Established in September 2016, Unfound is a missing persons program concentrated on interviewing family, friends, and reporters who are closest to the cases. The focus is on turning up new leads to move investigations forward. Behind the scenes, Ed Dentzel, the host, also works for families as a researcher and confidant. .
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Ed goes over what has been happening and some additions that are coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ed Dentzel
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Episode 492: Layla Marie Santanello: It's A Mystery, Pt. 2
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1:29:27Layla Marie Santanello was a 20 year old from Kingsport, TN. She was the mother of 1 and had several siblings. On the morning of June 27, 2023, Layla bummed a cigarette off a warehouse worker near the Americourt hotel then walked off toward a nearby bike path. She was never seen again.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointheofficialsearchfo…
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Episode 491: Layla Marie Santanello: It's A Mystery, Pt. 1
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1:29:50Layla Marie Santanello was a 20 year old from Kingsport, TN. She was the mother of 1 and had several siblings. On the morning of June 27, 2023, Layla bummed a cigarette off a warehouse worker near the Americourt hotel then walked off toward a nearby bike path. She was never seen again.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointheofficialsearchfo…
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Episode 490: In Memoriam: Shannah Boiteau -- How We Learn
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2:31:07On March 22, 2019, this podcast featured Shannah Boiteau who disappeared from St. Cloud, MN while on a trip to California during June 2016. In April 2025, Shannah's remains were found not far from where she was last seen. Today we remember Shannah while I go over why I got this disappearance wrong. Map Video:https://youtu.be/-w9wOFLoR4sArticle:http…
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Episode 489: Kenneth Michael Plaisted: Found Out
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1:50:23Kenneth Michael Plaisted was a 48 year old from New Holstein, WI. He was a lawyer, father, and husband. On November 16, 1971, Kenneth dropped his wife off in Milwaukee, with the intent on coming back later. Kenneth's car was eventually found near his daughter's place in the same city. He was never seen again.Heather's Website:https://lostnfoundblog…
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Episode 488: Tiffany Reid: The Endgame
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1:44:28Tiffany Reid was a 16 year old from Shiprock, NM. She was Native American and had several siblings. On the morning of May 17, 2004, Tiffany left for her walk to school, knowing she would be late. She never arrived. A week later, some of Tiffany's belongings were found along a highway in AZ. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charley…
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Episode 487: Richard Eugene Dale Hitchcock: Jumping Fences
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1:41:52Richard Eugene Dale Hitchcock was a 21 year old from Allegan, MI. He was an easygoing guy who liked to hunt and fish. In the early morning of Dec. 22, 1990, Richard allegedly ran off, vaulted two fences, and jumped into the Kalamazoo River. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpusfindRichardHitchcock Charley Project: https…
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Unfound has now covered 360 disappearances over the course of about 520 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 20th time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to many of Unfound's cases. Join this…
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Episode 485: Joey Lynn Offutt: Up In Smoke, Pt. 2
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1:18:29Joey Lynn Offutt was a 33 year old from Sykesville, PA. She was the mother of 3 and loved having time to herself. On July 12, 2007, after several days of no one hearing from Joey, her house was gutted by intentionally set fire. A search of the debris did not find Joey. She was never seen again. Website: http://www.findjoey.org/ Facebook: https://ww…
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Episode 484: Joey Lynn Offutt: Up In Smoke, Pt. 1
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1:14:37Joey Lynn Offutt was a 33 year old from Sykesville, PA. She was the mother of 3 and loved having time to herself. On July 12, 2007, after several days of no one hearing from Joey, her house was gutted by intentionally set fire. A search of the debris did not find Joey. She was never seen again. Website: http://www.findjoey.org/ Facebook: https://ww…
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NEW EPISODE!!!! Episode 483: The Top 5 Live Show Cases, Pt. 2
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1:33:28Every Monday night at 9pm ET on YouTube and Facebook, Ed hostsa 2 hour show where he goes over current and sometimes not so current true crime stories--it's called Unfound Live. Well, today, he has picked out the top 5 most covered topics on that show and he brings them to all of you with in-depth analysis on each. Listen to find out the top 5 most…
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NEW EPISODE!!!! Episode 482: The Top 5 Live Show Cases, Pt. 1
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1:03:34Every Monday night at 9pm ET on YouTube and Facebook, Ed hostsa 2 hour show where he goes over current and sometimes not so current true crime stories--it's called Unfound Live. Well, today, he has picked out the top 5 most covered topics on that show and he brings them to all of you with in-depth analysis on each. Listen to find out the top 5 most…
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NEW EPISODE!!!! Episode 481: Duane Ryan Thomas: Left Behind
