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Unfound

Ed Dentzel
Established in September 2016, Unfound is a missing persons program concentrated on interviewing family, friends, and reporters who are closest to the cases. The focus is on turning up new leads to move investigations forward. Behind the scenes, Ed Dentzel, the host, also works for families as a researcher and confidant. .
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Episode 511: Corinna Paige Slusser: Trafficked

Corinna Paige Slusser was an 18 year old from Bloomsburg, PA. She was a cheerleader who loved the beach. On September 20, 2017, Corinna was at a hotel in Queens, New York City, exchanging messages with a man who was picking her up. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingcorinnaslusser Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/corinna-paige-slusser NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/50450?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/corinna-paige-s...

Oct 03, 20252 hr 6 minSeason 9Ep. 511

Episode 510: Steven Koecher Revisited

Steven Koecher disappeared from Henderson, NV on Sunday, December 12, 2009. In April 2010, Ed took part in a search near the Henderson Executive Airport. Nothing of note was found. Then in August 2018, Unfound published that to that point had been a secret episode regarding this disappearance. Well, today, we re-visit Steven’s still unsolved and unique case with more experienced eyes and ears. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/steven-thell-koecher NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/Miss...

Sep 26, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 9Ep. 510

Episode 509: Ian Benjamin Rogers: The Easiest Of The Hardest

Ian Benjamin Rogers was a 39 year old from Crawfordville, FL. He was a father and known as being a really nice guy. On the morning of August 26, 2024, Ian left for work. On the way there, he texted his boss saying his vehicle was overheating. Ian never made it to work. He was never seen again. TRAGEDY – a true crime podcast https://www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com/ Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/ian-benjamin-rogers NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/129856?nav Ma...

Sep 19, 20251 hr 34 minSeason 9Ep. 509

Episode 508: Brittany Nichole Shank: A Tough Call

Brittany Nichole Shank was a 23 year old from Sturgis, MI. She was a mother who was going back to school. On the night of November 30, 2018, after a car accident, Brittany knocked on a local’s door, asking for help. She then walked away. She was never seen again.Facebook:https://charleyproject.org/case/brittany-nichole-shankNAMUS:https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/56494?navMap Video:https://youtu.be/lfoKqenyOn8Website:https://theunfoundpodcast.com/brittany-nichole-shank-a-tough-call/If y...

Sep 12, 20251 hr 32 minSeason 9Ep. 508

Episode 507: 9th Anniversary Episode

Unfound's started on the first Friday of September, 2016—yes, 9 years ago today. Ed's mother was still alive. He had short hair. Nobody had ever heard of COVID. But during this time, this program has covered 375 disappearances over 507 episodes including this one. To recognize this anniversary, you get to hear the first interview Ed ever conducted. After it plays, Ed will reflect on what has been accomplished so far. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4b...

Sep 05, 20251 hr 35 minSeason 9Ep. 507

Episode 506: Update Episode 21

Unfound has now covered 375 disappearances over the course of about 540 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 21st time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to some of Unfound's cases. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram...

Aug 29, 20252 hr 41 minSeason 9Ep. 506

Episode 505: Leo James Wagner: On The Rez

Leo James Wagner was a 26 year old from Great Falls, MT. He was Native American and a father. On April 27, 2021, a reliable witness saw Leo strolling but bleeding along St. Mary Lake in Babb, MT. This person then lost sight of Leo. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/leo-james-wagner NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/81200?nav Map Video: https://youtu.be/yNtKjGvSlqc Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/08/19/leo-james-wagner/ If you ha...

Aug 22, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 9Ep. 505

Episode 504: Zachary Vidal: The Worst Role

Zachary Vidal was a 27 year old from Pottsville, PA. He was a father and close to his family. On October 22, 2022, Zachary was going about his usual routine of walking the streets of Pottsville. Zachary was caught on video at a 7-11 at 4pm. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/487991583399531 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/99266?nav MAP ANALYSIS: https://youtu.be/-XBA6q_vKJo Article: https://fox56.com/news/local/family-pursues-answers-a-year-after...

Aug 15, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 9Ep. 504

Episode 503: Martha Lavonne "Marty" Evans: The Usual Suspects

Martha Lavonne Evans, Marty to those who loved her most, was a 32 year old from Knappa, Oregon. She had two children and loved tattoos. On the night of Feb. 10, 1990, after a wedding reception in Knappa, her family believed Marty was headed to meet friends for drinks. Marty never arrived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingMartyBenthinEvans Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/martha-lavonne-evans NAMUS: https://charleyproject.org/case/martha-lavonne-...

