S3, Ep 2: Discovery, Coverage, and Conflicts

S3, Ep 2: Discovery, Coverage, and Conflicts

From Unforgotten by Alabama Cold Case Advocacy

November 6, 2025 · 41 min

About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious disappearance and murder of Debra Gunter, highlighting new investigative efforts.

One night. One missing clerk. One story that still echoes through two states. In December 1978, twenty-year-old Debra Gunter vanished from the Li’l General store where she worked the overnight shift in Gautier, Mississippi. Days later, her body was discovered miles away in rural Alabama. Sellers & Stormy share Debra’s story, uncovering long-buried details and connecting with investigator Lt. Darren Versiga, whose renewed look at the case may finally shed light on what happened that night. This is more than a mystery—it’s the story of a young woman who deserves to be remembered. Got information? 📞Contact Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 228-769-3063 or through their mobile app, available for download here . 📞Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers via telephone at 877-787-5898 or through their website . 📱Text or call our tip line at 251-501-COLD (2653) 📧Email info@alcoldcase.com 💻Submit using our contact form on alcoldcase.com . #DebraGunter #GautierMississippi #MobileAL #NoMoreColdCases #IfYouKnowSomethingSaySomething #SilenceIsBetrayal Special thanks to Lt. Darren Versiga for his unyielding efforts to ensure no case is forgotten, his dedication to finding answers, and his…

People in this episode

Host: Alabama Cold Case Advocacy

Guest: Lt. Darren Versiga

Topics covered

  • cold case
  • true crime
  • missing person
  • investigation
  • unsolved mystery

Keywords

  • Debra Gunter
  • cold case
  • Gautier Mississippi
  • Lt. Darren Versiga
  • 1978
  • missing clerk
  • true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers

Places: Gautier, Mississippi, Alabama

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