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1:38:28Duane Ryan Thomas was a 30 year old from Newcomb, NM. He was Native American and worked for his family. In the early morning of March 4, 2011, Duane and his girlfriend were on their way home from a dance. They pulled over to the side of the road in Red Mesa, AZ when Duane got sick. Duane walked off into the desert. He was never seen again. Facebook…
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NEW EPISODE!!!! Episode 480: Nancy Sue Braddock: All That Glitters
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2:04:33Nancy Sue Braddock, Sue to those who knew her best, was a 36 year old from Nashville, TN. She was the mother of 1 and interested in journalism. In early September of 1980, Sue sent a telegram to her daughter saying she was in a hospital and could not pick her up for their planned trip. Sue did not say which hospital. She was never seen again . . . …
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Episode 479; NEW EPISODE!!!!! Wendy Gessing: Something In The Way
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1:26:42Wendy Gessing was a 50 year old from Crest Hill, IL. She was the mother of one and had a sister and two brothers. On June 12, 2021, Wendy left her job at a pizza place without any warning. Wendy was later recorded on video at a local motel. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.gessing.5 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Mis…
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Episode 478: ON HIATUS REPLAY-- Teresa Butler
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1:33:16Teresa Lynn Butler was a 35 year old married mother of two from Risco, MO. She worked at Walmart and just recently learned to drive a manual transmission. On January 24, 2006, as was usually the case, her husband left to work the night shift while she remained at home with their two sons. The next morning, when he returned, the two boys were there …
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Episode 477: ON HIATUS REPLAY -- James Walker
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1:48:42James Davis Walker was a 53 year old living in Thraxton, VA. He loved woodworking and fishing, and had 7 children. On April 7, 2000, James allegedly went with some friends to the Food Lion in Bedford, VA. He waited outside while his friends went inside. When they came back out, he was gone. He was never seen again. Patreon: www.patreon.com/unfoundp…
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Episode 476: ON HIATUS REPLAY: Rebecca Gary
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1:45:30Becky Pauline Gary was a 32 year old single mother living in Baton Rouge, LA. She liked making friends at local coffee shops and hobnobbing with the city's upper class. On Dec. 27th, 1988, she called her sister, telling her things weren't working out in Baton Rouge and that she was ready to move to Shreveport. Becky was never seen again. The Charle…
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Episode 475: ON HIATUS REPLAY -- Jeff Nichols
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1:37:10Jeffrey Dale Nichols was a 40 year old air traffic controller living in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was an outgoing family man whose interests ranged from golf to scuba diving. On June 8, 2004, he left his home to meet his ex-wife at 6am in Murray, Utah. He was never seen again. The Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/jeffrey-dale-nichols …
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Episode 474: ON HIATUS REPLAY -- Donnie Smatlak
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1:22:21Donald David Smatlak was a 25 year old from North Versailles, PA. On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 he left his apartment to visit a friend in the neighboring town of Delmont. He never reached his destination and was never seen again. Charley Project Page: http://charleyproject.org/case/donald-david-smatlak Pittsburgh Post Gazette article: http://www.post…
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Episode 473: ON HIATUS REPLAY -- Kelly Rothwell
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2:10:09Kelly Rothwell, a 35 year old woman from Indian Rocks Beach, FL, was a police cadet who just a few weeks from graduation. On March 12, 2011 she told a friend she was going to home to break up with her boyfriend. Kelly was never seen again. NSU Fischler CJ Interview: https://youtu.be/bJfvaNpUu4I Tampa Bay Crime Report: http://www.tampabaycrimereport…
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Episode 472: ON HIATUS REPLAY -- Ben Charles Padilla
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1:32:33Ben Charles Padilla was a 50 year old from Pensacola, FL. He was a licensed aircraft mechanic, flight engineer, and pilot of small airplanes. He was on a job in Luanda, Angola, overseeing the refurbishing of a 727. On the evening of May 25th, 2003, with the job almost completely done, an assistant and he went to the plane to test its engines. Minut…
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Episode 471: ON HIATUS REPLAY: Rose Marie Gayhart
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1:04:38https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2020/04/07/rose-mary-gayhart-a-sisters-love-ep-5/ Rose Marie Gayhart was a 23 year old native New Yorker who moved to Cape Coral, FL with her boyfriend. She had a large family with many siblings who cared about her and were concerned with her moving away. On March 14, 1985, somebody in a red pickup truck allegedly pick…
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Episode 470: ON HIATUS REPLAY: Jessie Foster
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2:10:36Jessica Edith Louise Foster—Jessie to the people who loved her most--was a 21 year old from Kamloops, British Columbia, living the good life in Las Vegas. On the evening of March 28th, 2006, Jessie talked to her sister in Canada who was planning to come visit Jessie in a few weeks. After that conversation, Jessie was never heard from again. TheUnfo…
