Paradise After Dark: Missing & Unsolved

Palmahawk Media

Hosts Lauren and Ken talk true crime, unsolved mysteries, missing people and cold cases.

  1. 30 Apr

    Lords of Chaos: 30 Years Later

    This is a special re-release because today, April 30, 2026, marks 30 years since the events that shook Fort Myers to its core. In 1996, a group of teenagers known as the “Lords of Chaos” carried out a series of escalating crimes that left a community searching for answers. What began as vandalism and arson ultimately led to the murder of beloved high school band director Mark Schwebes. In this episode of Paradise After Dark: Missing & Unsolved, we revisit the full story—who they were, what happened, and the devastating impact left behind. Thirty years later, this case still raises difficult questions about influence, warning signs, and how violence can escalate when it goes unchecked. As we re-release this episode, we do so to remember the life that was lost, to honor the impact on this community, and to reflect on the lasting consequences. Because even after three decades, the story—and its ripple effects—are not forgotten. Lauren's Book: Through the Shadows Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

    38 min

  2. 26/07/2025

    Off Topic & Uncut 7/26/2025

    All thing of (and on) topic and uncut! ~Lauren's book  ~True Crime Podcast Festival ~CrimeCon ~Idaho Four ~Don't Fuck with Sisters ~Lauren's Substack

    36 min

  3. 18/07/2025

    Endangered Missing ~ Kamrie Mitchell

    Kamrie Mitchell, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen in Wellborn, Florida, on August 25, 2012. Earlier that day, she had a confrontation with a man linked to the murder of another woman and possibly the disappearance of yet another.  If you have information about Kamrie Mitchell, please get in touch with the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office at (386) 362-2222. Info about Heather MacCrossen- Alachua County Sheriff's Office (352) 367-4000 Info about Yvonne Belcher- Green Cove Springs Police Department (904) 529-2220 Lauren Book: Through the Shadows This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization featuring Kamrie Mitchell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

    25 min

  4. 16/06/2025

    Missing Child ~ Danielle Bell

    TW: Child sexual abuse. Danielle Bell went missing on September 28, 2001, from Cantonment, FL. Foul play is suspected. In this episode, we speak with Bonnie Bell, Danielle’s sister, who has been advocating for her missing sister for years.  If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Danielle, please get in touch with FDLE or the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 850-436-9620. Bonnie Bell can be found.... Facebook: facebook.com/missingdaniellebell/ Instagram: @Daniellebellsister TikTok: @missingchilddaniellebell This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization featuring Danielle Bell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

    52 min

  5. 11/06/2025

    Off Topic & Uncut 6/10/2025

    All things off (an on) topic and uncut.  Travis Decker Bryan Kohberger Sherri Papini Remains found in Collier County Lauren substack: https://laurensamplesfla.substack.com/

    34 min

  6. 27/05/2025

    Unsolved ~ Gun Violence in Collier County

    In this episode, we are covering five unsolved murders involving gun violence in Collier County, Florida. Each of these cases remains unsolved, yet has received little to no press.  Christian Lopez- 8/11/22 Frankie Dorvil- 11/15/22 Deshia Arthur -1/16/24 Jay MacDonald- 10/31/21 Aaliya Gonzalez- 4/10/25 To donate to the Jay MacDonald Reward fund, please click HERE If you have any information about any of these unsolved homicides, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477 This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization featuring Jay MacDonald and running an awareness campaign about his unsolved murder for May 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org. Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

    24 min

  7. 14/05/2025

    Bonus ~ 5/13/2025 Off Topic & Uncut

    Should AI be allowed in the courtroom? Reward fund for Jonathan MacDonald: Donate Here

    48 min

  8. 10/04/2025

    Unsolved Mystery ~ The Fort Myers Eight

    Eight skeletons were discovered in rural Fort Myers nearly two decades ago. Police and forensic experts are still puzzled by this case and continue to search for the identities of some of the remains. Four victims remain unidentified. If you have information about someone missing or recognize the new images of someone who may have disappeared between 1987 and 2001, please call Fort Myers police at 239-321-8015 or email Det. Maalisa Langton at mlangton@fmpolice.com. This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization featuring The Fort Myers Eight and running an awareness campaign about her unsolved murder for April 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org. Facebook.com/palmahawkmedia Instagram @palmahawkmedia Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @palmahawkmedia If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

    21 min
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