Patrick Scott- Friend, Murderer or Both

In June 2023, 17-year-old Valerie Tyndall vanished from rural Indiana. What began as a missing person investigation quickly evolved into one of the most disturbing murder cases in recent memory.

In this two-part episode of Chasing Evil, host Christopher Godsick examines the disappearance of Valerie Tyndall and the relentless investigation that ultimately led authorities to Patrick Scott. Through interviews with the investigators, law enforcement officers, and specialists who worked the case, listeners will hear how a coordinated effort spanning multiple agencies uncovered the truth and brought a killer to justice.

This episode features members of the Rush County Sheriff's Office, the Indianapolis Missing Persons K9 Team, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Their firsthand accounts reveal the challenges of locating a victim, building a case, and pursuing justice when time is running out.

The story of Valerie Tyndall is both heartbreaking and inspiring—a testament to the determination of investigators who refused to stop searching and a reminder that every victim deserves to be found.

Seventeen-year-old Valerie Tyndall disappeared in June 2023. As investigators searched for answers, evidence began to point toward Patrick Scott, a man who had been closely connected to Valerie before her disappearance.

This episode explores the investigation from the perspectives of the detectives, deputies, K9 specialists, and U.S. Marshals who worked the case. Their stories reveal the complexity of missing person investigations and the determination required to seek justice for victims and their families.

• Randy Meeks and Shaun Smallwood from the Rush County Sheriff's Office
• Tony Weaver of the Indianapolis Missing Persons K9 TeamTom Abreu of the U.S. Marshals Service

• Valerie Tyndall's disappearance
• The early stages of the investigation
• Evidence linking Patrick Scott to the case
• The role of missing persons investigators
• How cadaver dogs helped advance the investigation
• Cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies
• The search for justice for Valerie and her family

• Rush County Sheriff's Office
• Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
• Indianapolis Missing Persons K9 Team
• U.S. Marshals Service

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Hosted by Christopher Godsick

Produced in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service

Executive Producer: Christopher Godsick

The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of their agencies.