Voices Not Forgotten

Dally Munoz

Every disappearance leaves behind questions. Every murder leaves behind silence. This true crime podcast dives deep into the stories of missing and murdered individuals whose voices deserve to be heard. Through meticulous research, emotional storytelling, and careful examination of evidence, we uncover the timelines, the suspects, the overlooked details—and the people at the center of it all. From baffling cold cases to recent investigations still unfolding, each episode explores not just how these crimes happened, but who the victims were: their dreams, their families, and the lives they should still be living. Because behind every headline is a human being. And behind every mystery is someone still waiting for answers.

Episodes

  1. APR 5

    Echoes in the Ashes: Bonnie Woodward’s Final Chapter

    In 2010, Bonnie Woodward vanished without a trace from Alton, Illinois. For years, her case went cold—until a confession, a son’s testimony, and groundbreaking forensic science brought the truth to light. This episode explores the long road to justice, the voices that refused to stay silent, and the evidence that finally spoke for Bonnie. Chapters (00:00:00) - The problem of medical diagnosis(00:00:29) - The Secret to Solving a Murdered Woman's Case(00:03:53) - Bonnie Woodward Murder Case(00:09:42) - The Case of Roger Carroll(00:15:06) - Cold Cases: The Physical Fortress(00:15:40) - Roger Carroll's Escape From Prison(00:22:26) - Roger Carroll: The Case of Bonnie Woodward(00:29:15) - Nathan Davis Conviction(00:35:39) - Behavioral Digital Forensics(00:36:22) - The Botanical Forensics in the(00:40:01) - Roger Carroll's Fight for his Life(00:47:34) - The Case of the Cremation Case(00:49:16) - Deep Dive: The Roger Carroll Case(00:50:58) - The Carroll Murder Case

    52 min

  2. MAR 29

    Voices Not Forgotten: Shadows of Sweeny

    In October 2022, 39-year-old William Gray vanished without a trace from his home in Sweeny, Texas. Days before his disappearance, he was preparing for a major life change—and quietly documenting fears for his safety. Then, he was seen getting into an unidentified truck… and was never heard from again. Voices Not Forgotten: Shadows of Sweeny dives deep into the mystery surrounding William’s disappearance. Through interviews, digital evidence, and the relentless efforts of his sister Beverly, this podcast uncovers troubling inconsistencies, unanswered questions, and the growing frustration with an investigation that seems to have lost momentum. This is more than a story about one missing man—it’s about a family’s fight for truth, the silence that surrounds small-town secrets, and the voices that refuse to be forgotten. If you know something, now is the time to speak. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Disappearance of William Gray: From Digital Net to Court(00:02:53) - Can a Cybercriminal Breach Cloud Security?(00:08:05) - The Digital Trail Solves a Murder(00:10:21) - Autism Case: The Dependency of Situations(00:13:40) - The Disappearance of Dan Davis(00:19:41) - A Missing Persons Case in Arkansas(00:20:56) - The CSI Effect(00:26:01) - The Digital Ghosts of Disappearances(00:31:47) - The Story of Joan Bernal's Murder(00:36:35) - A Cold Case: Michelle vanishes in 2001(00:40:20) - A True Crime Story: The Long Game

    43 min

  3. MAR 22

    The Widow, the Lover, and the Murder of Steven Beard

    A millionaire husband. A manipulative wife. A lover pulled into a deadly plot. In this episode of Voices Not Forgotten, we unravel the chilling case of Celeste Beard, the Texas woman convicted of orchestrating the 1999 murder of her wealthy husband, Steven Beard. Prosecutors argued that Celeste spun a web of lies, convincing her friend and lover, Tracey Tarlton, that Steven was abusive and dangerous—claims that ultimately led to a fatal shooting. What followed was a shocking courtroom battle filled with betrayal, greed, and damning testimony from those closest to her, including Celeste’s own twin daughters. As the truth surfaced, the case exposed a calculated scheme driven by money, manipulation, and the promise of a fortune. This is the story of love twisted into control, loyalty turned deadly, and a murder plot that left a family shattered forever. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Women Who Get Away With Murder(00:00:47) - Deep Dive: Beard vs. State(00:04:16) - The Case of Stephen and Celeste(00:06:40) - The $1 Million Wedding(00:10:19) - The St. David's Pavilion Case(00:15:00) - Celeste Attempted To Kill Steven(00:20:13) - Celeste Beard Convicted of Murder(00:26:33) - Tracy's confession in the shotgun case(00:27:11) - The Austin Police Intervention in Steven's Case(00:30:48) - Steven Beard's Death(00:36:47) - Tracy Beard on the Carmichael Murder(00:37:54) - Celeste Beard Johnson: The Murder Case(00:42:58) - The Strep Death Case(00:47:35) - The Texas capital murder case

