Episode 86 Blanca Elisa Roberson Part 2 This episode is an addendum to our last episode about Blanca Elisa Roberson who went missing in Aransas Pass, TX in 1989. Elisa’s sister Ruby wanted to clarify a few things, and address a couple of points. It’s very important to her and her family that we have the most complete and accurate details about Elisa’s case out there for the public. If you did not listen to our last episode, please stop now and go back and listen to that episode before listening to this one, and once again, if you have any information about Elisa’s disappearance, please call the <span style= "line-height: 1

Episode 85 Blanca Elisa Roberson   13 year-old Blanca Elisa Roberson, who went by Elisa, vanished on Sunday August 6,1989 in Arkansas Pass, TX as she walked a short distance from her home to the Kieberger Elementary School to meet a friend. Her friend waited for her at the school, but Elisa never showed up. Later investigation would lead to multiple witnesses who saw Elisa on her walk that day, and despite one of them saying that they saw her get into a Maroon car, police have never been later to find her. Later, despite eyewitnesses seeing Elisa walking just before she vanished, police seemed to turn their suspicion to Elisa's own family. Eventually a search of the home they lived in when Elisa went missing was searched for clues, but despite law enforcement threatening that an arrest was imminent, one never came. Elisa's family is angered by police suspicion of them, and they have a favorite suspect of their own, one who police said had an alibi, but the family remai

Episode 84 Jennifer Kesse 24 year old Jennifer Kesse vanished in Orlando, Florida on January 24th ,2006. People that knew Jennifer best, right away were concerned, because Jennifer was an organized professional who would never go off on a whim. Her car, a black 2004 Chevrolet Malibu was missing from it's parking spot in front of her condo  in the up and coming Mosaic at Millenia condo complex. On January 26th, after seeing the news of Jennifer's disappearance on the news, someone called in a tip that her car could be found at the Huntington on the Green Condominiums, about a mile from her home. Police went to the scene and verified that her car was indeed parked at the seedy Huntington on the Green Condominiums, about a mile from her home, but there was no sign of Jennifer. Police caught a break when they reviewed grainy surveillance photos of the car being parked there, and they were shocked to see that Jennifer was not the person who exited the vehicle. Instead, they could

Rusty Meye was a man who was down on his luck. Living alone in a rented Vero Beach, Florida mobile home, he had battled depression, drinking and overuse of medication brought on by a terrible foot injury he suffered that left him disabled. Rusty had made the decision to stop drinking and not rely on his medications anymore, and was making progress in his life. However, one thing he still faced was financial issues, and an ongoing butting of heads with his landlord who wanted Rusty to find a new place to live. Rusty recounted to people close to him that his landlord constantly verbally abused him, and even threatened to burn the trailer to the ground with Rusty inside it. According to Rusty, the landlord would come into the trailer when he wasn't home. Things were clearly not good for Rusty. Then, on October 17, 2020, 59 year old Rusty Meye was reported missing by his landlord of all people. All of belongings were left behind in his trailer, including his phone, keys, and a

21 year-old Jennifer Wix, and her 2 year old daughter, Adrianna Wix, vanished without a trace in Cross Plains, Tennessee in March, 2004. Jennifer and Adrianna were living with Jennifer's boyfriend William Benton and his parents on their property at the time the pair vanished. According to Benton, he dropped Jennifer and Adrianna off at a gas station and watched them drive off with someone in a White car. He said he later saw Jennifer in the same White car without Adrianna, however, police have not been able to verify his story, and he along with his family have not cooperated with police, or allowed them to search their property. By most accounts, the relationship between Jennifer, her boyfriend, and his family was rocky, and rumors have swirled about what really happened to Jennifer and Adrianna. As of now, there have been no arrests in the case, and Jennifer and Adrianna's family has been fighting to keep the case front and center. Along the way, there has been friction within the

Episode 81 Kenneth Ray Weaver   37 year-old Kenneth Ray Weaver, who went by Kenny, vanished in December 2000. He was last seen on Christmas Day, December 25th, when a friend dropped him off at another friend's home in Pocola, Oklahoma, a town that borders Fort Smith, Arkansas. When he went missing, Kenny's family got the run around by police in both Arkansas and Oklahoma, and he wasn't officially reported missing for years, and when he finally was, he mysteriously kept popping into and out of the database of missing people. During the time Kenny's family was fighting to keep his case in front of police, they did their own digging into his case and encountered several different troubling rumors about what happened to Kenny; all of them centering around being killed over a debt.  Almost 23 years later, Kenny's family is still searching for answers. In this episode, Kenny's sister Becky discusses the frustrating & troubling aspects of Kenny's case.</p

Episode 80 Jamie Grissim Sixteen year-old Jamie Grissim vanished in Vancouver, Washington on December 7, 1971. She attended school that day at Fort Vancouver High School, and planned to walk home after school. She told her foster mother she would be home shortly after 1pm that day after school, but she never made it home. Immediatley, Jamie's younger sister Starr, who was extremely close with Jamie, knew that something was wrong. It wasn't like Jamie to not come home.  Starr and Jamie's foster mother tried to report Jamie missing, but were told by police that they had to wait a full 30 days. In May, 1972, Five months after she went missing, Jamie's purse, ID, and some other belongings were found beside a road in the Dole Valley area of Clark County, northeast of Vancouver. Jamie herself was never seen again. Authorities initially believed Jamie was a runaway, but she is now believed to be the first victim of a suspected serial rapist and killer, Warren Leslie Fo

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47 year-old James Valdez, who went by Jamie, vanished from Booneville, Arkansas in June, 2021 following an argument with his wife. His Blue Chevy Equinox was found near a swimming hole in Sugar Grove, Arkansas, and although there was no sign of Jami, some of his belongings including a medical card were found on the ground nearby. A closer examination of the vehicle revealed that there was a rip in the seat, and the engine had been tampered with. In an effort to look for clues, his family accessed his Icloud account and it revealed that Jamie's phone last pinged in an area that was underwater at the time Jamie vanished. While there have been no confirmed sightings of Jamie, there were unconfirmed sightings after him after he vanished. There is also another woman named Thorina Watson who vanished in the same area, and while there is no confirmed link to Jamie's case. police have looked into a possible connection. Meanwhile, various rumors have swirled leaving Jamie's family desperate

Episode 78 Maura Murray Part 2 This is part 2 of our coverage of the Maura Murray case. In this episode, you’ll hear from Maura’s sister Julie who has been a tremendous advocate for her sister’s case, and for others who have gone thru similar experiences. She walks us thru Maura’s case and With Maura’s case being so well known and featured on so many podcasts, tv shows, and online forums, we felt it was important to have Julie herself set the record straight on some things, and help clear up inaccuracies or untruths that are out there about Maura’s case. When she vanished, Maura Murray was described as being a White Female with light Brown hair, and Green/Blue eyes. She stood 5ft7 and weight 120-125 pounds.  Anyone with information related to Maura Murray’s disappearance is asked to contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit at (603) 223-3648 or via email at <a href= "mai

Episode 78 Maura Murray 21 year old Maura Murray vanished on the night of February 9, 2004 after her car slid off the road on Rt. 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. More than one of the residents living near that area reported the crash to police who quickly responded to the scene. The witnesses saw a young woman, presumed to be Maura, on foot near the crashed car. She appeared to be physically okay, but by the time police arrived minutes later, Maura was gone. Extensive searches of the snow covered area failed to lead searchers to Maura, and she's been missing ever since.  Police discovered open containers of alcohol in Maura's Black Saturn when they searched the scene following her accident. They theorized that she had been drinking while driving and crashed as a result. When they began to look at Maura's actions and movements leading up to her disappearance, it only led to more questions. Maura, had been a track star, and a cadet at the prestigious West Point Academy.

Episode 77 Jane Mudder   55 year old Jane Aurelia Mudder vanished under mysterious circumstances in the Spring of 2018. She lived in a rented room of a home located  off highway 24 in Cascade, Colorado. Jane was reported missing by her sister on May 29,2018 after she lost touch with Jane.  Police checked with Jane's landlord, a man named Lonnie, who told them that Jane had left for Dallas, TX on May 5th at 11am with a man in a Red truck and had not returned. In the home, they found several of Jane's belongings including credit cards and her cell phone; some of which appeared to have been hidden in a closet. In addition to Jane being gone, her 3 beloved dogs were missing as well. Police were able to find surveillance footage of Jane on May 3rd at a bank. She was alone making a transaction. The following day, May 4th, Jane was captured on video at a store not far from the bank. After that, there are no confirmed sightings of Jane, and she remains missing to

Episode 76 Bianca Carrasco29 year old nurse, and mother of three, Bianca Carrasco was last seen on May 1, 2016 at her home in the 1600 block of Walnut Creek Drive in San Antonio, TX. Bianca was in the midst of ending the marriage to her husband, Joe Daniel Carrasco, a relationship that seemed to have fallen apart. It was reported that shortly before Bianca vanished, Joe, who goes by Daniel, had snooped through Bianca's phone and emptied out the joint banking account that the couple shared. Bianca was determined to get away. She got a new phone that her husband couldn't access, and was dating a new man. She was looking towards the next chapter of her life, and then she vanished. Her husband claimed she walked out of their home following an argument, and disappeared. Bianca's car was found at the house. Police believe that the new phone Bianca purchased has been turned off since the day Bianca vanished, and none of her credit cards have been used since she disappeared. In thi

Episode 75 Michael John OlsonGolf enthusiast Michael John Olson came to West Palm Beach, Florida from his home state of Minnesota in 1979 to find work on one of Florida's many golf courses. He was trying to establish himself, but quickly made friends and settled in. Then in the early morning hours of December 1, 1979, after dropping a friend off before heading to his hotel to get some rest after a night out, the 20 year old vanished along with his Maroon 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix, and was never seen again. A check of his hotel room didn't yield any clues, and it appeared Michael never arrived after dropping off his friend. What happened on the short drive from where Michael's friend last saw him to his hotel room? Was Michael targeted or stalked by someone with ill intentions, or could Michael have driven off the road and into one of the many area waterways or canals? Over four decades later, answers remain elusive. Michael's schoolmate Paige Nienaber was s

