Seven months after we dropped The Deck Investigates, we’re back with an update on everything we’ve learned since then. We will cover where the investigation stands, we tee up new angles we’re exploring, and we consult a legal expert about the handling of Darlene’s case.
Courtesy: Indiana State Police
Episode Info
If you believe you have information about Darlene Hulse’s 1984 abduction and murder in Argos, Indiana, please email thedeck@audiochuck.com.
Darlene’s family has created a petition to advocate for the suspect DNA to be compared to the partial DNA sample that was recovered from Darlene’s blouse. There are also more items that independent experts recommend testing that may yield an even better profile and we would like that to be done as well. To sign the petition, visit
Justice for Darlene Hulse.

Listeners showed their support by signing a petition started by Darlene’s family. As of September 2023, more than 140,000 supporters have signed.

ABC 57 in South Bend featured Darlene’s story on March 23, 2023.

WNDU T.V. in South Bend featured Darlene’s story on April 17, 2023 and interviewed Ashley for Michiana Unsolved.

Prosecutor Nelson Chipman’s response to Darlene’s daughters, saying he won’t meet with them, sent April 20, 2023.