Episode 9

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22nd Jun 2026

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.

Episode Overview

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.

Featured Guests

  • 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

In This Episode

  • 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

Agencies Featured

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

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Credits

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.

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Chasing Evil
A compelling true crime podcast featuring never-before-heard moments of real crimes told by the survivors and those who were called in to chase - and ultimately stop - evil. Host and creator, Emmy award-winning film and television producer Christopher Godsick, goes behind the scenes to share the untold stories of criminal cases including the infamous fraudster Bernie Madoff, notorious drug lord El Chapo, the recovery of missing children and much more.

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Chris Godsick

I have worked in the entertainment community for my whole career, and in all the jobs I’ve had, they all have one thing in common, the search for great stories and engaging characters. I started my career sorting mail at the William Morris Agency in LA, and with a lot of luck and perseverance, I eventually became a motion picture agent. I worked with some of the top talent in Hollywood and also met my future bride. After a few years I left to team up with my client, legendary director John Woo. We did some fun action films like “Broken Arrow” and “Face Off”. I then joined New Line Cinema as a Sr. Vice President of Production where I bought the future hit “Shazam," got yelled at by Sean Connery, and won a bet with Adam Sandler. I left three years later to produce “Take the Lead” starring Antonio Banderas. One day I was introduced to the extremely talented British writer and director Armando Iannucci and a year later we started work on what would become the comedy hit “Veep” for HBO. I was nominated for five Emmys for my work as an Executive Producer and was fortunate enough to win two statues. I was still on top of the world when I returned home after the celebrations and my wife reminded me that it was trash night and the cans needed to be taken out to the curb! I’ve developed projects in several different genres and now I’m diving into something new. I found what I was searching for… great stories and engaging characters…and now I’m hooked!!