Episode 74 Jarrod Green20 year old Jarrod Green went missing from Searcy, Arkansas on September 30, 1994. His car was found in a local Walmart parking lot. According to multiple witnesses, he had become mixed up with drug dealers, and owed them money. He had left town for a short time before returning home. A week later, he vanished.In the days before he vanished, Jarrod retrieved his gun from a friend that had been holding onto it for collateral; telling his friend he needed the gun for protection. Lots of rumors circulated. The same names of people who may have been involved in Jarrod's disappearance came up repeatedly. Over time, some of the people associated with the main suspect in the case, Brandon Wheeler, wound up dead. Authorities charged Wheeler in 2017 with Jarrod's murder, but the case was dropped before trial. Apparently, authorities didn't feel that they had enough at the time to get a conviction. While the charges being dropped was disappointing to Jarr

Episode 73 Brenda Gail LambertIn October, 1992, 23 year old Brenda Gail Lambert vanished from her home in Bluefield, WV following her son's 1st Birthday Party, and she was never seen again. Brenda was in the middle of divorcing her husband, and there were allegations that he had been abusive to Brenda, and that he was having an affair with Brenda's cousin. Five months later, in January, 1993, another area resident named Mark Anthony Cook vanished and was never seen again. Police believe that their cases may be connected, as Brenda and Mark knew each other. There were rumors that Brenda and Mark were in a romantic relationship, although her family says there was no evidence of that. Decades later, Brenda's family is still searching for her. Although she has been declared dead, they still would like to find her remains, and see the person responsible for her death brought to justice. Brenda's sister Christy is the guest in this episode, and she discusses the frust

Episode 72 Jeremy Scott Reagan40 Year Old Jeremy Scott Reagan vanished On August 27, 2022 and has not been seen since. Following an argument with family in his Forest Park, Oklahoma home, Jeremy headed out of the home reportedly to cool off in an area he went to when he needed to de-stress. This area was the Lexington Wildlife Management area, a 10,000 acre piece of land in Lexington, OK used by hunters, campers, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts. But instead of calming down and coming back home, Jeremy seemed to disappear. His family alerted authorities, who found his locked pickup truck near the entrance to the wildlife area. Inside, they located Jeremy's wallet and his phone which was turned off. Missing was Jeremy himself, and a gun that he had brought with him. Having a gun was not out of the ordinary for Jeremy when he went into the woods as he was a survivalist and always prepared to protect himself against wild animals.Organized searches of the ma

Episode 71 Toby Anderson16 Year old Toby Eugene Anderson vanished from the Selma, Oregon area in the Fall of 1988.Toby was living with his Uncle, Almer "Billy" Wright, and Billy's children. One day without warning, Billy informed Toby's school that he had moved back to California to live with his father and would not be back.This proved not to be true, and Toby was never seen again. Following Toby's disappearance, his Uncle Billy gave conflicting stories as to what had happened with Toby, and where he might be. When it came to light that Billy had molested children, he was sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence. Toby's father looked for him for years and passed away without ever finding our what happened to his son. Years later, Toby's cousin Denise started looking into his disappearance, and came to suspect that he may have met with foul play at the hands of his Uncle Blly, and thinks he may have other victims out there. Since then, Denise has

Episode 70 Marie Mueller43 year old mother of two, Marie Beula Mueller vanished in Frontenac, Missouri in March, 1972 during a messy separation and divorce from her husband, Dr. Donn W. Mueller, D.ODr. Mueller claimed that after returning home one day, he found his young chidlren home alone, and his estranged wife was missing although her car was still in the driveway. Dr. Mueller did not report Marie missing immediately and when he finally did, he claimed that she had taken a large sum of cash and jewelry with her. In the aftermath of Marie's disappearance, Dr. Mueller told his kids that their mom abandoned them, and went on with life as usual. But a string of witnesses came forward to tell police troubling details about Dr. Mueller in the time leading up to his wife going missing; details that included fraud, and discussion of how to murder his wife and dispose of her body to cover up the crime. Depite the belief by most people that Marie Mueller died at the h

Episode 69 Judith Anne BrownIn 1977, 19 year-old Judith Anne Brown, who went by Judy was trying to improve her mental health situation. college student, and lifelong New York resident, Judy stayed behind when most of her family moved out of state to Kansas. It was after her family moved away, that Judy, who had suffered with OCD and depression, began to struggle with her mental health. Wanting to get help, she voluntarily checked herself into Creedmoor Hospital hoping to improve her situation. It was there that Judy crossed paths with another patient named Richard Riesenberg and began dating him. He was committed for the brutal 1971 murders of his wife and young son. Despite the murders he committed, he was able to come and go from the facility. Judy was transferred to another hospital and eventually discharged. In April,1977, Richard Riesenberg found out he was going to be transferred to another facility where he would no longer be free to come and go. Before that co

Episode 68 Patricia Otto1976 was a trying time for 24 Year-Old wife &amp; mother of 2, Patricia Lee Otto, or Patty as she went by. She had endured a very rocky relationship with her husband Ralph and the couple had broken up with plans of divorcing. Patty was working on a future without Ralph in he life and trying to provide a stable enviornment for her daughters. She was going to school, and during her split from Ralph, Patty even started dating a friend from her past. Somehow though, Patty reconciled with Ralph and decided to give the relationship another try. In early September, 1976, Ralph found out that Patty had dated someone during their time apart and was furious. In an angry, drunken range, he searched out the man Patty had dated intending to confront him gun in hand. He didn't find him and returned home where he confronted Patty leading to a violent argument. The couple's young daughters recalled seeing the argument get physical and before they knew it, Patty was

Episode 67 Matthew YeomansTwenty-five-year-old Matthew 'Matt' Yeomans went missing from his grandfather's Easton, Massachusetts home in the overnight hours of September 19, 2021 and hasn't been seen since.Matt's grandfather last saw Matt at around 9PM and when he woke up in the morning, Matt was gone. Matt's car was in the driveway, and his wallet, phone, and other belongings were still inside the home. The only thing missing seemed to be Matt himeself. Matt has Asperger's Syndrome, and usually was a homebody. Police questioned the few people that Matt associated with, but none of them could provide investigators with anything that could point to where Matt was. Searches of the area and the five acre property Matt's grandfather owned came up empty, as did a neighborhood canvas of home security systems that may have captured images of Matt during the time he vanished. Since Matt vanished, his bank account have not been touched, and his grandfather pas

Episode 66 Jesse Farber29 year old Jesse Lee Farber vanished from Tamaqua, PA on Aug. 11, 2015 and hasn't been seen since. The mystery of what happened to Jesse started with a strange phone call to his girlfriend in which Jesse claimed he was being chased by coyotes in the Sharp Mountain area. Jesse told his girlfriend that he had gone up a tree and needed help, and asked her to bring a gun. When help showed up in the area where Jesse was supposed to be, he was no where to be found. Extensive searches of the rugged area where Jesse vanished from came up empty. Then, in December, 2016, more than a year after Jesse vanished, a hunter found his sweatpants in a tree on a remote, steep mountainside near the top of Sharp Mountain. Jesse's backpack was higher up in the same tree. However, there was no sign of Jesse, and he has never been found. Jesse Farber is described as a White male, 5'5 - 5'7, 130 pounds Brown hair, brown eyes. He has a chipped front tooth and may

Episode 65 Nicole Bell31 year old Canadian mother of 3 Nicole Bell, who was described as a soccer mom, vanished mysteriously on September 2, 2017. That day while her husband was at work and her kids were at school, Nicole updated her Facebook page in her Malakwa home. After that, she vanished. Her husband returned home to find the house empty. Her car which Nicole couldn't drive because it had been broke down was still in the driveway. Not long after she vanished, Nicole's cell phone was found in the area of Salmon Arm, about 50 kilometers or about 31 miles from her home. Nicole has not been seen since, and her family is worried about her as it was not like her to leave home. Also concerning, is that during a two year period in that area, several women either went missing or turned up dead. Nicole's mom, Jane Aubertin, is the guest in this episode and discusses her daughter's baffling disappearance, and her frustration at the lack of transparency on the pa

Episode 64 Kara Hyde23 year old Kara Hyde was last seen in Hamilton, Ohio on December 5th, 2021. When she left her mom Lisa Smith's home, Lisa had no idea it would be the last time she'd see her daughter. Kara was struggling mentally, and with drug use, and was not in a good place in her life. She had disappeared for short stints before, so Lisa was not quick to report Kara missing. But this time, Kara never came home, and Lisa has struggled over the last year trying to find her daughter. She's resorted to checking on tips and leads herself. Some of Kara's belongings were found, but Kara herself was not. Lisa discusses her daughter's case in this episode.Missing from: Hamilton, OhioMissing since: 12/5/2021Missing age: 23Current age: 24Gender: FemaleRace/Ethnicity: WhiteHeight: 5'8"Weight: 120 lbsHair color: BlondeEye color: BrownIf you have information contact Hamilton Police Department at (513) 868-581

Episode 63 Tracy Epps AKA Tracy Butler Tracy Epps, AKA Tracy Butler, had a lot going for her. The Virginia Grandmother had a career, an active social life, and was close with her family and friends. But when she began a relationship with and secretly married a man named LC Epps, those closest to Tracy began to see dramatic changes in her behavior. Tracy became withdrawn, and seemed to be under LC's control. She stopped working, and bounced aimlessly from hotel to hotel with her new husband. Tracy's family was very concerned for her health and safety, and they had good reason to be. A check of LC's background revealed a long and violent criminal record. When her family confronted Tracy over her new husband's past and tried to encourage her to leave him, Tracy defended him and said he had changed. In March, 2022, LC was killed in a confrontation with police while brandishing a gun. When police searched for Tracy to deliver the news, they discovered that the 56 yea

