Despite a neighborhood filled with potential witnesses, Ada vanished without a trace in broad daylight. Was it a well-dressed stranger in a dark car, or was someone closer to Ada involved? As investigators sift through leads, hypnosis sessions, and strange phone calls, the list of suspects grows, leaving more questions than answers.
Courtesy of Indiana Department of Correction, in partnership with Indiana State Police and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
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
A polaroid photo of Ada’s car. Courtesy: Elkhart Police Department records
A polaroid photo of Ada’s car in their driveway. Courtesy: Elkhart Police Department records
A polaroid photo of the Haradine’s cars in front of their home. Courtesy: Elkhart Police Department records
A photo of the Elkhart Police Station in the 1980’s. Source: Elkhart County Historical Society
Ada's purse (and items inside of it) found on her dresser; items provided by family. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Papers and receipts found in Ada's wallet, which was in her purse on her dresser; items provided by family. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Ada's wallet and ID were found in the purse on her dresser; items provided by family. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Photos found in Ada's wallet, which was in her purse on her dresser; items provided by family. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
An Aerial view of the Haradine’s neighborhood in 2017. Courtesy: Google Earth
The Lake House on Corey Lake. Courtesy: The Haradine Family
Dr. William C. Wester. Courtesy: Obituary
A note that Greenleaf Nurseries employee Dan Moreno left Ada on May 8th, 1985. Courtesy: Elkhart Police Department records
The June 1985 Police Bulletin regarding Ada’s disappearance. Courtesy: Elkhart Police Department records
Episode Source Material
Original reporting by Nina Schutzman
- Cass County Sheriff’s Office records
- Elkhart Police Department records
- Larry Sarhatt’s personal records
- The Guardian: False witness: why is the US still using hypnosis to convict criminals? by Ariel Ramchandani