THEY DISAPPEARED
They Disappeared is a gripping true-crime podcast that delves deep into the unsolved mysteries of missing persons. In each episode, we examine the final moments of someone who disappeared without a trace—who they were with, what they were doing, and the investigation that followed. Through interviews, expert analysis, and a close look at the twists and turns of each case, we shine a light on the stories that still need answers. Join us as we uncover the forgotten, the overlooked, and the chilling questions that remain unanswered.
Episodes
Fractured (Teaser)
In January 1981, two bodies were discovered in the brush along a Texas backroad. A man, bound and beaten. A woman, strangled. They had no names, no IDs, and were buried as John and Jane Doe.At the same time, hundreds of miles away, a young …
Without a Trace… The Strange Disappearance of Ian Rogers
On a quiet Monday morning in August of 2024, a Florida man climbed into his white pickup truck and left for work. He picked up his tools. He waved to his mother.And then… he was gone.Surveillance footage caught his truck entering a public p…
Mystery in Marshall… The Disappearance of “Lil Joe” Boehm
A late-night phone call.A young man steps out of a house in Marshall, Texas — into the darkness of Victory Drive — and is never seen again.What was said on that call?Why did he leave with no explanation?And how could someone vanish from a w…
The Last Word… The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
In May of 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson vanished after calling his parents after he drove his car into a ditch in the middle of the night. What followed was a 47-minute phone conversation filled with reassurance, confusion, and ultimate…
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Melissa Trumpy
On a late October night in 2021, 37-year-old Melissa Trumpy finished her shift and was expected to make the short drive home. She never arrived. Her truck was found miles away, abandoned on a rural road in Illinois, but Melissa was gone—and…
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of the Fandel Children
In September of 1978, in the small town of Sterling, Alaska, two children went to bed in the safety of their family cabin—and by morning, they were gone.Their disappearance triggered one of Alaska’s most haunting mysteries—sparking decades …
DOWNFALL - The Disappearance of Amanda Peterson
In this episode, we explore the life and tragic death of actress Amanda Peterson, best known for her iconic role in the 1987 rom-com Can’t Buy Me Love. From her early beginnings as a child star to her rise to fame in Hollywood, we take a de…
THE SILENCE AFTER... The Strange Disappearance of Mary Badaracco
She was a mother, a daughter, a friend.Then one summer day… she was gone.No note. No goodbyes. No explanation.What followed wasn’t just grief—it was silence.In this episode of They Disappeared, Pat Draven explores a decades-old mystery buri…
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Abduction of Pearl Pinson
May 25th, 2016. Vallejo, California. A 15-year-old girl leaves home to walk to school. Minutes later, she’s gone.Witnesses report screams.A trail of blood is found.And surveillance footage reveals something no one expected: a violent abduct…
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Nevaeh Kingbird
In this episode of They Disappeared, host Pat Draven explores the tragic and mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old Nevaeh Kingbird from Bemidji, Minnesota. On October 22, 2021, Nevaeh vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family desp…
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Susan Soucheck
In August of 2017, 23-year-old Susan Elizabeth Soucheck walked out of her Melbourne, Florida home—and was never seen again. A devoted mother, Susan left behind her two young sons, her belongings, and a life she seemed to love.This episode d…
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Jamie Valdez
Jamie Valdez left home on June 9, 2021, after a fight with his wife. Ten days later, his SUV was found abandoned at a secluded Arkansas swimming hole. The seat was torn. The engine had been tampered with. Jamie was never seen again.In this …
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Tamala Wells
In August of 2012, 33-year-old Tamala Wells drove off into the night—and vanished.Days later, her car was found abandoned on Detroit’s east side. The door was open. Her clothes were inside.But Tamala was gone.She hasn’t been seen or heard f…
They Returned... the children
Sometimes they return.A child disappears into the woods—alone, afraid, and unequipped to survive. Days pass. Hope fades. But then, against all odds, they come back… with stories no one can explain.In this episode of They Disappeared, host P…
Silenced: The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan
On Christmas Day in 1996, a Texas mother of three vanished—and was never seen again.Her van would be found abandoned. Her home held disturbing clues. And nearly three decades later, her family is still searching for answers.In this episode …
In Plain Sight: The Disappearance of Dustin Koal Clark
In the quiet town of Stillwater, Oklahoma, a young man steps out of a car near a lake… and vanishes. No text. No trace. Just silence.Years later, his mother is still searching—not just for her son, but for answers that no one seems willing …
(Teaser) Girl Erased... The Disappearance of Monique Daniels
A teenage girl vanishes just weeks before her sixteenth birthday. No leads. No search. No urgency. And when her family finally speaks up… it’s already too late.In this episode, we explore a case where silence speaks louder than answers, and…
The Latest in the Search for Madalina Cojocari
In this episode we revisit the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. We also cover the updates that came from the court cases against Madalina's mother and stepfather.We continue to monitor this case and pray for resolution.For Exclusive cont…
THEY DISAPPEARED: Returning to the Lost Highway, Major Update in the Asha Degree Case