Episode 62 Michael Havekost52 Year old Michael Havekost was new to the Killeen, TX area when he vanished there in early September, 2021 during the covid pandemic. A transplant from Indiana, Michael was living temporarily at the Day Night Inn located at 6200 East Veterans Memorial Blvd. He had lost his job as a dishwasher, and his sister Sarah Holley who is the guest in this episode, lived nearby and was helping Michael as needed. When Michael went missing, Sarah became alarmed because it wasn't like him to leave home for any period of time. When Sarah learned that Michael had left behind his glasses, and hearing aids; both of which he relied on, she really became concerned. Michael's wallet was also left behind. Sarah is desperate to find her brother. Michael Havekost is described as being 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with bald or very short blond hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information about Michael Havekost is asked

Introducing: Amazon's Suspect Season 2; Vanished in the SnowFor more than three and a half decades, the disappearance of 12-year-old JonelleMatthews was a mystery – a riddle neither authorities nor her family members couldsolve. The residents of her cloistered Colorado hometown had scoured every inch ofprairie. Jonelle’s face had been on milk cartons nationwide. Even the President of theUnited States had appealed to the public for help. Still, every lead had fizzled. Everyperson of interest had turned out to be a dead end.Then, in 2019, Jonelle’s remains were unearthed near the foothills of the RockyMountains. With the discovery came a troubling new question: Had the truth beenhiding in plain sight the entire time? Was the man who couldn’t stop obsessing overJonelle’s disappearance also the person who took her? From Campside Media andWondery comes season two of SUSPECT. Former CNN reporter Ashley Fantz and<br

Episode 61 Trafficked: Ashley Tiffany and Kristen GalvanIn this episode, we try to shed a light on the world of sex trafficking, and present two cases with different outcomes. Up first: 28 Year old Ashley Tiffany was trafficked from Idaho to Salt Lake City, UT but was successfully recovered. In our 2nd case: 15 Year old Kristen Galvan went missing in the Houston, TX area in January, 2020 and remains missing.In this episode, we are joined by Ashley's mom Lynette, and Kristen's mom Robyn who share their heartbreaking stories trying to find their daughters who are both victims of the trafficking epidemic

The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered thetrue crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break downtheories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries andconspiracies. One of the longest running true crime podcasts out there, GenerationWhy has a little something for every true crime listener. Follow The GenerationWhy Podcast on Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or you canlisten ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app.Listen here: http://wondery.fm/MP_GenWhy

Episode 60 Nicole MarrancaNicole Marranca vanished from the Ithaca New York area on August 18, 2017.Nicole, a mother to a daughter, and a once accomplished equestrian, was battling drug addiction and was homeless. To support her addiction, Nicole turned to sex work. Despite Nicole's situation, she always stayed in regular contact with her family. When that contact suddenly stopped, they became worried. Despite unconfirmed sightings, and rumors that she was living in a homeless camp behing an Ithaca Walmart known as 'The Jungle', Nicole remains missing.Nicole Dawn Marranca was last seen wearing unknown clothing, may have been wearing a red colored wig. NAMUS CASE MP39828NIC #M254897592Basic InformationRace: WhiteSex: FemaleDOB: 12/11/1989Height: 5'0" - 5'4"Weight: 110-130 poundsEyes: BlueOther: Tattoo of Grateful Dead skull surrounded by green leaves, located between shoulder blades<br

Episode 59 Debra Daniel and Candice Caffas68 year-old Meadville Pennsylvania resident Debra Daniel was last seen on August 15, 2022. Debra, who was Bipolar, lived in her own apartment at the Holland Towers apartment complex on Market Street. Debra, who didn't drive, frequently visited her mom who had recently been admitted to a nursing home. Despite the nursing home being miles from Debra's apartment, she always found a way to visit her mom whether it meant walking, or hitching a ride. The last time she was seen on August 15, 2022, she was at the nursing home. When her friends and family realized she was missing and came to do a welfare check on Debra, they found her apartment clean and everything in order. The bag that Debra had been seen with at the nursing home the day she vanished was there indicating that she made it home to her apartment after the visit. But there was no sign of Debra, and she hasn't been seen since. In Meadville, a town of 12,000 re

Episode 58 James Daniels43 Year old James Daniels Jr, who went by Mojo, vanished in the Arizona desert on Highway 93 between Kingman and Wickenberg Arizona on Aug. 21 2022. He was helping a friend move from Lake Tahoe to Mississippi, when the trailer they were using got a flat tire. James's friend went for help hoping to get a spare tire, while James stayed behind with his friend's dog Penny to guard the trailer and its belongings. Witnesses recalled seeing James acting irrationally, a sign that perhaps he was ill, or possibly under the influence of drugs. An investigating police officer arrived at the scene, and found Penny who ran off into the darkness. But there was no sign of James, and he was never seen again. Today, James and his friend's dog Penny remain missing.James Daniels is a Black male, approximately 5’11”, 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on his back that says Daniels.He is known to wear kilts frequently.Pol

Episode 57 Andrea Knabel37 year-old single Mother of 2, and Missing Person advocate, Andrea Michelle Knabel, vanished in her Lousville, Kentucky neighborhood of Audubon Park in the early hours of August 13, 2019. She was last seen walking away from her sister Erin's home just after 1:30 am headed back toward her mom's home where she was living. That was the last anyone saw of her. As police sorted through the details of Andrea's recent life, it was discovered that she had been going through a rough patch. She had recently lost her car in an accident, and also was looking for work. As if that wasn't enough, Andrea was very upset over a skin condition that cause her a great deal of pain and embarrassment. According to Andrea's family, she had been acting differently, and was staying up late into the night and sleeping until afternoon. Her family's concern at times left Andrea feeling ganged up on and at odds wit her family. When it was learned that Andrea had been locked out

Introducing; Pretend A True Crime Documentary PodcastFrom Javier Leiva's newest season of Pretend;What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale’s claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can. Listen to Pretend on your favorite podcast app, and check out Javier's home pagehttps://pretendradio.org/

Episode 56 Matthew Braswell29 year-old Matthew Braswell vanished under mysterious circumstances in DeKalb County, TN on 12/17/21. Matthew and a friend were witnessed going through someone's mailbox, and when confronted, Matthew and his friend jumped into the friend's car and fled the scene, but didn't make it far before crashing into nearby trees. Both men ran from the car into the nearby woods. Matthew's friend was quickly apprehended, but Matthew was never seen again. Searches turned up Matthew's jacket, with some blood on it, but nothing else. Matthew's mom Teresa is desperate for answers, and wants to know what happened to her son. She fears that the police haven't done all that they can in this case due to Matthew's criminal past. She is also at odds with Matthew's girlfriend over things like Matthew's cellphone, and whether it holds clues to his disappearance, and where it actually is.Matthew was last seen wearing jeans and a white tanktop. He's 6ft tall

Episode 55 Tommy Lee Williams26 Year-Old Tommy Lee Williams went missing in Rochester, New York in early February, 2022 and has not been seen since. The last time he was seen was on surveillance video from outside a convenience store. He had an interaction with someone in a vehicle and then walked out of sight and vanished. Tommy's mom, Joyce Williams, fears that Tommy met with foul play, and would never have left on his own especially because he had a young son whow was about to celebrate a birthday. Joyce was worried after learning that Tommy was afraid of some men that wanted to beat him up. She's desperate to find answers, even going as far as to interact with psychics in an attempt to find her son. Joyce discusses her efforts to find Tommy in this episode. Tommy Lee Williams is described as 5’9” 180 pounds with a face tattoo near his left eye. Police say he was last seen wearing a red and blue Nike hooded swearshirt with a florescent orange winter hat.<br /

Episode 54 Elena De la Cruz62 Year-old Elene De la Cruz, a beloved Bronx mother and grandmother had just battled against Cancer for her life. Her treatment left her frail, and caused her hair to fall out, but she got the news that her Cancer was in remission. She looked forward to the little things she enjoyed in life like grabbing a few snacks and sitting down to watch a movie. On July 10, 2021, that's exactly what Elena had planned- a quiet night at home. At around 11pm, she headed to the deli store around the corner from her house; a store she frequently visited. She wanted to get her favorite snacks and come back home to watch her movie. Cameras showed her leaving her building at around 11:30 pm. After that, Elena went missing and has not been seen again. Several days past before her family found that Elena was missing, and they are desperate to find out what happened to her. Elena's daughter, Taina Roper discusses the case in this episode. If you have

Wondery Presents The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny, a longtime con artist, had plenty of enemies. She left behind a trail of men she’d scammed, and she had a volatile relationship with Christian Brando, the troubled son of movie star Marlon Brando.Not since the O.J. Simpson case had the eyes of the nation been so fixated on a homicide. The search for Bonny’s killer took detectives on an eleven-month odyssey across the country and through Hollywood's underbelly of hustlers, drug addicts, and would-be hitmen. It would be the most expensive murder investigation in LAPD history to date. This is the story of Robert and Bonny’s toxic relationship, her shocking murder, and his chaotic trial. Did actor Robert Blake kill his wife? Or was the murder someone else's vendetta?From Wondery, and the team behin

Introducing: Citizen Detective from AbJack Entertainment Citizen Detective is a new true crime podcast from AbJack Entertainment, the same network that brings you The Murder in My Family, Missing Persons, DNA: ID, Scene of the Crime, and Zodiac Speaking. Citizen Detective is hosted by Mike Morford (Criminology Podcast, The Murder in My Family) Naama Kates (Incel Podcast), and Dr. Lee Mellor (Murder was the case) Each episode is recorded live alongside Citizen Detectives at home who share their theories, ideas, etc with us for each case we discuss. Citizen Detective is out now with episode 1 covering the May, 2014 murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond in Putnam County, Georgia. You can listen to episode 1 of Citizen Detective right now.https://www.spreaker.com/show/citizen-detectiveTo get more details on how to join the Citizen Detective team as we re

