Episode Summary:It’s been 36 years since 5-year-old Lauren Jackson vanished without a trace from her apartment complex in Spring City, Pa. Lauren was last seen by several witnesses playing outside in the early evening hours on October 4, 1988. An extensive investigation by police revealed chilling clues but no sign of Lauren. Was this a stranger abduction or do the answers lie closer to home?This episode also explains why the “stranger danger” safety tactics of the 80’s fell short of properly protecting our children. We cover safety tips from NCMEC as well as practical age-appropriate strategies to help keep all our children safe.If you have any information on Lauren’s case please contact the East Vincent police department at (610) 933-0115 , National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678, or the FBI.References:Nov 06, 1988, page 439 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.comOct 06, 1988, page 2 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.comMore than 30 years later, investigation continues into 5-year-old's disappearanceCold Case Chronicles podcast- Lauren JacksonCHRISTINA O'DONNELL Obituary - Death Notice and Service InformationNational Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenPicturesHave you seen this child? Lauren Maria pico JacksonVincent Motel- 3585 Schuylkill Rd, Spring City, PA 19475 | LoopNet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Summary:It’s been 36 years since 5-year-old Lauren Jackson vanished without a trace from her apartment complex in Spring City, Pa. Lauren was last seen by several witnesses playing outside in the early evening hours on October 4, 1988. An extensive investigation by police revealed chilling clues but no sign of Lauren. Was this a stranger abduction or do the answers lie closer to home?This episode also explains why the “stranger danger” safety tactics of the 80’s fell short of properly pr...