The Vanished Podcast podcast

The Vanished Podcast

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The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next? Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now.

The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next? Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now.

 

#469

Anastasia Ferriera

Nineteen-year-old Anastasia Ferreira, affectionately known as "Stasia" by those closest to her, was the kind of person who couldn't help but be noticed. Though Anastasia stood just around 4'11", her personality loomed large, making her impossible to overlook. She was a vibrant force of nature to her family: a ball of energy with a heart big enough to embrace everyone she encountered. As a child, Anastasia was a daredevil, fearlessly climbing swing sets to the highest bar and filming herself spinning on ceiling fans. Her loved ones remember her as adventurous and bold, someone who constantly pushed boundaries and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself. Yet, beneath that fearless exterior was a young woman shaped by early childhood trauma and a relentless desire for stability in a chaotic world. In mid-March 2023, Stasia vanished without a trace from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The details surrounding her disappearance are as perplexing as they are devastating. One moment, Anastasia was engaging with friends and posting on social media; the next, she was gone, leaving her family in a state of agony, desperately searching for answers in the face of her sudden and unexplained absence. Upon learning that Anastasia was missing, her family began searching the streets of Albuquerque for clues about what may have happened to her. They began hearing a flurry of stories that seemed conflicting. Nearly two years later, they are still sifting through the puzzle pieces they have gathered, hoping that the truth will come into focus. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Anastasia Ferreira, please call the Albuquerque Police Department at 505-242-2677. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:19

16 Dec 2024


#468

Jessie Foster

21-year-old Jessica Foster, known to those close to her as Jessie, disappeared from Las Vegas, Nevada in late March of 2006. Jessie was far from her home in Canada, and her family didn't really know the ins and outs of Jessie's daily life in Sin City. They had last seen Jessie in late 2005 when she returned home to visit her loved ones for the holidays. She didn't seem quite like herself, but her family couldn't quite pinpoint the changes in her demeanor. Her once-vibrant spirit seemed to have faded, raising quiet concerns. In March, her family lost all communication with her. It was later revealed that her journey to Las Vegas was far darker than anyone had known. Nearly 19 years later, Jessie's family continues to search for the truth behind her disappearance, hoping to uncover the story of what happened to their beloved daughter and sister. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jessie Foster, please contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-9111 or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (702) 385-5555. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:17

09 Dec 2024


#467

Bethany Collins Buckles Part 2: Targeted

Last week, you heard Part 1 of Bethany Collins Buckles’ story. You learned about her life, struggles, and sudden disappearance just as she planned for her mother’s Thanksgiving visit. Jolinda had expected to hear from Bethany, but she grew concerned when the call didn’t come. At the time, Jolinda was in Atlanta, hours away from Bethany’s condo in Asheville. She contacted the Asheville Police Department, requesting a welfare check. Officers reported that no one was home, and Bethany’s car was missing. When Jolinda finally arrived in Asheville, she discovered something even more troubling—Bethany’s dog had been left alone in the apartment for days without food or water, which was out of character for her daughter. Yet, there was no sign of a struggle inside the condo. Jolinda immediately reported Bethany missing, and the investigation began. Authorities traced Bethany’s phone, which appeared to be moving around the Asheville and Swannanoa areas before going radio silent. Then, months later, in February 2022, a break in the case came when Bethany’s car was found in a grocery store parking lot not far from her Asheville condo and near where her phone had been pinging in late November. But the mystery deepened; whoever had left the car there managed to avoid detection, and no one had seen anything. This week, we will dive deeper into the mystery of what happened to Bethany and explore why she may have been targeted. What were the circumstances leading up to her disappearance, and who might have been involved? We’ll examine the details surrounding the car’s discovery and the investigation that followed, as we search for answers to this puzzling case. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Bethany Collins Buckles, please contact Detective Kevin Taylor from the Asheville Police Department at 828-259-5945. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:23