Episode 53 Charles HollingsworthCharles Hollingsworth seemed to have it all. He was a doctor with a successful medical practice in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He was married with 2 daughters, and lived an adventurous lifestyle with a love of jet skiing, running, and the outdoors. From all outward appearances, life was good for the 6ft1 doctor with 1950's movie star-leading man-like looks. But 1970 was a rough year for the 38 year-old. His marriage had fallen apart, and his wife finally left him after years of his infidelities. His wife found new love, but Charles found himself living alone. He was battling financial problems, and his family believed he had undiagnosed Manic Depression. On October 26, 1970, Charles left his office following an argument and was never seen again. His car was found abandoned in a desolate area 24 miles from where he was last seen. Inside the car were several of his belongings, including his gun and running shoes, but there was no s

Introducing; Mayhem With Michele McPhee PodcastOn Mayhem, you’ll Join investigative journalist and author Michele McPhee as she uncovers some of the biggest stories in true crime. You can listen to her exclusive coverage on stories such as the Boston Marathon Bombings to the latest news and breaking crimes hitting the nation.In this preview episode, Michele McPhee talks to her friend and host of the hot new true crime podcast, Marginalized Murder, about the twenty year murder spree in Chicago that has been grossly under-reported. They also talk about the DNA backlog and the role of journalism in spurring legislation.After you listen to this preview, be sure to subscribe to Mayhem with Michele McPhee and for more information about the show, don’t forget to head over to MayhemPod.comLearn more about Marginalized Murder and Mayhem with Michele McPhee here:https://instabio.cc/truecr

Episode 52 Sandra Eckert70 year old mother and grandmother, Sandra Eckert went missing on March 26, 2021.She was last known to be at her home on the 7200 block of South North Cape Road in Franklin, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. Her husband claimed that she threatened to leave following an argument and that she had been drinking. He claims he took keys to one of their vehicles to stop her, but that she still managed to leave the house in a second vehicle in the very early morning hours. Police saw the vehicle, a Gray 2005 Dodge Stratus with WI license plate #319LGT, but it was unclear whether Sandra was driving. Police didn't pull it over because Sandra had not been reported missing yet. Had they done so, there may be answers in the case. Sandra was never seen again, nor was her car. Due to Sandra's husband's story changing and his admittedly cold relationship with Sandra, he's a prime person of interest in the case, and suspicion of him had caused major divi

Introducing; Foul Play, Making a PredatorThis is Episode 1 of 4 on the newest season of Foul Play called Making a Predator. Our story begins with a man walking into a movie theater in Noblesville, Indiana – 22-year-old Brent Allred.Brent is shy, self-effacing, and a junior at nearby Ball State University. He’s meeting a woman here, or rather a girl, for the very first time. They’ve been talking for six months now, and today he’s wearing the appropriate amount of overpriced cologne, a button-down shirt, black leather shoes, and he’s holding a pair of movie tickets for the two of them that he bought in advance for this dayListen to Foul Play, Making a Predator on your favorite podcast app, or find it here:https://link.chtbl.com/foulplay

Episode 51 Jodi HuisentruitIn 1995, 27 Year-old morning news anchor, Jodi Huisentruit had a lot going for her and was a rising star at CBS affiliate, KIMT in Mason City, Iowa. Popular, friendly, and outgoing, a lot of people were drawn to Jodi. While she handled her success and busy life well, and didn't have too many concerns, there were some disturbing instances for Jodi leading up to June 27, 1995. On that day, Jodi was running late to her morning shift at KIMT. An associate called Jodi at her apartment, and Jodi who overslept said she would be in shortly. Jodi was never seen again. When police investigated the area around Jodi's apartment, they found troubling signs that she had struggled with someone and was likely abducted from just outside her apartment. The questioning of neighbors would only lead to more worrisome clues. Police didn't know if Jodi had been abducted by someone with in her circle of friends, or by a disturbed fan, so they had to consider all possibil

Episode 50 Our Most Mysterious Cases So FarTo commemorate the 50th episode of Missing Persons, hosts Jess & Mike look back at the first 49 episodes and each pick out their top 5 most mysterious cases to recap, and discuss in more depth.If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here-https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcastTo contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss visit:Missingpersonspodcast.netFollow us on Social media-Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Missing-Persons-Podcast-103501877912153orTwitter:https://twitter.com/Missing_Po

Episode 49 David Cohen43 Year Old David Cohen of West Virginia, drove from his home in West Virginia in April 2015 to visit his friend in Lacey Twp, NJ. Dave, being a native of that area of NJ, knew the area well, but with about 30 minutes left in his drive, Dave decided to pull over and check into the Red Lion Motel at the Route 206 circle in Southampton, NJ across from the State Police barracks. Dave told his friend that he was tired and would see him the next day. When Dave didn't show, his friend called the hotel only to find out that Dave was not there but his truck was. The friend alerted Dave's family, who in turn contacted the state police. Investigators quickly determined that Dave had bought something to eat at the Red Star Pizza restaurant, which was also close to the circle. Video surveillance and eye witnesses at the pizza shop revealed nothing unusual, besides Dave being alone and in good spirits. He exited with his sandwhich and was never seen again. When pol

Missing Persons alert bonus: Interview with the family of Naomi IrionIn this special episode, you will hear from Naomi Irion's mom Diana, and her sister Tamara as they discuss their efforts to find Naomi. Theyalso discuss what's going on behind the scenes as well as what they feel can most help Naomi to be foundIf you have any information, please contact your local FBI office. You can also report a tip anonymously via this FBI tip line:https://tips.fbi.gov/You can also contact the Lyon County, NV sheriff's dept at:https://www.lyon-county.org/17/Sheriff

Missing Persons Alert: Naomi Irion18 Year old Naomi Irion is missing and was presumably abducted from a Walmart parking lot in Fernley, Nevada at close to 5:30am on March 12, 2022. Surveillance footage led to an arrest of a 41 year old man named Troy Driver of Fallon, NV in connection with Naomi's abduction. He is apparently not talking, and Naomi remains missing and time may be of the essence. Naomi is described as 5ft11, 230-250 pounds, with dyed Black, but naturally Brown hair. She has a septum piercing and the tattoo of a smiley face on her right ankle.She was last seen wearing a Blue Panasonic shirt, a Gray cardigan sweater, and Brown boots. She was carrying a Black purse, and her Iphone is missing.Her car was found 3 days later next to the Sherwin Williams Western Emulsion Plant.If you have any information, please contact your local FBI office. You can also report a tip anonymously via this FBI tip line:<a hr

Episode 48 Bryan 'Vladek' Hasel22 year-old Bryan 'Vladek' Hasel vanishsed from 'The Place at Alafaya' Apartment complex near East Orlando, Florida in November 2021 while his family was away traveling. His father returned to the apartment he shared with Vladek to find it empty with no sign of Vladek. His phone was left behind, and there was no sign of anything unusual in the apartment. Searching of nearby areas, and questionings of area residents produced no leads or signs of Vladek. His family and friends are concerned for Vladek's well-being, and that he may have been depressed. If you have information about Vladek's disappearance, please contact the Orange County Sheriff's dept at 407-836-4357 and reference case# 210-838-64To learn more about Vladek's case, visit the following social media pages: Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/findvladekI

Episode 47 Robert Deshawn Childers51 year-old Robert Deshawn Childers, known as Shawn to his family and friends, vanished under mysterious circumstances in Florence, Alabama on September 17, 2016. According to his friend/roommate David Nix, Shawn walked away from his residence that day between 9am and 12PM, and never returned. Almost immmediately, Shawn's family became suspicious of Nix's story because Shawn suffered from physical limitations that made it very difficult to walk without extreme pain. They felt that Shawn would have driven his truck if he needed to go someplace, which was found locked up at home. When Shawn's family dug more into Shawn's life during the time just before he went missing, they found that he had been the victim of frequent abuse at the hands of Nix, who cleaned the home he shared with Shawn using bleach right after the disappearance, and soon got rid of the vehicle he owned. It seems that Nix may have been iding something, but has since di

Episode 46 Rebekah BarsottiIn July 2021, 33 year-old Virginia transplant, Rebekah Barsotti disappeared in the area of Clark Fork River near Alberton, Montana. Rebekah was in the process of going through a divorce and had separated from her husband following a turbulent relationship in which there were indications of domestic violence, including a no-contact order, but Rebekah was starting to plan out the next phase of her life and had recently moved into her own place. On July 20th, Rebekah arranged to meet her estranged husband's caregiver near a gas station in Superior, Montana to retrieve some of her belongings. According to the caregiver, the exchange went down without a hitch. From there, it appears that Rebekah traveled to the Clark Fork River to stretch her legs and train her beloved dog Cerberus. Rebekah however was never seen again. A family hiking along the river found several items belongin to Rebekah stacked nealy along the riverbank and contacted police who fou

Episode 45 David Claude YeagerSeventeen year-old David Claude Yeager left his Shreveport, Louisiana home on February 7, 1971 to head to a nearby school event he wanted to attend. It's not clear whether that event was a dance, or a debate club meeting, as both have been reported, but what is clear, is that David never made it to his intended destination, and has never been seen again. Money in his bank account remained untouched. When David failed to return home, his family went to police who were of the opinion that he left on his own free will- something his family said he would never do. Their initial fear was that perhaps David had been struck by a car and was hurt, or dead on the side of the road, but when searches came up empty, they began to consider if David was the victim of foul play, perhaps even at the hands of a serial killer. David's cousin Kelly Chance discusses this frustrating and mysterious cold caseIf you have information about David's case, pl

Missing Persons Alert: Becky Hostetler-HendrixIn this urgent Missing Persons Alert episode, we discuss the case of 43 year old mother of two Becky Hostetler-Hendrix, who was last heard from in New Orleans, LA on the afternoon of January 6,2022. Foul play may be involved, and her case may be connected to that of Julia Dardar, another New Orleans area woman who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by a man named Benjamin Beale. Beale is an associate of the man Becky was dating when she went missing. Becky's vehicle, a Blue Toyota Highlander with Texas license plate DJD2581 is also missing and was observed on video surveillance around the time Becky vanished. Anyone with additional information on Becky Hostetler-Hendrix’s whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010To learn more about Becky's case, visit the Facebook page set up for her at:

