Detective Perspective

Derrick Levasseur

Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case...

  • 46 minutes 25 seconds
    70: Case Updates: Rachel Hansen & Madelina Cojocari
    For the final episode of Detective Perspective for 2024, we wanted to give everyone a few updates in two cases we covered this year: The case of Rachel Hansen, and the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari.

    At around 2:00 A.M. on June 4, 2022, a gunman entered Rachel Hansen’s apartment, located at 1900 South Coronado Road in Gilbert, Arizona, and shot her once while she was sleeping.

    Anyone with information in Rachel’s murder should leave an anonymous tip by calling Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. There is a $15,000 reward available.

    The last official sighting of Madalina Cojocari was on November 21, 2022, when she was seen getting off the school bus near her house, located at 18413 Victoria Bay Drive in Cornelius, North Carolina.

    Madalina is white, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she weighed 90 pounds and stood at 4’10”. She was last seen wearing jeans, pink, purple and white Adidas shoes, and a white t-shirt and jacket.

    If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of Madalina Cojocari, please contact the Cornelius Police Department at (704) 892-7773. You can also contact your local FBI office or you can submit a tip online at .

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    16 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 53 minutes 34 seconds
    69: MURDER: Matthew Flores
    On the morning of March 24, 1994, 26-year-old Matthew Flores, a former Army lieutenant and Gulf War veteran, parked his rented car outside his new workplace in Santa Clara, California. Moments later, he was shot execution-style as he leaned into the car to grab his jacket. The parking lot was full of employees starting their day, yet no one saw the shooter.

    Security footage revealed a dark Ford Explorer circling the lot suspiciously around the time Matt was killed, but unfortunately, his murder was not captured on camera.

    Despite a thorough investigation, no motive or suspects have ever been identified publicly. It’s been over 30 years since Matt was killed, and investigators are still searching for the killer...

    On the morning of March 24, 1994, Matt Flores was killed in the parking lot of Applied Materials in Santa Clara, California. He was shot in the head with a silver-jacketed hollow-point round. Surveillance footage captured a dark Ford Explorer circling the lot before and after the murder, but the vehicle was never identified.

    If you have any information in Matt’s case, please call Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-STOP. There is a reward available.

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    9 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 47 minutes 3 seconds
    68: MISSING: Sebastian Rogers
    On the morning of February 26, 2024, Katie Proudfoot went to wake up her 15-year-old son, Sebastian Rogers, for school. But when she entered his room, his bed was empty. She searched the rest of the house for him, but he was nowhere to be found. 

    Katie called the police and a large-scale search began immediately. As hours turned into days, the search intensified, with hundreds of people combing the area near the family’s home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Despite their efforts, no trace of Sebastian has ever been found. 

    It’s been nine months since Sebastian vanished, and investigators are still searching for him…

    15-year-old Sebastian Rogers was last seen on February 26, 2024, in the area of Stafford Court in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and black, square-framed glasses. 

    At the time of his disappearance, Sebastian, who is a white male, was 5'5" tall, 120 lbs., with sandy hair and brown eyes. 

    If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of Sebastian, please contact the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at (615) 451-3838, or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND. There is a reward available.

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    2 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 38 minutes 17 seconds
    67: MURDER: The Moses Lake Bombings
    On the morning of August 2, 2008, 69-year-old William “Bill” Walker was at his workshop near Moses Lake, Washington, when an explosion suddenly went off, killing him instantly. Hours later, just after midnight on August 3, another blast ripped through the home of 53-year-old Javier Adame, just miles away, also killing him instantly.

    Investigators were stunned by the two deadly explosions happening so close in proximity and in time. As they pieced together the scenes, they realized both deaths were caused by carefully concealed pipe bombs, manufactured by the same person or people. Despite this connection, investigators could never find a link between the victims, or a clear reason why anyone would want them dead.

    It’s been over 16 years since Bill and Javier were murdered, and investigators are still searching for the person, or people, responsible…

    Between 9:00 and 10:00 am on August 2, 2008, Bill Walker was killed by a pipe bomb concealed inside a marine battery charger at his home on Fourth Street Northeast, about four miles east of Moses Lake, Washington. 

    Then, at around 12:30 am on August 3, Javier Adame was killed by a similar pipe bomb hidden inside a police scanner left outside his home on Stratford Road Northeast, just outside the Moses Lake city limits. 

    Investigators determined that the pipe bombs used to kill both men were manufactured by the same unknown individual or group.

    Anyone with information about the murders of Bill Walker and Javier Adame is urged to contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at (509) 754-2018. A reward is available for information leading to an arrest.

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    25 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 49 minutes 58 seconds
    66: MISSING: Jodi Huisentruit
    On the early morning of June 27, 1995, 27-year-old Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor in Mason City, Iowa, overslept and rushed out the door to head to work. But she never made it in. Concerned coworkers called the police, who found Jodi’s red Mazda Miata in her apartment’s parking lot. Evidence at the scene suggested a struggle, leading police to believe Jodi had been abducted as she tried to get into her car.

    In the days that followed, search teams scoured Mason City and beyond, but no trace of Jodi was ever found. It’s been more than 29 years since Jodi disappeared, and investigators are still searching for answers…

    Jodi Huisentruit was last heard from in the early hours of June 27, 1995. At around 4:00 am, her producer called to wake her up after she had overslept, and Jodi said she would be on her way to the station. However, she never arrived. 

    By 7:15 am, police had been called to her apartment complex at 550 N Kentucky Avenue in Mason City, where they found signs of a struggle near her red Mazda Miata. Her belongings were scattered in the parking lot, but Jodi was nowhere to be found.

    When police canvassed the area, they learned that a white van, possibly a mid-1980s Ford Econoline, was seen in the parking lot at around 4:30 am. It has never been located. 

    Jodi is a white woman with brown eyes, standing at approximately 5'3". At the time of her disappearance, she weighed between 110 and 120 pounds and had blonde hair.

    Anyone with information on Jodi’s case can reach out to the Mason City Police Department at (641) 421-3636. Information can also be provided to the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations at (515) 725-6010.

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    18 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 59 seconds
    65: MISSING: Corrie Anderson
    On the afternoon of October 28, 2008, 36-year-old Corrie Anderson, a beloved mother of three, left her job at a Jamestown, New York, library and visited her fiancé at a nearby car dealership. She told him she planned to head home before picking up her son from school later that day. But Corrie never arrived, and her family quickly grew concerned.

    When they went to check on her, Corrie’s house was empty. Inside, they found fresh groceries and one of her shoes on the stairs, but both Corrie—and her van—were missing. Two days later, her van was found abandoned in a field near a wooded area close to her home. Despite extensive searches, Corrie was never found, leaving her family without answers.

    It’s been just over 16 years since Corrie disappeared, and investigators are still searching for her…

    Corrie Lynn Anderson was last seen at 1:15 p.m. on October 28, 2008, as she left the Lake County Dodge dealership in Jamestown, New York. She was supposed to go to her son’s school by 3:15 p.m., but she never arrived. When her family checked her home on Wellman Road, they found signs she had briefly returned after visiting the dealership, but Corrie was gone.

    Two days later, on October 30, her Dodge Caravan was discovered abandoned in a field near Wellman State Forest, about a half-mile walk through the woods from her home. Years later, her car keys and missing shoe were found in the same field. However, Corrie herself is still missing. 

    When Corrie went missing, she was 36 years old. She stood 5’11”, weighed around 170 pounds, and had chin-length blonde hair. She has green eyes and the last time she was seen, she was wearing black corduroy pants, a black leather jacket, and small, wire-rimmed glasses.

    Anyone with information regarding Corrie’s case is asked to call the New York State Police at 716-665-3113.

    If you would like to support the search for Corrie, you can join the Facebook group, “Help Find Corrie Anderson”.

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    11 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 42 minutes 6 seconds
    64: MURDER: Judy Smith
    On April 10, 1997, 50-year-old Judy Smith, a beloved nurse and mother, set off on her first trip to Philadelphia, planning to explore historic sites while her husband attended a conference. But when Judy didn’t return to their hotel that evening, her husband grew worried and reported her missing. Months passed without a word from Judy.

    Then, in September, hunters stumbled upon her remains over 600 miles away in a remote part of North Carolina. Judy had been murdered, her body wrapped in a blanket and left in a shallow grave. 

    It’s been over 27 years since Judy was murdered, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible...

    Judy Smith left her Philadelphia hotel on April 10, 1997 and never returned. Months later, on September 7, hunters in the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, North Carolina, discovered Judy’s remains partially buried in a shallow grave. Her body was over 600 miles from where she was last seen, dressed in clothing her family did not recognize. 

    If you have any information about the murder of Judy, please contact the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department at 828-250-6670.

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    4 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 56 minutes 2 seconds
    63: MISSING: Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain
    On the evening of May 17th, 2024, 39-year-old Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain, a beloved mother, daughter and sister, texted her sister saying she was visiting her brother-in-law in a Redding, California, hospital. Just after midnight, she mentioned returning her mother-in-law's car to her house on the Redding Rancheria Reservation. That was the last time anyone heard from her.