02 Dec 2024


#466

Bethany Collins Buckles Part 1: Thanksgiving

In the week leading up to Thanksgiving 2021, Bethany Collins Buckles was making holiday plans with her mother, Jolinda. Bethany was at her condo in Asheville, North Carolina, while Jolinda was at her home in Atlanta, Georgia. Jolinda planned to drive to Asheville for the holiday, and they were creating a shopping list to send to the grocery store for pick-up. This way, they would have everything they needed to prepare Thanksgiving dinner once Jolinda arrived in town. Before ending their call, they agreed to finalize their plans the next day. However, Jolinda never heard from Bethany again. Concerned and unable to drive to Bethany's condo from Atlanta, she contacted the Asheville Police Department to request a welfare check. An officer reported back that no one was home and that Bethany's car was not parked outside. When Jolinda eventually arrived in Asheville, she went to Bethany's condo and discovered that her little dog had been left locked inside for days without food or water, which was very unlike Bethany. This prompted Jolinda to report her daughter as missing. As the investigation into Bethany's disappearance began, the authorities uncovered several strange clues. Years later, those clues have still not led to any breakthroughs in finding Bethany. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Bethany Collins Buckles, please contact Detective Kevin Taylor from the Asheville Police Department at 828-259-5945. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:52

25 Nov 2024


#465

Braonain McGinnis

The 2023 holiday season was already in full swing, with many of us busy wrapping gifts and preparing for festive gatherings, when 24-year-old Braonain McGinnis quietly vanished from his home in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Braonain and his mother, Patricia, worked opposite shifts, so it wasn't unusual for them to miss each other except for brief moments when coming or going. Therefore, Patricia did not immediately notice that her son was missing. Initially, she thought Braonain was at work and, later on, that he was simply asleep in his room. However, when Patricia realized Braonain had disappeared, she reported him missing to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, who began investigating his whereabouts on December 21, 2023. Christmas passed with no word from Braonain, and then New Year's came, deepening their concerns. A couple of weeks after Braonain was last seen, his family was shocked to learn that his vehicle had been found abandoned over 2,000 miles away in the mountains of Arizona. Extensive searches ensued, but no trace of Braonain McGinnis was ever found. It has been nearly a year since Braonain vanished, and his loved ones have worked tirelessly to try to piece together the clues that he left behind. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Braonain McGinnis, please call the Coconino County Sheriff's Office at 928-774-4523 or 1-800-338-7888 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111. You may also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department at (410) 222-8050. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:51

18 Nov 2024


#464

April Geyer and Roseanna Forcum

The summer of 1998 was coming to a close when two young women disappeared from the St. Cloud area of Minnesota. April Geyer was 21 years old, and Roseanna Forcum was just 15. April and Rose had only recently become acquainted. Although they ran in the same social circle, it wasn’t immediately clear that the girls had vanished together. At that time, we were approaching the end of an era when most people didn’t own cell phones. You had to wait until you reached your destination or found a pay phone to call home and inform your parents about your plans and when you would return. As April and Rose’s families independently searched for them, they eventually realized they weren’t alone. Two years later, an informant came forward with information indicating that April and Rose were together when they disappeared, even identifying a suspect believed to be their killer. Despite extensive searches, April and Rose were never found. Now, twenty-six years later, their families are determined to bring their stories back into the light, hoping to finally uncover the truth. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of April Geyer and Roseanna Forcum, please contact the BCA tip line at 877-996-6222. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:38

11 Nov 2024


#463

Alana Carroll

32-year-old Alana Carroll was last seen by her family on August 15, 2023. It was typical for Alana to check in with her family frequently, so they became increasingly concerned when several days passed without any communication from her. Her grandmother, Joyce, ultimately decided to report Alana missing to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Witnesses later reported seeing Alana at a property she often visited in Battle Ground, Washington, but the timing of these sightings was unclear. There were also unverified claims from others who said they had seen Alana into September and October. As rumors began to circulate, unsettling stories about Alana's disappearance spread, leaving her loved ones unsure of what to believe. Nearly a year later, news emerged about a person of interest in the case, but was this case closed or just another story? If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Alana Carroll, please contact Detective Arvizo with the Clark County Sheriff's Office at 564-397-2028. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

