The search for Ada Haradine takes a tragic turn when her remains are discovered by chance in a remote, wooded area just over three years after she vanished… and with this revelation, the investigation shifts focus from finding her to uncovering what happened in her final moments.
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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.
The area near Birch Road in Porter Township (Union), Michigan, where Ada's remains were found, as of May 2024. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Township (Union), Michigan, where Ada's remains were found, as of May 2024. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Evidence collected by police in 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Evidence collected by police in 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Ada's wedding ring was found with her remains. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
The woods on Birch Road in Porter Township (Union), Michigan, where Ada's remains were found, in May 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
The woods in Porter Township (Union), Michigan, where Ada's remains were found, in May 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Police search the switchback near where Ada's remains were found in Porter Township (Union), Michigan, in May 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Birch Road in Porter Township (Union), Michigan, next to the woods where Ada's remains were found, in May 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Evidence collected by police in 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Police in the woods where Ada's remains were found in Porter Township (Union), Michigan, in May 1988. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
A map of where Ada’s remains were found. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
A map of where Ada’s remains were found. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
A diagram of the remains found and remains that were missing. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Episode Source Material
Original reporting by Nina Schutzman
- Cass County Sheriff’s Office records
- Elkhart Police Department records
- Larry Sarhatt’s personal records