My Working Theory

Joi Bass

Unsolved. Overlooked. Unfinished. On My Working Theory, we break down true crime cases piece by piece—following the evidence, challenging the narrative, and asking what really happened.

Episodes

  1. May 11

    MISSING: RACHEL GOOD

    A Virginia mom of three is hanging out with friends in Oct. 2003, and vanishes the following day. However, letters inside her home uncover an affair with a police officer, a pregnancy and leads some to believe that Rachel Good's lover may have had help from his brother's in blue. SOURCES https://charleyproject.org/case/rachel-nicole-good https://www.whsv.com/2023/10/18/family-rachel-good-still-hoping-justice-20-years-after-her-disappearance/ https://www.whsv.com/content/news/Family-of-Rachel-Good-seek-closure-through-court-380980311.html

    9 min

  2. May 4

    MISSING: SAMANTHA CLARKE

    In 2010, 19-year-old Samantha Clarke left her Virginia home in the middle of the night, and never returned. The man who was confirmed to be the last person to have contact with her would later be convicted of murdering another Virginia teen. Is it a coincidence, or did investigators miss something that was hiding in plain sight? SOURCES https://www.29news.com/2021/01/15/samantha-clarke-disappearance-case-now-an-abduction-homicide-investigation/ https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/samantha-clarke-still-missing-eight-years-after-vanishing-family-home-n905346 https://charleyproject.org/case/samantha-ann-clarke

    12 min

  3. Jan 12

    MISSING: KELLY BERGH DOVE

    In June of 1982, 20-year-old Kelly Bergh Dove was working the overnight shift at a gas station in Harrisonburg, Virginia. On this night, she would repeatedly call 911 and her final call she said these words: "Please hurry, he's come back." However, when police arrived, Kelly was gone. For over 40 years Kelly's family has been searching for answers - and they aren't giving up anytime soon! If you or anyone you know has any information about the unsolved disappearance of Kelly Bergh Dove call Detective Wetherell at 540-432-7788. Show Notes https://www.whsv.com/2025/06/18/family-missing-woman-kelly-bergh-dove-hosts-pet-food-drive-her-honor/ https://mshort.substack.com/p/the-chilling-disappearance-of-kelly?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://www.whsv.com/2022/06/23/suspect-list-narrowed-down-1982-disappearance-kelly-bergh-dove/ https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/missing-persons-case-virginia-mother-kelly-bergh-dove-remains-unsolved-n884026 https://www.styleweekly.com/serial-killer-or-scapegoat/

    15 min

  4. Jan 5

    The 2006 Richmond Spree Murders Explained

    In the first week of January 2006, the Richmond, Virginia community was rocked by one of the most brutal killing sprees in the region’s history. Over the course of seven days, two men — Ricky Javon Gray and his nephew Ray Joseph Dandridge — embarked on a terrifying crime spree that left seven people dead and shocked the nation. Sources https://www.oxygen.com/family-massacre/crime-news/ricky-gray-ray-dandridge-masterminded-2-family-massacres https://richmond.com/news/remembering-the-harvey-family-five-years-after-murders/article_69f5a455-2192-5144-93bc-add8aea87e4f.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Richmond_spree_murders https://www.wtvr.com/2017/01/18/ricky-gray-executed-by-lethal-injection-for-harvey-family-killings/ https://www.salon.com/2015/07/05/and_everybody_cried_the_callous_murder_of_the_harvey_family_and_the_song_it_inspired/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-spree-killer-ray-dandridge/id1531427832?i=1000554866808

    19 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    UNSOLVED: SHERYL WARNER

    She was killed simply because she wanted to help someone. In December of 2005, Sheryl Warner was brutally murdered in her Culpeper , Virginia home. Authorities thought they had their suspect - until they didn't. Nearly 20 years later, her case remains unsolved. Sources http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/122005/12212005/154626 https://websleuths.com/threads/va-sheryl-warner-37-culpepper-18-dec-2005.34524/ https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/archive/nine-year-anniversary-of-the-death-of-sheryl-warner/article_ccb0e2ea-5385-5b98-9f67-1dbc6c165f17.html https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/sheryl-warner-obituary?pid=16068078 https://www.wtvr.com/2014/12/18/culpeper-cold-case-murder-clue-sheryl-warner

    10 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    MISSING: ARIANNA "PEACHES" DAVIS

    Arianna “Peaches” Davis went to the store and never came back. Her case received little media attention, leaving more questions than answers. In the first episode of Voiceless, we focus on what is known about Arianna’s disappearance and why her story still deserves to be heard.

    8 min
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About

Unsolved. Overlooked. Unfinished. On My Working Theory, we break down true crime cases piece by piece—following the evidence, challenging the narrative, and asking what really happened.

Information

  • Creator
    Joi Bass
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joi Bass
  • Show Website
    My Working Theory