59 MINS

59:52

04 Nov 2024


#462

Cameron Sequeira Part 2: Threads of Deception

Last week, you heard Part 1 of Cameron Sequeira’s story. Cameron disappeared from Forest Lakes, Arizona, in June 2010, along with his dog, Zero. Cameron’s parents were told that he dropped off his 2-year-old daughter with his girlfriend’s great-grandmother, Louise, before leaving to walk his dog. Louise attempted to report Cameron missing the following day after he failed to return to pick up his daughter; however, an officer said she had to wait until Cameron was missing for more than 24 hours. Zero later came back without a collar or leash. In the days that followed, chaos ensued when another resident of the same property fled the state with his infant son. Cameron’s parents learned about a rift between this man and Cameron, which led them to question whether this man's departure was connected to Cameron’s disappearance or merely a coincidence, perhaps motivated by a desire to protect his child. Join us as we delve deeper into this mystery and unravel what may have happened to Cameron Sequeira. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Cameron Sequeira, please call the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at 928-774-4523 or 1-800-338-7888. To remain anonymous, you may call Silent Witness at 928-774-6111. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:08

28 Oct 2024


#461

Cameron Sequeira Part 1: Missing on the Mountain

It was late June 2010 when 32-year-old Cameron Sequeira disappeared from Forest Lakes, Arizona. The story goes that Cameron left his young daughter with one of his girlfriend's relatives and then went for a walk with his beloved dog, Zero. Zero returned a couple of days later, but no one ever saw or heard from Cameron again. His parents were alerted that their son was missing, and they traveled from their home in Oregon to Arizona to aid in the search efforts to find Cameron. When they arrived in Forest Lakes, the whole situation wasn't adding up. Days after Cameron had vanished, authorities were alerted that a man living on the same property had fled the area with his infant son. Now, law enforcement had two mysteries on their hands. Were these events related? More than 14 years later, Cameron's family is still piecing together the clues to figure out what happened to their son. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Cameron Sequeira, please call the Coconino County Sheriff's Office at 928-774-4523 or 1-800-338-7888. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Silent Witness at 928-774-6111. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

58 MINS

58:29

21 Oct 2024


#460

Goldie Thornsberry Part 2: Injustice

Last week, we shared the first installment of Goldie Thornsberry’s story. You learned that she disappeared from Fayetteville, Arkansas, in early 1996. Goldie was reported missing after her bank noticed strange activity on her checking account. When the investigation began, officers went to Goldie’s apartment and were greeted by one of her daughters, who said Goldie wasn’t home; she was traveling to visit family members. This story shifted with time about where exactly Goldie planned to go and whom she was traveling to visit. Investigators contacted relatives who said they hadn’t seen or heard from Goldie. Goldie’s daughter and son-in-law were later charged with forgery after investigators determined they were using her checks. They became the main suspects in Goldie’s disappearance. Still, despite their best efforts, they couldn’t find Goldie or any hard evidence to prove what happened to her. In 2010, there was a remarkable development in the case after one of Goldie’s former neighbors saw a news story about a Jane Doe who was found inside of a well in Little Rock in 2000 and thought it was Goldie. After a DNA comparison came back indicating it was, in fact, Goldie, they could finally move forward with the case. While there was a mountain of circumstantial evidence against Goldie's daughter and son-in-law, would it be enough for a conviction? If you have any information about the murder of Goldie Thornsberry, please call the Fayetteville Police Department at 479-587-3555. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:49

14 Oct 2024


#459

Goldie Thornsberry Part 1: The Woman in the Well

In the summer of 2000, two development consultants were surveying land on Cantrell Road in Little Rock, Arkansas, when they noticed a drainage area and decided to investigate its source. Venturing a short distance into the woods, they stumbled upon a well. One of the workers thought he saw something at the bottom and prodded it with a stick. As the object shifted, it became evident that it was a human skull. That's when they decided it was time to call the Little Rock Police Department. Human remains were retrieved from the well, and it was later confirmed that the victim was a woman. Unable to match Jane Doe to any missing persons reports in the area, her case quickly went ice cold. Ten years later, the police department had a clay recreation made of what Jane Doe may have looked like, hoping that a visual representation of the woman might trigger someone's memory. One evening in Little Rock, a man who had lived in Fayetteville, Arkansas, during the 90s saw the clay bust on the news and was struck by its resemblance to his former neighbor, Goldie Thornsberry, who had disappeared in 1996. He contacted the authorities, and that tip took a cold case that some had hoped time had forgotten off the shelf and thrust it back into the spotlight. If you have any information about the murder of Goldie Thornsberry, please call the Fayetteville Police Department at 479-587-3555. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:52

