Memorial Gallery

Behind the timelines, the theories, and the investigative files is the true heart of why we are here: Hazel. She was a mother, a grandmother, a passionate community leader, and the steady anchor of a family that has spent three decades living in the shadow of unanswered questions.

We are doing this podcast and laying out every piece of the puzzle because Hazel’s life mattered, and her story deserves to be told with truth, honor, and relentless dedication. This isn't just about dissecting a cold case; it is about keeping her memory alive, restoring the voice that was stolen from her, and fighting for the justice her family has been denied for thirty years. We haven't forgotten, the community hasn't forgotten, and we will not stop looking until we bring her home.

“When I was a young child, Moscow used to have ‘crazy days’ as a summer sale celebration. I always wanted long hair but somehow it was always cut short..we went to crazy days and she let me buy a wig/long hair piece.”

  • Bonnie Scoles, Hazel’s Granddaughter

“I was lucky enough to spend the first seven years of my life living right next door to Grandma Hazel. I still remember gardening with her, playing endless games of Go Fish and Uno, and the endless supply of treats in the freezer. We’d run to her house after school, and even after we moved, I’d try to convince the bus driver to let me off at Grandma Hazel’s instead. She was the best friend any little kid could ask for!”

  • Whitney dixon, Hazel’s great-Granddaughter

“While I was never able to meet Hazel personally, I learned that my Grandma Mae used to do Hazel hair in a French roll once a week for many years. My Grandma adored the time that she spent with her CLIENTS and I’m sure Hazel being one she adored the most. Thank you for sharing that memory with me, Bonnie!”

  • Kate Colvin, Community member and Hazel’s last hand Podcast host

“Hearing about how hazel was and how she liked to live, I see a lot of her in her daughter, My grandma. I could see how easy it would be to love hazel. I didn’t get to meet her, but I know I would have loved her.”

  • Brittany Colbert, Hazel’s great-granddaughter

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