In this episode of They Disappeared, we once again cover Asha Degrees case, recent developments match a theory we provided 5 years ago in our first Asha Degree episode. Host Pat Draven compares that earlier theory to the recent movement in …
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Man from Nowhere
Imagine waking up with no past—no name, no ID, no memory of how you got there. One man was found behind a Burger King in Georgia, unconscious and covered in fire ant bites, with nothing to hint at who he was or where he had come from. As in…
The Day Nikki Disappeared - Eric’s Story
This episode revisits the baffling disappearance of Nikki Beauregard, a 41-year-old woman who vanished in the Nevada desert during a trip to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, Eric Covington. What was supposed to be a weekend of boating and fun …
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Ghosts of Silver Plume
In this episode of They Disappeared , Host Pat Draven walks us through the unsettling mysteries surrounding the small mountain town of Silver Plume, Colorado—a place where history and tragedy intertwine. Beginning with the haunting legend o…
Final Destination… The Disappearance of Jared McColloch
A desperate mother’s plea, a father’s mysterious journey, and a trail of unsettling clues—this is the case of Jared McColloch. In November 2023, Jared set out on a multi-state road trip to see his son in Illinois, but somewhere along the wa…
”When I am gone...” The Search for Jamie Fraley
At 4 feet 9 inches tall and only 90 lbs., 22-year-old Jamie Fraley was a small, but fiercely independent young woman who vanished in the early morning hours of April 9th, 2008.Shortly after her disappearance a shocking and disturbing discov…
(Teaser) Dark City - The Mystery of The Doodler
In this episode, we dive into a chilling tale from the past, exploring a string of eerie incidents that unfolded in one of the most unsuspecting places. As the story unravels, a sense of unease builds, revealing a mysterious figure whose ac…
Leaving San Gabriel: The Disappearance of Julian Sands
The San Gabriel Mountains, with their rugged terrain, dense woodlands, and towering peaks, call to adventurers seeking both physical and spiritual challenges. Offering solitude for rock climbers and awe-inspiring landscapes for hikers, thes…
Joshua Tree Mysteries
Joshua Tree National Park is a place of both awe and beauty. Perhaps that is why thousands of hikers, photographers, and stargazers come here and vanish under mysterious and bizarre circumstances. However, in many of these occurrences, rema…
(Teaser) Losing Mandy… The Downfall and Disappearance of a Star
In this episode, we explore the life and tragic death of actress Amanda Peterson, best known for her iconic role in the 1987 rom-com Can’t Buy Me Love. From her early beginnings as a child star to her rise to fame in Hollywood, we take a de…
And Then She Was Gone… The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit
On June 27th 1995, A well known local news anchor named Jodi Huisentruit vanished in the early morning hours outside of her Mason City apartment building.Despite the high national profile of her case her whereabouts and what happened to her…
They Disappeared: The Relaunch Trailer
They Disappeared, hosted by Pat Draven, is a gripping true-crime podcast that delves deep into the unsolved mysteries of missing persons. In each episode, we examine the final moments of someone who disappeared without a trace—who they were…
DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Ryan Larsen
Ryan Larsen was a special needs child who mysteriously vanished from his elementary school in 2021 in the last 3 years of investigating his disappearance very few clues have been uncovered and his case remains an unsolved mystery. This cas…
Silent Night - The Mystery of the Christmas Tree Lady
In 1986 the body of an unknown woman is discovered in a cemetery lying beside a small, carefully decorated Christmas tree. For years detectives attempted to unravel this mystery without success, until a breakthrough would lead them down a s…
DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Andrew Gosden
On September 14th, 2007, a 14-year-old boy named Andrew Gosden left his home in Doncaster England and never returned. There were no warning signs, no indications of distress or unhappiness. in his life, He simply… vanished. So, in this epi…
DISAPPEARED: The Mystery at Summit Meadow
Over 40 years ago, a haunting mystery began in Yosemite National Park, sparked by a disturbing discovery that would unfold into a decades-long enigma. This unsettling find set off a series of dark twists, strange connections, and chilling s…
DISAPPEARED: Finding Asha - Returning to the Lost Highway
In our Lost Highway episode, we covered the story of a 9 year old girl named Asha Degree who vanished under mysterious circumstances in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day 2000. Now, 24 years later we cover the recent developments …
DISAPPEARED: Ghosts of Yellowstone
In this episode we cover several unsolved cases and some of the open mysteries and folklore of Yellowstone National Park. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries. To try Magic Min…
DISAPPEARED: “Whereabouts Unknown” The Disappearance of Sukumara Kurup
In this episode we cover Sukumara Kurup, a notorious criminal who vanished after he masterminded a scheme that cost another man his life. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries. T…
The Crawlspace
Could an unusual find in a crawlspace solve a 30-year-old disappearance? Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries. To try Magic Mind: go to www.magicmind.com/theydisappeared - to sa…
Lessons in loss…
Short episode with a special update. For sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries. please email: theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com To try Magic Mind: go to www.magicmind.com/theydisappeared - to save off a one time subscription, use…
DISAPPEARED: “You will never find him…” The Disappearance of Timmothy Pitzen
On May 11th 2011, Timmothy Pitzen and his mother, Amy Fry Pitzen disappeared shortly after she unexpectedly checked him out of school. Days later a horrific discovery in a motel room would turn this case into an over decade long nightmare f…