07 Oct 2024


#458

Zyanya Valora

On June 24, 2024, 21-year-old Zyanya Valora stayed up late after her parents went to bed. In the early morninghoursof June 25, around 2:30 AM, she is believed to have left their home in Ojai, California. Her family suspects she was barefoot and wearing a tank top and shorts. Later that morning, Zyanya's parents assumed she wassimplysleeping in, as young people often do.However, around 11 AM, her mother, Damaris, discovered that her daughter was not in her room oranywhereinside their home. Concerned, Damaris called her husband at work and began searching the neighborhood.After failing to find Zyanya, Damaris reportedher daughtermissing. An extensive search was conductedfor Zyanya, who has Autism and is considered at-risk.The Ventura County Sheriff's Office, along withother agencies,dedicated five days to searching the area.Unfortunately, despite these extensive efforts, no trace of Zyanya Valora has been found. If you have any information about Zyanya Valora's disappearance,please contact the Ventura County Sheriff's Officeat (805) 654-9511. You can follow the search efforts for Zyanya at [Find Zyanya Valora] (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562593396033) . If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:09

30 Sep 2024


#457

Lawrence Hammett

On the afternoon of June 24, 2023, 41-year-old Lawrence Hammett was transferred from Montrose Regional Health to Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colorado. Approximately two hours later, a staff member attempted to call Lawrence back, but he was gone. No one knew that Lawrence had been transferred to a hospital roughly two and a half hours away, and they began to notice that they stopped seeing him around town. Weeks passed without word, and Lawrence's loved ones began comparing notes. No one had heard from him. They searched around Montrose, but there was no trace of Lawrence there. Eventually, Lawrence's sister contacted the Montrose Police Department to file a missing persons report, and they told her that he had been in the hospital andwas transferredto Durango. This news moved their searchmore than 100 miles away, and by that time, the camera footage from June 24 was long gone. They didn't have any clues to point them in the direction that Lawrence may have gone or if he had left with someone. More than a year later, Lawrence's loved ones are still picking up the pieces, searching for any information that could help bring the puzzle of what happened to him into focus. If you have any information about Lawrence Hammett's disappearance, please call the Durango Police Department at 970-375-4700. If you are in thearea and want to help, Lawrence's loved ones are planning a search party in Durango on Oct 5, 2024. You can find more information on the [Bring Lawrence Home] (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554430891631) Facebook page. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:19

23 Sep 2024


#456

Case Update: Eric Franks - Plausible Deniability

We first shared the [story] (http://Wondery.fm/the-vanished-eric-franks) of Eric Franks’ disappearance in October 2021. While his case is still unsolved, we have significant new information to share with you nearly three years after our [original episodes] (http://Wondery.fm/the-vanished-eric-franks) aired, which could potentially shed light on this mystery. In March 2011, 38-year-old Eric Franks disappeared from Saginaw, Michigan. In 2010, Eric learned he had a teenage daughter, so he traveled to the Saginaw area to connect with her. Eric went radio silent in early March, but then his family began receiving emails from Eric periodically. They went along with this for a time, as they had no reason to question that Eric was sending the emails. Still, something was off about the whole thing, and later, they decided to report Eric missing. Over the last 13 years, a bizarre string of events has unfolded, unraveling disturbing clues about what may have happened and who may be responsible for Eric’s disappearance. If you have any information about the disappearance of Eric Franks, please call the Michigan State Police at 989-495-5555. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:56

16 Sep 2024


#455

Patricia Jane Wagner

On the night of October 20, 1972, 26-year-old Patricia Wagner left her Jersey City apartment for a coffee date with her new boyfriend, Dennis. Her mother, Marie, agreed to watch Patty's two young sons, Kenny and Michael, for a few hours. Before leaving, Patty's oldest son, Kenny, begged her not to go. He was overcome by a bad feeling about his mother going out that night, but he didn't know why. Patty reassured her young son that she would return later and headed out of her apartment for her date. That was the last known sighting of Patricia Wagner. Patty never came home, and her family never heard from her again. Although Patty's mother quickly jumped into action to report her daughter missing, Patty's case went ice cold. Decades later, a younger family member became determined to do what she could to find her long-lost cousin. If you have any information aboutthe disappearance ofPatricia Jane Wagner, please contactthe New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at 609-882-2000. You can follow the efforts to find Patty on social media at " [Where Is Patricia Jane Wagner?] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/511120941394127/) "Be sure to follow Madison's page and Facebook group, " [AVoice4TheLost] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/892231045582345/) ." If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:06

