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Faded Out

Sarah DiMeofadedout.libsyn.com
Delving into the most dark and disturbing missing child cold cases - the 1982 Johnny Gosch case out of West Des Moines, Iowa, and the 1988 Doreen Vincent case out of Wallingford, Connecticut. Hosted by Sarah DiMeo.
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Episodes

Season One Second Addendum

The second addendum to Season One of Faded Out. This time there are more revelations to be made about the morning that Johnny Gosch disappeared, how the case will move forward from here, and more about Sam Soda.

Dec 05, 201838 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Season One Addendum

An update on the events that have followed since the first season finale one month ago.

Oct 28, 201847 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep 31 - First Season Finale

Sarah DiMeo sits down alongside co-producer Jason Pinette as they wrap up this first season of Faded Out, covering the Johnny Gosch disappearance case from 1982. Points discussed include how Sarah's perception of the case has changed between Episode 1 and Episode 31, the vastly different response from each of Johnny's parents, the Des Moines episodes, and where we go from here.

Sep 30, 20181 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep 30 - Things Take A Turn

Following the meeting with Sam Soda, Sarah and Mark immediately meet up with Ron Sampson and Mark discovers more newspaper articles on Wilbur Millhouse.

Sep 23, 20181 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep 28 - Sam Soda's House

A trip to the library to search through old microfilm. And then an unannounced trip over to Sam Soda's house.

Sep 23, 20181 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Ep 26 - Touring the Routes

Sarah and Mark tour the area and potential getaway routes surrounding 42nd and Marcourt and the old Gosch house.

Sep 23, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep 25 - Touching Down in Des Moines

The first of six episodes on the ground in Des Moines. We visit Johnny's old neighborhood, and the corner of 42nd and Marcourt. Also the first in-person meeting with Ron Sampson and Mark Hinshaw.

Sep 23, 20181 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep 24 - Who Was Wilbur Millhouse?

We learn more about Wilbur Millhouse from a former co-worker at the Des Moines Register, as well as Yellow Bag's mother. Also, a follow up with John Gosch Sr.

Sep 09, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep 23 - Talking With Yellow Bag

An exclusive talk with "Yellow Bag," and his thoughts on a former Des Moines Register circulation manager Wilbur Millhouse.

Sep 02, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep 22 - Roadblocks / Not So Credible Witness

Talking about the intention of this podcast, and where do we go from here. Also another look at Paul Bonacci and asking the tough questions on if his account of being involved in Johnny's abduction is really so credible after all.

Aug 26, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep 21 - Extended Episode: John Gosch Sr.

You will not find this anywhere else. An exclusive talk with John Gosch Sr., father of Johnny Gosch. Honest, eye-opening accounts of the events of the morning of Sept. 5, 1982, and the credibility of the supposed accomplice in the abduction, Paul Bonacci.

Aug 12, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep 20 - Ron Sampson

An exclusive talk with a close friend of John and Noreen Gosch - Ron Sampson, who has been with the search for Johnny since the very beginning, and was once the president of the Help Find Johnny Gosch foundation.

Aug 05, 201846 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep 19 - The Early Reports: Part 2

Continuing looking into the early newspaper articles in the first few years following Johnny's disappearance. Also a closer look on one individual who we touched on in previous episodes.

Jul 29, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep 18 - The Early Reports: Part 1

Exploring the earliest newspaper articles following the day that Johnny Gosch disappeared. Part 1 of the early reports. Also today we squash the uncertainty surrounding Johnny's father, John Sr.

Jul 22, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep 17 - The Misinformation Effect

Walking you through the initial police report on the events that unfolded in the early morning hours just before Johnny Gosch disappeared. We pick apart what is credible vs. what may have been wrong for all these years. Also, we speak with Matt Seskis, the brother of eyewitness Mike Seskis.

Jul 11, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep 16 - Extended Episode: What We Had Wrong

Special Extended Episode. We speak with Chris Birge, who was a neighbor of Johnny Gosch, and saw him just a few minutes before he was kidnapped. A major event in the police report and the timeline has been wrong this entire time. This is an eyewitness telling us where Johnny really was seen on the morning of September 5, 1982.

