The Last Clue

Smith Media Team

The Last Clue is a true crime podcast that investigates the cases overlooked by mainstream media. We cover murders, disappearances, and cold cases that never received the attention they deserved—offering context, clarity, and fact-based storytelling. With input from our listeners, we pursue the stories that matter most.  Owned and operated by Smith Media Team LLC If you or anyone you know have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com

  1. 4D AGO

    Athena Strand’s Killer Speaks, a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Grows, and the Jesse Butler Ruling Sparks Outrage

    Send us Fan Mail Seven cases. Seven timelines. Seven families still fighting for answers. In this gripping episode of The Last Clue, Kyle and Beth break down some of the most shocking and emotionally charged true‑crime stories unfolding right now across the United States. We begin with the cold case of Cindy Wanner, finally seeing movement after a stunning arrest in California. Then we turn to the Josh Davis hit‑and‑run, where a police officer has been named a person of interest more than two decades later—raising disturbing questions about potential cover‑ups and long‑buried evidence. Next, we examine the heartbreaking disappearance of 2‑year‑old Genesis Reid, whose case has led investigators to launch an extensive landfill search. We also cover the Goodwill stabbing involving Madison Hinchey, a random act of violence that shattered a community’s sense of safety. In our extended segments, we revisit the murder of Athena Strand, where her killer now claims he made a “deal with the devil.” We discuss into the wrongful death lawsuit of Jozsef Pal, exploring police accountability and Oklahoma law. And finally, we unpack the controversial ruling in the Jesse Mack Butler case, where a judge declared that victims’ rights were not violated—despite public outrage. This episode blends deep‑dive storytelling with raw, unfiltered commentary in our signature Clueless segment, where we push every case to the edge and ask the questions no one else will. If you’re drawn to cold case breakthroughs, police accountability, missing children, and the pursuit of justice in a flawed system, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Join the investigation. Share your theories. And help us search for the last clue. Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

    49 min
  2. APR 9

    Amy Bradley’s Cruise Ship Mystery, Athena Strand’s Tragic Killing, and the Oklahoma Justice Scandals: What Really Happened and Why the System Keeps Failing

    Send us Fan Mail Four cases. Four families. Four stories that refuse to fade into the dark. In this gripping episode of The Last Clue, we take you deep inside some of the most haunting true‑crime mysteries still shaking communities across the world. We unravel the chilling disappearance of Amy Bradley, the 23‑year‑old who vanished from a cruise ship without a trace—and the shocking new people of interest that could finally break the case open. Then we turn to Oklahoma, where the Jesse Butler case ignited national outrage and exposed the cracks in prosecutorial power and accountability. From there, we confront the heartbreaking murder of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand, whose life was stolen by a delivery driver entrusted to approach her home. And finally, we revisit the decade‑long mystery of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes, whose remains were only recently identified after years of unanswered questions and investigative dead ends.  If you’re drawn to unsolved mysteries, systemic failures, and the relentless pursuit of justice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Join the investigation. Share your theories. And help us search for the last clue.  Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

    42 min
  3. MAR 23

    No Indictment: The Shocking Collapse of a Decades-Old Murder Case

    Send us Fan Mail A 34-year-old cold case is back in the spotlight—and the outcome is raising more questions than answers. In this episode of The Last Clue, we break down the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez, the shocking arrest of Janie Perkins decades later, and the stunning grand jury decision that declined to indict.  We walk through what happened in the case and explain how it ultimately fell apart under legal review.  From the role of University of Texas at Arlington students in reopening the investigation to the evidentiary challenges that come with decades-old crimes, this episode explores the intersection of justice, time, and proof. Perfect for fans of true crime podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google, this episode delivers a deep dive into one of the most talked-about cold case developments in Texas. Was this a missed opportunity for justice—or proof that the system worked as intended? Listen now, follow, and join the conversation across platforms as we continue searching for The Last Clue. Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com Facebook:  Facebook YouTube: @SmithMediaTeam TikTok: The_Last_Clue podcast (@the_last_clue.pod) | TikTok

    36 min

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The Last Clue is a true crime podcast that investigates the cases overlooked by mainstream media. We cover murders, disappearances, and cold cases that never received the attention they deserved—offering context, clarity, and fact-based storytelling. With input from our listeners, we pursue the stories that matter most.  Owned and operated by Smith Media Team LLC If you or anyone you know have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, please email info@smithmediateamllc.com

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