09 Sep 2024


#454

Andy Puglisi: Open Investigation

In the early days of the show, I came across a website called [haveyouseenandy.com] (http://haveyouseenandy.com) . The website focused on the case of Andy Puglisi, a 10-year-old boy who disappeared from a pool in Lawrence, MA, in August 1976. Andy's friend, Melanie Perkins McLaughlin, created and maintained the website. Melanie had previously directed an HBO documentary about Andy's case, which won an Emmy in 2008 for Outstanding Investigative Journalism. When I contacted Melanie to inquire about featuring Andy on the show, I was surprised that she responded and agreed, given my limited experience in podcasting at the time. After Andy's [original episode] (http://Wondery.fm/the-vanished-andy-puglisi) aired, Melanie and I stayed in touch, and she even provided her expertise when we covered similar cases from that era. Through her research, Melanie discovered that there were more missing and murdered children with stories similar to Andy's. This realization led her to shift her focus from Andy's individual case to a broader perspective, uncovering shocking new information along the way. Melanie always expressed a desire to continue telling Andy's story after realizing that this story was more extensive than just one boy disappearing from a pool in 1976. Melanie often discussed a project she was working on during our conversations. This project that she was chipping away at, a podcast called [Open Investigation] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-investigation/id1757196345) , is set to be released starting September 3. Melanie joined us again this week to discuss the developments in Andy's case and tell us about her podcast. The trailer is available today, and the first episode will be released tomorrow. You can subscribe to [Open Investigation] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-investigation/id1757196345) now wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

02 Sep 2024

47 MINS

47:02

02 Sep 2024


#453

Kenneth Ray Weaver

On December 25, 2000, 37-year-old Kenneth Ray Weaver failed to visit his mother for Christmas. Typically, Kenny and his siblings always made it a point to see their mother on Christmas. If, for some reason, one of them couldn't make it, they would always call, but there was no word from Kenny. While Kenny's family quickly jumped into action to locate him, they facedroadblock after roadblock. Kenny's family heard from his roommate that he dropped Kenny off at a friend's home in Pocola, Oklahoma, on Christmas Day. Another friend later came forward and said he had seen Kenny sitting on the porch of that friend's house and gave him a ride to Fort Smith, Arkansas. This friend recalled that it was Christmas Eve, not Christmas Day, and this is where Kenny Weaver's trail went cold. Very little is known about what happened to Kenny around Christmas in 2000. Authorities from Arkansas and Oklahoma initially refused to take the case due to jurisdiction debates, which stalled filing a report for five years. Nearly 24 years later, Kenny's sister has never given up on her pursuit of answers, and today, she has new investigators digging into the case. If anyone has any information about the disappearance of Kenneth Weaver,please contact the Sebastian County Sheriff's Officeat 479-783-1051 or the Pocola Police Department at 918-436-2476. You can follow Becky's efforts to find her brother on Facebook at [Missing Kenneth Ray Weaver] (https://www.facebook.com/missingkennethray.weaver) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

26 Aug 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:57

26 Aug 2024


#452

Shannon Collins

In March 2021, 48-year-old Shannon Collins quietly disappeared from Pottsville, Arkansas. His parents, brother, and sister just stopped hearing from Shannon. He wasn't returning their calls or text messages, which was strange. When they contacted Shannon's wife, she said he had left their home on March 12 but was contacting their children via phone. Despite their inquiries, they have yet to receive satisfactory answers. By November, Shannon's brother, Blake, decided to report his brother missing during a trip home to Arkansas for the holidays. From there, the situation only grew more peculiar. Anyone with information about Shannon Collins' disappearance can call Pope County Sheriff's Office at 479-968-2558 and ask for any available investigator.You may also report tips anonymously at [https://www.popecoso.org/reportACrime.] (https://www.popecoso.org/reportACrime.) You can follow developments in Shannon's case on Facebook, [Share Shannon's Story] (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559031152072) , and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/share_shannons_story/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

