We explore the tangled web of suspects connected to Ed Haradine, Ada’s husband, as investigators race to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. From disgruntled former employees and business associates to strained family relationships, everyone is under scrutiny. But with each cleared suspect, a more unsettling theory emerges: what if Ada was targeted by a complete stranger?
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Episode Info
If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP or submit tips online at michianacrimestoppers.com. Tips can be made anonymously.
You can also reach out directly to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office by calling their main line, 269-445-1560, their tip line at 800-462-9328, or online at ccso.info.
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
Day of Disappearance - Timeline
Photo Source: audiochuck staff
An enhanced photo of Ada and her son, Greg. Courtesy: The Haradine Family. Enhanced by audiochuck staff
An enhanced photo of Ada and her son, Greg, waterskiing. Courtesy: The Haradine Family. Enhanced by audiochuck staff
Greg sent his mom this Mother's Day card in 1985, but by the time it arrived at the Haradine home, Ada had disappeared. Courtesy: The Haradine Family
A photo of Ada, Greg, and Ed Haradine. Courtesy: The Haradine Family; enhanced by audiochuck staff
A photo of the Van Loo children. Ada and her two brothers, Frank (left) and Jim (right). Courtesy: The Haradine Family; enhanced by audiochuck staff
Ada (left) and some friends, including James Wiskotoni, in December 1981. Courtesy: Jim Van Loo
Darlene Hulse pictured with her three daughters. Courtesy: The Hulse Family
Episode Source Material
Original reporting by Nina Schutzman
- Cass County Sheriff’s Office records
- Elkhart Police Department records
- Larry Sarhatt’s personal records
- The South Bend Tribune: Elkhartan’s disappearance puzzling, frightening by Renee Brokaw.