Episode 44 Kimberly Avila32 year old Kimberly Avila vanished in Brownsville, TX in the early morning hours of May 13, 2017. Kimberly was born Ramiro Avila, Jr, and as a transgender woman, was no stranger to mistreatement at the hands of others. As a sex worker, the danger she faced was only compounded. Did the fact Kim was transgender, or that she worked as a sex worker factor in to her disappearance, or are those details simply red herrings? 5 years after she vanished, it seems that we are no closer to finding out what happened to her, and her family is desperate for answers. There have been no confirmed sightings of Kim since she vanished despite being well-known in the local LGBTQ community, and her bank account and social security card have not been used. Kim's sister Ivon discusses Kim's case in this episode. At the time of her disappearance, Kim was described as being 5'8-6'0, 200-220 pounds, and Hispanic with brown hair & eyes; she was last s

Episode 43 Richard HallidayRichard Halliday wanted to follow in his family's footsteps by proudly serving in the military and joined the US Army excited to see what the future had in store for him. The experience was definitely not everything Richard thought it would be, and he was concerned and unhappy with things that he saw, and leaders that he worked with. Richard made plans to exit the Army, but before he could see that through, in July 2020, the 21 year-old Private vanished from Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso, TX. When Richard's parents Robert & Patricia Halliday finally learned that their son was missing, they were surprised to learn how much time had gone by since he had vanished. When they began to ask questions about Richard's disappearance, they were met with resistance, pushback, and a lot of rumors and inuendos about their son's life. The one thing that they did not get were answers, and they have been trying to locate their son ever since. What happened to R

Episode 42 Paige CoffeyTwenty Seven year-old Paige Coffey vanished from Bratenahl, Ohio in May, 2019 following a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend, who is currently in prison for one of several crimes he committed. By all accounts, he was controlling, abusive, and violent towards Paige. He has not cooperated with police, and while many people think that he had something to do with Paige's disappearance, Paige was also battling mental health issues shortly before she vanished. Paige was re-evaluating her life and her relationships, and apparently decided to end things with her boyfriend, and that's when she vanished. Since then, there have been several rumors, but unfortuately, few solid clues for police to work with. Paige's disappearance has left her family & friends heartbroken. In an interview recorded on the day before what would be Paige's 30th birthday, her mom Trinettea shares her thoughts on the case, and her efforts to find out what happened to her daughte

Episode 41 Alicia MarkovichFifteen year-old Alicia Markovich vanished in Blairsville, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1987. Her father claims that Alicia stormed out of his home following an argument, and she has not been seen since. No sign of her has ever been found. Alicia's father seems to think that perhaps his daughter was trafficked, or she ran off, but Alicia's mom is suspicious of her ex husband and his story, as are many other people in the community. Over the years rumors swirled about Alicia's case, and an anonymous letter from someone led police to search a nearby river, but nothing has panned out and Alicia is still missing. Alicia's friend, and case advocate Lori Hiner discusses Alicia's disappearance in this episode.If you have information about Alicia Markovich, please call the PA State police missing persons unit at 724-357-1978To learn more about Alicia's case, or submit information or tips, please visit the following Facebook pages set

Episode 40 James Davis Walker 53 year old James Davis Walker was well-known and well-liked around the Bedford, VA area. Nicknamed 'Slim' due to his 6ft7 height, and 140 pound weight, James lived an easy going and unassuming life often living with various friends and relatives for stretches at a time. On April 7, 2000, James was reported missing by friends that he was staying with. They claimed that he vanished while they were inside a Food Lion store shopping. However, when the video surveillance from the store was checked, it told a different story, and James was never seen again. James's son Bobby discusses this puzzling case in this episode. If you have any information about the case of James Davis Walker, please callthe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900To learn more about this case, visit a Facebook page setup for James:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/helpfindjamesdaviswalker" rel="noop

Introducing Beyond Bizarre True Crime from AbJack EntertainmentBeyond Bizarre True Crime is a brand-new weekly podcast from AbJack Entertainment with a new host, or hosts from the world of true crime podcasts in every episode. Each host will bring their own personality to the case they present, and will lay out the details in their own style- all in less than 30 minutes, so you can get your true crime fill, and get on with your day. Episode 1 hosted by Nic & the Captain from True Crime Garage, and Episode 2 hosted by Emily Thompson from Morbidology are available right now everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes air every Saturday.Find Beyond Bizarre True Crime on social media via the following links:Twitter- https://twitter.com/BeyondBizarreTCFacebook- https://www.facebook.com

Episode 39 Christopher Douthat24 year old Christopher Douthat vanished from Vinton, Virginia on October 25, 2013 after telling his friend he was talking on the phone with he saw someone he knew. When the friend arrived, Chris was gone, and has never been found. Chris was due to appear in a pair of court cases in the following days after he vanished. Could his case be connected to one of those cases? Chris's Mom Mary discusses the pain of not knowing where her son is or what happened to himIf you have any information on what happened to Chris Douthat, call Virginia State Police at 540-375-9589.To learn more about the case of to follow Facebook discussion about Chris, visit this page:https://www.facebook.com/missingchristopherdouthat/If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here-<a href="https://www.patreon

Episode 38 Diane Francis37 year-old Diane Theresa Francis had battled a lot of demons by the time she went missing from the Jacksonville, FL area in late November, 2005. Diane had bounced around back and forth from New Jersey to Florida where she finally seemed to settle in the Jacksonville area. Along the way, she had lost custody of her two daughters and repeatedly tried to get back control of her life so she could be reunited with them. Unfortunately, as is all too common across ths US, Diane was fighting a losing battle with drug addiction, and her daughters spent years in the foster care system. They last saw their mom in Melbourne, FL in June 2003. Diane was arrested for trespassing in Jacksonville, Florida on November 27, 2005, and was last seen when she was released the next day. Years later, out of the Blue, one of the men in Diane's life reported her missing. The timing seemed odd to Diane's daughter Sherri who is now an adult and has been searching unsuccessfully

Episode 37 Lisa Marie Young21 Year-Old Indigenous Canadian, Lisa Marie Young vanished from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada on June 30, 2002 after accepting a ride with a young man she had met earlier that night during a night out with friends. She was never seen again after getting into his car, although she later texted a friend asking for help, saying "come get me, they won't let me leave" Unfortuately, the friend did not help and Lisa was never found. Rumors swirled that Lisa was killed by a group of people in a home in a snuff film. The person that gave Lisa a ride that fateful night has not provided answers to police, and has never been charged in relation to Lisa's disappearance.Lisa's friend and case advocate Cyndy Hall discusses Lisa's troubling case in this episode.If you have information about the case of Lisa Marie Young, contact Nanaimo crimestoppers at 800-222-8477 To learn more about Lisa's case, visit the Facebook group focused

Episode 36 Ryan DuncanRyan Duncan seemed to have his life in order. The 44 year old Father had a good job, but over a short amount of time, his life seemed to unravel, Ryan began using drugs, and was suffering from depression. Recognizing he needed help, and wanting to get a fresh start, in July 2018, he traveled to the Vernon, British Columbia area of Canada. He planned to find work there and seek help for his depression, and drug use. Then he vanished. Conflicting details, interactions with police, his car running out of gas, and then being broken into, were just a few of the clues in the aftermath of Ryan's disappearance. Ryan's mom Irene hired a private investigator to search for her son. She discusses Ryan's baffling disappearance in this episode. If you have information about Ryan's case, please call Crimestoppers at:800-222-8477You can also email: [email protected] OR <a href="mailto:ipost.pbmh@gmai

Missing Persons Alert Gabby Petito Part 2This is part 2 of an urgent Missing Persons alert mini episode about the case of 22 year old Gabby Petito who vanished while traveling cross-county. This episode includes important updates and new information. The case spans multiple police jurisdictions from all over the country including Florida, New York, Wyoming, and Utah. Gabby, along with her boyfriend, traveled across the country in their distinct travel van. Her boyfriend and their van showed up in North Port, Florida on the weekend of 9/11/21, but Gabby was nowhere to be found. If you have information about Gabby's case, please call the Suffolk County police crime stoppers at 800-220-8477 or the FBI at 800-CALLFBI To learn more about Gabby's case, visit the Facebook page set up by her family at: https://www.facebook.com/Find-Gabby-110214491405003/<br

Missing Persons Alert: Gabby PetitoThis is an urgent Missing Persons alert mini episode about the case of 22 year old Gabby Petito who vanished while traveling cross-county. The case spans multiple police jurisdictions from all over the country including Florida, New York, Wyoming, and Utah. Gabby, along with her boyfriend, traveled across the country in their distinct travel van. Her boyfriend and their van showed up in North Port, Florida on the weekend of 9/11/21, but Gabby was nowhere to be found. After we published this episode, Gabby's family supplied us with this statement:"The Schmidt and Petito family are going through the worst moments of their lives. Their beautiful twenty-two year old daughter is missing and the one person that can help find Gabby refuses to help. Brian Laundrie was traveling with Gabby in the Grand Teton – Yellowstone area. They were traveling together in Gabby’s 2012 Ford Transit van. That is where we believe Gabb

Episode 35 Kelly Bergh DoveTwenty year-old wife and mother, Kelly Bergh Dove, vanished from the Harrisonburg, Virginia gas station-convenience store she was working at in the early morning hours of June 18, 1982. She has never been seen again. The only clues in her case are a series of disturbing phone calls that she received that night at work. They were so disturbing, that Kelly called 911, multiple times, and in one of the calls, mentioned a strange man in a Gray, possibly Silver Ford. who may have exposed himself to Kelly. By the time police arrived moments after her final call, Kelly was no where to be found. The only sign of her was a few of her possessions and her cigarette still smoking in the ash tray. As it turned out, another woman working the overnight shift at a nearby business recounted a similar incident and provided police with a composite sketch of the men she witnessed. A composite sketch of this man was created and circulated, but did not provide many clu

