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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 3D AGO ·  BONUS

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Podcasthon featuring EarthMother Rescue & Outreach

    Send us Fan Mail The Last Clue is celebrating the 4th Annual Podcasthon by spotlighting EarthMother Rescue & Outreach! Home | EarthMother Outreach Donate 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

    35 min

  3. MAR 3

    BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed in Joe Pal’s Death — Multiple Defendants Named

    Send us Fan Mail In this exclusive episode of The Last Clue, we break down the newly filed wrongful death lawsuit in the case of University of Oklahoma student and Army Air National Guard member Jozsef “Joe” Pal. With information you will only hear on The Last Clue, this in-depth true crime investigation examines the civil allegations, named defendants - including the City of Norman, OK, dramatic new legal claims, and the timeline leading to Joe’s fatal blunt force trauma injury near Campus Corner. We analyze assault allegations, dram shop liability claims, and operational negligence accusations now before a Cleveland County court. If you follow breaking true crime cases, unsolved mysteries, and real-time courtroom developments, this episode delivers the facts behind one of Oklahoma’s most closely watched investigations.  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

    20 min

  4. MAR 2

    Who Was Waiting in the Dark? Part Three: Who Killed Amy Gellert?

    Send us Fan Mail More than 30 years after 21-year-old Amy Gellert was murdered during a masked home invasion in Cocoa Beach, Florida, The Last Clue revisits the chilling cold case that still haunts investigators. In part three, this gripping true crime podcast episode breaks down the brutal attack, the ornate dagger and prop gun left behind, and the long list of suspects who were never charged. With updated investigative insights, we explore whether new DNA technology and renewed public attention could finally bring justice. Stream now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major podcast platforms to dive into one of Florida’s most unsettling unsolved murders. #truecrime #podcast 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

    33 min

  5. FEB 22

    Nearly 13 Years Later: Molly Miller & Colt Haynes Investigation Reignites

    Send us Fan Mail Nearly 13 years after Molly Miller and Colt Haynes disappeared following a high-speed police chase in Love County, Oklahoma, The Last Clue investigates the discovery of human remains that could finally bring answers in this haunting cold case. This in-depth true crime podcast episode breaks down the timeline, the abandoned 2012 Honda Accord, renewed investigative efforts by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the competing suspect narratives surrounding James “Con” Nipp and Jesse Haynes. With detailed investigation information and hard-hitting commentary, this episode explores one of Oklahoma’s most debated unsolved disappearances. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major streaming platforms for the latest updates in this developing criminal investigation.  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

    45 min

  6. JAN 12

    Ryan "RJ" Davis FOUND & The Tragic Case That Started An International Warning System

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Last Clue, we examine two missing child cases that shook America and exposed both the promise and the failures of the systems meant to protect the most vulnerable. We revisit the unsolved murder of Amber Hagerman, the 9-year-old whose abduction led to the creation of the AMBER Alert, now one of the most critical tools in missing children investigations. Then, in a gripping second half, we reveal the disturbing truth behind the disappearance of Ryan “RJ” Davis, the Oklahoma boy found alive after a massive multi-agency search that uncovered allegations of abuse, neglect, and institutional breakdown. With exclusive reporting, verified facts, and firsthand family accounts, this episode confronts hard questions about child welfare, accountability, and how warning signs can be missed. If you follow true crime podcasts, missing persons cases, child abduction stories, or investigations into systemic failure, this is an essential listen. This is not just a story of tragedy—it’s a demand for answers, justice, and reform.  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

    41 min

  7. JAN 7

    The Disappearance of Rachel Cooke - 24 Years and Counting

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Last Clue, we look into the disappearance of Rachel Cooke, a 19-year-old cross-country runner who vanished during a routine morning jog in Georgetown, Texas—just steps from her family’s home. From eyewitness reports of a suspicious sports car and pickup truck to a chilling confession that later unraveled, we follow the haunting twists in one of Texas’s most enduring unsolved missing person cases. Who was watching Rachel that morning, and why has the truth remained buried for more than two decades? As always, if you’re drawn to true crime podcasts, gripping cold cases, and unsolved disappearances, keep 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

    15 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    Top 10 Cases of 2025

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Last Clue, we discuss the disappearances of Camila Mendoza Olmos and Angelique Johnson, two young women who vanished from South Texas as public concern intensifies over dozens of bodies recovered from Houston-area bayous. From there, we unveil The Last Clue’s Top 10 Cases of 2025, revisiting the homicide of Joe Pal, the decades-old murder of Melissa Ann Moore, the ongoing pursuit of Travis Decker, and the haunting disappearance of Trevor Deely. This episode also examines the cases that shaped national conversation — including Valeria Marquez, Missy Bevers, Cullen Davis, Karen Read, the Idaho Student Murders, Sunshine Stewart, Linda Meteer, and Morgan Geyser — revealing where justice moved forward and where it stalled. With discussion of powerful modern forensic breakthroughs from Othram, historical documentation from Oklahoma Cold Cases, and unanswered questions that refuse to stay buried, The Last Clue confronts a chilling truth: in many of these cases, the answers may already exist — and someone is choosing not to act. Keywords:  true crime podcast, unsolved murders, missing persons, cold cases, homicide investigation, real crime stories, criminal psychology, forensic science, DNA evidence, Othram DNA, Oklahoma Cold Cases, Joe Pal case, Melissa Ann Moore murder, Travis Decker manhunt, Trevor Deely disappearance, Camila Mendoza Olmos missing, Angelique Johnson missing, Houston serial killer, Valeria Marquez, Missy Bevers murder, Cullen Davis trial, Karen Read verdict, Idaho Student Murders, Sunshine Stewart murder, Linda Meteer cold case, Morgan Geyser Slender Man, investigative journalism podcast, criminal justice failures, true crime season finale  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

    48 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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  • Creator
    Smith Media Team
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Smith Media Team LLC
  • Show Website
    The Last Clue

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