Lords of Chaos: 30 Years Later

Lords of Chaos: 30 Years Later

This is a special re-release because today, April 30, 2026, marks 30 years since the events that shook Fort Myers to its core. In 1996, a group of teenagers known as the “Lords of Chaos” carried out a series of escalating crimes that left a community searching for answers. What began as vandalism and arson ultimately led to the murder of beloved high school band director Mark Schwebes. In this episode of Paradise After Dark: Missing & Unsolved, we revisit the full story—who they were, what happened, and the devastating impact left behind. Thirty years later, this case still raises difficult questions about influence, warning signs, and how violence can escalate when it goes unchecked. As we re-release this episode, we do so to remember the life that was lost, to honor the impact on this community, and to reflect on the lasting consequences. Because even after three decades, the story—and its ripple effects—are not forgotten. Lauren's Book: Through the Shadows [https://geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/lauren-samples/products/through-the-shadows] Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

Off Topic & Uncut 7/26/2025

All thing of (and on) topic and uncut! ~Lauren's book  [https://geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/lauren-samples/products/through-the-shadows] ~True Crime Podcast Festival ~CrimeCon ~Idaho Four ~Don't Fuck with Sisters ~Lauren's Substack [https://laurensamplesfla.substack.com/]

Endangered Missing ~ Kamrie Mitchell

Kamrie Mitchell, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen in Wellborn, Florida, on August 25, 2012. Earlier that day, she had a confrontation with a man linked to the murder of another woman and possibly the disappearance of yet another.  If you have information about Kamrie Mitchell, please get in touch with the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office at (386) 362-2222. Info about Heather MacCrossen- Alachua County Sheriff's Office (352) 367-4000 Info about Yvonne Belcher- Green Cove Springs Police Department (904) 529-2220 Lauren Book: Through the Shadows [https://geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/lauren-samples/products/through-the-shadows] This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization featuring Kamrie Mitchell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org [https://floridathemisproject.org] Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

Missing Child ~ Danielle Bell

TW: Child sexual abuse. Danielle Bell went missing on September 28, 2001, from Cantonment, FL. Foul play is suspected. In this episode, we speak with Bonnie Bell, Danielle’s sister, who has been advocating for her missing sister for years.  If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Danielle, please get in touch with FDLE or the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 850-436-9620. Bonnie Bell can be found.... Facebook: facebook.com/missingdaniellebell/ Instagram: @Daniellebellsister TikTok: @missingchilddaniellebell This episode was produced in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization featuring Danielle Bell and running an awareness campaign about her disappearance for June 2025. To learn more or support The Florida Themis Project, please visit floridathemisproject.org [https://floridathemisproject.org] Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkmissingandunsolved Instagram @padmissingandunsolved Twitter @paradisedark239 TikTok @padmissigandunsolved If you see something, say something!! Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

Off Topic & Uncut 6/10/2025

All things off (an on) topic and uncut.  Travis Decker Bryan Kohberger Sherri Papini Remains found in Collier County Lauren substack: https://laurensamplesfla.substack.com/ [https://laurensamplesfla.substack.com/]