The Dark History of Wharton County Part Two
Published: June 30, 2026
Duration: 20:04
In Part Two of our series on the dark history of Wharton County, we examine three more haunting cases that continue to leave families searching for answers.
The episode begins in Ganado, Texas, with the unsolved 1999 murder of beloved English teacher Jean Schoeneberg. A respected educator known for her high standards and daily morning walks, Jean was found brutally murdered along a quiet rural road near her home. Despite decades of investigation, DNA testing, and renewed leads, her killer has never been identified.
Next, we explore the 2014 disappearance of Mitchelle Deborah Hicks, a 25-year-old mother of...
The episode begins in Ganado, Texas, with the unsolved 1999 murder of beloved English teacher Jean Schoeneberg. A respected educator known for her high standards and daily morning walks, Jean was found brutally murdered along a quiet rural road near her home. Despite decades of investigation, DNA testing, and renewed leads, her killer has never been identified.
Next, we explore the 2014 disappearance of Mitchelle Deborah Hicks, a 25-year-old mother of...