Episode
Cindy Elias (6 of Diamonds, Minnesota)
41:59
Published: Wed Apr 20 2022
Description
Our card this week is Cindy Elias, the Six of Diamonds from Minnesota. The last time anyone saw Cindy Elias alive was in 1977 when she was enjoying a night out with friends in the small mining town of Virginia, Minnesota. After she was unable to find a ride home, she decided to hitchhike. Her body was found hours later, discarded in a logging field. For 45 years, investigators in northern Minnesota have been trying to solve her murder.If you or someone you know has information about Cindy’s murder, please call the St. Louis County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office at 218-471-7134. To learn more about The Deck, visit www.thedeckpodcast.com. To apply for the Cold Case Playing Cards grant through Season of Justice, visit www.seasonofjustice.org
Chapters
Robert finds what he thinks is an animal bone and reports it to the local game warden, resulting in the discovery of a 45-year-old cold case.
00:00 - 03:42 (03:42)
Summary
Robert finds what he thinks is an animal bone and reports it to the local game warden, resulting in the discovery of a 45-year-old cold case. Meanwhile, Cindy's decision to get into someone's car one night leads to a decades-long search for answers.
EpisodeCindy Elias (6 of Diamonds, Minnesota)
PodcastThe Deck
A 19-year-old woman was found dead after being buried alive in Northern California in a case that has gone unsolved for over 40 years.
03:41 - 16:03 (12:21)
Summary
A 19-year-old woman was found dead after being buried alive in Northern California in a case that has gone unsolved for over 40 years. The murder victim still remains unidentified.
EpisodeCindy Elias (6 of Diamonds, Minnesota)
PodcastThe Deck
An influx of construction workers and laborers in a small town in Virginia had turned its nightlife into a violent scene, with one resident, Eric, disappearing after a night out with friends.
16:03 - 24:42 (08:38)
Summary
An influx of construction workers and laborers in a small town in Virginia had turned its nightlife into a violent scene, with one resident, Eric, disappearing after a night out with friends. Donald gave his account of the evening but had no information on Eric's whereabouts after they parted ways.
EpisodeCindy Elias (6 of Diamonds, Minnesota)
PodcastThe Deck
Richard Little, who had been convicted of murdering Cindy, killed Luella Letourneau on a bridge over the St. Louis River and dumped her body in a logging area.
24:42 - 30:03 (05:21)
Summary
Richard Little, who had been convicted of murdering Cindy, killed Luella Letourneau on a bridge over the St. Louis River and dumped her body in a logging area. Police suspected him due to his threat to skin her boyfriend alive and learned about his involvement during the investigation.
EpisodeCindy Elias (6 of Diamonds, Minnesota)
PodcastThe Deck
Richard's brother Dave was a plausible suspect in the disappearance of Cindy Song; however, his connection to the case was traded with an unexpected curveball, which made it difficult for the police to pursue the lead any further.
30:03 - 35:43 (05:39)
Summary
Richard's brother Dave was a plausible suspect in the disappearance of Cindy Song; however, his connection to the case was traded with an unexpected curveball, which made it difficult for the police to pursue the lead any further.
EpisodeCindy Elias (6 of Diamonds, Minnesota)
PodcastThe Deck
St. Louis County investigators have never stopped trying to identify the murderer of Cindy Elias, a case that has been unresolved for over 44 years, and through DNA and interviews, Donald remains a loose person of interest as every time he is interviewed, his story changes slightly.
35:44 - 41:55 (06:11)
Summary
St. Louis County investigators have never stopped trying to identify the murderer of Cindy Elias, a case that has been unresolved for over 44 years, and through DNA and interviews, Donald remains a loose person of interest as every time he is interviewed, his story changes slightly.