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Episode 469: Unfound Update Episode #19
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1:44:02Unfound has now covered 356 disappearances over the course of almost 500 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 19th time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to many of Unfound's cases. Learn mo…
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Episode 468: Grace Telesco: The Good Doctor Returns
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1:48:17There are so many great people who I've met since starting Unfound in 2016. But there are very few who I can say have become a fantastic friend and a respected mentor. Well, today you get to hear for the second time from ex-NYPD Lieutenant and Nova Southeastern University criminology professor, Dr. Grace Telesco. Join this channel to get access to …
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Episode 467: Q and A Episode #1 Redux
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1:25:22As Unfound goes into its hiatus, I thought this was a good time for all of you to get to know me all over again. So, I dug up the first Q and A episode I ever did back in 2019. It helps that I still get a lot of these questions to this very day. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join …
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Episode 466: Gregory Keith Mann Jr.: We've Come A Long Way, Pt. 2
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1:18:17Gregory Keith Mann Jr., Keith to those who knew him best, was a 20 year old from Wichita Falls, TX. He had a fiancee and was a car salesman. On the night of May 10, 1997, Keith got dropped off at his apartment by a couple of friends. Keith said he was meeting someone after midnight. The next day, Keith's car was found near his parents' house. He wa…
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Episode 465: Gregory Keith Mann Jr.: We've Come A Long Way, Pt. 1
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1:20:25Gregory Keith Mann Jr., Keith to those who knew him best, was a 20 year old from Wichita Falls, TX. He had a fiancee and was a car salesman. On the night of May 10, 1997, Keith got dropped off at his apartment by a couple of friends. Keith said he was meeting someone after midnight. The next day, Keith's car was found near his parents' house. He wa…
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Episode 464: Jared McColloch: A Matter Of Time Zone
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1:59:39Jared McColloch was a 33 year old from Marion, LA. He was a father and worked construction. On Nov. 4, 2023, Jared, seemingly on a moment's notice, dropped everything and drove to Illinois due to something concerning his son there. Jared's truck was found in Indiana. He was not. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/106…
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Episode 463: Tatiana Lupaca: Coming To America, Pt. 2
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1:04:07Tatiana Lupaca was a 27 year old from the former Soviet Union country of Latvia. She had a husband and two daughters. On Jan. 25, 1999, while living in New York City alone, Tatiana told a family member that she was going to Miami and would be back soon. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatiana.lupach Info on Irina's disa…
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Episode 462: Tatiana Lupaca: Coming To America, Pt. 1
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1:03:39Tatiana Lupaca was a 27 year old from the former Soviet Union country of Latvia. She had a husband and two daughters. On Jan. 25, 1999, while living in New York City alone, Tatiana told a family member that she was going to Miami and would be back soon. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatiana.lupach Info on Irina's disa…
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Episode 461: Jonathon Hadden: Why I Podcast
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1:24:21Jonathon Hadden was a 27 year old from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was adopted and had 2 siblings, including a twin sister. In September of 1989, there is not an exact date, Jonathon set fire to his mother's car. The police came and took Jonathon away. He was never seen again. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/chan…
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Episode 460: Joseph Michael Bushling: Help, Pt. 2
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1:10:10Joseph Michael Bushling was a 26 year old from Dugway, Utah. He was in the army there and was pursuing a career in medicine. In the early morning of May 8, 2011, according to the official story, Joe drove off the base. 15 hours later, Joe called a fellow soldier saying he needed help. The car was eventually found, Joe was not. He was never seen aga…
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Episode 459: Joseph Michael Bushling: Help, Pt. 1
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1:10:14Joseph Michael Bushling was a 26 year old from Dugway, Utah. He was in the army there and was pursuing a career in medicine. In the early morning of May 8, 2011, according to the official story, Joe drove off the base. 15 hours later, Joe called a fellow soldier saying he needed help. The car was eventually found, Joe was not. He was never seen aga…
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Episode 458: Laynee Danielle Westbrook: And Her Little Dog Too, Pt. 2
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1:10:38Laynee Danielle Westbrook was a 41 year old from Anacortes, Washington. She had two brothers and a great personality. On September 10, 2020, Laynee went camping with a guy. But after an argument, this man says he dropped Laynee off very close to where she lived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whereislaynee Charley Proj…
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Episode 457: Laynee Danielle Westbrook: And Her Little Dog Too, Pt. 1