    56 min

  4. MAR 15

    24 Years Gone: The Michele Lyn Hundley Smith Mystery

    For nearly twenty-four years, the family of Michele Lyn Hundley Smith believed she had vanished without a trace. In December 2001, the North Carolina mother of three told her family she was heading out for Christmas shopping — and never returned. As the years passed, investigators searched for answers while her children grew up wondering what had happened to their mother. But in 2026, a shocking discovery changed everything. Michele was found alive, living quietly only about 150 miles away from the home she had left behind. Authorities revealed that she had intentionally disappeared, starting a new life while leaving her husband and children searching for answers for decades. When located, she asked that her location remain hidden from her family, who were left with a complicated mix of relief, heartbreak, and unanswered questions. In this episode of Voices Not Forgotten, we explore the timeline of Michele’s disappearance, the decades-long mystery that haunted her family, and the startling truth uncovered more than two decades later. Was this a desperate escape, a life rebuilt in secrecy, or something more complicated? Some disappearances hide dark crimes. Others reveal deeper human stories. This is the case of Michele Lyn Hundley Smith — 24 Years Gone. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Disappearance of a Stranger(00:02:16) - Michelle Lynn Hundley Smith: The Case Unravel(00:08:30) - Michelle's Disappearance: What Went Wrong?(00:14:09) - The Michelle Hodges Case(00:20:06) - The Case of Domestic Abandonment(00:22:17) - The Case of Amanda Dugard

    25 min

  5. MAR 8

    Buried Truth: The 28-Year Fight to Free Lamar Johnson

    In 1994, Lamar Johnson was convicted of a St. Louis murder he did not commit. The case against him was built on fabricated police evidence, a coerced eyewitness identification, and the testimony of a jailhouse informant with everything to gain. Even after the key witness recanted and the real perpetrators confessed, Johnson remained behind bars — caught in a system resistant to admitting its mistakes. For nearly three decades, institutional opposition, including from the Missouri Attorney General's Office, stood in the way of his freedom. It wasn’t until a change in Missouri law empowered local prosecutors to challenge wrongful convictions that Johnson’s case was finally heard. In 2023, after 28 years of incarceration, his conviction was overturned. In this episode of Voices Not Forgotten, we examine the failures that led to Johnson’s wrongful conviction, the long fight for justice, and what his case reveals about power, accountability, and reform in the American legal system. Because some voices refuse to be silenced — even after decades behind bars. Chapters (00:00:00) - Missouri: The Legal and Legislative Landscape(00:01:40) - The Missouri Supreme Court's landmark decision in Christopher Dunn's case(00:07:47) - Christopher Dunn's wrongful conviction litigation in Missouri(00:12:42) - The Missouri Public Defender Crisis(00:20:10) - The Special Sessions in Missouri(00:27:18) - Missouri's Civil and Social Laws of 2025(00:28:41) - Missouri legislative records: The Battle over reproductive health in 2025

