Licensed P.I., SWMO’s #1 Crime Writer, Speaker & Victim’s Advocate
Synova Cantrell is an award-winning true crime writer, licensed private investigator, speaker, and victims’ advocate with nearly a decade of experience raising awareness for cold cases. She has written about more than 500 cases and authored 15 published books, including one endorsed by a retired FBI agent.
Recognized as Southwest Missouri’s #1 true crime writer, Synova has appeared in multiple documentaries, including on the Discovery Channel, and recently spoke at the Missouri State Capitol on behalf of victims’ families. Her work has even been honored with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Synova’s mission is simple: shine light on overlooked cases and help bring justice.
After 10 years of researching cold cases as a crime writer, Synova has now become a licensed private investigator with the state of Missouri. Synova is blazing her own trail and Chasing Justice.
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LATEST POSTS
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The Shirley Jane Rose Homicide: 50 Years Unsolved
In October 1975, nine-year-old Shirley Jane Rose disappeared while walking home in Springfield, Missouri. Two months later, her body was discovered near McDaniel Lake. No arrest has ever been made.
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Cold Case Shocker: 8-Year-Old Girl Vanished from Bus Stop 40 Years Ago
On February 22, 1985, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, eight-year-old Cherrie Mahan got off the school bus at approximately 4:05 p.m. Three other children got off with her and began walking to their homes on the outskirts of Cabot. None of them noticed anything unusual. Cherrie’s friends saw her walking toward her house, which was only…
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Pregnant and Vanished After a Secret Meeting: The Unsolved Disappearance of Amanda Jones
In August 2005, pregnant mother Amanda Jones vanished after a mysterious meeting with the man she believed was the father of her unborn child. 21 years later, her disappearance remains unsolved. Conflicting statements, unanswered questions, and a family desperate for justice keep this chilling Missouri cold case alive.
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The Disturbing Disappearance of Shirley Hyman-Hickman
Shirley Hyman-Hickman vanished after leaving a Philadelphia bar in 1981. Witnesses reported seeing her enter a blue van with two men, but she was never seen again. Thirty-eight years later, her family still searches for answers, wondering if she crossed paths with a dangerous predator.
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She Died Before the Fire—and Her Baby Vanished
A Law, a Death, and a Missing Child: The Case of Hanna Brooke Fretwell In April 2024, the state of Alabama passed new legislation that allows an individual to be charged with manslaughter if they sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance containing fentanyl or related substances that results in another person’s death. Often referred…
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Everything Wrong with the Jennifer Harris Murder Investigation | Bonham Texas Cold Case
Twenty-three years later, the **murder of Jennifer Harris** remains one of the most troubling unsolved cases in Texas. On Mother’s Day 2002, the 28-year-old Bonham woman vanished after visiting a friend. Six days later, her body was discovered in the Red River. What followed was not a clear path to justice, but a deeply flawed…
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