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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.
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Revisiting the Disappearance of Patti Adkins

This is the long overdue follow up to the first case we ever covered. We dissect the case details and some tips to inside information on the case... All persons are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and no assumptions are made as to guilt or innocence of any individuals named or not named. This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode ...

Nov 09, 202214 minSeason 3Ep. 15

The Body in the Chimney - A Special Halloween Episode

A disturbing discovery in an old abandoned home unravels one of the strangest disappearance cases we have ever covered…. This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Oct 28, 202211 minSeason 3Ep. 14

What Lies Beneath… A Special Mystery Episode

A winding mystery that begins with a discovery in the least likely of places… with a few bizarre twists! This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Oct 19, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 13

In the Dark of Night - The Disappearance of Roxanne Paltauf

Roxanne Paltauf disappeared from an Austin Texas motel on July 6th 2007 after an argument with her then boyfriend, Louis Walls - today, we cover the strange details in her case and what seems to be a stalled investigation…This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Sep 29, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 12

The House of the Pastor - The Disappearance of Heidi Ann Zampell

On June 18th of 1987, 23 year old Heidi Ann Zampell asked a friend to give her a ride after work, but she didn’t want to go home, instead she asked to be dropped off at a house and refused to explain why. She has not been seen since. So who lived in that house she was dropped off at? Or is there more to this story? This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for spo...

Sep 12, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Lost Summer: The Disappearance of Summer Wells

On June 15, 2021, 5 year old Summer Wells disappeared from her home in rural Tennessee- she had only been out of her mothers sight for 2 minutes. After a year of searching, she still has not been found- her Dad is in jail, and her Mom seems to know more… but what we really want to know is, what happened to this little girl? This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.co...

Sep 06, 202215 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Upstate Mystery - The Disappearance of Brianna Maitland

Brianna Maitland disappeared on March 19th of 2004 after leaving her job in Montgomery Vermont. The following day, her car was found abandoned off the side of the road and backed into the side of an abandoned farm house only a mile away from where she was last scene. What happened to Brianna that night? And will advanced DNA testing finally bring resolution to her case? This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbramme...

Jul 26, 202217 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Finding Brittanee - The Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel

17 year old Brittanee Drexel disappeared in 2009 from Myrtle Beach South Carolina- with no leads or clues the case went cold, that all changed recently with a disturbing confession… This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Jun 15, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Relativity - The Disappearance and Reappearance of Steven Kubacki

Steven Kubacki disappeared on a cross country ski trip across Lake Michigan in 1978. After extensive searches for him were fruitless, it was assumed he had fallen through the ice and drowned… Then he reappeared 14 months later- very much alive and telling a story about the time he was away that was hard to believe. This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for spo...

May 23, 202212 minSeason 3Ep. 7

A Southwest Mystery - The Disappearance of Daniel Robinson

Daniel Robinson disappeared in June of 2021- in the Arizona desert outside of Phoenix- leaving behind a turned over vehicle in the middle of nowhere. Are there clues at the crash scene that will lead to his whereabouts? Or will what happened to him remain a mystery… This episode was produced by B & M Audio Productions- for inquiries email Bmpodpro@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @bmbrammer. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

May 05, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 6

An American Mystery - The Disappearance of Joan Risch

A housewife vanishes, leaving a bloody scene - was she the original gone girl or did something far more sinister occur? Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Apr 24, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 5

“Conduct Unbecoming” - Episode 3, The Disappearance of Terrance Williams & Felipe Santos

The misconduct complaint against Calkins in Felipe Santos disappearance has been re-opened- and new information is discovered. Calkins takes a second polygraph exam, the results of which lead to a confrontation. Will we finally get the truth as to the whereabouts of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos? Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Apr 04, 202251 minSeason 3Ep. 4

“Conduct Unbecoming” - Episode 2, Investigating “Deputy Steve Calkins”

In this episode, evidence is presented in the disappearance of “Terrance Williams” that proves “Deputy Steve Calkins” had lied repeatedly about the day Terrance disappeared. “Deputy Calkins” gives different versions of events on the day Terrance disappeared…. and takes a polygraph. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Mar 18, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 3

“Conduct Unbecoming” - Episode 1, “The disappearances of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos.”

This is episode one in a three part investigation series. In this episode we tell the stories of two men “Terrance Williams” and “Felipe Santos” who disappeared from Naples, Florida within 3 months of each other. Their disappearances have one disturbing coincidence: both were last seen in the custody of “Deputy Steve Calkins” - a Police Officer for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Mar 11, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 2

A Collection of Strange Disappearance Cases

In this episode we tell the strange disappearance cases of Kenny Veach, a man who disappeared in search of a mysterious cave in the Nevada desert, The Lost Colony - how do 117 people mysteriously vanish all at once? Is “Croatoan” - the name carved into a tree the only possible clue as to their fate? and finally Frederick Valentich - a young pilot who reported a strange craft circling his airplane before he vanished without a trace! If you have questions on the cases covered in this episode or ot...

