

Disappearances
Spotify Studios
In 2020, after years spent searching for answers, Sarah Turney used social media to help bring justice to her sister Alissa’s nearly two decades-long disappearance. Now she’s teaming up with Parcast to explore the many reasons people disappear and the impact their absences can have on those left behind. Disappearances is a Spotify Original. Catch a new episode every Thursday, free on Spotify.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 34min
Suzy Lamplugh
She worked for a real estate agency and often met with wealthy clients at upscale properties. But one afternoon in July of 1986, Suzy Lamplugh went to an appointment and never returned. Decades later, police strongly suspect who was responsible for her disappearance. There's just not enough evidence to bring charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023 • 34min
Ben McDaniel
In August 2010, Ben McDaniel disappeared after diving into an underwater cave system in Florida called Vortex Spring. Rescue divers spent days looking below the surface and concluded that he was no longer in the water. While it's likely that Ben died somewhere within the caves, some think he may still be alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023 • 41min
Allen Ross
After the breakup of a long-term relationship and moving out of his home, Allen Ross sought direction in his life. He found it in a spiritual leader in Oklahoma named Linda Greene. As Allen spent more time visiting her, he became more withdrawn from his friends and family. Until all of a sudden, he was gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023 • 34min
Jack Ma
He's an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and the business magnate behind China’s Alibaba Group. Jack Ma is also outspoken. In October 2020, he gave a speech to executives from around the world that was not well-received by the Chinese government. Within a few weeks, he was nowhere to be found. Months later, he resurfaced virtually, but nobody knows where he went or why he left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2023 • 46min
Dyatlov Pass
In February 1959, nine people disappeared while hiking through the Ural Mountains. When a search team reached the campsite, the tents still had clothes inside, and footprints showed the hikers moved away from the camp in a single file line. Their bodies were found over the next few months, but with no evidence as to what happened. This week, Sarah joins Carter for a special crossover episode with Cold Cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2023 • 37min
Tionda and Diamond Bradley
It was early July, 2001 when 10-year-old Tionda Bradley and her 3-year-old sister Diamond disappeared from their apartment. The only clue left behind was a note allegedly written by Tionda. Their mother, Tracey, and other family members strongly believe that somebody in the community must have heard or seen something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023 • 38min
Elijah "Bear" Diaz
LeLanie Thompson left her son's house in El Cajon late on the evening of August 29th, 2015. The following morning, Elijah "Bear" Diaz didn't respond to her texts. When she went to his house in the afternoon to check on him, he was gone. He hasn't been seen since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023 • 2min
Bass Reeves: No Master But Duty
Listeners, this week we’re sharing the trailer for a new miniseries from Solved Murders. It takes us back to the Wild West, and follows the exploits of a legendary U.S. Deputy Marshal. Listen to Bass Reeves: No Master But Duty, guest hosted by Darnell Ishmel, free and only on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023 • 35min
Debanhi Escobar
On April 8th, 2022, 18-year-old Debanhi Escobar left for a night out with some girlfriends. She went to a few parties in different locations before leaving alone with a rideshare driver. For an unknown reason, she got out of the car and refused to get back inside. The driver left Debanhi on the side of the road. She would never make it back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2023 • 37min
Professor Thomas Riha
After emigrating from Czechoslovakia, Thomas Riha obtained American citizenship and even fought for the US during the Korean War. He eventually went on to teach Russian History at the University of Colorado Boulder. But in the early hours of March 15th, 1969, he left a friend's birthday party and was never seen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices