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🕯️ This is the story of Elena Sanchez Hawkins, a devoted mother whose life was brutally taken in Boston, Kentucky, over 30 years ago. Her tragic murder shocked her family and the small community, leaving questions unanswered and a case that went cold for decades.

Her son, Danny Hawkins, has spent most of his life seeking justice for his mother. In this episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast, we explore the details of the crime, the initial investigation, and the challenges that left Elena’s murder unsolved for so long. Listeners will gain insight into the emotional and investigative journey of a family determined to find answers.

We also examine how cold cases can be revisited using modern forensic techniques and renewed public attention. This episode highlights the resilience of those left behind and the ongoing pursuit of justice for victims of unsolved crimes.

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🔎 TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases

This episode dives into a viral Instagram post that claimed “Over 100 missing children in Virginia since June — and no media coverage.”

Is it true? Or is it another case of fear and misinformation spreading online?

Join host Dustin Terry as he investigates the facts behind the rumor, breaks down how missing child reports really work, and explores why these numbers can be so easily misunderstood. While most reports are resolved quickly, hundreds of families are still waiting for answers — and their stories deserve to be heard.

In this powerful two-hour episode, Dustin unpacks:

• 📊 The truth behind Virginia’s missing child statistics
• 🕵️‍♂️ Why the Instagram rumor spread so quickly
• 📰 The silence of mainstream media and the reality of “missing white woman syndrome”
• 💔 The real faces and names of missing children in Virginia whose stories have gone overlooked

Not every rumor is true — but behind every statistic is a child who matters.

👉 Listen now and learn how you can help bring awareness to the children who are still missing.

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🔎 Inside Cold Case Investigations: How Old Crimes Find New Answers 🎙️

Join TheColdCases.com Podcast with Dustin Terry as we dive deep into the world of cold cases, unsolved crimes, and the relentless pursuit of justice. From crime scenes 🕵️‍♂️ and forensic breakthroughs 🧬 to the dedication of detectives👮‍♂️ and families who never give up ❤️, discover how forgotten cases are being solved decades later.

Learn about the power of DNA, forensic genealogy 🧬🌳, the role of the media and public 📺💻, and how technology is shaping the future of cold case investigations 🤖. This episode explores the human, scientific, and emotional sides of solving crimes that once seemed impossible.

If you love true crime, forgotten crimes, and investigative journalism, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 🔥

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