I’m Megan, your host, and each week I revisit unsolved cases from decades past—stories that have too often been forgotten or overlooked. Together, we examine the facts, question the myths of “the good old days,” and ask whether a simpler time was ever really a safer one. This podcast honors the people at the heart of each case—focusing not on sensationalism, but on the lives affected and the justice still waiting to be served.
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I’m Megan, your host, and each week I revisit unsolved cases from decades past—stories that have too often been forgotten or overlooked. Together, we examine the facts, question the myths of “the good old days,” and ask whether a simpler time was ever really a safer one. This podcast honors the people at the heart of each case—focusing not on sensationalism, but on the lives affected and the justice still waiting to be served.
Disappeared from the Dorms: The Unsolved Case of Michael Negrete
A Simpler Time True Crime
40 minutes
2 months ago
Disappeared from the Dorms: The Unsolved Case of Michael Negrete
It was the end of the semester at UCLA. Students were finishing exams, celebrating, and preparing to head home for the holidays. A freshman named Michael joined friends at a dorm party before winding down with a late-night computer game with another friend in the building. In the early morning hours, he stepped out to congratulate his friend on the win, then headed back toward his room. From that moment on, Michael was never seen again. In missing persons cases, people often say someone “vanished into thin air.” In Michael’s case, that phrase feels hauntingly true. Now over 25 years later, those closest to him rely on the hope that someone will come forward with the clue that makes a difference.
TIPS: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (323) 890-5500
*Please note: I had some issues with audio and editing this episode - you'll mainly notice it as a clicking sound sometimes in the background. That will be fixed for next episode and I appreciate your patience!!
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I’m Megan, your host, and each week I revisit unsolved cases from decades past—stories that have too often been forgotten or overlooked. Together, we examine the facts, question the myths of “the good old days,” and ask whether a simpler time was ever really a safer one. This podcast honors the people at the heart of each case—focusing not on sensationalism, but on the lives affected and the justice still waiting to be served.
