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The Missing Persons Report

AC Wilson

The Missing Persons Report is a true crime and investigative podcast dedicated to exploring the stories of people who have disappeared without a trace. Each episode examines missing persons cases through detailed timelines, witness accounts, investigative findings, and publicly available information. From recent disappearances to decades-old cold cases, we shine a light on mysteries that remain unsolved and the families still searching for answers. Join us as we uncover forgotten clues, revisit overlooked evidence, and examine the theories surrounding some of the most puzzling disappearances. Through careful research and respectful storytelling, The Missing Persons Report seeks to raise awareness, encourage discussion, and keep these cases in the public eye.

Because every missing person has a story—and every story deserves to be heard.

Disclaimer: The Missing Persons Report is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The podcast discusses criminal investigations, missing persons cases, and related topics using publicly available information, news reports, court records, and other sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication. The views and theories discussed are presented for analysis and discussion and should not be considered factual unless supported by verified evidence. Individuals mentioned in connection with investigations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. This podcast does not claim to solve cases, provide legal advice, or represent law enforcement agencies. Listeners are encouraged to submit tips directly to the appropriate law enforcement authorities or official missing persons organizations. Out of respect for victims, missing persons, and their families, every effort is made to present information accurately and responsibly. If new information becomes available, corrections or updates may be issued in future episodes. If you have information regarding a missing person featured on this podcast, please contact the appropriate law enforcement agency immediately.
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  • 77 episodes
  • Avg 36 min
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  • Yesterday · 30 min

    The Disappearance of Cornell Graduate Jahnay Bryan

    This episode details the mysterious disappearance of Jahnay Bryan, a 23-year-old Cornell University graduate who vanished in Los Angeles in mid-October. Her family is deeply concerned because she had previously voiced a specific fear of going missing...

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  • Saturday · 32 min

    Search for Missing Howard Student Esube Wondwossen

    Authorities are currently searching for Esube Wondwossen, a twenty-two-year-old Howard University student who has been reported missing since mid-September. She was last identified exiting the Pentagon Metro station in Northern Virginia during the...

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  • Saturday · 32 min

    The Vanishing of Brian Shaffer: A Twenty-Year Mystery

    This episode chronicles the mysterious cold case of Brian Shaffer, an Ohio medical student who vanished without a trace in 2006. Shaffer was last recorded on security footage entering a bar, yet he was never seen exiting the building through any of...

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  • September 15 · 34 min

    The Search for Timmothy Pitzen: A 13-Year Mystery

    This episode examines the enduring mystery of Timmothy Pitzen, a six-year-old who vanished in 2011 after his mother, Amy Fry-Pitzen, took him on an unannounced road trip and subsequently committed suicide. In her final messages, she claimed the boy...

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  • September 15 · 33 min

    The Tragic Disappearance and Murder of Jessica Ridgeway

    This episode details the tragic 2012 disappearance and murder of ten-year-old Jessica Ridgeway in Westminster, Colorado. After the young girl vanished during her walk to school, a massive police search eventually uncovered her remains and personal...

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  • September 15 · 29 min

    Vanished on Loop Road: The Amy Wroe Bechtel Case

    This episode reports on the enduring mystery of Amy Wroe Bechtel, a young woman who vanished while jogging in a Wyoming national forest in 1997. The investigation initially centered on her husband, whose disturbing journal entries raised red flags, as...

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  • September 15 · 33 min

    The Unsolved Disappearance of Lashaya Stine

    The episode details the unsolved disappearance of sixteen-year-old Lashaya Stine, who vanished from her Colorado home in July 2016. After sneaking out late at night to meet an ex-boyfriend, the honor-roll student was never seen again, prompting a...

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  • September 15 · 41 min

    Car Linked To Missing Person Recovered From Leawood Retention Pond

    A car linked to a missing person was pulled from a Leawood retention pond Saturday morning. A volunteer dive team found the vehicle after using satellite images and sonar to search the pond near the 14700 block of Norwood. A diver checked a sonar hit...

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  • September 13 · 37 min

    The Hunt Case: Seeking Justice for Missing Indigenous Women

    This episode details the disappearance and tragic death of Kelly Hunt, a 19-year-old Alaska Native woman whose remains were discovered months after she vanished from Anchorage. The episode highlights a profound lack of urgency from law enforcement,...

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  • September 13 · 29 min

    Critical Missing Person: Search for Denise Henry

    The New Orleans Police Department has issued an urgent public alert regarding the disappearance of Denise Henry, a 67-year-old woman last seen in the Seventh District. On August 20, 2026, witnesses reportedly observed her entering an unidentified...

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  • September 13 · 16 min

    Bloomington Man Missing For 63 Days, Nonprofit Continues Search

    This episode details the ongoing search for Colin Campbell, a 42-year-old Bloomington resident who vanished on July 7, 2026. Local law enforcement and the nonprofit Silver Lining of Hope are spearheading the investigation after his last known location...

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  • September 13 · 32 min

    Search for Critically Missing Los Angeles Teenager Luisa Lopez

    The episode reports on the disappearance of 15-year-old Luisa Amanda Mendieta Lopez, who vanished from South Los Angeles on September 9. Authorities have classified the teenager as critically missing, a designation used when there are significant...

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  • September 13 · 32 min

    Missing Person Pamela Cardenas-Berna: Philadelphia Police Search Alert

    This episode is an official bulletin from the Philadelphia Police Department requesting the public’s help in locating Pamela Cardenas-Berna, a resident missing since late August 2026. The alert details her last known location on Mifflin Street and...

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  • September 10 · 33 min

    Family Seeks Answers After Teen Vanishes Amid Fight With Her Boyfriend

    This episode examines several legal mysteries, focusing primarily on the unexplained disappearance of Texas teenager Roxan Palto after a conflict with her boyfriend. The report highlights conflicting evidence, such as her identification being found in...

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  • September 9 · 24 min

    FBI Search for Arianna Fitts Leads to Las Vegas Valley

    The FBI and San Francisco Police have expanded their investigation into the Las Vegas Valley following new leads regarding Arianna Fitts, a young girl missing since 2016. The case began after the child’s mother was discovered murdered in a California...

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  • September 8 · 36 min

    13 Unsolved FBI Missing Persons Cases Haunting California

    This episode examines thirteen unresolved missing persons cases within California that the FBI and local law enforcement continue to investigate as of 2026. The documented disappearances span over five decades, ranging from a 1971 cold case to a...

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