The Deck Investigates
The Deck Investigates returns with Season 2, delving into the perplexing case of Ada Haradine, a 40-year-old mother of two who vanished from her Elkhart, Indiana home in May 1985. Over 14 episodes, the podcast reconstructs the events leading to her disappearance and the subsequent investigation. When Ada's remains are found three years later, the case becomes a homicide investigation. Through exclusive interviews, the podcast examines the challenges of pursuing justice decades after a crime.
Episodes
Episode 14: If Not Him, Then Who?
Our team takes another look at a pool of early suspects that were dismissed without much explanation. With gaps in the case files, we retrace steps and revisit individuals who might have been overlooked. As we explore these loose ends, new questions emerge, leaving us to wonder if crucial details slipped through the cracks nearly 40 years ago.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please
Episode 13: One Last Shot
The investigation into Ada Haradine's homicide is reopened with the hope that new forensic technology and a fresh approach might provide the answers detectives have been searching for. But when the tests come up short, the team turns to old suspects and new strategies, using investigative subpoenas to shake loose information they think could finally lead to a breakthrough.If you have any informati
Episode 12: A Friend Flips
Under pressure from the police due to his own involvement in drug dealing, Kenny suddenly changes his story about Steve’s behavior around the time of Ada Haradine’s disappearance. And his new account just fuels investigators’ lingering suspicions.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP or submit tips online at michianac
Episode 11: The Neighbor
The case takes a surprising turn when a woman who lives near the newly-discovered crime scene shares a revelation that casts suspicion on Ada’s neighbor, Steve - one of the last people to see her alive. Investigators hadn’t previously considered Steve a suspect, but that changes as they begin to reexamine his statements and behavior. And it’s not just Steve who’s under scrutiny — his stepfather al
Episode 10: Birch Road
The search for Ada Haradine takes a tragic turn when her remains are discovered by chance in a remote, wooded area just over three years after she vanished… and with this revelation, the investigation shifts focus from finding her to uncovering what happened in her final moments.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP o
Episode 9: He Said What?!
Ed’s brother-in-law, Larry Sarhatt, decides to take matters into his own hands by interviewing Terry – and the bizarre and unsettling conversation only makes investigators more suspicious of him. But then, a shocking discovery changes everything.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP or submit tips online at michianacr
Episode 8: The Calls
As the anniversary of Ada Haradine’s disappearance passes, her husband Ed receives a chilling call at his office from a man who claims to know what happened to her. But while investigators scramble to trace the call – while keeping an eye on Terry – they’re left at a standstill when they don’t hear back from the mystery man.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Cr
Episode 7: Means, Motive, & Opportunity
The investigation into Ada Haradine's disappearance takes a dramatic turn as police zero in on Terry, whose erratic behavior raises major red flags. As detectives dig in, they question how close they are to uncovering the truth—and whether Terry could hold the key to solving Ada’s disappearance once and for all.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers
Episode 6: The Rumor
A shocking rumor emerges during a casual conversation around a campfire – a startling claim from a man named Terry, that, if true, could change the entire direction of the investigation into Ada Haradine’s disappearance. But as police dig deeper into Terry's story, they find inconsistencies that raise questions about his motives and credibility.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, pleas
Episode 5: Did She Choose to Leave?
The focus shifts to Ada Haradine’s home life, as police begin to explore the possibility that she might have left voluntarily, even though the theory clashes with everything her family and friends knew about her. Meanwhile, investigators question Ada’s husband Ed’s potential involvement. If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-3
Episode 4: Another Missing Woman
Not long before Ada went missing, another nearby mom named Linda VanBuskirk mysteriously disappeared during a routine walk on a warm March day. As her family and police launch a desperate search, a young boy’s chilling eyewitness account and the discovery of Linda’s body in a shallow grave send shockwaves through the community - while police wonder if Linda’s murder might be connected to Ada disap
Episode 3: First Suspects
We explore the tangled web of suspects connected to Ed Haradine, Ada's husband, as investigators race to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. From disgruntled former employees and business associates to strained family relationships, everyone is under scrutiny. But with each cleared suspect, a more unsettling theory emerges: what if Ada was targeted by a complete stranger?If you have any in
Episode 2: No One Saw A Thing
Despite a neighborhood filled with potential witnesses, Ada vanished without a trace in broad daylight. Was it a well-dressed stranger in a dark car, or was someone closer to Ada involved? As investigators sift through leads, hypnosis sessions, and strange phone calls, the list of suspects grows, leaving more questions than answers.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Mic
Episode 1: Something's Wrong
The Deck Investigates returns with Season 2, delving deep into the perplexing case of Ada Haradine, a 40-year-old home-maker and mother of two. What started as a typical day in May 1985 ended in a baffling tragedy that has haunted Ada’s family for decades.If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP or submit tips online at
Ada Haradine (3 of Clubs, Indiana)
Our card this season is Ada Haradine, the 3 of Clubs from Indiana."The Deck Investigates" returns with Season 2, delving deep into the perplexing case of Ada Haradine, a 40-year-old mother of two who vanished without a trace from her Elkhart, Indiana home on a seemingly ordinary Wednesday afternoon in May 1985. Over 14 gripping episodes, we'll meticulously reconstruct the events leading up to Ada'
3 of 3: Our Lingering Obsession
We go back to Argos to revisit a family we told you about previously, but focus on one brother in particular who was a recurring theme in our inbox after releasing The Deck Investigates. We ask the Marshall County coroner to reconsider Darlene’s cause of death for the sake of future investigators. If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, Indiana