Episode 34 Donna Kay Gibson32 year-old mother of four, Donna Kay Gibson, vanished mysteriously from her Louisa, VA home in the middle of the night in February, 1995. Her husband and children awoke to find a blanket on top of some pillows on the couch where Donna had been sleeping, perhaps made to look as if she was still asleep under the blanket. There was no sign of a struggle, and Donna has not been seen since. Police seemed to lock in on Donna's husband, although there was someone in Donna's life that perhaps they should have been looking at more closely, someone who is behind bars currently after a long list of crimes he was convicted for. Donna's family is unhappy with the direction the case has gone in over the years, and at the lack of communication from investigators in the case.Two of Donna's Daughters, Tricia and Miranda, discuss Donna's mysterious disappearance in this episode. If you have information about the disappearance of Donna Kay Gibson

Episode 33 Sabrina KahlerTwenty year-old Sabrina Kahler vanished in Erie County, Pennsylvania on June 24, 2002, after going swimming with her Boyfriend's cousin, David Heck. Heck does not deny that he was the last one to see Sabrina, but claims that he dropped her off at the movies and had nothing to do with her disappearance. He is considered a suspect in the case. No trace of Sabrina has ever been found, and while she is officially a missing person, Sabrina's parents had her declared legally dead. Sabrina's Mother Susan is the guest in this episode If you have information about Sabrina's case. please call the : Erie Police Department Detective Sergeant Barry SnyderAgency Phone Number: (814) 870-1506If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here-https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcastTo contact the podcast or learn mor

Episode 32 Linda BarnettThirty eight year-old Linda Barnett had not been living in Amarillo, Texas very long when she went missing in July, 2020. According to her live-in boyfriend, Linda left the home following an argument and never returned. There were possible sightings of Linda, but none confirmed. Linda needs multiple medications for various health issues that she did not take with her when she vanished. Linda's sister Carolyn is the guest in this episode and discusses the case. She believes that her sister met with foul play.If you have any information about the disappearance of Linda Barnett, please call the Amarillo PD at (806) 378-9451To learn more about Linda's case, visit her Facebook page-https://www.facebook.com/groups/3132328753547930If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here-<a href="https:

Episode 31 Kaylene OehlingTwenty one year-old Kaylene Oehling disappeared in January, 2020 near Etna, PA following some questionable social media posts from her account that suddenly vanished. Kaylene was last known to be visiting an ex-boyfriend of hers, Michael Manno, a convicted felon with a long rap sheet. Following Kaylene's disappearance, both investigators, and Kaylene's family were forced to wade through and sort out several rumors surrounding Kaylene. All paths seem to point towards Manno, and following Kaylene's disappearance, he sent nude photos of Kaylene to Kaylene's father and sister. He was charged with crimes for that as Kaylene's sister was under 18. Today. 18 months after she vanished, there is still no sign of Kaylene. Her Father, Jason, is the guest in this episode and he discusses the many frustrating details surrounding the case. If you have information about Kaylene's disappearance, please call the Allegheny County, PA Homicide unit at 41

Episode 30 Christopher Story40 year-old Christopher Story vanished without a trace from his home in his community of Mahoningtown, New Castle, PA in August, 2013. In his house, his family found no signs of a struggle, and clothes laid out for a planned doctor's appointment. They grew concerned after learning that in the time leading up to his disappearance, Christopher was seen by witnesses acting irrational, perhaps due to mental illness he was suffering from. Christopher also had physical problems after multiple car accidents, and medication he needed was found in his home. In this episode, Christopher's sister Lindsey discusses the strange disappearance of her brother in this episode, and the impact it's had on their family.If you know anything about the disappearance of Christopher Story, please call New Castle police at 724-656-3588To learn more about Chris's case, visit the Facebook page set up for him- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/helpbr

Episode 29 Lauren DumoloTwenty Nine year-old Lauren Dumolo vanished from Cape Coral, Florida in June, 2020, and has not been seen since. In the wake of her disappearance, Lauren's father Paul has traveled repeatedly across the country from California in an effort to find out what happened to his daughter. What he found was a bunch of strange clues, and an unsavory cast of characters that may hold the answers. Paul is the guest in this episode as well as Hilary Wadsworth, co-host of the podcast, Complicit which takes a deep dive into Lauren's case.If you have information about Lauren Dumolo, please call the Cape Coral police at 239-574-3223 There is currently a reward being offered in this case.To learn more about the Complicit podcast, visit their website:https://complicit-podcast.com/If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Pa

Episode 28 Brandon McDonaldClarkton, NC resident, 35 Year-Old Brandon McDonald vanished in the early morning hours of March 25th, 2021. Brandon was supposed to run an errand and return home to his father's home in Clarkton, but never showed up. His Father received a call from Brandon that did not provide any clues, and instead only led to more questions as the call was later pinged in Laurinburg, another town in NC. Later, Brandon's truck was found wrecked in a front yard in yet another town, Hope Mills, NC. Brandon has not been seen since and his family is desperate for answers. In this episode, Brandon's sister Shannon discusses the scramble to find BrandonThere is a $10,000 reward being offered in this case. If you have any information, please call Matt Hester at the Bladen County Sheriff's office at 910-862-6960If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here-<a href="https://www.patreon.com/MissingPo

Episode 27 Jacob Ryan Loomis 24 year-old Jacob Ryan Loomis moved from Oregon to Kalispell in Northwest, Montana in the Summer of 2019. Within two months. Jacob went missing. His family last heard from him in October of that year. His family and police have been trying to piece things together ever since and the two people who likely can help the most are apparently not cooperating. Jacob's mom Dawn is frustrated at the lack of movement in the case and she discusses it in this episode. If you have information in this case, please contact Detective Ryan Bartholomew at 406-758-7793To learn more about the case or to support Jacob's family and their efforts, check out the Facebook page at- https://www.facebook.com/SavingJacobLoomis

Episode 26 Trevor Boyd28 Year-Old Trevor Boyd inexplicably walked off his job site in Ft Bridger, Wyoming on November 16th,2020 and vanished. Despite possible sightings of Trevor early on, and searches of the area with dogs, he has never been found. Whether Trevor's disappearance is related to Bi Polar disorder or addiction issues he suffered from, or if he met with foul play, is unknown. There are far more questions than answers. Trevor's sister discusses the puzzling disappearance in this episode If you have information about Trevor's case, please call the Evanston, WY PD at 307-783-6400 or private investigator Mark Davis at 435-671-8100. You can also anonymously share info via We Hlp the Missing tip line at 866-660-4025To learn more about Trevor's case, visit the Facebook page about him:https://www.facebook.com/groups/689804871720810If you'd like to supp

Episode 25 Veronica Reyes DiazTwenty three year old Veronica Reyes Diaz vanished in the early morning hours of Saturday January 18, 2020 after a night out with a friend. Camera footage shows that she made it home to her Dover, Florida home where her children and, husband of one year, were asleep. After that, she was never seen again. Veronica's husband claims that he never woke up when she came home, and some of Veronica's family & friends are concerned by things that they have learned about after she went missing indicating that the marriage may have had some problems. Veronica's friends & family are beyond worried that she met with foul play. Veronica's father, Fidencio, discusses the case in this episode A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Veronica’s whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200 or email [email protected]

Introducing: Zodiac SpeakingZodiac Speaking is a new True Crime Podcast from AbJack Entertainment that explores in depth, the mystery of the Zodiac Killer case. In every episode, Zodiac case experts Mike Morford and Richard Grinell explore various aspects of one of America's most infamous unsolved mysteries.New episodes air every other Saturday beginning on March 13, 2021.Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/Zodiac-Speaking-Podcast-105911481547105or on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/PodcastZodiacVisit Mike Morford's Zodiac site at:http://zodiackillersite.com/And Richard Grinell's Zodiac site a

Episode 24 Jack Berry JrJack Berry Jr, a 33 year-old Father, vanished in Terre Haute, IN on December 16, 2008. He was last known to be visiting a friend, and vanished following the visit. Jack's van was discovered nearby, and police became suspicious of the friend's story. Upon finding blood in this friend's home and car, he was arrested for Jack's murder, but was found not guilty at trial, and released. Jack Berry Jr remains missing, and is presumed dead. His father Jack Berry Sr, was shocked and saddened after the trial, and while he believes his son is dead, he'd like to just know the truth, and have Jack Jr's remains. Jack Sr discusses the ups and downs of this case with us. If you have information about the disappearance of Jack Berry Jr, please call Terre Haute Police at 812-244-2273.Visit the Facebook group page: Finding Jack Berry Jr; https://www.facebook

Episode 23 Amy Lee BrackenThirty-Nine Year old Amy Lee Bracken vanished in Braddock Pennsylvania in January, 2020 after going to meet a man in person for the first time, after meeting him online. Police checked this man out, and while he does have a sketchy background, they believe that he has been cooperative with them. He says that Amy left to buy drugs with an African American man driving a White Lexus with Ohio tags. Amy has never been seen again. Amy's Aunt Diane discusses the case in this episode, and how desperate her family is to find out what happened to Amy. If you have information about Amy Lee Bracken, please call the Somerset PD at 814-445-4596

Introducing; MissingWe want to introduce you to a true crime show with a mission to highlight the missing. It's from Tim and Lance - the hosts of Crawlspace. Please subscribe to Missing!Included clips are from recent series on Missing Erica Franolich, Phoenix Coldon and Archer Ray Johnson. And Josh Hallmark of True Crime Bullsh*t is there too.Subscribe now!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcriStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/missing-csmYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsmFollow Missing on so

Episode 22 Alexandria 'Ali' LowitzerSixteen year-old Alexandria Lowitzer, who went by Ali, vanished on April 26th, 2010 after getting off her school bus in Spring, TX in Harris County. She has never been seen again. It's thought that she may have been intending to walk a quarter mile to her job to pick up her pay, but she never showed up there and she wasn't captured on any video surveillance. All of her belongings as well as her bank account, were left behind untouched. After a decade of wondering what happened to Ali, and having to deal with what they feel was an inadequate investigation by authorities, Ali's family is desperate for answers. Ali's Mom Jo Ann discusses the case with us. If you have information about the disappearance of Alexandria 'Ali' Lowitzer, please call or text (936)648-7222Or visit the website; AlexandriaLowitzer.comYou can also visit the Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HopeForAli" rel="noopener"

