Disappearances

Violence. Retaliation. Disappearances. The Navajo Nation is 27,000 square miles of remote terrain with just over 200 tribal police officers. This season on Stolen, Connie Walker’s investigation into the cases of two missing women leads her on a search for justice in a place where people say you can get away with murder.To listen to the entire season, search for “Stolen” on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah takes a look at three cases that changed the landscape of missing person investigations. Charley Ross disappeared from Germantown, Pennsylvania in June 1874. Amber Hagerman was abducted from a parking lot in Arlington, Texas in 1996. Adam Walsh went missing from a Sears department store in July 1981.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 20-year-old pilot named Fred Valentich disappears mid-flight after reporting a sighting of a high-speed object he believes to be an unidentified aircraft. The podcast explores Fred's background, his encounter with a strange aircraft, and the subsequent search efforts to find him. The podcast also delves into the possibility of alien abduction and the mysterious sightings reported during Fred's disappearance.

Budding journalist Susan Walsh disappeared in 1996, raising questions about her connections to an underground world. The podcast delves into her disappearance, investigating possible suspects and discussing her safety concerns while researching sex trafficking. It also explores Susan's life in the 80s, including her involvement in the sex industry and struggles with addiction. The case remains unsolved, emphasizing the need to look beyond sensationalism and remember Susan as a loving and ambitious woman who may have been asking for help.

Kristen Modafferi, a missing person, whose case exposed a gap in the system. The podcast explores the legal implications of turning 18 and the lack of attention Kristen's case received. It follows the Modafferi family's search, introduces a person of interest, and discusses a crucial piece of evidence. It also explores controversial investigation techniques and advocacy efforts, while raising unanswered questions about her disappearance.

Today, I want to introduce you to a man sometimes known as “Black Caesar” and who may very well be America’s first Black kingpin. His name is Frank Matthews, and after building one of the largest drug empires the world has ever seen, he fled the law in 1973 — and has been a wanted fugitive ever since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1945, a fire consumed the Sodder residence but left no trace of their five missing children. Despite the authorities' conclusion that the children perished, the Sodder family believed they were still alive. The podcast explores the baffling disappearance, including obstacles faced during rescue attempts and suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire.

This podcast episode explores the case of Morgan Nick, a 6-year-old girl who vanished in Alma, Arkansas in 1995. It discusses her disappearance at a little league game, the search efforts, and the identification of a person of interest. The episode also covers the impact on the community, the involvement of the media, and the hope, statistics, and advocacy for missing children.

In 1974, Patty Hearst is a college sophomore and heir to a media fortune. But by February, she's a kidnapping victim—abducted by a militant political group called the Symbionese Liberation Army. She'll remain with them for over a year. By the end of it all, America will wonder whether she was an unwilling hostage...or a loyal recruit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1961, Joan Risch disappeared from her suburban home, leaving behind a bloody scene that suggested murder. However, investigators started uncovering evidence that she may have faked her own death. The podcast explores her background, relationships, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Strange reports, unanswered questions, and potential suspects add to the intrigue of the case.