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August 7, 2025 62 mins

When Stephen Pearson signed for a misdelivered package to help a postal worker, he couldn’t have known it would set off a chain of events that would end in mystery, suspicion—and silence. The package? Ten pounds of marijuana. Stephen’s reaction? He told the neighbors they had to report it… or he would. Days later, Stephen vanished without a trace.

In Part 2 of Unforgotten Episode 5, we discuss the package, suspects, cars, and hear more from Sheriff Burch and Stephen’s daughter, Julie Pearson.

Someone knows the truth… and someone made sure Stephen never came back.

If you have any information regarding Stephen’s case:

#StephenPearson #Missing #GrandBayAL #Alabama

Thank you:

  • Thank-you credit to NBC 15 for the use of an audio clip.
  • Special thanks to Sheriff Burch and Investigator Mitch McRae of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office for their unrelenting efforts for Stephen and many more, and for collaborating with ACCA to bring greater awareness to Stephen’s case.

#IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal #NoMoreColdCases

Alabama Cold Case Advocacy (ACCA) and the Unforgotten podcast are the product of countless hours of researching and networking aimed at bringing greater exposure to the cases we share. We cover all associated expenses to ensure victims’ families have a cost-free avenue to raise awareness and seek justice for their loved ones.

Your support is very important to us. It helps fund ACCA’s mission and enables us to continue to share these important cases on Unforgotten. To support our work, there are a few ways you can help:

  • Make a one-time or monthly donation to Unforgotten through Red Circle.
  • Sign up for a one-time or recurring donation on the ACCA website.
  • Subscribe to the Unforgotten Patreon channel for early access to ad-free episodes.
  • Be sure to follow us on social media,
  • Most importantly, tell everyone you know about these cases. Sharing their stories is one of the most effective ways to help find resolution for Alabama’s cold cases.

#BeTheSpark. Together, we can make a difference. Remember, justice may be delayed, but the victims and their families remain…Unforgotten.

#Unforgotten podcast is presented by the #ACCA, a non-profit organization advocating for cold case victims and their families. We are recorded in conjunction with Riverside.FM, hosted and distributed by Red Circle, and available to you on your favorite podcast platform.

Production:

  • Content and production by Sellers & Stormy.
  • Artwork by Sellers

Music & Sound Effects

Intro music

  • “Fingerprint” by Principles of Uncertainty
  • Additional Music via Soundstripe, Epidemic Sound
  • “Desolation” by Wastelander
  • “Recognize” by Grant Borland
  • “Running through the Dark” by Roots and Recognition
  • “Greed” by Nu Alkemi$t
  • “You’re a Trainwreck” by Toby Tranter
  • “Silent as Smoke” by Jay Varton
  • “Conspiracy Inc.” by Alec Slayne
  • “As Fate Would Have It” by Wicked Cinema

Sound effects by Soundstripe and Epidemic Sound



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