Bonus Episode: Veta Belford19 Year-Old Veta Belford was dropped off by her father at her Home Depot job in Sacramento, California at 2pm on October 17, 2020. She was to work her shift there until her mom Agnes picked her up when her shift ended at 11pm. When Agnes arrived, Veta was nowhere to be found, and an employee told her that Veta was fired at around 4pm that day. Agnes was shocked and had no idea where her daughter was. It soon became apparent that Veta's personal belongings, laptop, wallet and ID, were still in Veta's room. Desperate for answers, Agnes hired an investigator who didn't help much leaving Agnes to do a lot of footwork on her own and following clues that led to a nearby bus station and a mystery Greyhound ticket to New York. Veta's Mom, Agnes discusses the case with us in this episodeUPDATE: As we prepared to release this episode this week, the last week of January,2021, Veta was found safe, and has communicated with her mom. Apparently, Ve

Episode 21 Amanda JonesWhen 26 year-old single Mother, Amanda Jones found out she was pregnant, she confronted the would-be father who wanted nothing to do with the baby, or Amanda. Flash forward to when Amanda was eight and a half months pregnant- August 14th, 2005. Twenty-Six year old Amanda wanted to give the biological father of her soon-arriving baby one more chance to be involved in the baby's life. She made arrangements to meet him in a parking lot at the Hillsboro Civic Center in Jefferson County, Missouri. Amanda never returned home, and a search of the area quickly resulted in Amanda's car, but there was no sign of Amada, and she has never been seen again. The Father of the baby admitted to meeting her that day, but he insisted that the last time he saw Amanda, she was alive and well. Amanda's parents, and her daughter who was only 5 years old when Amanda vanished miss her terribly and want answers. Amanda's mom Bertha discusses the caseIf you have in

Introducing: The Apology Line from WonderyIf you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn’t just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wondery the makers of Dr. Death and The Shrink Next Door, comes a story about empathy, deception and obsession. Marissa Bridge, who knew Mr. Apology better than anyone, hosts this six episode series.Listen today at:wondery.fm/MissingPersons

Episode 20 Jamie Tate33 Year Old Jamie Tate vanished from Indianapolis, Indiana in July, 2020. She was seen by a witness being dragged into a house before she vanished. Despite the eye witness account, not many people are willing to talk. Jamie has an allegedly abusive ex-bf and she may have witnessed a murder. Jamie is considered to be at extreme risk. Her mother Donna is frantic and discusses Jamie's case in this episode.If you have information about Jamie's case, call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS or the Missing Persons Unit at 317-327-6160.To learn more about Jamie's case visit the Bring Jamie Home Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771854880284363If you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here-https://www.patreon.com/Mis

Introducing; DNA: IDWe all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the “who” question about these often decades-old crimes.... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is unique, and has its own story behind the headline. Join us for DNA: ID. New episodes will come out every other week on Mondays.This preview of episode 1 explores the 1972 rape and murder of 20 year-old Jody Loomis in Snohomish County, Washington. It took nearly five decades for law enforcement, armed with the latest genetic genealogy tools, to catch Jody's killer. Finding him was just the beginning of the story.Follow DNA: ID on Social Mediaon Twitter at- https://twitter

Wondery Presents: Death of a Starlet Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten’s year. Playboy’s Hugh Hefner thought it might even be her decade. She was just 20 years old, the girl next door with the shy smile and whispery voice who didn’t know her own beauty. But who was Dorothy really? And how did her rise to fame ultimately lead to her death? This is a six-part series about love, sex and murder in 1970s Hollywood when glitter pants and roller skates were all the rage, and the Playboy mansion hosted the biggest party in town.Listen now:wondery.fm/Starlet_MissingPers

Episode 19 Christopher 'Dogg' Sanders40 Year-Old Christopher 'Dogg' Sanders walked away from his job in the Texas oil fields near Monohan's RV Park in Monohans, TX in August,2017. He vanished without a trace His family is desperate for answers.Please contact Monahan’s PD if you have information about the case at 432-943-3254To learn more about Dogg’s case, visit his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/bringdogghomeIf you'd like to support this podcast via a donation, you can do so through Patreon here-https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcastTo contact the podcast or learn more about the cases we discuss visit:Missingpersonspodcast.net

Episode 18 Leona Kinsey45 Year-Old Leona Kinsey vanished without a trace from La Grande, Oregon on October 25th, 1999. She told a friend that she was meeting a mystery man named John at a local store. This friend soon realized that Leona was missing and went searching for her. What she found only raised more questions. All of Leona's belongings were found in her home, but her car was found at the store that she was supposed to meet John at. That was 21 years ago, and there still are more questions than answers. The last 2 decades have been hard on Leona's daughter, Carolyn, who joins us in this episode to discuss her mom's mysterious case-a case that has become sort of an urban legend in the La Grande area. If you have information about Leona's case, please call La Grande Police Department 541-963-1017To Learn more about Leona's case, visit her Facebook page:https://www.facebo

Episode 17 Susan Osborne and Evan Chartrand42 Year-old Susan Osborne, and her 14 year-old son Evan Chartrand were reported missing in July, 2017 after their family hadn't heard from them in a while. The Holtville, Alabama Mother and Son had been living with Susan's second husband, Jerry Marshall Osborne. Suspicion quickly focused on Osborne after he failed to report his wife and Stepson missing. In fact, the pair may have been missing for several weeks before other family members reported them missing. Susan's 2 dogs also had vanished, but were later found at an animal shelter. It was revealed that Susan had discovered a seedy, secret side and past of her husband just before she vanished. When police investigated, they found that Jerry Osborne had re-furnished and renovated much of his home. Witnesses had seen him burning items. Investigators found signs of blood in the home, but their testing was limited. Today, Susan and Evan remain missing. The only suspect named by poli

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Episode 16 Morgan BauerNineteen year-old Morgan Bauer left her home in Aberdeen, SD in February, 2016 looking to start the next chapter of her life in the big city of Atlanta, GA. She left home with barely more than the clothes on her back, and a few belongings. She had no money and met a man on Craigslist who said that Morgan could live with him temporarily if she agreed to clean for him. But after just 1 day of living there, she came home to find her belongings on the sidewalk. Scrambling to survive, Morgan attempted to break into the world of Atlanta's exotic dancing scene, and took refuge in local hotels. She stayed active on social media, but without warning, Morgan stopped posting. When her mom Sherri realized that Morgan was missing, she headed to Atlanta trying to find her daughter. She soon discovered it would be an uphill battle, and police were not of much help. Today, almost 5 years later, Morgan remains missing. There is no indication that Morgan's credentials

Episode 15 Jared Hanna Twenty Eight year-old father of two, Jared Hanna of Jerseyville, IL vanished on July 2nd, 2011. Jared's 1990 GMC Sierra pickup truck was found abandoned and out of gas two days later in Clinton County, more than 70 miles from his home. A search of the area revealed that witnesses had seen Jared walking not far from where his truck was found and asking for directions. Jared's bag was later found with his belongings and identification inside, but Jared himself has never been found.If you have any information about Jared Hanna, please call 618-498-6881, or 1-800-300-2590 or visit TwoRiversCrimestoppers.org To learn more about Jared's case, you can visit his Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200840346634807/membersTo support this podcast via a donation, you can do so via Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.co

Episode 14 Dulce Maria AlavezFive year old Dulce Maria Alavez vanished from a playground in Bridgeton, NJ in September, 2019, a year ago this month. It is believed that she is the victim of an abduction. A description and sketch of a suspect were generated, but as of yet, the case remains unsolved. Dulce's mother, Noema has been the focus of attention from people who claim that she has not appeared to be showing enough emotion through out this ordeal. The case has also been plagued by mysterious letters being mailed hinting that the writer or writers may have information about the case. Noema joins us to discuss her daughter's case, and to respond to accusations against her. If you have information about Dulce's case, please call the Bridgeton, NJ police at 856-451-0033 or the NJ State Police at 609-963-6900To support this podcast via a donation, you can do so via Patreon at:https:

Episode 13 Jamie LusherSixteen year old James Donald Lusher Jr, better known as Jamie Lusher, vanished while riding his bike someplace between his home in Westfield, MA, and his grandmother's house in Blandford, MA on November 6, 1992. Jamie was a special needs student, and following injuries received in a car accident, he both looked younger, and operated at a much younger age than his sixteen years. Less than a week later, Jamie's bike was found by hunters in a wooded area near Westfield. No other sign of Jamie has ever been found despite repeated searches on ground, and in nearby waterways. A serial killer named Lewis Lent Jr, confessed to killing Jamie and told police where to find Jamie's body. Despite the confession, Jamie has never been found, but police believe that Lent did indeed kill Jamie. Jamie's sister Jennifer, discusses the painful search for answers in her brother's case. if you have information about Jamie's case, please contact the Westfield,

Episode 12 Shemika 'Mika' Cosey16 year-old Shemika Cosey, known to family & friends as Mika, vanished mysteriously from Berkeley,MO while sleeping over at a family member's home in December, 2008. Mika's mother, Paula feels that from the beginning, police have treated Mika's case as if she were a runaway, but Paula doesn't believe that. Paula has has to handle most of the search for Mika on her own with help from friends and family, and over the past 12 years, she has discovered some possible clues that as of now, have not lead her to being reunited with her daughter Mika.If you have information about Mika's case please call Berkeley, MO PD at 314-524-3311This episode of Missing Persons is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To save 10% on your first moth of Better Help, visit: http://betterhelp.com/mpTo support this podcast via a donation please visit: <a href="https://www.pa

Episode 11 Alissa Turney Seventeen year-old Alissa Turney vanished from Phoenix, AZ in May, 2001. Initially, clues left behind pointed to her leaving on her own and heading to CA. But eventually, it became evident that Alissa had not left on her own. A self-confessed serial killer took responsibility for Alissa's disappearance, but that confession fell apart, and police zeroed in on a more likely suspect; one that would surprise a lot of people, Alissa's own step father, Michael Turney. Despite initially not believing that her own father could be responsible for her half sister's disappearance, Sarah Turney is now convinced that he is a killer and is on a mission to prove it getting justice for Alissa in the process. Sarah discusses her sister Alissa's sad and tragic case, and her mission to see Michael Turney held accountable. If you have information about Alissa's case, please call the Phoenix,AZ Police at 602-262-6141To learn more about Alissa's c

