Missing Persons
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Still Missing at Sea, 48 Stab Wounds & Family Annihilation Plot
This episode details three shocking true crime cases, including a wife's mysterious disappearance at sea, an arson attack fueled by romantic rejection, and a foiled family annihilation plot, alongside a deep dive into a Netflix docuseries about a woman who loved a murderer.

Brian Hooker’s Nightmare: Soulmate Taped Off, Evidence Bagged, Story Falling Apart
Federal agents have seized and taped off Brian Hooker's boat, 'Soulmate,' declaring it a crime scene and collecting extensive evidence, as his story about his wife Lynette's disappearance continues to unravel.

Sailboat seized - but where is Brian Hooker? Lynette missing- on the scene investigation intensifies
The US Coast Guard has seized Brian Hooker's sailboat, "Soulmate," in Fort Pierce, Florida, intensifying the criminal investigation into the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker, who he claims fell off their dinghy in the Bahamas over a month ago.

The Lost Daughter | Full Episode
The 25-year search for University of Florida student Tiffany Sessions, who vanished in 1989, culminates in a focused excavation and the identification of a serial killer as the likely perpetrator, despite her remains never being found.

Locked in a Metal Box?! | The Katlyn Harp Case
A twin sister's unwavering intuition and a series of suspicious actions by her husband lead investigators to uncover a tragic death and a desperate cover-up.

BREAKING: U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Soulmate After Fleeing Bahamas | Lynette Hooker Missing
The U.S. Coast Guard seized Brian Hooker's 46-foot sloop, 'Soulmate,' in international waters, bringing the primary piece of evidence in the Lynette Hooker missing person case into American custody for forensic examination.

Photos discovered on an old cell phone help solve the case of Jade Colvin's disappearance | 48 Hours
A dedicated team of investigators used a discarded cell phone and subtle clues to unravel the 8-year disappearance of 14-year-old Jade Colvin, leading to a murder conviction despite the absence of a body.

Archived Investigations | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs three decades-old cold cases, revealing how perseverance, new technology, and unexpected confessions brought justice to victims and closure to families, often through intertwined and surprising circumstances.

Nancy Guthrie investigation a ‘sh** show’ during first week, according to Sergeant
An inside look at the Pima County Sheriff's Office reveals a 'disorganized mess' during the critical first week of the Nancy Guthrie investigation, fueled by inter-agency friction and alleged leadership incompetence.

Panic Growing as 10 Scientists Mysteriously Die or Vanish
A string of mysterious deaths and disappearances involving at least 13 scientists with ties to US nuclear and aerospace research has triggered investigations by the FBI, White House, and House Oversight Committee, raising national security concerns.

10 U.S. scientists are missing or dead. Could they be connected?
An investigation into the mysterious disappearances and deaths of at least 10 U.S. scientists, exploring whether these incidents are connected or merely tragic coincidences.

BOAT TOUR: Inside the Yacht Where Lynette Hooker Lived Before She Vanished | Missing In Bahamas
Ashleigh Banfield provides an unprecedented forensic boat tour of 'Soulmate,' the yacht where Lynette Hooker lived before her disappearance, revealing advanced electronics and structural details that challenge Brian Hooker's narrative.

25 True Scary Stories to Hear in the Dark
This episode compiles chilling true stories ranging from retail chaos and family tragedies to encounters with hidden dangers, psychological torment, and unsolved mysteries.

Secret Lover, Millionaire Brothers, & A Stalker | Who Took Annie McCarrick?
The 1993 disappearance of 26-year-old American Annie McCarrick in Ireland, initially a missing person's case, evolved into a murder inquiry linked to the 'Vanishing Triangle' of six to eight unsolved disappearances, with a recent arrest and subsequent release leaving her family without closure.

Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave | Full Episode +Post Mortem
After 25 years, the cold case of Kimberly Langwell's disappearance was solved when her ex-boyfriend's friend confessed, leading investigators to her remains buried beneath the killer's own bedroom floor.

LAST KNOWN FOOTAGE OF NANCY GUTHRIE REVEAL PERP ID?
New footage from an Uber driver and a detailed route map provided by Nancy Guthrie's daughter offer fresh leads in the disappearance of the 84-year-old, highlighting critical missteps in the initial investigation.

Stunning New Video Shows Strange Light Activity near "Sailing Hookers" Yacht | Lynette Hooker
New video surveillance and witness accounts contradict Brian Hooker's narrative of his wife Lynette's disappearance, suggesting activity on their yacht 'Soulmate' hours after he claimed to be adrift.

SPACE SCIENTIST INCINERATED AFTER 12 DEAD OR MISSING
The FBI is probing the suspicious deaths and disappearances of 11 US space, nuclear, and defense scientists, many involved in classified projects, raising fears of foul play and national security threats.

Murdered USF Students, D4vd 40TB of Evidence & Influencer Dies After Proposal
Explore recent updates in harrowing true crime cases, including the dismemberment of a 14-year-old, the alleged murder of two USF students by their roommate, and the suspicious death of an influencer post-engagement.

Husband Caught 'Relaxing' While Wife is Missing in Bahamas | Lynette Hooker, Brian Hooker
Ashleigh Banfield exposes the glaring inconsistencies and suspicious behavior of Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas, revealing how he allegedly 'relaxed' at an inn while search efforts were underway and then fled the country.

Did Husband Shoot Off Flares From Sailboat? New Video & Witnesses | Lynette Hooker Missing
New witness accounts of flares fired from Lynette Hooker's sailboat and surveillance video evidence directly contradict her husband Brian's story, suggesting she made it back to their yacht before her disappearance.

"OVERBOARD" LYNETTE HOOKER LAND-SEARCH, HUBBY LAWYERS UP
The search for missing mom Lynette Hooker has shifted from water to land, directly contradicting her husband Brian Hooker's 'overboard' story, as he abruptly left the Bahamas and lawyered up amid mounting inconsistencies and past domestic violence allegations.

Brian Hooker’s Alarming Past: GPS Tampering Claim Blows Open New Questions | Lynette Hooker
Brian Hooker, husband of missing Lynette Hooker, has a documented history of manipulating GPS to hide his location, casting a dark shadow on his account of his wife's disappearance and his yacht's suspicious offline period.

What does the FBI secretly know about Nancy Guthrie case? And reality tv show emails emerge - day 86
New emails reveal internal turmoil and political motivations within the Pima County Sheriff's Office, potentially hindering the Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation, while a retired FBI agent analyzes the likelihood of multiple suspects and the agency's strained relationship with local law enforcement.