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This is a special re-release because today, April 30, 2026, marks 30 years since the events that shook Fort Myers to its core.
In 1996, a group of teenagers known as the “Lords of Chaos” carried out a series of escalating crimes that left a community searching for answers. What began as vandalism and arson ultimately led to the murder of beloved high school band director Mark Schwebes.
In this episode of Paradise After Dark: Missing & Unsolved, we revisit the full story—who they were, what happened, and the devastating impact left behind.
Thirty years later, this case still raises difficult questions about influence, warning signs, and how violence can escalate when it goes unchecked.
As we re-release this episode, we do so to remember the life that was lost, to honor the impact on this community, and to reflect on the lasting consequences. Because even after three decades, the story—and its ripple effects—are not forgotten.
Lauren's Book: Through the Shadows
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Kamrie Mitchell, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen in Wellborn, Florida, on August 25, 2012. Earlier that day, she had a confrontation with a man linked to the murder of another woman and possibly the disappearance of yet another.
If you have information about Kamrie Mitchell, please get in touch with the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office at (386) 362-2222.
Info about Heather MacCrossen- Alachua County Sheriff's Office (352) 367-4000
Info about Yvonne Belcher- Green Cove Springs Police Department (904) 529-2220
Lauren Book: Through the Shadows
This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501
(c)(3) organization featuring Kamrie Mitchell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org
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TW: Child sexual abuse. Danielle Bell went missing on September 28, 2001, from Cantonment, FL. Foul play is suspected. In this episode, we speak with Bonnie Bell, Danielle’s sister, who has been advocating for her missing sister for years.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Danielle, please get in touch with FDLE or the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 850-436-9620.
Bonnie Bell can be found....
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Instagram: @Daniellebellsister
TikTok: @missingchilddaniellebell
This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501
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Travis Decker
Bryan Kohberger
Sherri Papini
Remains found in Collier County
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In this episode, we are covering five unsolved murders involving gun violence in Collier County, Florida. Each of these cases remains unsolved, yet has received little to no press.
Christian Lopez- 8/11/22
Frankie Dorvil- 11/15/22
Deshia Arthur -1/16/24
Jay MacDonald- 10/31/21
Aaliya Gonzalez- 4/10/25
To donate to the Jay MacDonald Reward fund, please click HERE
If you have any information about any of these unsolved homicides, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477
This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization featuring Jay MacDonald and running an awareness campaign about his unsolved murder for May 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org.
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Should AI be allowed in the courtroom?
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Eight skeletons were discovered in rural Fort Myers nearly two decades ago. Police and forensic experts are still puzzled by this case and continue to search for the identities of some of the remains. Four victims remain unidentified.
If you have information about someone missing or recognize the new images of someone who may have disappeared between 1987 and 2001, please call Fort Myers police at 239-321-8015 or email Det. Maalisa Langton at [email protected].
This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization featuring The Fort Myers Eight and running an awareness campaign about her unsolved murder for April 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org.
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Where we have been, what we've been doing, and the future.
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This episode is being released in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, as Felipe Santos is their case highlight for October 2024.
Part 2 of the mysterious disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. Two men who vanished three months apart but under strangely similar circumstances. Both men were last seen with the same police officer...
Into credit: https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/former-deputy-named-in-wrongful-death-suit-in-cold-cases-of-missing-collier-men
If you see something, say something!!
Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434
Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000
SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477)
Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687.
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This episode is being released in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, as Felipe Santos is their case highlight for October 2024.
Part 1 of the mysterious disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. Two men who vanished three months apart but under strangely similar circumstances. Both men were last seen with the same police officer...
Join us for Part 2 next week, which will provide much more information on this case.
If you see something, say something!!
Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434
Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000
SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477)
Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687.
Audio clips from Investigation Discovery, Disappeared, S5, E3 https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/disappeared/
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This month, The Florida Themis Project features Trenton Duckett. On August 27, 2006, two-year-old Trenton Duckett vanished from his bedroom in his mother’s home in Leesburg, Florida. Two weeks later, after suspicion fell on his mother Melinda, she died by suicide. Trenton is still missing, and the case has gone cold.
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This month, The Florida Themis Project features Trenton Duckett. On August 27, 2006, two-year-old Trenton Duckett vanished from his bedroom in his mother’s home in Leesburg, Florida. Two weeks later, after suspicion fell on his mother Melinda, she died by suicide. Trenton is still missing, and the case has gone cold.
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This month, The Florida Themis Project features two unidentified women found in Broward County, Florida, Jane Doe 82 and Jane Doe 88. Nic Edwards from the True Crime Garage Podcast is joining us for this episode and sponsoring our Themis feature this month! (Thanks Nic!!)
If you have any information about the identity of this person, please get in touch with FDLE or the Broward County Sheriff's Office at 954-321-4240.
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On January 3rd, 2010 the badly burned body of 26-year-old Paula Sladewski was found in a dumpster in North Miami, Florida. Her killer has never been found...
Authorities ask anyone with any information regarding the murder or Paula Sladewski to contact the North Miami Police Department at (305) 891-0294
Intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeQP-5vEMKI
This episode was made in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501c3 organization that is featuring Paula Sladewski and running an awareness campaign about her unsolved murder for April 2024. To learn more or support The Florida Themis project please visit floridathemisproject.org
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On Nov. 18, 2014, in Cape Coral, Florida, shortly before 9pm, while sitting on a bench at the front entrance of the TJ Maxx that he managed, Alfred, AKA Al, Griffiths was shot at point-blank range in the head and killed. This case resembled a hit and is still unsolved. · If you have any information please reach out to the Cape Coral Police Department at (239) 574-3223
This episode was made in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501c3 organization that is featuring Al Griffiths and is running an awareness campaign about his murder for the month of January 2024.
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On December 19, 1959 all four members of the Walker family were murdered in their home in Osprey, Florida. The case remains unsolved...
This episode was made in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501c3 organization that is featuring The Walker Family and is running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for the month of December 2023.
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Is it possible to disappear yourself?
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Bryan "Vladek" Hasel was last seen November 6th, 2021 at a coffee shop, Foxtail Coffee, on University Blvd. in Orlando, Florida.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Vladek Hasel please get in touch with the Orange County Sheriff's Office at (407) 254-7000
Vladek Timeline
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Bryan "Vladek" Hasel was last seen November 6th, 2021 at a coffee shop, Foxtail Coffee, on University Blvd. in Orlando, Florida.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Vladek Hasel please get in touch with the Orange County Sheriff's Office at (407) 254-7000
Vladek Timeline
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