Box in the Basement

Arlene, Leah, Bree
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Box in the Basement

"Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.

  1. He Disappeared on Super Bowl Sunday… 1,600 Miles Away, a Body Appeared

    1D AGO

    He Disappeared on Super Bowl Sunday… 1,600 Miles Away, a Body Appeared

    On Super Bowl Sunday, 1993, Amarillo attorney David Glenn Lewis vanished without a trace. His family returned home to find his glasses and keys still inside, the TV on, and food half-eaten. Days later, a man matching David’s description was found dead—struck by a car on a dark highway in Moxee, Washington—1,600 miles from Texas. With no ID, the man was buried as a John Doe, his death ruled accidental. It took nearly 11 years and the power of Google for the mystery man to be identified as Davi...

    37 min

  2. MAR 20

    Luxury Home, Triple Deaths, No Answers—What Really Happened in Anaqua Springs?

    In January 2019, Nichol Olsen and her two young daughters were found shot to death inside a luxury home in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community near San Antonio, Texas. Authorities quickly ruled it a murder-suicide, claiming Nichol shot her daughters before turning the gun on herself. But her family and many in the community have never believed it. Nichol was a devoted mother, described as vibrant and full of life, with no history of violence. Strange details, unanswered questions, and conflict...

    33 min
  3. No Forced Entry, No Arrests—A Texas Cold Case That Won’t Rest

    MAR 13

    No Forced Entry, No Arrests—A Texas Cold Case That Won’t Rest

    On a quiet evening in 1981, Karen Lynn Douglas—a devoted mother from Harris County, Texas—was brutally stabbed to death in her own home. With no signs of forced entry, investigators believed she may have known her killer. But despite an extensive investigation, the case quickly turned cold, leaving more questions than answers behind. Who wanted Karen dead? Was she the victim of a targeted attack, or was it a crime of opportunity? Over four decades later, Texas Rangers and the Department of Pu...

    25 min
  4. A Feud, A Fire, and A Murder—The Twisted Case of Ira Tobolowsky

    MAR 6

    A Feud, A Fire, and A Murder—The Twisted Case of Ira Tobolowsky

    On May 13, 2016, prominent Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky was found burned to death inside his home. What first appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into something far more sinister. Investigators determined the fire had been deliberately set, and Ira had been attacked before the blaze. But who would want a respected lawyer dead? Soon police arrested a suspect, a man entangled in a bitter legal feud with Tobolowsky. As evidence mounted, Aubrey was arrested and charged with murde...

    34 min
  5. She Went Jogging and Never Came Home—What Happened to Rachel Cooke?

    FEB 27

    She Went Jogging and Never Came Home—What Happened to Rachel Cooke?

    On the morning of January 10, 2002, 19-year-old Rachel Cooke went for a run in her quiet Georgetown, Texas neighborhood. She was home from college for the holidays, enjoying the break with family. She never returned. Rachel was last seen less than a mile from her house, a routine jog that should have ended in time for breakfast. But when her parents came home later that day, Rachel was gone—her keys, wallet, and belongings untouched. There was no sign of struggle, no obvious clue pointing to ...

    32 min
  6. Caught on Camera: The Chilling Church Murder of Missy Bevers

    FEB 20

    Caught on Camera: The Chilling Church Murder of Missy Bevers

    On April 18, 2016, 45-year-old fitness instructor Missy Bevers arrived early at Creekside Church in Midlothian, Texas, to set up for a boot camp class. Less than an hour later, she was found brutally murdered inside. Surveillance footage captured a chilling figure dressed in full SWAT gear roaming the church halls, wielding what appeared to be a hammer. The suspect’s slow, deliberate movements—almost staged—have fueled theories and speculation for years. Despite the eerie video, the case rema...

    41 min
  7. Slashed Tires, Shaky Alibis: The Vanishing of Tara Breckenridge

    FEB 13

    Slashed Tires, Shaky Alibis: The Vanishing of Tara Breckenridge

    On a warm July night in 1992, 23-year-old Tara Breckenridge finished her shift at The Men’s Club, an upscale Houston nightclub, and walked out into the night. She never made it home. A promising young woman with dreams of photography, Tara vanished without a trace, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Her car was later found abandoned on the side of a highway, its tires slashed—a chilling sign of foul play. But there were no signs of a struggle, no evidence to reveal where she went or who...

    27 min
  8. No Shoes, No Money, No Goodbye—What Happened to Monica Carrasco?

    FEB 6

    No Shoes, No Money, No Goodbye—What Happened to Monica Carrasco?

    On the night of October 2, 2003, 16-year-old Monica Carrasco seemingly vanished into thin air from her relatives' home in Balmorhea, Texas. She had recently moved in with her aunt and uncle after her mother suffered a stroke, and though she was adjusting to a new environment, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But by morning, Monica was gone—her bed neatly made, her Bible missing, and no trace of her anywhere. Authorities were baffled. There were no signs of forced entry, no evidence of a st...

    32 min
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    About

    "Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.

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    • Creator
      Arlene, Leah, Bree
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      62
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Box in the Basement
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