Episode Summary:

On April 29, 1986, 13-year-old Tammie Anne McCormick of Saratoga Springs, New York, vanished without a trace. Despite decades of investigation, leads, rumors, and persons of interest, her case remains unsolved.

In this episode, Amanda Morgan unpacks the chilling mystery surrounding Tammie's disappearance. From that fateful morning in 1986 to modern theories and forensic searches, we explore what happened to this bright, spirited young girl—and the many unanswered questions still haunting those who knew and loved her.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Tammie's background and life leading up to April 1986

• Conflicting accounts of her plans the morning she vanished

• Investigative missteps and rumors of runaway plans

• Key persons of interest, including Arthur Mason Slaybaugh II

• Possible connections to serial predator Lewis Lent Jr.

• The 2021 “Rails to Trails Jane Doe” theory and Reddit speculation

• Updates from recent years, including searches and investigative dead ends

• A detailed description of Tammie at the time she disappeared

• A call to action for anyone with information

Key Details:

• Name: Tammie Anne McCormick

• Age at Disappearance: 13

• Date: April 29, 1986

• Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

• Height/Weight: Approx. 5'3", 105 lbs

• Physical Description: Long light brown hair, hazel eyes, pierced ears, homemade tattoo/scar of initials "TAM" on upper left arm

• Clothing: Denim jacket, yellow striped shirt, black corduroy pants, beige boots, shoulder bag

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Call the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800.

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On July 10, 1971, eight year old Douglas Legg would go missing from his family's summer retreat in the Adirondack Mountain region of Newcomb, New York. His disappearance would lead to the largest search for a missing person in New York State. What happened to Douglas remains a mystery to this day, despite all the effort to search for him he's never been found and with occasional leads as recently as 2020... In this episode we'll discuss the history of Great Camp Santanoni and the disappearance of Douglas Legg. Camp Santanoni is now owned by New York State and is the only Great Camp that is open to the public, offering hiking, fishing, boating, skiing and tours of the massive beautiful buildings.

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July 2, 1918 an explosion at a munitions plant shook the night, killing 65 men, injuring dozens more, and nearly took out the city of Syracuse in the process. The cause of the explosion has never really been identified though there are several theories. Was it sabotage, and if so, was it an inside job? In this episode, we dive into the history of Split Rock and the explosion on that fateful night in 1918. We'll also dive into some rabbit holes, exploring the discovery of the Hart's Tongue Fern and the evolution of the Pinkerton Detective Agency & the first female investigator- Kate Warne.

For more on Split Rock- Check out the Onondaga Historical Society's YouTube Channel

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On Tuesday October 28, 2008, 36-year-old Corrie Anderson would vanish without a trace. That morning she had worked her normal shift at Jamestown Community College, where she worked part time in the library, before stopping to visit her boyfriend at the car dealership where she worked. She would stop home before all signs of her vanished. There's been no trace of her since. In 2021 two sets of human remains would be found 10 yards apart of the Rails to Trails path in Portland, NY. While neither them would prove to be Corrie, they also lead to three additional mysteries. What happened to Corrie Anderson, Marquita Mull, & Patricia Laemmerhirt? And who is the Rails to Trails Jane Doe?

If you have any information about Corrie Anderson's disappearance, please call NYSP at 716-665-3114.

If you have any information about Marquita Mull or the Rails to Trails Jane Doe, please call Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office at 716-753-4973 or you can send an email to UnsolvedChautauqua@sheriff.us

If you have any information about the disappearance of Patricia Laemmerhirt, please call NYSP-Fredonia at 716-679-1549.

You can join the Justice for Marquita Mull Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/ALzGNYypVY2NMcda/

Be sure to also check out the Facebook Group WNY Missing and Unidentified Persons:

https://www.facebook.com/wnymissingandunidentifiedpersons

And a Facebook Group to help Find Corrie Anderson:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362627964213519

Episode Transcript

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RAINN- 1-800-656-HOPE, ⁠online.rainn.org⁠ y ⁠rainn.org/es⁠

Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7223, text the word 'start' to 88788 or visit ⁠thehotline.org⁠

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On July 5, 1995, a disturbing 911 call was placed by a Park Slope resident, reporting that she had been assaulted and shot by a man who had broken into the apartment she shared with her girlfriend. When police responded, they could hear someone screaming inside the apartment for help, but the door was locked. It took several moments for the caller to reach the door to let them in, and what they would find inside was a horrible scene. This episode covers the vicious attack on Amanda Leach and Sylvia Lugo, that would leave Sylvia sadly deceased and Amanda looked at as the main suspect. Meanwhile the person actually responsible was left to continue to wreak havoc on Park Slope. This episode will discuss aspects of sexual violence, domestic violence and crime victimization. Please see the resources below if you or someone you know have been personally impacted by any of these.

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If you are in need of additional support/resources or want to get involved in supporting any of the organizations discussed in this episode you can reach out to:

RAINN- 1-800-656-HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es

Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7223, text the word 'start' to 88788 or visit thehotline.org

National Center for Victims of Crime- victimsofcrime.org

Anti-Violence Program- ⁠https://avp.org⁠

If you are having thoughts of self harm or suicide, You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.”

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On July 2, 1990, Jackson Heights resident Alan Sack had stopped while walking home to speak with a friend after parting ways with his life partner Julio Rivera about 20 minutes earlier near Public School 69 on 78th Street when they were approached by a panicked man yelling that a man was being murdered in the nearby school yard. The group started running in the direction of the school yard and what they would find would alter not only the lives of the group but would lead to the first prosecutions and convictions for a hate crime in New York State and spur a flurry of pro-LGBTQ changes across the state and the nation. In this episode we delve into the life and legacy of 29 year old Julio Rivera whose life was brutally taken from him in a senseless act of hate and violence. The act would unite the LGBTQ community in Queens to have the first successful march in Queens and lead to the start of the Queens pride parade that still takes place today.

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If you are having thoughts of self harm or suicide, You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.”

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Venus Xtravaganza was an up and coming performer in New York City's underground ballroom community. She had landed a spotlight in Jennie Livingston's Documentary 'Paris is Burning' highlighting New York City's drag scene and some of the challenges members of the community faced. On December 21, 1988, Venus' life would be cut short when she was strangled and left under a bed in room 113 of New York City's Duchess Hotel. Her murder is still unsolved. This episode we talk about the life and legacy of Venus, the challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community face in the 1980's that still exist today, as well as the history and evolution of the underground ballroom community, voguing, and House Xtravaganza.

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Human Rights Campaign- ⁠⁠https://www.hrc.org⁠⁠

Movement Advancement Project- ⁠https://www.lgbtmap.org⁠

Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network- ⁠www.rainn.org⁠

National Institute of Mental Health- ⁠https://www.nimh.nih.gov⁠

If you are having thoughts of self harm or suicide, You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.”

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In this powerful return to New York’s Dark Side, Amanda dives deep into the untold story of Stephanie Saint Clair—a fierce, brilliant, and fearless woman of color who built a criminal empire in the heart of Harlem during the early 20th century.

Known as Madam Queen of Policy, Saint Clair battled not just poverty and racism, but corrupt cops, rival bankers, and even mafia boss Dutch Schultz. From her traumatic beginnings in the French Caribbean to her rise as a numbers game queen in Prohibition-era New York, this episode explores her harrowing experiences, sharp intellect, and unrelenting spirit that made her one of Harlem's most iconic underworld figures.

Despite enduring violence, betrayal, and imprisonment, Saint Clair emerged as a community advocate, civil rights champion, and living legend. This episode is a tribute to her legacy—and to the power of defiance.

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