Aug 08, 20251 hr 40 minSeason 9Ep. 503

Jayson Blair Interview, Pt. 3

Ed and Jayson talk about mental health, true crime, and media in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 20251 hr 4 min

Episode 502: Tanova Tila Ross: Hands Full

Tanova Tila Ross was a 33 year old from Jackson, MI. She had a daughter and two sisters. In the afternoon of Feb. 2, 2020, video showed Tanova walking away from her room at a motel with a bag of items. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindTanova Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/tanova-tila-ross NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/65227?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/07/22/tanova-tila-ross/ Map analysis: https://youtu.be/k...

Jul 25, 20251 hr 45 minSeason 9Ep. 502

Surprise Interview, Pt. 2

Ed continues his interview with Jayson Blair where they discuss what went wrong at the NY Times and how Jayson used that to find deeper meaning in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202559 min

Episode 501: Anthony Reyes: The Reality Of It

Anthony Reyes was a 37 year old from Bayville, NJ. He had 7 kids and was a black belt. On the evening of June 28, 2024, Anthony, who was known to take walks, left his home on foot with the expectation that he would return shortly. Anthony did not. He was never seen again. NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/125166?nav Website: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/125166?nav Map Video: https://youtu.be/-FL7_IwZsFQ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Anth...

Jul 18, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 9Ep. 501

Episode 500: Tonya Lynn Sadecky: On The Edge

Tonya Lynn Sadecky was a 46 year old from Brackenridge, PA. She was the mother of 2 and close to her family. In the early morning of August 29, 2022, after being in distress and brought home by the man in her life, Tonya walked right back out the front door of the home they shared. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/782460569598837 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/tonya-lynn-sadecky NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/95532?nav Map V...

Jul 11, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 9Ep. 500

Episode 499: Aaron Derbyshire: How Can It Be?

Aaron Derbyshire was a 22 year old from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He was an engineer who everyone viewed as a really good guy. On Sept. 29, 2005, Aaron went out with co-workers to a club. While there, they lost contact with Aaron. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068020390034 Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/07/02/aaron-derbyshire-how-can-it-be/ Article: https://www.kelownacapnews.com/local-news/kelowna-parents-still-searching-for-...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 38 minSeason 9Ep. 499

Episode 498: 4 Disappearances and An Interview

On May 22, 2020, this podcast prominently featured the disappearance of Julie Weflen, along with secondarily the cases of Deborah Swanson and Kathy Gregory. Today, you get to hear from an author and investigator offering new information on those 3, along with 1 more. Original episode: https://youtu.be/ZWDYpoz4o3k Vanished In The Pacific Northwest: https://www.amazon.com/Vanished-Pacific-Northwest-Mysterious-Without/dp/B0FD9ZZ18T/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 27, 20252 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 498

Episode 497: Matthew Adam Tuttle: Collateral Damage

Matthew Adam Tuttle was a 27 year old from Fridley, Minnesota. He was the youngest of many siblings and was known as a very nice guy. On July 18, 2022, Matthew was dropped off at his apartment by a friend. Less than 15 minutes later, a witness saw Matthew walk away from the property. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/matthew-adam-tuttle Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/06/17/matthew-adam-tuttle-collateral-damage/ Article: https://kstp.com/kstp-n...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 39 minSeason 9Ep. 497

Episode 496: Keith William Schmidt: The Shadow Knows

Keith William Schmidt was a 53 year old from Dickinson, ND. He was adopted and loved tinkering on cars and trucks. On the morning of May 20, 2024, Keith did not show up for any of his business appointments. When searched, Keith's house was empty. He was never seen again. Map Analysis: https://youtu.be/Q8dF_Hsp-M4 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/123952?nav Article: https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/local/volunteers-to-resume-search-for-keith-schmidt-one-year-after-disappear...

Jun 13, 20251 hr 26 min

Episode 495: Vickie Annette Smock: What Turned Up

Vicke Annette Smock was a 25 year old from Salt Lake City, UT. She had 2 daughters and was married a few times. Some time in late 1984 or early 1985, Vickie's father dropped her and an unnamed man off at the bus station in Salt Lake. The two were headed to Nevada. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1572899363005619 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/vickie-annette-smock NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/34617?nav If you have any info...