2 of 3: A Secret Confession
A new suspect name is dropped into our inbox, with third-hand information about him having confessed to Darlene’s murder. We work to get to the direct source, and dig up more about his past and where he was, or said he was, on August 17, 1984.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck@audiochuck.com.Darlene’s family h
1 of 3: Government Discretion
Seven months after we dropped The Deck Investigates, we’re back with an update on everything we’ve learned since then. We will cover where the investigation stands, we tee up new angles we’re exploring, and we consult a legal expert about the handling of Darlene’s case.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck@audioc
15 of 15: Next in the Investigation
In the season one finale of Darlene Hulse’s case, we lay out next steps for officials, fill you in on three other loose ends we’re continuing to work, and ask you to do your part to get justice for Darlene. Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck
14 of 15: A Massive Revelation
We consult an expert in hopes of getting answers to questions in Darlene Hulse’s autopsy report, and what he reveals turns everything we thought we knew upside down, not just about Darlene’s last living moments but also the man who killed her. Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in
13 of 15: Untangling Misinformation
We discover we’ve been given bad information about a person of interest. Either we were lied to or those in charge are confusing vital information in this cold case. To uncover the truth, we go back to Argos, Indiana which leads us down yet another new path.Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction
12 of 15: P.I.'s Best Lead
We interview private investigator Patrick Zirpoli who reviewed the case and came up with yet another person of interest based on pre-crime, crime, and post-crime behavior. We obtain interviews that were done with witnesses who had reason to believe this man was the one who killed Darlene Hulse.Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information
11 of 15: Bad Seed
We sort through tips from 1984 that tell police to look at a man accused of the attempted rape and attempted murder of another Indiana woman that same year. A man named John Paul Clark. John had spent a few months in an Indiana prison before escaping less than two weeks before Darlene Hulse was killed. We go to his hometown to dig through records, interview one of his victims, and track him down t
10 of 15: Look at the Deeds
We study land records and discover a shocking connection between where Darlene Hulse’s body was found and Kenneth McCune Jr., a man who was convicted of another crime nearby. After taking a closer look, we find a slew of coincidences that lead us right to his front door in our search for answers.Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have informatio
9 of 15: Let's Go for a Ride
We visit the crime scenes in Argos, Indiana and drive the escape route police think the killer took when he abducted Darlene Hulse. Prosecutor Nelson Chipman shares his theory on what he believes happened to Darlene and points out a strange anomaly between the Peltz home, the Hulse home, and a third property. Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you h
8 of 15: It All Goes Through One Guy
The audiochuck team joins Darlene Hulse’s daughters on their quest for answers. Though police turn down our interview requests, we convince the man in charge of Darlene’s case Prosecutor Nelson Chipman to meet with us and explain where the case stands now.Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction an
7 of 15: Bring in the FBI
Police ask the FBI to analyze Darlene Hulse’s case and how it might connect to two others in the Argos, Indiana area. After the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit provides an analysis on suspect behavior and characteristics, the police are able to break open one of the three cases. Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hul
6 of 15: Evil All Around
Police interview Darlene Hulse’s husband, Ron, to learn more about Darlene, the couple’s relationship, and their family’s routines. Ron’s quoted in the local newspaper saying something that sparks rumors.Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck@aud
5 of 15: He's Gunned Down
A surprising suspect emerges after a fatal shootout of a robber in Texas. When police are asked to search his Indiana residence, they find bloody clothes and a newspaper clipping about Darlene Hulse’s murder. With the man in question dead, police are forced to work backwards to see if he could be their suspect.Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you
4 of 15: They Left Town
Police work their way through dozens of tips and zero in on two suspects which take detectives from Indiana to Colorado, Alabama, and back in order to interrogate the men they thought could be responsible for Darlene Hulse’s death. Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, India
3 of 15: The Wooded Path
An unsuspecting timber buyer happens upon Darlene Hulse’s body in the woods just miles from her front door. The discovery and her autopsy leave investigators with more questions than answers as to why this happened to Darlene. And why here, in Argos, Indiana?Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction
2 of 15: A Stranger's Wrath
When police respond to the home of Darlene Hulse, it’s too late. Darlene and her captor are nowhere to be found. All that’s left behind is a bloody crime scene and Darlene’s youngest daughter left in the middle of it. Police know the clock is ticking so they mobilize to locate Darlene, and fast.Click HERE to sign the petition and demand justice for Darlene Hulse.If you believe you have information
1 of 15: Take a Bath
On the morning of August 17, 1984, Darlene Hulse was at home in rural Argos, Indiana with her three young daughters when a stranger came to the door and forced himself on her. The two oldest girls ran for help while the man continued to attack Darlene on the floor of her living room. In episode 1 of The Deck Investigates, Darlene’s own daughters walk you through the horrific crime. Click HERE to s
Darlene Hulse (4 of Hearts, Indiana)
Our card this season is Darlene Hulse, the 4 of Hearts from Indiana.Darlene Hulse was forcibly taken from her home in Argos, Indiana on August 17, 1984. Her two oldest daughters witnessed the attack but they didn’t recognize the man who took their mother. Though Darlene’s body would be found a day later, just six miles from her home, her killer has evaded law enforcement for almost four decades an
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