Feb 22, 202235 minSeason 3Ep. 1

The Mystery Man: Revealing the Identity of DB Cooper

To end the year, we cover one of the most compelling mysteries of the 20th century: Who was DB Cooper? Did a recent investigation and FOIA release reveal that the Government knows who he is? Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Jan 06, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 9

The Vanishing: The Disappearance of Mikelle Biggs

In 1999 an 11 year old girl named Mikelle Biggs vanished without a trace after leaving to get ice cream in front of her house- she was only out of sight for 90 seconds- there are very few clues that have emerged in her case- one of which is a bizarre message scribbled on a dollar bill. Perhaps only one person knows for certain what happened to her, a man in prison with a dark past…. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Nov 22, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 8

In the Dark - My search for Robert William Fisher

This episode is my personal account and experiences searching for Robert Fisher over several years in the Tonto National Forest - with a very special tribute to my dear friend Malo… Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Nov 11, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Escape to Nowhere : The Disappearance of Maura Murray

Will a recent discovery at a construction site finally tell us what happened to Maura Murray? Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Oct 01, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Fire in the sky, or Fraud in the air? - Examining the disappearance & reappearance of Travis Walton

*Re-recorded* On November 5th 1975, a group of loggers in Arizona were returning home from a long day of wood cutting in the Sitegreaves National forest when they claim they encountered an object hovering in the night sky. One of the loggers, Travis Walton -exited their truck to get a closer look at it, when he was struck and rendered unconscious by a beam of light. Terrified, the other loggers fled, they returned minutes later and discovered Travis was missing. Five days later, Travis returned ...

Sep 04, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 3

“A Mystery in the Mountains” The disappearance of Deorr Kunz

THIS EPISODE WAS RE-RECORDED TO BE RELEASED TODAY, THE 6th ANNIVERSARY OF DEORR KUNZ’S DISAPPEARANCE. On July 10th 2015, On what should have been a fun day in the great outdoors of Northern Idaho- a 2 year old boy named Deorr Kunz vanished from his parents campsite without a trace. In the years that have passed, Two private investigation firms have quit this case, accusing Deorrs parents of changing their stories and providing questionable timelines. The parents strange behavior eventually shift...

Jul 11, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 4

A Monster Among Us - The disappearance of Robert William Fisher

***This episode has been re-recorded and re-released for the 20th anniversary of Roberts Disappearance***. On April 10th 2001, a home in Scottsdale Arizona exploded into flames. Hours after extinguishing the fire, investigators make a horrifying discovery, the badly burned bodies of 2 children and their mother- it is immediately evident to detectives they did not perish in the blaze. Missing from the scene is the family patriarch, Robert William Fisher - he has not been seen since. He was added ...

Jun 11, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Lost Children - Kids who vanished in the woods

In this episode we tell the stories of 3 children who vanished in the woods: Kurt Newton, Jaryd Atadero and Marjorie West. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Apr 29, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 4

“The Lost Highway” The Disappearance of Asha Degree

*** This episode was intentionally released on August 5th, which is what would have been Asha Degrees 30th Birthday*** On February 14th, 2000 A 9 year old girl named Asha Degree disappeared from Shelby, North Carolina. For reasons unknown, She had left home on her own sometime between 4 and 5 AM and was last seen walking in the dark on a narrow rural highway during a storm. A year and a half later a construction worker unearthed her book bag on the same highway over 20 miles from where she was l...

Aug 06, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 13

“The Silent Flowers” The disappearance of Patti Adkins...

*** IN RECOGNITION OF THE 19th ANNIVERSARY OF PATTI’S DISAPPEARANCE, THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN REMASTERED. This is also a teaser to a new episode with updates on this case which will be coming out soon***. It was supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter in single mother Patti Adkins life. Instead, what was intended to be a week long vacation with a man she was making a new life with, became a 19 year long missing persons case with more questions than answers. At the heart of this case is a man ...

Jul 07, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 1

“The Nowhere Man” The Disappearance of Granger Taylor

Granger Taylor was described by many people as being a mechanical genius, with an uncanny ability to restore machines many had written off as junk. Before he vanished, he left a letter for his parents informing them he was leaving for a 42 month interstellar voyage aboard a UFO, do clues found years later prove he is no longer with us...Or did he really go where no man has gone before? Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.

Jun 26, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 11

THEY DISAPPEARED A True Crime Podcast

Every 40 seconds someone goes missing in America, that’s 2,300 people each day, and nearly 1 million each year. Each one of those disappearances has its own unique story- a story that needs to be heard. The THEY DISAPPEARED podcast will tell those stories - choosing from the most talked about cases to the lesser known cases, from the most complex and baffling, to those that are missing that one vital clue that can help solve them. So join me on this journey and together we may be able to bring c...

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