Box in the Basement

Arlene, Leah, Bree
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"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. 2d ago

    The 11-Year-Old Boy Scout Murder That Has Stumped Police for 55 Years

    Send us Fan Mail In April 1970, 11-year-old Terry Bowers eagerly joined his Boy Scout troop for an overnight camping trip at a Catholic church in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Terry had worked odd jobs to earn the money for the trip and was especially excited to sleep under the stars to earn a merit badge. The next morning, the camp awoke to every parent's worst nightmare. Terry was found stabbed to death inside his sleeping bag, partially unclothed, just yards from dozens of fellow scouts and adult leaders. Despite an extensive investigation, multiple confessions, decades of follow-up leads, and renewed public interest, no one has ever been charged with his murder. More than 55 years later, investigators—and Terry's family—are still searching for answers in one of Pennsylvania's oldest unsolved child murders.  Show Notes & Sources 🔗 Pennsylvania State Police Cold Case: Terry Bowers https://www.psp.pa.gov 🔗 The Murder of Boy Scout Terry Bowers https://www.newspapers.com 🔗 Philadelphia Daily News Coverage (1970) https://www.newspapers.com 🔗 Boy Scout Camping Trip Ends in Tragedy https://www.delcotimes.com 🔗 The 1970 Murder That Still Haunts Chester County https://www.inquirer.com 🔗 Former Neighbor's Independent Investigation https://www.dailylocal.com 🔗 Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers https://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers Anyone With Information If you have information regarding the murder of Terrance "Terry" Bowers, please contact: 📞 Pennsylvania State Police (Embreeville Station): 610-486-6280 📞 Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers: 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477) Box in the Basement Podcast investigates forgotten murders, disappearances, and cold cases from across America. This episode examines the heartbreaking unsolved murder of 11-year-old Boy Scout Terry Bowers, whose life was stolen during what should have been a carefree camping trip. More than five decades later, his killer has never been identified. Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    33 min
  2. The Rising TV Reporter Murdered in Her Own Apartment: The Jennifer Servo Mystery

    Jun 4

    The Rising TV Reporter Murdered in Her Own Apartment: The Jennifer Servo Mystery

    Send us Fan Mail In September 2002, 22-year-old television reporter Jennifer Servo was living her dream. After leaving Montana for a reporting job in Abilene, Texas, she was quickly making a name for herself as a talented young journalist with a bright future ahead. But just weeks after arriving in Texas, Jennifer was found murdered inside her apartment. Investigators determined she had been strangled and suffered blunt force trauma. There were no signs of forced entry, suggesting she may have known her killer. Detectives focused on two men in her life—a former boyfriend who had recently moved across the country to be with her, and a coworker she had recently started dating—but despite decades of investigation, no one has ever been charged. More than two decades later, Jennifer's murder remains one of Texas' most haunting unsolved cases, leaving investigators and her family still searching for answers. Show Notes & Sources 🔗 Jennifer Servo Cold Case Overview https://www.ktxs.com/news/crime-tracker/jennifer-servo-cold-case 🔗 Abilene Reporter Found Murdered in Apartment https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-jennifer-servo/ 🔗 48 Hours: The Murder of Jennifer Servo https://www.cbsnews.com/48-hours/ 🔗 Jennifer Servo Case Timeline https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/jennifer-servo-cold-case 🔗 Cold Justice Revisits Jennifer Servo Murder https://oxygen.com/cold-justice 🔗 Texas Rangers Continue Investigation https://www.dps.texas.gov 🔗 Jennifer Servo Memorial & Background https://charleyproject.org Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    28 min
  3. He Left His Diner Unlocked to Feed People in Need… Then Someone Murdered Him on Memorial Day Weekend

    May 21

    He Left His Diner Unlocked to Feed People in Need… Then Someone Murdered Him on Memorial Day Weekend

    Send us Fan Mail On Memorial Day weekend in 2011, beloved New Jersey diner owner Shafiq “Steve” Ezzedine was finishing up another long shift at the family restaurant he’d spent decades building. Known throughout Roxbury Township for his kindness, generosity, and tireless work ethic, Steve often left the diner unlocked after closing in case someone hungry needed help. Hours later, his wife Amal returned from church and found the diner dark, the phone off the hook, and Steve stabbed to death in the kitchen. Nearly 15 years later, the murder of Steve Ezzedine remains unsolved. Investigators believe the killing may have started as a robbery, but the timeline raises troubling questions. Was this a random crime of opportunity? Did someone know Steve’s habits and wait for the perfect moment? Or was there something deeper happening behind the scenes that nobody knew about? In this episode, we explore Steve’s journey from Lebanon to New Jersey, the tight-knit community surrounding the Kenvil Diner, the strange details surrounding the investigation, and the lingering mystery that still haunts Morris County investigators today. 🔗 Show Notes & Sourceshttps://www.nj.com/morris/2016/05/five_years_after_kenvil_diner_owner_killed_in_restaurant_murder_still_unsolved.html https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/police-seek-help-solving-2011-murder-of-new-jersey-diner-owner/ https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/crime/2016/05/27/kenvil-diner-owner-murder-unsolved/85048762/ https://morriscountynj.gov/prosecutor/major-crimes-cold-cases/ https://patch.com/new-jersey/roxbury/10-years-later-murder-roxbury-diner-owner-remains-unsolved https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70483162/shafiq-ezzedine Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    41 min
  4. A Letter to Leon

