Up and Vanished

Payne Finds Jon... again

May 15, 2025
The host struggles to track down John Gerton, a key figure in the mysterious disappearance of Florence Okpeolek, facing obstacles at every turn. An unexpected encounter at McDonald's reveals John's troubled past and adds layers to the unfolding mystery. Meanwhile, the discussion shifts to women's access to menopause relief and highlights community contributions to missing person cases. As details about Florence's disappearance emerge, connections to another case deepen the intrigue, leaving listeners eager for more answers.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Chasing Oregon John's Truth

  • Payne Lindsey tracked down John Girton several times with difficulty and faced challenges verifying his identity and location.
  • John is the last known person to see Florence Okpeolek alive, but vanished after promising to tell his truth.
ADVICE

Using Local Resources to Find People

  • When searching for a missing or elusive person, checking local homeless shelters and police can yield useful information.
  • Protect privacy but inquire clearly, and consider multiple leads and community news sources.
ANECDOTE

Reaching John via Local Contact

  • Payne arranged a local process server, Clyde, to deliver John a prepaid phone and note to reopen communication.
  • Clyde met John at a McDonald's and successfully handed over the package, leading to further conversation.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app