19 Aug 2024

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:53

19 Aug 2024


#451

Cynthia Bah-Traore Part 2: The Fight

Last week, you heard the first part of Cynthia's story. You learned about her life, marriage, pending divorce, and how she disappeared on February 3, 2021. The last confirmed sighting of Cynthia was at a gas station in Grandview, Texas, around 10:35 PM. Multiple witnesses reported that she appeared to be in the midst of a mental health crisis. Cynthia had called friends, and they mentioned that her behavior was confusing. A patron at the gas station stated that she entered his vehicle and left her phone behind when she exited. Another witness remembered Cynthia running up behind his truck and asking for a ride. However, no one stopped to assist her. Cynthia then got back into her vehicle, and her car was seen approaching the exit. Law enforcement suspects that the camera malfunctioned at that moment, and they lost sight of Cynthia's vehicle, making it impossible to determine the direction it headed next. Cynthia's destination after leaving the gas station remains unknown. Two days later, Cynthia's family reported her missing. Fast forward to February 16, Cynthia's Mazda was found on an interstate highway headed towards Waco, TX. The vehicle had run out of gas, and the officer who spotted it confirmed that it hadn't been there 24 hours earlier. Where had the car been since February 3? Was Cynthia the person who left it there, or had someone else abandoned it? One notable point is that on the evening of her disappearance, witnesses remembered seeing Cynthia, but no one has ever claimed to have seen her again. So, what could have happened to Cynthia? Anyone with information about Cynthia Bah-Traore can call Lt. Michael Tate at the Crowley Police Department at 817-297-2276 x6204 or Crimestoppers at 817-469-8477. You may also contact the FBI Dallas Field Office at (972) 559-5000. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

12 Aug 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:19

12 Aug 2024


#450

Cynthia Bah-Traore Part 1: Starting Over

On the evening of February 3, 2021, 39-year-old Cynthia Bah-Traore left her home in Crowley, Texas. She was later spotted at a gas station in Grandview, Texas, but left her cell phone behind. After that, Cynthia disappeared without a trace. Almost two weeks later, her carwas discoveredabandoned alongside a highway approximately 35 miles south of where she was last seen, near Waco. The whereabouts of Cynthia and her vehicle during this time remain unknown. Her family has stated that Cynthia had no reason to be in the Waco area, and they are baffled as to why she would have traveled there. Following her disappearance, tensions arose between her family and the police department investigating the case.Over three years later, renewedefforts are underwayin hopes of finally uncoveringCynthia’s whereabouts. Anyone with information about Cynthia Bah-Traore can call Lt. Michael Tate at the Crowley Police Department at 817-297-2276 x6204 or Crimestoppers at 817-469-8477.You can alsocontact the FBI Dallas Field Office at (972) 559-5000. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Aug 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:43

05 Aug 2024


#449

Replay: Brenda Sue Davidson

This episode originally aired on September 12, 2018. 13-year-old Brenda Sue Davidson disappeared from Woodbridge, Virginia, on March 4, 1974. Her little sister, Lisa, was just seven at the time. She grew up believing that Brenda ran away. When Lisa grew up, she decided that she wanted to find her sister. When she began asking around, the stories didn't seem to make sense. She started to wonder if her father's abuse had gone too far and if the runaway story was a cover-up. Lisa desperately wants answers and is looking for anyone who may have known her family back then. If you have any information about the disappearance of Brenda Sue Davidson, please call the Prince William County Sheriff's Office at 703-792-6500 or 1-800-THE-LOST. Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:30

29 Jul 2024


#448

Howard Kley

When Howard Kley traveled to Coos Bay, Oregon, for a business trip, he left behind his wife and two adult daughters in California. They expected that this would be another routine trip for Howard. He would be gone for a few days and then return home where he belonged, but that is not what happened. Late on the evening of January 26th, 1966, Howard Kley had dinner and drinks with the business associates he was traveling with. His travel companions last saw Howard speaking with a few women before they retired for the evening. By the following morning, Howard did not show up to leave with his associates, and it appears his room had not been disturbed or slept in. Howard Kley went missing without a trace. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Howard Kley, please call the Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

