
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast — Series 3
California: The Maps and Chevy's Vanishing
May 5, 202033mEpisode 3
Show Notes
On a fateful autumn day, a life vanished, leaving behind questions and maps that endless searches try to resolve. In 'Chevy's Vanishing,' we retrace the footsteps and crucial missteps that led to Chevy Wheeler's disappearance on October 16, 1985. This third installment of Season 3 of The Maps series unveils the details behind the heartache endured by her family, communities, and investigators. Chevy, a young teenager full of dreams, symbolized hope and youthful vibrancy in her Stockton, California neighborhood. Her unexplained vanishing left a profound void, spiraling her loved ones into a relentless pursuit for answers. The context of 1980s California saw rising disparities and technological shifts that posed both challenges and tools for crime-solving agencies. In this milieu, the response to Chevy Wheeler's case reflects the broader dynamics in cold case investigations, the elusiveness of justice, and the enduring hope for resolutions. Within this episode, we share intimate interviews recounting Chevy’s story, reminding listeners of the haunting legacy left by the unresolved, and the unrelenting community efforts to restore a sense of peace. Tune into experts as they discuss the power of resolve and remembrance, painting a picture of communal resilience faced with indescribable loss.
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