Melanie Perkins McLaughlin

Melanie Perkins McLaughlin, an Emmy-winning director known for her HBO documentary about a boy who vanished in 1976, shares her deep connection to the case of Andy Puglisi. She recounts her childhood promise to find him, revealing the heart-wrenching journey to uncover truths about his disappearance. Melanie highlights the broader historical patterns of missing children in Massachusetts and the emotional trauma faced by those connected to such cases. She discusses her transition to podcasting with 'Open Investigation', aiming to shed light on cold cases and elevate community awareness.