54 MINS

54:22

22 Jul 2024


#447

Randa Jawhari Part 2: Ten of Spades

Last week, we brought you the first installment of Randa Jawhari’s story. You learned about Randa’s life, her strengths and challenges, her disappearance, and the early investigative efforts to find her. Randawas last seenon the evening of February 10, 2009. Her parents stopped by her apartment that night, and she later spoke to her sister, Fadia, on the telephone. That phone call ended around 11:30 PM. By the following morning, Randa was gone, and there weren’t many clues left behind to chase down. Today, we will fast forward from 2009 to 2024 and see what isbeing donetoday to hopefully solve the mystery of what happened to Randa Jawhari. If you have any informationregarding the disappearance of Randa Jawhari, please contact the Fenton Police Department at [(810) 629-5311] (https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=fenton+police+department&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#) and ask for Detective Tom Cole. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245), the P3 Tips mobile app, or [P3Tips.com/488] (http://p3tips.com/488) . Follow developments in Randa’s case on social media at [Help Find Randa Jawhari] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/62963747593/) .The Jawhari family is raising funds to increase the [Crime Stoppers] (https://www.crimestoppersofflint.com/) reward for Randa with a [crowdfunding campagin] (https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-reward-money-to-find-randa-jawhari) . You can support Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at [https://www.crimestoppersofflint.com/] (https://www.crimestoppersofflint.com/) . If you want to learn more about the Cold Case Program at Western Michigan University, please visit [https://wmich.edu/coldcase] (https://wmich.edu/coldcase) , where youcan donate to the program. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:46

15 Jul 2024


#446

Randa Jawhari Part 1: Unknown Caller

On the evening of February 10, 2009, 42-year-old Randa Jawhari was alone at her apartment in Fenton, MI. Her parents had been by earlier that evening, and her mother had set out clothes for Randa. Later, Randa spoke to one of her sisters via telephone. That call ended around 11:30 PM. By thenext morning, Randa’s mother became worried when she could not reach her, so she returned to Randa’s apartment. The clothes she had set out the night before were still there, seemingly undisturbed, but Randa was nowhere to be found. More than 15 years later, Randa’s family is still searching for answers. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Randa Jawhari,please contact the Fenton Police Department at [(810) 629-5311] (https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=fenton+police+department&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#) and ask for Detective Tom Cole. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245), the P3 Tips mobile app, or [P3Tips.com/488] (http://p3tips.com/488) . Follow developments in Randa’s case on social media at [Help Find Randa Jawhari] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/62963747593/) . The Jawhari family is raising funds to increase the [Crime Stoppers] (https://www.crimestoppersofflint.com/) reward for Randa with a [crowdfunding campagin] (https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-reward-money-to-find-randa-jawhari?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link) . If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:41

08 Jul 2024


#445

Replay: Jamie Grissim

This episode first aired on March 7, 2022. We are taking a week off to spend time with our families during the July 4th holiday, we will return with new episodes on July 8, 2024. On December 7, 1971, 16-year-old Jamie Grissim left her home in Vancouver, Washington, to catch the bus to school. Jamie attended classes but got out early because she only had two classes scheduled that day. Jamie told her foster mother she would walk home and expected to be there around 1 PM. Jamie never made it home and was never seen or heard from again. Jamie’s family was concerned, but local police assumed she was simply a runaway. Months later, in the spring of 1972, some of Jamie’s belongings were found strewn alongside a country road in rural Clark County, Washington. Then, as the years wore on, more young women began to disappear from the area, and it became apparent that this was much more serious than a teenager who had run away from home. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jamie Grissim or the other unsolved cases we discussed in this episode, please contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Office at 564-397-2211. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form: [http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:47

01 Jul 2024


#444

Christopher Dietterick

In late May 2019, 41-year-old Christopher Dietterick quietly disappeared from Elkton, Maryland. About a week later, his ex-wife received a phone call from the University of Maryland Cancer Center in Baltimore; Chris hadn’t made it to his appointment for his cancer treatment on June 5. That’s when she contacted his sister, and they began to compare notes and try to find anyone who had seen or spoken to Chris. But there was no sign of Chris, so his sister, Sara, reported him missing. Duringthe course ofthe investigation, they uncovered video surveillance footage of Chris at the Cecil County Health Department in Elkton around 11 AM on May 30, but that’s where his trail goes cold. Chris’ last outgoing call was that same evening at 5:05 PM, and his phone pinged in the town of Elkton. Five years later, Chris’ case remains a mystery. If you have any information regardingthe disappearance of Christopher Dietterick, please contactthe Elkton Police Department at [(410) 398-4200] (https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=elkton+police+department&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#) . If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

