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"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 meticulously reconstruct the events leading up to Ada's disappearance, exploring the initial efforts to find her and the myriad of suspects and theories that emerged in the wake of her vanishing. The investigation takes a dramatic turn when Ada's remains are discovered three years later in a wooded area 12 miles from her home, transforming a missing persons case into a homicide investigation. As law enforcement scrambles to make sense of new evidence, the focus shifts to surprising potential suspects, including Ada's neighbor. Through exclusive interviews with family members, law enforcement, and key witnesses, "The Deck Investigates" grapples with questions about the challenges of pursuing justice decades after a crime. Join us as we peel back the layers of this baffling cold case, reexamine old leads, and shine a light on overlooked details in the quest to finally answer the question: Who killed Ada Haradine, and why?

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"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 meticulously reconstruct the events leading up to Ada's disappearance, exploring the initial efforts to find her and the myriad of suspects and theories that emerged in the wake of her vanishing. The investigation takes a dramatic turn when Ada's remains are discovered three years later in a wooded area 12 miles from her home, transforming a missing persons case into a homicide investigation. As law enforcement scrambles to make sense of new evidence, the focus shifts to surprising potential suspects, including Ada's neighbor. Through exclusive interviews with family members, law enforcement, and key witnesses, "The Deck Investigates" grapples with questions about the challenges of pursuing justice decades after a crime. Join us as we peel back the layers of this baffling cold case, reexamine old leads, and shine a light on overlooked details in the quest to finally answer the question: Who killed Ada Haradine, and why?

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Episodes
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Episode 12: A Friend Flips

11/1/2024
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. 574-288-STOP800-342-STOPmichianacrimestoppers.com269-445-1560800-462-9328www.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/a-friend-flips/ Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcseasonofjustice.org The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:15:52

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Episode 11: The Neighbor

11/1/2024
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 also becomes a focus of the investigation. 574-288-STOP800-342-STOPmichianacrimestoppers.com269-445-1560800-462-9328www.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/the-neighbor/ Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcseasonofjustice.org The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:32:13

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Episode 10: Birch Road

10/25/2024
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. 574-288-STOP800-342-STOPmichianacrimestoppers.com269-445-1560800-462-9328www.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/birch-road/ Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcseasonofjustice.org The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:15:41

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Episode 9: He Said What?!

10/25/2024
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. 574-288-STOP800-342-STOPmichianacrimestoppers.com269-445-1560800-462-9328www.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/he-said-what Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcseasonofjustice.org The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:19:45

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Episode 8: The Calls

10/18/2024
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. 574-288-STOP800-342-STOPmichianacrimestoppers.com269-445-1560800-462-9328www.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/the-calls Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcseasonofjustice.org The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:16:17

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Episode 7: Means, Motive, & Opportunity

10/18/2024
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. michianacrimestoppers.comwww.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/means-motive-and-opportunity/ Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcseasonofjustice.org The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:17:24

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Episode 6: The Rumor

10/11/2024
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. michianacrimestoppers.comwww.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/the-rumor/ Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllc The Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:18:06

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Episode 5: Did She Choose to Leave?

10/11/2024
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. 574-288-STOP800-342-STOPmichianacrimestoppers.com269-445-1560800-462-9328www.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/did-she-choose-to-leave/ Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllc The Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:14:00

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Episode 4: Another Missing Woman

10/4/2024
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 disappearance. michianacrimestoppers.comwww.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/another-missing-woman/ Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllc The Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:28:26

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Episode 3: First Suspects

10/4/2024
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? michianacrimestoppers.comwww.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/first-suspects/ Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllc The Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:16:07

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Episode 2: No One Saw A Thing

10/4/2024
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. michianacrimestoppers.comwww.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/no-one-saw-a-thing Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllc The Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:21:17

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Episode 1: Something's Wrong

10/4/2024
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. michianacrimestoppers.comwww.ccso.info View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/somethings-wrong Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllc The Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:17:41

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Ada Haradine (3 of Clubs, Indiana)

9/27/2024
Our card this season is Darlene Hulse, the 4 of Hearts 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's disappearance, explore the initial efforts to find her and the myriad of suspects and theories that emerged in the wake of her vanishing. The investigation takes a dramatic turn when Ada's remains are discovered three years later in a wooded area 12 miles from her home, transforming a missing persons case into a homicide investigation. As law enforcement scrambles to make sense of new evidence, the focus shifts to surprising potential suspects, including Ada's neighbor. Through exclusive interviews with family members, law enforcement, and key witnesses, "The Deck Investigates" grapples with questions about the challenges of pursuing justice decades after a crime. Join us as we peel back the layers of this baffling cold case, reexamine old leads, and shine a light on overlooked details in the quest to finally answer the question: Who killed Ada Haradine, and why? Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllc The Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:04:46

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3 of 3: Our Lingering Obsession

10/6/2023
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, please email thedeck@audiochuck.com. Darlene’s family has created a petition to advocate for the suspect DNA to be compared to the partial DNA sample that was recovered from Darlene’s blouse. There are also more items that independent experts recommend testing that may yield an even better profile and we would like that to be done as well. To sign the petition, visit https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-darlene-hulse

Duration:00:31:06

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2 of 3: A Secret Confession

10/6/2023
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 has created a petition to advocate for the suspect DNA to be compared to the partial DNA sample that was recovered from Darlene’s blouse. There are also more items that independent experts recommend testing that may yield an even better profile and we would like that to be done as well. To sign the petition, visit https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-darlene-hulse

Duration:00:32:43

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1 of 3: Government Discretion

10/6/2023
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@audiochuck.com. Darlene’s family has created a petition to advocate for the suspect DNA to be compared to the partial DNA sample that was recovered from Darlene’s blouse. There are also more items that independent experts recommend testing that may yield an even better profile and we would like that to be done as well. To sign the petition, visit https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-darlene-hulse

Duration:00:19:00

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15 of 15: Next in the Investigation

3/9/2023
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@audiochuck.com. To view information and photos referenced in this episode, visit https://thedeckpodcast.com/next-in-the-investigation/ Brought to you by CarMax. Car buying reimagined. Find a car you’ll love at CarMax.com. Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcThe Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AFText Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:23:48

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14 of 15: A Massive Revelation

3/9/2023
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 Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck@audiochuck.com. To view information and photos referenced in this episode, visit https://thedeckpodcast.com/massive-revelation/ Brought to you by CarMax. Car buying reimagined. Find a car you’ll love at CarMax.com. Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcThe Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AFText Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:27:43

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13 of 15: Untangling Misinformation

3/9/2023
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 and murder in Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck@audiochuck.com. To view information and photos referenced in this episode, visit https://thedeckpodcast.com/untangling-misinformation/ Brought to you by CarMax. Car buying reimagined. Find a car you’ll love at CarMax.com. Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcThe Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AFText Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:19:45

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12 of 15: P.I.'s Best Lead

3/9/2023
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 about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck@audiochuck.com. To view information and photos referenced in this episode, visit https://thedeckpodcast.com/pis-best-lead/ Brought to you by CarMax. Car buying reimagined. Find a car you’ll love at CarMax.com. Find more of The Deck Investigates on social media. @thedeckpodcast@audiochuck@thedeckpodcast_@audiochuck/TheDeckPodcast/audiochuckllcThe Deck Investigates is hosted by Ashley Flowers. @ashleyflowers@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie@Ash_Flowers/AshleyFlowers.AFText Ashley at +1 (317) 733-7485 to share your thoughts about the case, discuss all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Duration:00:23:59