Shelby County cold case Squad

The disappearance of cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins in Evansdale, Iowa, in 2012 has left lasting emotional scars on their families and the community. A new docuseries titled 'Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth?' explores the tragic events surrounding their abduction, which remains unsolved despite extensive investigations and a nationwide manhunt. While the series showcases the pain and turmoil experienced by the families, it does not provide definitive answers about the case. In a different context, author Maureen Johnson introduces a new character, Marlowe Wexler, in her YA mystery 'Death at Morning House,' where Marlowe inadvertently becomes involved in a murder investigation while navigating personal challenges. The genre of true crime continues to captivate audiences, as highlighted by the enduring mystery of Dorothy Arnold, who vanished in 1910, marking one of the oldest unsolved missing persons cases in the U.S. These narratives highlight the complexities and emotional weight of missing persons cases and the cultural fascination they elicit.