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1:11:58Laynee Danielle Westbrook was a 41 year old from Anacortes, Washington. She had two brothers and a great personality. On September 10, 2020, Laynee went camping with a guy. But after an argument, this man says he dropped Laynee off very close to where she lived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whereislaynee Charley Proj…
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Episode 456: John "Clint" Walker: No Jacket Required, Pt. 2
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1:07:25John Clinton Walker, "Clint" to his family, was a 48 year old from Bellingham, Washington. He was an easy going guy who loved the outdoors. On November 11, 2014, video showed Clint getting on a bus near his home, then getting off at a place where Clint usually hiked. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findclintwalker Charle…
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Episode 455: John "Clint" Walker: No Jacket Required, Pt. 1
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1:04:37John Clinton Walker, "Clint" to his family, was a 48 year old from Bellingham, Washington. He was an easy going guy who loved the outdoors. On November 11, 2014, video showed Clint getting on a bus near his home, then getting off at a place where Clint usually hiked. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findclintwalker Charle…
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Episode 454: The Disappearance of Tiffany Daniels Revisited, Pt. 2
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1:16:51On March 9, 2018, this podcast first featured the somewhat well-known disappearance of Tiffany Daniels of Pensacola, FL. Today, due to Hurricane Milton knocking out electricity a couple of days, we re-visit Tiffany's still unsolved case with increased experience and updated information. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/findtiffany NAMUS: htt…
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Episode 453: The Disappearance of Tiffany Daniels Revisited, Pt. 1
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1:14:54On March 9, 2018, this podcast first featured the somewhat well-known disappearance of Tiffany Daniels of Pensacola, FL. Today, due to Hurricane Milton knocking out electricity a couple of days, we re-visit Tiffany's still unsolved case with increased experience and updated information. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/findtiffany NAMUS: htt…
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Episode 452: Deanna Michelle Merryfield: Sneaking Around, Pt. 2
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1:07:26Deanna Michelle Merryfield was a 13 year old from Killeen, TX. She had a fraternal twin sister and she LOVED Def Leppard. In the early morning hours of July 22, 1990, Deanna appeared with two young males at her uncle's where her twin sister was staying. After just a few minutes, Deanna left with them. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www…
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Episode 451: Deanna Michelle Merryfield: Sneaking Around, Pt. 1
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1:04:38Deanna Michelle Merryfield was a 13 year old from Killeen, TX. She had a fraternal twin sister and she LOVED Def Leppard. In the early morning hours of July 22, 1990, Deanna appeared with two young males at her uncle's where her twin sister was staying. After just a few minutes, Deanna left with them. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www…
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Episode 450: Robert Torrance McLaughlin: Dealing With It
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2:22:42Robert Torrence McLaughlin, Francis to those who knew him best, was a 35 year old from Jacksonville, FL. He had an easygoing nature and was really into music. On the morning of September 25, 2017, Robert's roommate came home from her overnight job. Robert's car was there but he was nowhere to be found. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www…
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Episode 449: Christopher Joseph McNeil: False Few Facts
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1:49:09Christopher Joseph McNeil was a 19 year old from Hayfork, CA. He was an easy-going guy who liked to go to his sister's sporting events. On July 9, 2009, Christopher didn't show up for a court date in Weaverille--only then did his family and friends realize Christopher might've been missing for quite a while. He was never seen again. Facebook: https…
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Episode 448: Matthew Ellis Keith: Where The Pattern Ends
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1:30:46Matthew Ellis Keith was a 38 year old from Marshall, TX. He was the father of 3 who liked to work on his own. On Feb. 15, 2011, after getting out jail in El Paso, a police officer dropped Matthew off at the bus station so Matthew could get a ride back to Marshall. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingmatthewkeith Charl…
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Episode 447: 8th Anniversary Episode
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1:35:52Unfound's first episode debuted on the first Friday of September, 2016—yes, 8 years ago today. Ahh, to 46 again. During that time, this program has covered 344 disappearances over 465 episodes including this one. To recognize this anniversary, you get to hear the first interview Ed ever conducted. After that plays, Ed will tell you where Unfound is…
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Episode 446: Unfound Update Episode #18
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1:51:44Unfound has now covered 344 disappearances over the course of almost 470 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 18th time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to many of Unfound's cases. Join thi…
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