Unsolved Mysteries Overview

This program covers unsolved mysteries where family members and police officials recreate events. The aim is to solve these mysteries with possible audience participation.

Case 1: Murder of Elmer DeBoer and Disappearance of Missy Munday

• Date & Location: May 11, 1987, near Pontiac, Michigan.
• Victims:
  • Elmer DeBoer, a 38-year-old courier.
  • Missy Munday, a 16-year-old assistant manager.
• Incident:
  • Elmer was handcuffed and executed (shot twice in the head).
  • Safe at the service station was emptied of $10,000.
• Suspects:
  • Missy Munday is missing and possibly involved.
  • Jerry Strickland, Missy's boyfriend with a criminal past (prison record, assault and rape).
• Background:
  • Missy was an honor student from Hancock, Maryland.
  • Jerry Strickland arrived in Hancock claiming to start an orphanage.
  • Missy was fascinated by Jerry and began sneaking out to see him.
  • Jerry's criminal past included bad checks and an attempted murder.
• Developments:
  • Police theorize that Jerry planned the robbery with Missy's involvement.
  • On May 12, 1987, Jerry and Missy bought a truck, indicating possible flight.
• Arrest and Trial:
  • Missy and Jerry were captured in Moses Lake, WA, after viewer tips post-broadcast.
  • They were charged with robbery, kidnapping, and murder.

Case 2: Michael Scott Martin's Alleged Wrongful Conviction

• Incident: July 14, 1979, armed robbery in Garland, Texas.
• Accused: Michael Scott Martin.
• Key Points:
  • Convicted on eyewitness testimony; no direct physical evidence.
  • Claimed alibi with five witnesses and was 70 miles away.
  • Previous arrest possibly biased the jury.
• Controversy:
  • Defense witnesses claimed Martin was with them during the robbery.
  • The prosecutor and defense both had doubts about the conviction.

Case 3: Mysterious Death of Kurt McFall

• Victim: Kurt McFall, 17, from Concord, CA.
• Date of Death: September 8, 1984.
• Circumstances:
  • Associated with medieval and pagan groups.
  • Last known with Gabriel Carrillo (Caradoc) before disappearance.
  • Found dead on San Francisco Bay cliffs; cause of death undetermined.
• Family's Theory:
  • Father believes Kurt was murdered, possibly by a cult.
  • Discrepancies like staged car scene and no alcohol found in the body.

Case 4: Unsent Letters from WWII Soldiers

• Discovery: 1986, Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Contents: 235 V-Mail letters from soldiers on the SS Caleb Strong.
• Historical Context:
  • Letters dated May 1944, intended for loved ones left undelivered.
• Impact:
  • Families received letters decades later, containing soldiers' last words.

Conclusion

Each unsolved case presents challenges and potential for resolution. Viewer involvement is encouraged to provide missing information that could lead to solving these mysteries.