Melissa Jeltsin

In some cases, I only have her account to rely on. But her version of events has held up. I believe she's been honest about everything that transpired, even when it reflected negatively on her. And she's been especially candid when talking about the personal toll of all of this.

In some cases, I only have her account to rely on. But her version of events has held up. I believe she's been honest about everything that transpired, even when it reflected negatively on her. And she's been especially candid when talking about the personal toll of all of this.

Talena's case is consuming Jess. Day and night, she's strategizing with her fellow sleuths, managing Marty, and sharing her findings with the Wagner County Sheriff's Office, whose reaction to her tips vary depending on the day and their level of patience. And for what? Sometimes the absurdity of the whole endeavor catches her off guard.

Talena's case is consuming Jess. Day and night, she's strategizing with her fellow sleuths, managing Marty, and sharing her findings with the Wagner County Sheriff's Office, whose reaction to her tips vary depending on the day and their level of patience. And for what? Sometimes the absurdity of the whole endeavor catches her off guard.

What is she even doing trying to solve a missing persons case involving a woman she never met? Jess keeps meticulous notes of her investigation and her feelings about all of it. Here's a little glimpse of her writing from this time.

What is she even doing trying to solve a missing persons case involving a woman she never met? Jess keeps meticulous notes of her investigation and her feelings about all of it. Here's a little glimpse of her writing from this time.

More than just her time and energy, has Jess put herself in actual danger? She's now entangled with people whose true nature and capabilities she doesn't know. One day, she gets some threatening texts from a former Gorian master she'd reached out to.

More than just her time and energy, has Jess put herself in actual danger? She's now entangled with people whose true nature and capabilities she doesn't know. One day, she gets some threatening texts from a former Gorian master she'd reached out to.

Another time, a gruff stranger comes into her bar and something about him, his accent, the way he talks to her, makes her extremely uncomfortable. She's not sure, is she being paranoid? Jess decides to take some precautions. She gets a concealed carry permit and a gun.

Another time, a gruff stranger comes into her bar and something about him, his accent, the way he talks to her, makes her extremely uncomfortable. She's not sure, is she being paranoid? Jess decides to take some precautions. She gets a concealed carry permit and a gun.

Based on advice she finds online, Jess and Rosie create quote, if I go missing folders, complete with a list of all their passwords, photos of scars and tattoos, and the names of friends and family with descriptions of their relationships. For safekeeping, the two women, who first connected mere weeks ago, share these confidential documents with each other.

Based on advice she finds online, Jess and Rosie create quote, if I go missing folders, complete with a list of all their passwords, photos of scars and tattoos, and the names of friends and family with descriptions of their relationships. For safekeeping, the two women, who first connected mere weeks ago, share these confidential documents with each other.

whatever reservations Jess has she's undeterred and she has a feeling that this will all come to a close soon it has to surely the cops have enough evidence to at least detain Corey were you scared at all did you feel like what have I what kind of characters have I gotten myself involved with no I was angry with her I was just on a mission to take her down

whatever reservations Jess has she's undeterred and she has a feeling that this will all come to a close soon it has to surely the cops have enough evidence to at least detain Corey were you scared at all did you feel like what have I what kind of characters have I gotten myself involved with no I was angry with her I was just on a mission to take her down

They're all waiting for something to happen, for an arrest, for a big break in the case, for Talena to be found alive or dead. Meanwhile, Jess continues her daily, no, hourly check-ins with Marty, who's growing more erratic and confused.

They're all waiting for something to happen, for an arrest, for a big break in the case, for Talena to be found alive or dead. Meanwhile, Jess continues her daily, no, hourly check-ins with Marty, who's growing more erratic and confused.

Often, it seems to Jess he's drunk or high when they're on the phone or texting.

Often, it seems to Jess he's drunk or high when they're on the phone or texting.

And then, late one night while sitting on the couch, she gets a call from Marty.

And then, late one night while sitting on the couch, she gets a call from Marty.