Washed Away

Episode 8: Sofia Juarez

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On February 4th, 2003 a little girl left her home in Kennewick for a quick trip to the store, just a few blocks away. She was supposed to be getting in the car of a family friend who had just left, but when he later returned without her… the family realized that there had been a huge miscommunication. It’s the case that triggered the first-ever Amber Alert here in Washington state. This episode of Washed Away is about the disappearance of Sofia Juarez. And I talk to someone who was at the scene of the crime the night she went missing, Sergeant Randy Maynard. Show notes can be found at cosmicbigfoot.com/washedaway.

Season 2: Coming Soon...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:37:44 +0000

Hi I’m Ashley, the host of Washed Away and yes… Season 2 is coming very soon. That means more Washington state based cold cases, more missing persons, more unsolved murders, and more interviews with experts and family that know these cases better than anyone. And I really try to focus on the people and cases that need media attention the most. The ones that most listeners may have never heard of. Those are the local stories I want to highlight here on Washed Away. If you have any case suggestions for me, send an email to washedawaypodcast@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening to the first batch of episodes the came out in 2020… here’s hoping we can help solve a mystery together in 2021. If you’d like to help me get more eyes and ears on this podcast, please remember to subscribe/rate/review and follow the show on social media @washedawaypod

Bonus: The Hahn Mansion

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Spooky season is by far my favorite time of year, so I wanted to release a special episode of Washed Away to celebrate. You'll hear me talking to a paranormal investigator out of Spokane, Amanda Paulson, as she tells me about her experiences at some of Eastern Washington's most haunted locations. There's some history, mystery, ghosts, and even a little bit of murder. Consider this your content warning, though truly this episode is much more casual and lighthearted than usual... in my opinion. Hope you enjoy it and Happy Halloween!

Episode 7: Helen Doe

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This is an interesting and unique case because it doesn't involve a murder or a suicide - there wasn't necessarily anything nefarious going on at all - it was just a tragic accident that became an ongoing mystery. Who was the hitchhiker that died in a truck collision near Mount St. Helens in 1991? Let's try to find out on this episode of Washed Away. Detective Sergeant Stacy Moate and Carri Gordon, the Program Manager of the WSP Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit both help me tell this story. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com.

Episode 6: Pearl Kongsle

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:17:28 +0000

On this episode of Washed Away I’m gonna tell you about what could possibly be the oldest and coldest, unsolved case in Seattle’s history. It involves dynamite, a widow, and 60 years of mystery. Actually 61 years as of earlier this month. This is the truly bizarre story around the bombing of Pearl Kongsle. The other voice you'll hear from is that of retired detective, Mike Ciesynski. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com. (Content Warning: Murder)

Episode 5: Rodney Johnson

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0000

The Lake Stickney John Doe has been a mystery since 1994 when his body was found underwater in Snohomish County. Authorities knew so little about him they couldn’t even be sure he was caucasian… and oddly enough his race would change several times throughout the years as authorities tried to ID him. DNA recently gave him his name back - it’s Rodney Johnson - but we still don't know how he ended up in that lake and who killed him? This is Washed Away. You'll also hear from Forensic Artist, Natalie Murry. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com. (Content Warning: Murder)

Episode 4: Thomas Wales

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000

One of the FBI’s major case files is an unsolved murder of Assistant United States Attorney, Thomas Wales, that happened in Seattle back in 2001. This is a case that had all the resources imaginable to solve it, all the press attention, plus A MILLION DOLLAR REWARD, and yet… almost 19 years later… there are still so many unknowns. The Bureau recently charged someone in this case, but it wasn’t the murderer. This is Washed Away. The hosts of Somebody Somewhere join me for this one. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com. (Content Warning: Murder)

Episode 3: Diana Robertson

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000

A young mother was murdered in December of 1985 near Mineral, Washington. Her case has remained unsolved for over 3 decades… along with the murders of a couple that took place just four months earlier… these cases have been tied together somewhat by location but mostly because of tube socks found at the crime scenes. Are these cases actually connected? Well, that depends on who you ask. The show Unsolved Mysteries couldn’t even figure this one out, but now in 2020, DNA might finally reveal the truth… about what happened to Diana Robertson. This is Washed Away. Detective Beall from Lewis County's Cold Case Unit provides some updates. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com. (Content Warning: Murder, Domestic Violence)

Episode 2: Mark Ashland

Thu, 28 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Washed Away, I'm gonna tell you about a former John Doe whose story started out a lot like Mary Anderson's but recently ended very differently after almost four decades. Mark's niece, Hayley Andreasen walks me through her family's story. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com. (Content Warning: Suicide)

Episode 1: Mary Anderson

Thu, 28 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Washed Away, I'm going to tell you about the unusual death of Mary Anderson, a mysterious woman who claimed to have no relatives, no one to care about what happened to her and yet she's made a lasting impression on dozens of strangers, including myself. You'll also hear from the Forensic Anthropologist for Washington state, Dr. Kathy Taylor. Show notes can be found at washedawaypodcast.com. (Content Warning: Suicide)

Welcome to Washed Away

Sun, 17 May 2020 22:12:26 +0000

I’m Ashley Smith, I live in Seattle, and I’m inviting you to listen in as I wade through the murky waters of the Evergreen state and tell the stories behind some of Washington’s biggest crimes and unsolved mysteries. I do research, interview experts, and bring new life to cold cases. Will I actually be able to help solve anything, or have all the answers been... washed away? Find out more at washedawaypodcast.com. Washed Away is Cosmic Bigfoot production with artwork from Shane Long and music by ispeakwaves.