    34 min

  6. MAR 1

    A Missing Man, A System That Looked Away

    In 2020, Keyonta Davis, a 21-year-old man with disabilities from Baltimore, Maryland, vanished—and nearly as troubling as his disappearance was how long it took for anyone in authority to take it seriously. While police records list his missing date as May 7, Keyonta’s family says he disappeared in March, shortly after his birthday. As his mother searched for answers, she encountered a system that repeatedly dismissed her concerns, citing Keyonta’s age and independence. Behind the scenes, troubling questions emerged about possible financial exploitation, roommates who may have been stealing his disability benefits, and a timeline that never quite added up. Nearly six years later, Keyonta’s case remains unresolved. In this episode of Voices Not Forgotten, we tell Keyonta’s story, examine the institutional failures that slowed the search for him, and ask the question that still haunts his family: Where is Keyonta Davis—and why did it take so long for anyone to look? Chapters (00:00:00) - The Invisible Missing: Chiantay Davis Case(00:04:33) - Keonte Davis: The Missing African American Male(00:08:38) - The Unbeknownst Face of Chianta's(00:10:11) - The Case of Chianta's Missing(00:15:35) - The Lake County homicide case(00:16:06) - Baltimore Police: Criminal Exploitation of Chianta(00:21:16) - The Criminal Case of Keonta Jones(00:23:43) - Keonta's Case: The Digital Silence(00:27:38) - Keonti Davis: A Missing Person's Case in Baltimore(00:29:06) - A 21-Year-Old's Disappearance

    30 min
  7. Silenced Too Soon: The Patrick De La Cerda Case

    FEB 22

    Silenced Too Soon: The Patrick De La Cerda Case

    In this episode of Voices Not Forgotten, we examine the tragic murder of Patrick De La Cerda and the questions that still surround his case. Through careful discussion and reflection, we explore what is known, what remains unclear, and why his story deserves to be remembered. This is not just a story about loss—it’s a call to keep speaking, keep asking, and keep fighting for truth, justice, and accountability. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Deep Dive: The Case of The Trash Bomber(00:00:55) - The Murder of Patrick Delicirda(00:04:57) - The Idaho Couple's Traumatic Split(00:07:19) - The Stalking of His Ex-girlfriend(00:11:17) - Why Aaron Bender Was Ready for His Attack(00:11:31) - The Case of Patrick Bender(00:12:41) - The Murder Case of Gregory Bender(00:17:05) - The fantasy of a rape(00:17:26) - The Making of Gregory Bender(00:21:17) - The Fight for Patrick's Murder(00:24:49) - The Violence of Domestic Violence(00:27:58) - The What If...(00:29:04) - Deep Dive: The Case of Facebook

    30 min
  8. The Facebook Message That Changed Everything in This Missing Person Case

    FEB 15

    The Facebook Message That Changed Everything in This Missing Person Case

    A deep dive true crime podcast episode featuring two hosts examining the mysterious 2020 disappearance of Michael Terrell Greene from Winfield, Louisiana. The hosts analyze evidence, digital footprints, and compare similar cases to understand patterns in missing persons investigations. Michael's distinctive physical features including a lazy right eye that should have made him easily recognizableThe chilling Facebook account deactivation immediately after his sister sent a worried messageTimeline gaps and how Michael's independent lifestyle delayed the missing person reportComparison with other missing persons cases including Amy McHale, Dan Davis, and Joan BernalThe significance of digital evidence versus physical evidence in modern investigationsHow small town dynamics affect missing person cases and rumor circulationSystemic issues with underreported missing persons cases, particularly American Indian and Alaska Native individualsThe Joan Bernal case proving that cold cases can be solved after decadesResources mentioned: Vanish podcast episode 515, The Charlie Project, Missing Persons Center, NAMUS database, Winfield Police Department case number 03252-13887 Chapters (00:00:00) - The Michael Greene Case: A Paradox Mystery(00:01:44) - Michael Terrell Green: Five Things to Know(00:04:03) - The Disappearance in Winfield, Louisiana(00:06:52) - Michael Jackson and Amy McHale: The Missing(00:08:44) - The Long Game in Criminal Cases(00:10:03) - American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Persons(00:11:24) - Michael Tirrell Green's disappearance: six years later

    13 min
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About

Every disappearance leaves behind questions. Every murder leaves behind silence. This true crime podcast dives deep into the stories of missing and murdered individuals whose voices deserve to be heard. Through meticulous research, emotional storytelling, and careful examination of evidence, we uncover the timelines, the suspects, the overlooked details—and the people at the center of it all. From baffling cold cases to recent investigations still unfolding, each episode explores not just how these crimes happened, but who the victims were: their dreams, their families, and the lives they should still be living. Because behind every headline is a human being. And behind every mystery is someone still waiting for answers.

Information

  • Creator
    Dally Munoz
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Voices Not Forgotten