Cold and Missing: Jaquilla Scales
09/19/24 • 22 min
In this episode of Cold and Missing, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Jaquilla Scales, a 4-year-old girl who vanished from her Wichita home in September 2001. Described by those who knew her as having an “old soul,” Jaquilla lived with her great-grandmother Mattie, her mother Eureka, and her younger brother in a small pink house. On the night of her disappearance, Jaquilla vanished from the bed she was sleeping in. She had been seen throughout the night but by 3am she’s gone. As the search for Jaquilla unfolded, it was overshadowed by the tragic events of 9/11, but efforts continued behind the scenes. Jaquilla’s family have remained firm in their hope that she’ll come home one day. Join us as we go over the mysterious disappearance of Jaquilla Scales.
***If you know anything about the disappearance of Jaquilla Scales in Sept 2001 - or her whereabouts today - please call the Wichita police at 316-268-4379***
Sources:
The Wichita Eagle, The Salina Journal, and The Iola Register,
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In this episode of Cold and Missing, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Jaquilla Scales, a 4-year-old girl who vanished from her Wichita home in September 2001. Described by those who knew her as having an “old soul,” Jaquilla lived with her great-grandmother Mattie, her mother Eureka, and her younger brother in a small pink house. On the night of her disappearance, Jaquilla vanished from the bed she was sleeping in. She had been seen throughout the night but by 3am she’s gone. As the search for Jaquilla unfolded, it was overshadowed by the tragic events of 9/11, but efforts continued behind the scenes. Jaquilla’s family have remained firm in their hope that she’ll come home one day. Join us as we go over the mysterious disappearance of Jaquilla Scales.
***If you know anything about the disappearance of Jaquilla Scales in Sept 2001 - or her whereabouts today - please call the Wichita police at 316-268-4379***
Sources:
The Wichita Eagle, The Salina Journal, and The Iola Register,
Wanna Connect?
- Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episode
- Have a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at [email protected]
- Wanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissing
- Check out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com
Previous Episode
Cold and Missing: The Blue Ridge Bank Murders
On May 16, 2003, a shocking crime unfolded at Blue Ridge Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina. Sylvia Holtzclaw, the head teller known for her dedication to her community, was working a full day due to a coworker’s illness. Tragically, she, along with Dr. James ‘Eb’ Barnes and his wife Maggie Barnes, were murdered during a robbery. Despite the presence of a silent alarm and security footage, the perpetrator - or perpetrators- managed to escape, leaving the police and FBI with few clues. A red car captured on a nearby gas station's camera and an array of leads failed to resolve the case. Over time, various suspects came under scrutiny, but none were definitively linked to the crime. Join Ali and Eli as they go through the case.
***If you know anything about the murder of Sylvia Holtzclaw, Eb Barnes, and Maggie Barnes - please call the FBI office in Greenville at 803-551-4200 or the Greer police department at 864-848-2151***
Sources:
The Greenville News, The Time and Democrat, The State, Anderson Independent-Mail, Sentinel Tribune, The Index-Journal, and The Herald.
Wanna Connect?
- Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episode
- Have a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at [email protected]
- Wanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissing
- Check out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com
Next Episode
Cold and Missing: Debbie Makel
In this episode of Cold and Missing, we delve into the tragic case of 8-year-old Debra "Debbie" Makel, who went missing on October 5, 1973, from Rices Landing, PA. After a seemingly ordinary day at school, Debbie vanished shortly after getting off the bus, leaving her family and community in shock. Despite extensive searches, her body was found two days later, revealing a heartbreaking crime scene that shook the small town. Despite officers running down every lead and tip that came in the case went cold. With advancements in DNA technology, hope remains that new evidence could finally bring justice for Debbie. Join us as we explore the ongoing quest for truth and the enduring impact of this tragedy.
***If you know anything about the murder of Debbie Makel in 1973 please call the PSP Waynesburg Station at 724-627-6151***
Sources:
The Progress, The Evening Standard, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Notes, The Daily Courier, The Morning Herald, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Evening News, The Daily American, Standard-Speaker, The Indiana Gazette, and The Pittsburgh Press
Wanna Connect?
- Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see pictures discussed in the episode
- Have a case you want us to cover? Want to tell us your thoughts about an episode? Email us at [email protected]
- Wanna support our work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ColdandMissing
- Check out our website at www.Coldandmissing.com
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