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Somebody Knows Something

Somebody Knows Something

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In May of 2024, Elgin (IL) Police Chief Ana Lalley created the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit to take a fresh look at unsolved homicides and missing persons cases with the belief that dedicating resources and using new technology will help solve these cases. As part of this new unit, the Elgin Police Department launched a podcast dedicated to Elgin cold cases to seek information from the public.<br />Somebody Knows Something: The Elgin Police Cold Case Podcast was created by the Elgin Police Department and is recorded with assistance of WRMN 1410 in Elgin, Illinois. Detective Andrew Houghton, Detective Christopher Hall, and Detective Matt Vartanian of the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit host the podcast and take listeners along as they investigate missing persons and homicide cases in real time and seek justice for the victims and closure for their families. This podcast includes actual police interviews, re-creations, and information that has never been released publicly as the Elgin Police Department seeks assistance from the community.<br />Season 1, Where is Karen? follows Detectives Andrew Houghton and Matt Vartanian as they investigate the disappearance of 23-year-old Karen Schepers, who, along with her car, disappeared without a trace after a night out with co-workers on April 16, 1983.<br />Season 2, Elgin: The 1970โ€™s follows Detective Andrew Houghton and his new partner, Detective Chris Hall, as they review five cold case homicides and one missing person case, all from the 1970s. ย  Over the course of this season, they investigate the shootings of Guadalupe Alanis in 1971 and Maynard Chester Holley in 1975, the murder of 16-year-old Lori Bolger and the disappearance of 14-year-old Barbara Glueckert in 1976, the stabbing of Cayce Kyles in 1977, and the murder of Renee Tovar in 1979.ย <br />Season 3, Wyteria is Missing follows Detectives Andrew Houghton and Chris Hall as they re-investigate the disappearance of 45-year-old Wyteria Jones, who vanished from the Douglas Hotel in downtown Elgin in the fall of 1982. A new member, Detective Beth Sterricker, also joins the unit and Sergeant Matt Vartanian returns to assist with Wyteria's investigation.<br />Anyone with information on any of the cold cases discussed are encouraged to contact the Elgin Police Department via email at ColdCaseTips@elginil.gov or via phone at 1-847-289-COLD. A list of all cold case missing persons and homicide cases as well as additional information about the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit can be found at www.ElginColdCases.com.ย <br />DISCLAIMER: This podcast is based on information sourced primarily from police reports and media reports, but certain names and other identifying details may have been changed or altered for privacy and security reasons. While the events and cases discussed are based on real investigations, some aspects may be simplified for time and for narrative purposes. Voice actors may be used to read from statements or documents. All information presented is intended solely to inform and raise awareness. Hosts may discuss theories regarding the cases examined in this podcast, but such discussions are not intended to, and should not be considered by the listener to be, legal conclusions. All persons discussed are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised.<br />

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โ€œAnd then I think when you listen to the podcast, it humanizes who that person is. I think when you listen to something, you want some sort of emotional connection to it. And we're able to get that by having the family be the ones that drive that for us about the victim of these different cases.โ€

โ€” Andrew Houghton
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APR 6, 2026EPD Cold Case

S3E2: Elgin

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    Cold case units prioritize family peace

    โ€œAnd the core of why we do it, and most importantly, you know, why the podcast? Why are we using that avenue? Why are we using that sort of media to connect and engage with our community and beyond? It's for the families. It's truly to give a sense of peace.โ€

    โ€” Ana Lalley
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    Cold cases are inactive for three years

    โ€œSo for us, it's anything past three years that we haven't... For we have decided that's the mark. So three years. So any missing person, any homicide cases, any sexual assault cases. So we're taking a look at all of those cases.โ€

    โ€” Ana Lalley
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    Podcasts humanize victims to drive leads

    โ€œAnd then I think when you listen to the podcast, it humanizes who that person is. I think when you listen to something, you want some sort of emotional connection to it. And we're able to get that by having the family be the ones that drive that for us about the victim of these different cases.โ€

    โ€” Andrew Houghton
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    EPD investigates and records in real-time

    โ€œOurs was we're actively investigating it and we're putting out that content as we're moving. I think that was that draw. That's the piece for me. That was the draw to know that you're actually working on this stuff.โ€

    โ€” Matt Vartanian
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    Empathy is essential for cold cases

    โ€œBut if you are missing that human element, that empathy that you show people, you miss the mark. And so getting the right people. And when you talk to these guys, it's going to come through. I mean, truly genuine.โ€

    โ€” Ana Lalley

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