Crime Junkie MISSING: The Gospel Trio
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Jun 9, 2025 In 1980, a mother, her daughter, and a friend vanished after a gospel concert in South Carolina. Their disappearances sparked a decades-long struggle for justice and answers. The unsettling discovery of an abandoned car adds to the mystery. Complicating the investigation are troubling personal histories and inconsistencies in witness accounts. As family members seek closure, chilling admissions and unsolved leads raise the stakes. The case sheds light on broader issues, including the disparities in how missing persons cases are covered.
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Disappearance After Gospel Concert
- Sarah Boyd and her two-year-old daughter Kimberly disappeared after attending a gospel concert in South Carolina.
- The last time they were seen, they got into Linda McCord's 1977 blue Lincoln and vanished without a trace.
Car Moved Before Police Arrival
- Police were initially informed about the missing car after it was moved to an auto shop by John McCord before police arrived.
- A police lieutenant, who was friends with John, helped move the car, complicating the investigation.
Background on Domestic Abuse
- Linda McCord's marriage to John was marked by abuse and threats, leading her to live with her mother after their house burned down.
- Family described John as controlling and dangerous, with Linda sounding scared before she disappeared.