    May 8

    A Letter to Leon

    Send us Fan Mail On the thirtieth anniversary of Leon's murder, Arlene pours her heart out about  losing her Uncle and best friend, her sadness, and the devastation of never receiving justice.  To Leon: Brother, Uncle, Friend, protector, and a precious life lost too soon.  Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    23 min

  5. Apr 30

    Thirty Years Later & Still No Answers: Who Killed Leon Laurales? Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail It's been thirty years since Arlene received the worst news of her life: her Uncle and best friend was murdered in the dead of night on his way to work. His car left burning in a culvert next to the railroad tracks and a gun range on the outskirts of Brownwood, Texas.  The next thirty years would bring more questions than answers. Leon had a secret, one that could have gotten him killed. With so many others with secrets, after years of searching and years of heartbreak, Arlene comes closer to the truth as she keeps pressure on local law enforcement and questions the original investigation.  Join Arlene as she shares her memories, love, loyalty, and investigation as she and her wife, Leah, fight for Justice for Leon.  Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    32 min

  6. Mar 19

    They Were Safe in a Gated Community… Then Someone Executed Them in Their Sleep

    Send us Fan Mail In March 2006, Albert and Joan Musalo were living a quiet, comfortable retirement in a gated golf community outside Reno, Nevada. They were well-liked, financially secure, and deeply devoted to their family. Then, overnight, everything changed. The couple was found shot to death in their own bed - no signs of forced entry, no clear motive, and almost nothing disturbed inside the home. The killer had cut the phone lines, entered with purpose, and left just as quietly, disappearing into the snowy night. Investigators quickly determined this was not a random act. The Musalos were targeted. But why? Nearly 20 years later, the case remains unsolved. With only footprints, limited DNA, and more questions than answers, the murders of Al and Joan Musalo continue to haunt Northern Nevada. Was this a calculated hit? A personal vendetta? Or something far more complex hidden beneath the surface? Join Arlene and Leah as they take you through the timeline, evidence, and theories.  🔗 Sources & Further ReadingMontreux Murders: 15 Years Later (News 4) CrimeOnline: Musalo Murders Unsolved RGJ: 10 Years Later Still a Mystery New Details Released in Case (News 4) 2 News: Case Remains Unsolved Our Town Reno: Montreux Murders KOLO: 15 Years Later Unsolved Montreux Double Murder (News 4) Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    28 min
  7. She Left a Downton Abbey Watch Party… Then Was Found Murdered in Her Own Home: The Kate Ragsdale Mystery

    Mar 5

    She Left a Downton Abbey Watch Party… Then Was Found Murdered in Her Own Home: The Kate Ragsdale Mystery

    Send us Fan Mail On February 16, 2013, 73-year-old Kate Ragsdale followed a routine she rarely broke. After dinner, she met friends to watch her favorite show, Downton Abbey. At around 9:15 p.m., a friend watched her pull into her driveway in Tuscaloosa’s quiet Highlands neighborhood. No one saw her alive again. A week later, worried neighbors entered Kate’s home and discovered her body on the bedroom floor. The beloved retired University of Alabama librarian had been brutally murdered. Investigators quickly realized this was no ordinary burglary. Jewelry and electronics were untouched. The home wasn’t ransacked. Only a single filing cabinet appeared disturbed. Kate had been bound with items from inside the house and violently attacked, leaving behind a crime scene that still baffles investigators more than a decade later. Join Arlene and Leah as they delve into Kate's story, suspects, and theories.  If you have information about this case, contact Tuscaloosa Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867. Sources & Further ReadingTuscaloosa News: Investigators Still Hopeful in Kate Ragsdale Case WVTM13: Retired UA Librarian’s Murder Still Unsolved Patch: Who Killed Kate? The UA Librarian Murder Mystery WBRC: Two Years Later – Investigation Continues WVUA23: Five Years Later the Case Remains Unsolved Tuscaloosa News Photo Timeline of the Case ABC 33/40: Investigation Continues Years Later WVUA23: Eight Years Later – Still No Arrest AL.com: Initial 2013 Coverage of the Killing AL.com: $20,000 Reward Announced in Case Find a Grave: Katharine Raney Ragsdale Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    31 min

  8. Feb 19

    Aliens, Espionage, or Murder? Inside Texas’s Most Bizarre Missing Persons Case: The Patterson's

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Box in the Basement, we examine one of Texas’s most enduring cold cases: the mysterious disappearance of William and Margaret Patterson of El Paso in 1957. The wealthy couple vanished without warning, leaving behind their home, business, finances, and even Margaret’s beloved cat. A strange phone call, a suspicious telegram, questionable letters, and decades of unanswered questions fueled theories ranging from voluntary disappearance to espionage, domestic violence, and murder. Despite multiple investigations and alleged evidence surfacing years later, no definitive answers have ever been found. Nearly 70 years later, the fate of the Pattersons remains unknown. Was this an elaborate escape? A crime covered up? Or something even darker? We break down the timeline, key evidence, and leading theories—and invite listeners to decide for themselves. 🔗 Sources & Further Reading CBS4: El Paso Couple Vanishes KFOX: Vanished Investigation Mental Floss: Patterson Mystery Missing Wiki: Margaret Patterson Charley Project: William Patterson Find a Grave: William Patterson Find a Grave: Margaret Patterson ChipChick: Strange Disappearance Charley Ross Blog: Patterson CaseSupport Box in the Basement & Our Causes  Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Donate to Seasons of JusticeListen to Darkcast Network Shows Join Uncovered.com Donate to Project Cold Case

    34 min
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"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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Box in the Basement
  • Show Website
    Box in the Basement

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