Janelle Matthews
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Janelle Matthews has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Nick Crowley (Mar 2025). Janelle Matthews is discussed in the episode "The Internet's Darkest Corners 6" on Nick Crowley, where her 1984 disappearance and subsequent identification as a homicide victim in 2019 are central to a true-crime narrative. The episode highlights her case, particularly focusing on Steven Panky, who was arrested for her abduction and murder.
Jonelle Renee Matthews was a 12-year-old American girl who disappeared near Greeley, Colorado, on December 20, 1984. Her remains were discovered on July 24, 2019, by construction workers installing a new pipeline 15 miles (24 km) from her home. Steven Pankey was sentenced to life imprisonment on October 31, 2022, after his arrest and trial for Matthews' murder.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2025 on Nick Crowley |
| Role | Missing child / homicide victim |
| Affiliation | N/A (child; referenced as a community member in Greeley, Colorado) |
Who talks about Janelle Matthews on podcasts?
Janelle Matthews came up; the most recent mention was Mar 2025 on Nick Crowley.
- The Internet's Darkest Corners 6 on Nick Crowley (Mar 2025)