Episode 10 Randy LeachIn April, 1988 just a week before graduating, Randy Leach, a typical 17 year-old teenager in Linwood, KS went missing after attending a party. Neither Randy, nor his Mom's car that he was driving at the time have ever been found. Confusion, rumors, and shortcomings in the investigation have plagued the case over the past 3 decades. Randy's heartbroken parents Alberta and Harold discuss Randy's case, and share their thoughts about what went wrong in the search for their son. If you have information about Randy's case, please contact the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office at 913-682-5724 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800 KS CRIMETo learn more about Randy's case, contact Betty at the IN SEARCH OF RANDY LEACH FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/In-Search-of-Randy-Leach-1692062907762863/This episode sponsored

Wondery Presents GURU: The Dark Side of Enlightenment When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorsed self-help teacher who achieved fame, fortune, and influence. But friends and family members of his followers questioned his unorthodox methods, and tried to stop him. From Wondery, the makers of “Dirty John,” “Dr. Death,” and “The Shrink Next Door,” comes a story about the dark side of enlightenment. Hosted by journalist Matt Stroud. Listen today at wondery.fm/missingpersons_guru

Episode 9 Joanna and Shariece ClarkIn February, 2017, Thirty Three year old Joanna Clark and her fifteen year old daughter Shariece vanished from their Cherry Hill neighborhood in Baltimore, MD. Police believe that they may very well have been the victims of violence, and were murdered, but today, they remain classified as missing persons. An investigation seems to point to a suspect who was well known to Joanna and Shariece, but a lack of evidence has kept police from arresting him. Joanna's mother; Shariece's grandmother, Margaret Tucker is heartbroken over the loss of her girls, and discusses her suspicions, and frustration over the lack of progress in the case. If you have information about this case, please call Baltimore Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUPTo learn more about Joanna and Shariece's case, visit the Facebook page about the case:https://www.facebook.com/M.Fleig

Episode 8 Mary Jane Croft VanGilderImagine searching for a missing loved one for 75 years. Mary Jane Croft VanGilder went missing in 1945. She had left her family in WV to escape an abusive relationship. She traveled to OH where she took a warehouse job, and routinely sent letters and war bonds home to her children. In February, 1945, she filed for divorce. The following month, she quit her job and vanished. Her family has been searching for her ever since. In this episode, Mary Jane's daughter Anna discusses the 75 year old mystery, and Adam Turner =, the police officer tasked with solving this mystery shares the challenges of investigating such an old case. If you have information about Mary Jane Croft Van Gilder, please contact Officer Adam Turner at the Shelby, OH Police Department at 419-347-2242For more information about the case, visit the Mary Jane Croft Van Gilder Facebook discussion group at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/76944

Episode 7 Dale WilliamsThis episode is being released on the week of the 21 year anniversary of the disappearance of Dale Williams. Dale Williams was a well-known and well-liked 42 year old family man and resident of Nucla, Colorado when he went missing on May 27, 1999. Dale owned a body shop in Nucla, and on the day he went missing, he received a call from a motorist asking for help with car trouble they were experiencing. Although Dale was a body repairman, and not an auto mechanic, he agreed to help and set out in his truck with tools to assist the caller. He was never seen again. Several weeks later, the case took a mysterious turn when Dale's truck was discovered in a nearby River. The investigation into Dale's disappearance led to one man who might have a motive to harm Dale, but this man has never been arrested, and today 21 years later, Dale's family continues to wonder what happened to him. Dale's Daughter Tonee Lawrence discusses her father and his case in this e

Bonus Episode; Missing Persons Alert: Madison 'Maddie' Bell(IMPORTANT UPDATE: Less than a day after this episode was released, Madison Bell was found alive and well, and missing of her own free will; this according to the Highland County Sheriff's dept. At this time, she does not want any further information shared)18 Year-old Madison 'Maddie' Bell is currently missing from Greenfield, Ohio in Highland County. Investigators and her family are scrambling to find her and time is of the essence. There are clues in her case that we discuss in this special Missing Persons Alert Episode. We hope you will share Maddie's story, and this episode on social media. For more information about Maddie's case, please visit http://missingpersonspodcast.net/missing-persons-alert-madison-maddie-bell/ to view photos of Maddie, a car that was seen near where she went missing, an

Episode 6 Keith MannOn Mother's day weekend, 1997, Gregory Keith Mann Jr. vanished without a trace after a night out with friends in Wichita Falls, TX. On Saturday night May 10th of that weekend, Gregory, who always went by keith, was last seen by his friends who dropped him off and watched him walk towards his apartment, and into the unknown. The next day, his parents and fiance realized that Keith was missing, and found the Red Ford Mustang he was driving parked very close to his Parent's home, only a mile from his apartment. This only deepened the mysterious disappearance. 23 years later, Keith Mann remains missing. Does the answer to Keith's disappearance lie within the 1 mile area between Keith's apartment and his Parent's home? Keith's Father Greg Mann Sr, and his Stepmother Debra Mann discuss the frustrating search for their son. Detective John Laughlin, who is currently investigating Keith's case, provides us with a glimpse into the puzzling disappearance. <

Missing Persons Episode 5 Betty Alexander 69 year old Betty Alexander, a beloved mother and grandmother, vanished from her Sullivan, MO apartment in April, 2019. In the wake of her disappearance, strange clues were discovered. Police initially thought that Betty vanished as a result of Dementia, but now believe that she met with foul play. Despite possible sightings of her, she remains missing today. Betty's daughter Tonya discusses her mother's case, and the search for her. If you have information about Betty's case, please call Sullivan, MO police at 573-468-8001, the anonymous tip line at 573-860-5637, or Private investigator John Mackey at 888-511-0498To learn more about Betty's case, please visit the Bring Betty Home Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bringbettyhome1/Also check out the Truth Tellers page: <a href="https://truthtellersweb.wordpress.com/t

Join Lindsay Graham, the host of Wondery’s show American Scandal as he dives deep into the heart of the most shocking moments of fraud and deception in American history. In this six-part series “The Hare Krishna Murders” he explores an eastern religion with pure intentions that, in the hands of its western followers, became a criminal enterprise of drug running, molestation and murder. For the full episode go to: wondery.fm/missingpersonsAS

Episode 4 of Missing Persons covers the case of Marie Ann Watson, a 27 year old Mother who vanished in November, 1977 in Gem County, Idaho. After dealing with personal demons including substance abuse, and prostitution, and a year long prison sentence, Marie had finally turned her life around and was looking forward to a fresh start with her children. But just 2 days before she was to be reunited with them, she vanished. Marie's daughter Sandi, who was just a young child at the time, has memories that may hold the clues to what happened to Marie. But those memories are dark, and reveal torture and abuse at the hands of her foster parents, and links to a serial killer. Sandi discusses her memories, and her mother's case. If you have information about this case please call the Gem County Sheriff's Office 208-365-3521For more information about this podcast, visit Missingpersonspodcast.net

Episode 3: Desirea Ferris 18 Year-Old Desirea Ferris went missing May 2nd, 2017 from a crime-ridden area in South Kansas City, MO. She has not been seen since. Foul Play is suspected, Despite rumors, tips, and promising suspects, Desirea's family is still searching for answers. Desirea's stepmother, Jennifer discusses the case in this episode. If you have any information about Desirea's case, please call in your tip to 816-474-8477. There is currently a reward being offered in her case.To learn more about Desirea's case, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BringDesireaFerrisHome/To support this podcast via a Patreon donation, visit: https://www.patreon.com/MissingPodcastTo learn more about the podcast, or to get in touch, visit:

Episode 2; Charles Horvath Allan20 Year-old Charles Horvath Allan vanished while traveling through Canada in 1989. He was last seen at the Tiny Town campground in Kelowna in May of that year. Over the last 3 decades, his mother Denise has traveled back and forth from the UK to Canada in an effort to find her only son. Along the way, she's faced hurtful rumors, false leads, and financial ruin. Denise is our guest in this episode. When last seen, Charles Horvath Allan was described as being 6ft tall and 195 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.If you have information about Charles's case, please contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250)762-3300 To learn more about the case, please visit the Facebook page; 'The Search for Charles KJ Horvath Allan' https://www.facebook.com/SEARC4CharlesFOUNDATION/To support this podcast via a Patreon donation, please visit;

Episode 1 Sandra Crispo In the debut episode of Missing Persons, we explore the case of 54 year-old mother and grandmother, Sandra Crispo who vanished inexplicably from her Hanson, MA home in August, 2019. Nothing in Sandra's background seemed to point investigators in any direction, although they do have a few clues to work with. Sandra's daughter Laina discusses the case with us. When last seen, Sandra Crispo was described as being 5ft9 with brown hair and blue eyes. If you have more information about Sandra's case, please call the Hanson, MA Police department at (781)293-4625 or the MA State Police at (508)-894-2600To learn more about Sandra's case, visit the Facebook group; 'Search for Sandra' at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3797455080280765/To support this podcast via a Patreon donation, please visit; <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Missing

At any given time, there are 90,000 missing persons, and this is only in the U.S. Missing Persons is a brand new true crime podcast that explores some of those cases. The first official episode airs on March 14th, 2020, and new episodes will release every other Saturday. In each episode, we will discuss the details of an open missing persons case, and will be joined by a loved one of that missing person, in an effort to shed light on the case through an insider's perspective. Will you join us and help become part of the search for answers in these cases? If so, subscribe to Missing Persons right now everywhere you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss an episode. Missing Persons is produced under the name Abjack Entertainment by Mike Morford and Jessica Bettencourt. It's hosted and edited by Mike Morford, with writing and research by Jessica Bettencourt.Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Missing_P