Casefile True Crime Matty - Episode 1
Nov 15, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Faye Leveson shares her heart-wrenching journey as the mother of Matthew Leveson, who went missing in 2007. She opens up about family life, detailing Matthew's vibrant childhood and the supportive moment when he came out to his parents. Faye recounts the unsettling events leading to his disappearance, including troubling signs in Matthew's relationship with Michael Atkins. Their family's relentless search for answers reveals the painful hurdles they encountered along the way.
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How MPAN Began And Connected To The Levesons
- Lauren O'Keefe founded the Missing Persons Advocacy Network after her brother Dan disappeared and public response to a Facebook page helped other families.
- She met Mark and Faye Leveson in 2012 and their determination inspired her to document Matt's story.
Levesons' Long Marriage And Family Origin
- Mark and Faye met at a wedding and married young after a secret engagement because Faye was 17.
- They stayed together over four decades and raised three sons, forming a close family unit.
Environment Shaped Matt's Confidence
- Matt was introverted, loved animals and dreamed of becoming a vet, which contrasted with bullying he faced at one school.
- Changing schools allowed him to blossom socially and academically.