    A week later, Nikki's truck was found abandoned in a remote area 40 minutes from her home. Despite extensive searches, Nikki remains missing. It's been more than five months since she disappeared, and investigators are still working to piece together what happened that night.

    Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain was last heard from after midnight on May 18th, 2024. She texted her sister Chloe that she was returning her mother-in-law Jeanette's car to Jeanette's house on the Redding Rancheria.

    That was the last time anyone had contact with Nikki according to Nikki's family. A week later, on May 25th, her 2002 Chevy Avalanche was found abandoned in a remote area of Tehama County, about 40 minutes from her home. Nikki is Asian with brownish red hair and brown eyes. She has a forearm tattoo with flowers. Anyone with information about Nikki's case is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit at (530) 245-6135.

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    28 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 51 minutes 19 seconds
    62: MURDER: David Cox
    On the morning of January 5, 1994, 27-year-old David Cox, a former Marine whose story inspired the movie A Few Good Men, was at home, anxiously awaiting news about a potential full-time job. But when his girlfriend, Elaine, returned home that evening, David was nowhere to be found. His truck was parked outside, with the keys in the ignition and an uncashed paycheck sitting on the dashboard.

    Despite these strange circumstances, police initially believed David had run off. However, nearly three months later, his body was discovered along a Medfield, Massachusetts riverbank five miles from his apartment. He had been shot four times.

    Despite a thorough investigation, no motive or suspects have been identified, leaving David’s family desperate for answers. It’s been over 30 years since David’s murder, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible...

    On the morning of January 5, 1994, David Cox went missing from his apartment in Natick, Massachusetts. Almost three months later, on April 2, his body was discovered along the Charles River in Medfield, about five miles from his home. At the time of his death, David was wearing a Marine Corps camouflage jacket over a black hooded Marines sniper jacket, along with jeans and sneakers.

    If you have any information about David’s murder, please call the Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to David’s case at 617-593-8840.

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    21 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 38 minutes 2 seconds
    61: MISSING: Gabriel Johnson
    On December 20th, 2009, Logan McQueary was supposed to gain physical custody of his nearly eight month old son, Gabriel. But when Logan arrived to pick him up, both he and Gabriel's mother, Elizabeth Johnson, weren't home. For days, Logan tried contacting Elizabeth, but she didn't respond. Then, on December 27th, Logan received a text message from Elizabeth claiming she had murdered Gabriel.

    Investigators immediately launched a search for both Gabriel and Elizabeth, but when they located Elizabeth days later, Gabriel was nowhere to be found. Elizabeth eventually told police that she didn't kill her son, but instead participated in an underground adoption in San Antonio, Texas. Investigators looked into Elizabeth's claims, but they were never able to confirm her story. It's been almost 15 years since Gabriel disappeared, and investigators are still searching for him.

    Nearly eight month old Gabriel Johnson was last seen on December 26th, 2009 at the Home Gate Studios and Suites in San Antonio, Texas. In the last known photo of Gabriel, he was wearing a white flannel pajama set decorated with reindeer, Santas, and Christmas trees, and a white knitted cap with light blue and green markings.

    If you have any information in this case, you can call the San Antonio Police Department at (210) 207-7660.


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    14 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 39 minutes 54 seconds
    60: MISSING: Fauna Frey
    On June 27th, 2020, Fauna Frey, a 45-year-old woman grieving the recent loss of her brother, left her family home in Dexter, Oregon with plans to visit some of his loved ones in the Grants Pass area. Two days later, on June 29th, Fauna was seen buying groceries in Grants Pass, but after that she vanished. Months later, her Jeep was discovered abandoned on a remote road over an hour from the grocery store, yet Fauna was nowhere to be found. It's been over four years since Fauna disappeared, and her family is still desperate for answers.

    Fauna Frey was last seen at 3:38 p.m. on June 29th, 2020, at Gooseberries, an organic food store in Grants Pass, Oregon. Her car was found months later on a spur road off BLM road 30 481 in the Mount Reuben Road area. Fauna is described as being 5'6" and weighing between 135 and 150 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, and she was last seen wearing a pink or purple zip up, lightweight jacket, cotton Capri black leggings, a light or white colored shirt, light colored sneakers and white champion ankle socks.

    If you have any information about Fauna's disappearance, please call the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at (541) 474-5123. A reward is available.


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    7 October 2024, 7:00 am
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