Jun 29, 201856 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep 15 - Sam Soda / Two Avenues

We talk about a lesser known key figure in the very early stages of the Johnny Gosch case, helping to uncover potential new information that may shed light on unanswered questions. Also a look at two very different theories on what might have become of Johnny.

Jun 17, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep 14 - Back to Basics / The Other Possibility

More of the brand new perspective in the Johnny Gosch case. We go back to 1982 with this new information, and explore another potential timeline of events.

Jun 03, 201825 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep 13 - Yellow Bag / Millhouse

This week's episode is a whole new angle to the Johnny Gosch case which has never been publicized. It's a firsthand account from a man who worked as a paperboy for the Des Moines Register at the same time as Johnny. He names someone who he believes is responsible for Johnny's disappearance. Someone who has never been mentioned in the almost 36 years of Johnny being missing.

May 27, 201822 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep 12 - The Pictures / Reignition

In 2006, an envelope containing shocking photos appeared on Noreen Gosch's doorstep. There was no explanation, and the person who left them has never been determined. In this episode, we talk about those pictures in detail, and the renewed interest in the Johnny Gosch case that was sparked as a result. **Content may be disturbing**

May 20, 201830 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep 11 - Reservations

An exclusive talk with Lite 100.5 WRCH's Joan Dylan, who offers us an insider's perspective on what daily life is like on an Indian reservation, and how likely it was that a grown Johnny Gosch was able to escape from the pedophile rings and lay low on a reservation - or several reservations - for years, well into his adulthood.

May 06, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep 10 - Special Episode: Gilles de Rais

Fellow podcaster Mike Fallek joins Sarah to talk about a man who was arguably the first known child predator and murderer, a man who was also known as a hero who fought alongside Joan of Arc. The man is Gilles de Rais. We discuss the parallels between this case from the 15th century, and the Johnny Gosch case which originated on September 5, 1982. Unfortunately these crimes against the young and innocent are nothing new. Today we try to delve into the minds of these perpetrators.

Apr 29, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep 9 - Another Look at Michael Aquino / When Good Leads Take a Wrong Turn

We look deeper into the past of Lt. Col. Michael Aquino, the man alleged to have been the person who purchased Johnny from the pedophilia ring. We also talk about some of the misinformation that surrounds a 36 year old missing person case, and when a lead can take a wrong turn.

Apr 22, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep 8 - Call to Action / The Problem with Gunderson

A welcome to all of our new listeners who have joined us over the past couple weeks. Our first segment starts off with a call to action in Johnny's case, as well as a quick lesson in how to submit a potential match to the Doe Network. We also talk more about former FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Ted Gunderson, and how his involvement in this case causes some problems in terms of credibility.

Apr 08, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep 7 - Revisiting Johnny's Visit / The Full Story

Conversations with Della Williams and Tracy Pampena of the Missing Persons Support Center, director of 'Who Took Johnny' David Beilinson, and Mary Bell of The Doe Network on if it was really Johnny who visited Noreen in March 1997. Could it have been a scam artist? A dream? We also hear the most detailed account of the night in question.

Mar 25, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep 6 - Credible Witness / Johnny Appears

We hear more pieces from America's MIA Children, specifically from a psychiatrist and lawyer who had met with Paul Bonacci personally to assess the credibility of his claims. We'll also look into Bonacci's lawsuit against Lawrence King and how it would have a direct effect on the Johnny Gosch case.

Mar 18, 201835 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep 5 - "The Colonel" / America's MIA Children

We learn more about Temple of Set founder Lt. Col. Michael Aquino. Is he "The Colonel" who supposedly bought Johnny? We also hear some clips from a roughly made documentary America's MIA Children, which links together every angle of this case that we've talked about so far. **GRAPHIC CONTENT**

Mar 11, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep 4 - The Franklin Scandal / Bonacci's Connection

The heinous acts of the Franklin Scandal are uncovered, and we learn about the connection to Johnny Gosch's case, through key figure Paul Bonacci. **Graphic Content**

Mar 05, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep 3 - The Media's Duty / Bonacci

We delve into the how and why the news media was essential in keeping Johnny's case alive for more than three decades. We're also asking who exactly was Paul Bonacci? Was he really in that car on the morning of Johnny's abduction, and what else has he been able to uncover?

Feb 26, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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