Jun 06, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 9Ep. 495

Episode 494: There Is Hope, Pt. 2

On Feb. 7, 2020, this podcast featured a disappearance that I don't think anybody believed would be resolved in our lifetimes. If only for the reason that it's oldest case this podcast has covered. Yet, in 2024, we discovered we were wrong. It got solved. Today I look at how that happened and why this should give hope to thousands of families. The 2024 Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/live/3MecNeF03Zs?feature=shared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 30, 20251 hr 25 min

Episode 493: There Is Hope, Pt. 1

On Feb. 7, 2020, this podcast featured a disappearance that I don't think anybody believed would be resolved in our lifetimes. If only for the reason that it's oldest case this podcast has covered. Yet, in 2024, we discovered we were wrong. It got solved. Today I look at how that happened and why this should give hope to thousands of families. The 2024 Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/live/3MecNeF03Zs?feature=shared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 30, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 9Ep. 493

. . . Not For A Lack Of Trying

Ed goes over what has been happening and some additions that are coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 202511 min

Episode 492: Layla Marie Santanello: It's A Mystery, Pt. 2

Layla Marie Santanello was a 20 year old from Kingsport, TN. She was the mother of 1 and had several siblings. On the morning of June 27, 2023, Layla bummed a cigarette off a warehouse worker near the Americourt hotel then walked off toward a nearby bike path. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointheofficialsearchforlaylasantanello NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/106365?nav Map Video: https://youtu.be/WcijonlMx4g Article: https://www.wjhl.com/...

May 16, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 9Ep. 492

Episode 491: Layla Marie Santanello: It's A Mystery, Pt. 1

Layla Marie Santanello was a 20 year old from Kingsport, TN. She was the mother of 1 and had several siblings. On the morning of June 27, 2023, Layla bummed a cigarette off a warehouse worker near the Americourt hotel then walked off toward a nearby bike path. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointheofficialsearchforlaylasantanello NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/106365?nav Map Video: https://youtu.be/WcijonlMx4g Article: https://www.wjhl.com/...

May 16, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 9Ep. 491

Episode 490: In Memoriam: Shannah Boiteau -- How We Learn

On March 22, 2019, this podcast featured Shannah Boiteau who disappeared from St. Cloud, MN while on a trip to California during June 2016. In April 2025, Shannah's remains were found not far from where she was last seen. Today we remember Shannah while I go over why I got this disappearance wrong. Map Video: https://youtu.be/-w9wOFLoR4s Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/remains-found-shannah-boiteau-rcna203595 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.yout...

May 09, 20252 hr 29 minSeason 9Ep. 490

Episode 489: Kenneth Michael Plaisted: Found Out

Kenneth Michael Plaisted was a 48 year old from New Holstein, WI. He was a lawyer, father, and husband. On November 16, 1971, Kenneth dropped his wife off in Milwaukee, with the intent on coming back later. Kenneth's car was eventually found near his daughter's place in the same city. He was never seen again. Heather's Website: https://lostnfoundblogs.com/ Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/kenneth-michael-plaisted NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/12222?nav If you ...

May 02, 20251 hr 48 min

Episode 488: Tiffany Reid: The Endgame

Tiffany Reid was a 16 year old from Shiprock, NM. She was Native American and had several siblings. On the morning of May 17, 2004, Tiffany left for her walk to school, knowing she would be late. She never arrived. A week later, some of Tiffany's belongings were found along a highway in AZ. She was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/tiffany-reid NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4352?nav MapVideo: https://youtu.be/nuu0kRI0MC8 Article: https://www.n...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 42 minSeason 9Ep. 488

Episode 487: Richard Eugene Dale Hitchcock: Jumping Fences

Richard Eugene Dale Hitchcock was a 21 year old from Allegan, MI. He was an easygoing guy who liked to hunt and fish. In the early morning of Dec. 22, 1990, Richard allegedly ran off, vaulted two fences, and jumped into the Kalamazoo River. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpusfindRichardHitchcock Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/richard-eugene-dale-hitchcock NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1828?nav Map: https://youtu.be/MyDdmllUJqU ...

Apr 18, 20251 hr 40 minSeason 9Ep. 487

Episode 486: Unfound Episode #20

Unfound has now covered 360 disappearances over the course of about 520 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 20th time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to many of Unfound's cases. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram...

Apr 11, 20252 hr 23 minSeason 9Ep. 486
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