. [00:09:12] The Night of August 18, 1991 A breakdown of the crime scene and Wilma's account: a man in a ski mask, two hours of being bound to a chair in the basement, and the discovery of Arthur's body. [00:12:30] The Investigation’s Oddities The mystery of the silent guard dogs, the unconfirmed missing cash, and the missing murder weapon that complicated the Indiana State Police's efforts. [00:15:00] The Glove Box Discovery The revelation of a $15,000 check found in Wilma's car, which handwriting experts later identified as a "simulated forgery." [00:17:45] The Legal Stalemate The 1992 grand jury, the suicide of Wilma’s brother, and the successful legal battle to prevent Wilma from having to provide a handwriting sample. [00:19:15] Closing: A Legacy Without Justice A final look at the cold trail, Arthur’s enduring memory among his peers, and a call for anyone with information to come forward. Join the River City Mystery Discord server to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal.https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord
December 8, 2025
The Burrows Cave Mystery
In this episode of River City Mystery, Matt takes a closer look at one of southern Illinois’ most unusual stories: the mystery of Burrows Cave near Olney, Illinois. Retired Army officer and experienced caver Russell E. Burrows claimed he stumbled onto an underground chamber packed with carved stones, gold artifacts, and signs that ancient Old World travelers may have reached North America long before Columbus. Matt walks through Burrows’ impressive military background, the details of what he said he found, and why most archaeologists remain convinced the whole thing was a hoax. But not everyone is ready to dismiss it. Some researchers — including Book of Mormon Heartland investigator Brian Nettles — believe the artifacts deserve another look and might even be genuine. Is Burrows Cave a tall tale… or a forgotten chapter of history waiting to be taken seriously? What do you think? Links referenced in the episode: GoFundMe for Zachary Carey - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gina-with-zacharys-burial-costs?attribution_id=sl:20099a5c-2e12-4f18-9038-9efe044288df&lang=en_US&ts=1763859567&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook Brian Nettles' interview with Russell Burrows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMj8VfDXG5w&t=232s Brian Nettle's Book of Mormon Heartland website - https://bookofmormonheartland.com/ Photos of Burrows Cave stones - https://bookofmormonheartland.com/burrows-cave-stones/ The Mystery Cave of Many Faces - https://burrowscave.io/books/the-mystery-cave-of-many-faces/ Join the River City Mystery Discord server to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal.https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord
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