24 Jun 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:38

24 Jun 2024


#443

Geoffrey Spangler Part 2: Encrypted

Last week, we shared the first installment in Geoffrey Spangler's story. You learned that Geoffrey left his Las Cruces home on the morning of November 8, 2021. He planned to head out to Riudoso to stay in a cabin for several days. His family later learned that Geoffrey visited the White Sands Missile Range that day. He arrived there that morning but exited and entered a few times. He needed to contact his insurance company for proof of insurance to obtain a visitor's pass. Geoffrey was issued a pass at noon. The man who interacted with Geoffrey at the visitor's center said he saw Geoffrey's Dodge Avenger at the bowling alley that afternoon. However, it was gone when he drove by again. A receipt showed Geoffrey purchased two beers at the bowling alley around 6:15 PM. Where had he been on base between those times? Later, his mom, Tracie, was told that Geoffrey exited the El Paso gate around 7:30 PM. Not quite an hour later, Geoffrey showed up at the Pit Stop, a gas station in Oro Grande, where he purchased a couple of beverages. Geoffrey left, heading north toward Ruidoso, but Geoffrey never made it to the cabin and was never seen or heard from again. Almost a month later, someone found Geoffrey's car back down south on the outskirts of El Paso, Texas. Still, extensive searches of the area have yet to reveal a trace of Geoffrey Spangler. Today, we will look deeper at what was found on Geoffrey's electronics, video footage, and more about his interactions at White Sands Missile Range. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Geoffrey Spangler, please contact the Las Cruces Police Department at (575) 526-0795. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

17 Jun 2024

59 MINS

59:11

17 Jun 2024


#442

Geoffrey Spangler Part 1: White Sands

33-year-old Geoffrey Spangler disappeared from Las Cruces, New Mexico, on November 8, 2021. Geoffrey left home that morning and told his mother he was going to Ruidoso, roughly 2 hours away, to stay in a cabin he rented. Geoffrey’s mom, Tracie, never heard from her son again, which was unusual. Tracie contacted the resort where Geoffrey was staying, and he did have a cabin reserved, but they informed her that he had never made it there. Tracie’s calls and texts to her son’s phone went unanswered. Tracie decided to report her son missing the following morning. As the investigation began, they uncovered a plethora of strange clues that Tracie has spent the last several years attempting to make sense of. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Geoffrey Spangler, please contact the Las Cruces Police Department at (575) 526-0795. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 Jun 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:30

10 Jun 2024


#441

Barbara Annette McClure

On November 2, 1978, 24-year-old Barbara McClure went out with friends and acquaintances. There was a dance competition that evening at the Fandango disco bar in Lake Forest Park, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. There was a disagreement that evening, and Barbara left on foot to walk home, which was about five miles away. A couple who had been with Barbara at the disco said they later went after her and offered her a ride, but she declined. Barbara never made it home that night and was never seen or heard from again. Days later, Barbara’s license turned up on the side of a roadway, but the stories of who exactly had found it have varied. At the time of her disappearance, Barbara was a single mother with a young daughter, Jamie. Decades later, Jamie decided it was time for her to fight to uncover the truth. Teaming up with her cousin, Karleen, Jamie delved into a perplexing trail of clues, exposing unsettling connections within their family circle and the closely-knit church community they belonged to. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Barbara McClure,please contact the King County Sheriff’s Officeat 206-263-2090.You can follow developments in Barbara’s case on social mediaat [Where is Barbara Annette Mcclure?] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1369516386982020/) If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our [case submission form] (http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/) . Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-vanished-podcast/] (http://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/) now. Follow The Vanished on social media at: [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thevanishedpodcast/) [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/thevanishedpod/) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/thevanishedpodcast) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

03 Jun 2024

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:24

03 Jun 2024