Box in the Basement
"Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.
Box in the Basement
Vanished in the Night: The Unsolved Disappearances of Norman Prater & Kristy Booth
Today's episode explores two missing persons cases in Texas.
In 1973, 17-year-old Norman Prater vanished after visiting his mother at a Dallas coffee shop, a mystery that remains unsolved 51 years later. Join Arlene and Leah as they explore Norman's disappearance against the backdrop of a tumultuous year marked by historical events, from the Vietnam War's ceasefire to the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling.
Who were the mysterious men he was seen with the night of his disappearance, and do they have links to a famous serial killer?
The next case focuses on Kristy Booth, a 19-year-old in Midland, Texas, with her whole life ahead of her. She's last seen barefoot and dancing at the Dimension's Nightclub with her friend, leaving behind her purse, shoes and jacket. What happened to Kristy?
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